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By WARREN DEWS JR. AND MELANIE LEKOCEVIC
April 14, 2026
Capital Region Independent MediaThis year’s Top 5 Changemaker award winners improve our communities in all sorts of ways, from caring for children to spurring economic development to advocating for animal rescue, and so much more.This year’s winners will be honored at the annual dinner and awards ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Senior goalie Drew Gullo delivered a milestone performance Monday afternoon, recording his 400th career save as New Providence rolled to an 18–10 victory over Columbia in NJILL–Bianchi Division play.Gullo finished with 10 saves in the win, pushing his career total to 408 ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Nutrition, health and housing security will once more be the focus of a special Burlington County resource fair returning to the Burlington County Library next week.The 5th Annual Bring Health Home Resource Fair will be held Friday, April 17, from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Burlington ...
EDISON, NJ - Hands of Hope for the Community’s fifth annual Tee Off Against Hunger conducted at TopGolf in Edison on April 12 generated a single-year record of more $63,000 for the nonprofit. Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, who serves as Hands of Hope for the Community’s president, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown High School Parents Association is holding their annual Bingo and Tricky Tray Fundraiser to support the After Prom Program. The proceeds of the evening goes toward organizing the program that provides a safe and enjoyable night for students after the prom. The ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Young builders are invited to put their creativity to the test at an upcoming LEGO® Building Challenge at the Bordentown Library.The program will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 10AM to 4PM at the Library located at 18 East Union Street in Bordentown City. During the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Are you ready to rock?“Rock the Foundation,” a benefit concert for veteran housing in Westfield, returns for the fourth year this Saturday night. Organizers are hoping to raise $100,000 in support of building 22 homes for homeless veterans at the Westfield American Legion Post 3.The ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
The Granville Central School District Board of Education formally adopted its 2026-27 budget Monday evening and authorized it to go before voters at the annual budget vote and election on May 19, 2026, along with a 3.9% property tax levy increase, the district’s first in ten years. The $34,047,831 ...
Franklin, NJ — The Franklin Youth Center will host a comprehensive Resource Fair on Friday, April 18, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at its facility located at 429 Lewis Street. This youth-focused event is designed to connect Franklin teens with valuable opportunities and support services.Attendees will ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Visitors will have a chance to step back into the 18th century during a Revolutionary War encampment event scheduled for Sunday, April 19.The day’s activities will begin at 9:15 a.m. with an 18th-century divine service. The schedule of events is as follows: Saturday April 1810:00 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Parents and caregivers in Morristown can take advantage of free car seat inspections offered regularly through Safe Kids Northern New Jersey.The inspections are held at the Morristown location at 171 Washington Street, where certified car seat technicians are available to check ...
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued two stop-work orders against a Franklin Township contractor after investigators found wage theft and multiple labor law violations at public construction projects in Ewing and Cranford, according to a department ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team secured a 15-0 win over Passaic on April 13.Passaic Valley (5-1)'s Lily Allmendinger led the way, going 3-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBIs, while also earning the win in the circle with five strikeouts over two scoreless innings. Adrianna ...
In 2001, Broker/Owners Doug Radford and Kyle Poskitt set out to create something different: a real estate company designed entirely around the success and well-being of the industry’s best Realtors®. From day one, they understood that top-producing agents didn’t want to spend their time on ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ -The East Hanover Township Council convened for its latest meeting last Monday which ran smoothly and efficiently.A key portion of the meeting focused on a public hearing for Ordinance 06-2026, which proposes adding Block 129, Lot 7 to the township’s Residential Multi-Family 4 ...
CAMDEN – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a possible fatal assault of a 51-year-old Camden man last week on Clinton Street.The Camden County Police Department and Camden County Prosecutor's Office are seeking more information on the homicide of Thomas Haas Jr., who died from blunt ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Jackson Lodgek pitched five strong innings and West Essex defeated Livingston in baseball, 8-2, on Monday.Lodgek struck out seven batters in five innings. He allowed one run, not earned, and did not walk any batters.CJ Fogg scored three runs for the Knights (5-3) and went 1-for-3.
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Jackson Lodgek pitched five strong innings and West Essex defeated Livingston in baseball, 8-2, on Monday.Lodgek struck out seven batters in five innings. He allowed one run, not earned, and did not walk any batters.CJ Fogg scored three runs for the Knights (5-3) and went 1-for-3.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Child Health Clinic is offered to uninsured kids ages infant through 18 years old, and takes place on the fourth Tuesday of every month!The next program will take place on April 28 from 2-4:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Senior Lounge, located at 131 N Maple Avenue in ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Kids and families in Sayreville will have the chance to enjoy a morning of outdoor fun and hands-on learning at the Borough’s annual Fishing Derby, set for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Kennedy Park.Running from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the free event is open to children ages 3 to 15 and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Learn more about the upcoming Hazardous Waste Collection event in Paramus, including what you can and cannot bring.Collection Information:Date: Sunday, April 19Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd.Guidelines:Free of charge for Bergen County ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Police Department is conducting a traffic safety enforcement detail on Tuesday, April 14, as part of the statewide Goal Zero initiative aimed at reducing crashes and improving roadway safety.Officers will be stationed throughout the borough, with a focus on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
RED BANK, NJ: Now in its third year, Project Citizen Gardener — the grassroots initiative co‑founded in 2023 by Garden Manager Gabbie Tanella and Lunch Break Advisory Board Member Bonnie Featherstone‑Johnson — harvested an extraordinary 32,500 pounds of fresh produce for local families in ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is opening a new medical cannabis dispensary in West Boca Raton, the company announced on Monday. "We are excited to serve Palm Beach County patients at this new Boca Raton location," Trulieve's CEO Kim Rivers said in a press announcement. The Glades ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A bench. A breeze. A moment where the world stops asking things of you. For residents of Coral Springs, Cypress Park delivers all of that.The park ranked No. 5 on a national list of the best places to sit alone and decompress, according to a survey released in late March by A ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
CAMDEN – A citywide baseball league for players ages 9 to 12 announced on Tuesday is intended to complement and support neighborhood-based programs, according to the Camden 12U Baseball League founders.The league is scheduled to begin this summer.“More than a competitive league, this initiative is ...