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By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 13, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A machine now does what golfers once had to do between every swing at Broward Golf Center in Coconut Creek, a robot tees up the ball.The Coconut Creek driving range announced on Monday that it has completed a technology upgrade, installing the Power Tee system across its entire ...
BAYVILLE, NJ - This waterfront opportunity in Bayville didn’t stay on the real estate market very long. Sitting on a 80x80 lagoon-front lot, this full renovation project caught a great deal of attention. Multiple offers were received in a short period of time.According to Zachary Sebek of COMPASS, ...
UNION, N.J. — Volunteers gathered Saturday at the Union Community Garden in Eleanor R. Erickson Park to clean, prepare and maintain garden beds ahead of the spring planting season.The annual Spring Opening Work Party brought together residents and students to tend to the garden, which includes 45 ...
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 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A machine now does what golfers once had to do between every swing at Broward Golf Center in Coconut Creek, a robot tees up the ball.The Coconut Creek driving range announced on Monday that it has completed a technology upgrade, installing the Power Tee system across its entire ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The annual Brundage Park Challenge Tournament hosted by Randolph softball helps to kick off the high school season every spring, as 8–12 local teams sign up for a festive day of games. This year, Randolph dominated in their two match-ups, blowing out Sparta in a 5-inning, 14-4 mercy ...
For Sale: 21 Franklin Pl Morristown NJ 07960. Listed price is $1,999,000This stunning well maintained Victorian is set on a beautifully landscaped -acre lot just blocks from NJ Transit's direct train to NYC, downtown Morristown's shops and restaurants, schools, and Morristown Airport. Inside, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A 68-year-old Fort Lauderdale man was arrested Wednesday at about 8:29 p.m. after he allegedly reversed his pickup truck toward a police officer following a hit-and-run crash, according to a City of Melbourne police affidavit.Authorities identified the man as Randy ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have scheduled a rehab assignment for SS Anthony Volpe with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, April 14. The Patriots take on the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies) at TD Bank Ballpark at 6:35 pm.Volpe was placed on the 10-day injured list ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have scheduled a rehab assignment for SS Anthony Volpe with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday, April 14. The Patriots take on the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies) at TD Bank Ballpark at 6:35 pm.Volpe was placed on the 10-day injured list ...
Dear Rusty: I just found out that as someone who was collecting widow’s benefits on my second husband (a very small amount) for some time, I was, all along, entitled to divorce benefits from my first husband, which are much more. I thought I had to wait until my first husband passed before I could ...
NEWARK - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once ...
Dear Rusty: I just found out that as someone who was collecting widow’s benefits on my second husband (a very small amount) for some time, I was, all along, entitled to divorce benefits from my first husband, which are much more. I thought I had to wait until my first husband passed before I could ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team opened their Colonial Council schedule April 8 with a contest against the Cohoes Tigers. What a difference a day makes, with beautiful sunny skies and moderate temperatures, it was more like what baseball should be. Pieter B. Coeymans Field was ...
New Jersey — With Tax Day approaching, a new report is highlighting where New Jersey stands when it comes to the overall tax load on residents. The good news is that the Garden State does not have the highest total tax burden. That distinction belongs to Hawaii. According to a 2026 analysis ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
GRANVILLE - Residents interested in running for the Granville Central School District Board of Education have until Monday, April 20, to file their nominating petitions. The election will be held May 19 alongside the district's annual budget vote, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the High School ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - One of South Plainfield’s very own is in the running to be named ‘America’s Favorite Teacher.’As of press time, Jessica Ortiz, a borough native and third grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School, is in second place and looking to snag a coveted spot in the online ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...
Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are grown indoors. Match the plant to the growing conditions and your maintenance style for ease of care ...
UNION, NJ — Authorities have identified the man killed in the shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of April 13 - April 18. Something for everyone this week at the library. Cursive writing, special story time, chess club and a Wrestlemania party! We have one time slot left for Read to A Dog ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Members of the Montville Memorial VFW Post 5481 gathered on April 8 to celebrate the 100th birthday of resident and Post Chaplain Tom Jones.The celebration, held following the Post’s regular meeting, drew local and state dignitaries who came to pay tribute to a man whose life has ...
BELMAR, NJ – The shoreline at 18th Avenue and Ocean Avenue will once again turn into a scene of spirited community support as the 5th Annual Shillelagh Plunge takes place on Saturday, April 18, drawing participants into the Atlantic Ocean for a cause that continues to resonate across New Jersey.The ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Vintage Market is set to return to the lot at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Saturday, April 25, bringing a full afternoon of retro shopping, music, and community energy to the city’s waterfront.Running from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the open-air market will feature more ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spotswood High School's boys tennis team won their first match of the 2025-26 season on Monday, defeating New Brunswick High School 4-1. The Chargers' victory improved the team's early-season record to 1-2. Senior Aidan Levy won his first singles match over New Brunswick's Aaron ...
This might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about you (and me); it’s the only reason I would write about such a challenging subject. I believe it’s better to step forward and deal with ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The halls of Centenary University were buzzing with more than just academic energy this past Saturday, April 11, 2026. For the third annual CycloneCon, the university welcomed back one of its most celebrated former residents: BAFTA and Emmy-nominated actor Jimmi Simpson.Simpson, ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant start to the season, improving to 6-0 with a high-scoring 20-12 victory over Villa Walsh on Monday. “Proud of the girls for a hard fought, earned win against a very good team,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “We need to continue to build on ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Township officials presented the 2026 municipal budget at Tuesday's council meeting, outlining a 2.1% tax increase driven by rising mandatory costs, long-term infrastructure needs and state-imposed spending limits that officials described as among the most challenging ...