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By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
April 14, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - An administrative law judge has denied a request for emergent relief in a legal challenge over proposed school closures in Paterson but scheduled a full hearing to consider the case later this year.The dispute, filed by Paterson Board of Education commissioners Kenneth Simmons and ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson, Paterson Public Schools, and Paterson Recreation have announced their 2026 summer camp lineup, offering a range of recreational, educational and sports programs for children and teens across the city.Registration for the programs opens April 15 at 8:30 a.m., ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following announcement from the Kenilworth Police Department.Kenilworth Police Youth Academy is Now Accepting Applications! The Kenilworth Police Department Youth Academy is an educational program designed for the young residents of our community. This program ...
EDISON, NJ — Mayor Sam Joshi, in a social media post, calls the Board of Education’s new $372 million budget “reckless and irresponsible” with a proposed 12% tax increase that could raise household property taxes by hundreds or thousands of dollars. To see the full video, click here.“Over the last ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s city leaders last week took the first step last week in the final approval of a major expansion of Al Hendrickson Toyota.The city commission on Thursday voted to approve zoning changes and the site plan, so the dealership can move forward with a plan to more than ...
HILLSDALE—The Town of Hillsdale’s Safe at Home Committee announces that its Wednesday Weekly Walking group will begin April 15. Safe at Home is committed to aging in place and wants to affirm the importance of some physical activity. Many health professionals consider walking as one of the best ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
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 ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — When Edmund Capitano became principal of West Boca Raton High School in 2019, it had been years since the school had a winning football team. The West Boca Bulls weren’t mediocre, they were dismal, Capitano recalled, winning just a single game in his first year, and it was ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office offered Iselin 18-year-old Mikael Salman a plea deal to serve less than two decades in state prison for his alleged role in a Feb. 19th traffic accident that killed a young Edison woman.However, a prosecutor’s spokesperson confirms that ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Summer planning is already underway across Mountainside as recreation programs begin to fill and residents lock in seasonal activities.From pool registrations and day camp sign-ups to full pickleball courts and expanding youth programs, demand remains high. The focus is on ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Josephine Selvaggi drove in three runs to lead Hunterdon Central to a 10-3 softball victory over Colonia on Monday.Selvaggi went 2-for-3 for Hunterdon Central (2-3), which took an 8-3 lead with four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning.Isabella Icangelo went 2-for-4 with two runs ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (GMTMA) is looking for biking enthusiasts to share their love of life and joyful moments exploring their communities by bike by participating in their Bike to Happy Photo Challenge.May is commemorated as National Bike ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A business on Wiles Road could soon strip away foam columns, pull down awnings and replace a wall of windows with a new storefront — all with $50,000 from Coral Springs taxpayers.The Coral Springs City Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, and ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Families in Bernards Township can look forward to a week of free outdoor fun as the township’s Parks & Recreation Department hosts its annual “Spring Into Summer Week,” featuring daily activities for children and families.The program kicks off Monday, April 13 and runs ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic erased a two-run deficit with four runs in the fifth inning to remain undefeated with a 5-4 softball victory over Dayton on Monday.Julianna Santangelo went 3-for-4 for Dayton (3-4), which had a 3-1 lead after the top of the fifth inning.Abigail Trenk doubled and ...
Somerset County, NJ — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating Joseph E. Martino Jr., who has been named Fugitive of the Month by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.According to prosecutors, Martino is wanted for failure to appear in court on multiple charges, including one count ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Caldwell baseball team had won its first six games of the season even though cleanup hitter Mike Arvanites had only one hit through those first six contests.But in a key divisional matchup on Monday, Arvanites broke out in a big way with three hits and five runs batted in as ...
We have exclusive behind-the-scenes images and footage of the many volunteers with the Friends of Hunterdon County Library, along with several local high school students, as they worked tirelessly to get the Grange Building at South County Park in Ringoes prepared for the 2026 FOHCL Used Book Sale, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — What began as a single community theater production in northern New Jersey has grown into an international leap of faith. After meeting during Nutley Little Theatre’s February 2024 production of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche,” by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood, a group of local ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, April 16, 6:30pm.Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Agenda HighlightsThe Red Bank Planning Board is scheduled to review an amended major site plan application for 273 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Blue Devils took advantage of eight Wallington errors as Wood-Ridge defeated Wallington, 14-4, in a NJIC non-divisional boys baseball game on Monday afternoon in Wood-Ridge. Six of the 14 runs were unearned.The Blue Devils also drew eight walks, while pounding out nine hits ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank residents looking for a gentle, accessible way to improve flexibility and reduce stress can sign up for the upcoming Chair Yoga Classes offered by the Red Bank Division of Parks and Recreation. The five‑session series will be held at the Red Bank Senior Center on May 12, 14, ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking a part-time Clerk for the Code Enforcement Department. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties in support of departmental operations and public service functions. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and ...
WEEEHAWKEN, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights defeated Weehawken, 4-1, in a NJIC Meadowlands boys tennis match in Weehawken on Monday afternoon. Hasbrouck Heights improves to 4-1, Weehawken is 0-3 with the loss."We had another solid win this afternoon,” said head coach Suzanne Caines. “ I was especially ...
WAYNE, NJ — A lawsuit has been filed over the 2024 shooting at Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (Passaic Tech), claiming negligence that led to the “life-altering” injuries suffered by the two teen victims. The complaint, filed April 9 in Passaic County Superior Court by the parents of ...
UNION, NJ - Three elementary school students from Union were recognized for their character and leadership during the Rotary Club of Union’s April 9 meeting.The students — Sophia Casale-Grano from Jefferson School, Karter Nelson of Livingston School, and Emma Lopes from Washington School — received ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting this Tuesday, April 14, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
SAYREVILLE, NJ – SAYREVILLE, NJ — It was a standout week for Sayreville War Memorial High School athletics, as multiple teams delivered impressive performances and continued to build momentum early in their respective seasons.SoftballLeading the way on the diamond, the Sayreville War Memorial ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Chatham pitchers Drew Speace and Jack Hadzima featured curveballs that kept the Morris Hills batters off balance and Cougar head coach Todd Leathers threw a curve of his own when he called on a relief catcher in the 13-2 baseball win vs. Morris Hills on Monday.Speace pitched two-hit ...