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By LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
April 13, 2026
LINDEN, NJ — The return from Spring Recess did not feel routine. It felt focused. Energized. Together.On Friday, April 10, students and staff across Linden Public Schools came back on a half-day schedule after Spring Recess. Instead of a quiet ease-in, the district turned the early dismissal into ...
Discover our lunch offerings available Tuesday through Friday from April 14 to April 17. Visit us at 105 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, or call (973) 944-2254 for more information. Enjoy a variety of delicious meals designed to satisfy your midday appetite. Join us this week for a great lunch ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A late-night single-vehicle accident on Route 9 sent a Waretown woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries on Sunday night.At approximately 10:21 PM on April 12, 2026, Stafford Township Police responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Manor Drive following ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A late-night single-vehicle accident on Route 9 sent a Waretown woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries on Sunday night.At approximately 10:21 PM on April 12, 2026, Stafford Township Police responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Manor Drive following ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School students in The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission (TEEEM) have been making strides to raise funds for life-changing projects in Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.TEEEM (The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission) is a nonprofit providing K–12 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 14, with affordable housing, Burnham Park Pool agreements, redevelopment matters and several ordinance changes on the agenda.The regular meeting is set to start at 7:30 p.m. or immediately following the conclusion of ...
The Bloomfield High softball team will have four captains for the 2026 season, according to head coach Rich Adams."We waited until just about the start of the season to name captains this year," said Adams. "With the team being younger and with a lot of new faces, we wanted to see who stepped up ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Jobseekers looking to sharpen their interview skills will have the opportunity to do just that at an upcoming workshop hosted at the Burlington County Library.The session, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 11:00AM to 12:30PM, is the second in a three-part series designed ...
IN THE LATEST installment of Roots and Horizons, Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC) biology professor Margaret Clayton reflects on the winding path that brought her back to the Hudson Valley and the perspective she now brings to her students.Clayton knows something about not taking the ...
Hackensack police seized a 42-year-old Ridgefield Park resident in Jersey City today and charged him with firing a shot through an apartment window exactly a month ago.While Kenneth G. Chin, 42, was being arrested by members of the department’s Emergency Services Unit this morning (Mon., Apr.
The Bloomfield High boys' volleyball team has two matches scheduled this coming week.Led by head coach Louis Stevens, the Bengals will be home to play East Orange Campus, in a 4 p.m. start from the Cella Gymnasium, on April 13. On April 15, the team visits an always good Livingston team, at 4 p.m.
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Police Detective Captain Darrin DeWitt has announced the arrest of a Ridgefield Park man following a shooting investigation.Kenneth G. Chin, 38, allegedly entered a Hackensack resident's driveway on Broadway March 16 around 7:49 p.m. and fired a round of nine-millimeter ...
We're delighted to be sponsoring the 5th Annual Lawn Party at the Van Riper House to help them fund education programs and restoration efforts.For tickets or to donate, visithttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-van-riper-lawn-party-copy
SUMMIT, NJ — In a rare behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates, Summit residents will be invited into Fire Headquarters this week for an interactive showcase highlighting the people, tools and services that keep the city running day to day.The City of Summit Showcase will be held ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Borough of Florham Park will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is Saturday, April 25th.The collection site in Florham Park will be at Borough Hall and the hours of operation will be from 10am to 2pm. All are welcome to drop off unused, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The following are programs being offered for young people by the Springfield Library for the second half of this month. Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 PMTeen Dungeons and DragonsAges 13-18 New and seasoned players welcomed, come with a level 2 character or use a premade ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Board of Education will hold a Board of Ed meeting on Tuesday April 14 at 7pm. The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom.Find the agenda HEREYouTube Live Link: https://youtube.com/live/HdyCmPgK4fwZoom - ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ -- The Mercer County Board of Commissioners are now accepting applications for the annual scholarship program available to high school seniors who live in Mercer County. The scholarship award can cover two years of a student's academic journey.Students applying for the 2026 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Pet owners in Summit are being reminded of an upcoming licensing deadline, but officials say several specific requirements this year could delay approvals or result in extra costs if not handled correctly.The City of Summit Office of Health & Vital Statistics says dog and cat ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Middle School special education teacher Isaac Nathanson is featured in this month’s New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning (NJCTL) Alumni Spotlight, recognized for the powerful impact he’s making through inclusive instruction and student engagement.A graduate of ...
MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials.With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure created ...
PATERSON, NJ -A kidnapping and aggravated assault investigation has been upgraded to a homicide case after a 34-year-old Paterson man was charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman found unresponsive last month, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Officer ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites prospective students, working adults and Veterans to enroll in career-focused programs designed to build in-demand skills and create opportunities for a successful future, as registration for the Fall 2026 Semester opens today. More than 100 ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Borough Council is set to take up a range of key issues at its Monday, April 13 meeting, including budget matters, redevelopment plans and infrastructure improvements.The meeting will begin with a 7 p.m. session in the Committee Room, followed by the public meeting at 8 ...
The Nutley Police want to advise residents that members of the Nutley High School Senior Class will be playing "Senior Assassin" today. This is a game where the students bring water guns and shoot the water at each other. Once "hit" they are eliminated and this continues until the last student who ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - More than two hours of chanting and marching will drain the enthusiasm of almost any crowd. So, when Emily Wirt, Hoboken small business owner and organizer, prepared to put down the megaphone for the last time at the conclusion of Sunday’s rally, it would come as no surprise that she ...
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 ...
ANCRAM—Ancram Resilient Gardens & Farms hosts a talk with Blake Myers of Tri-Corner FEED (Food, Equity, Education, Distribution), a grocery committed to a just and resilient food system, at Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m.The food local farmers grow with great ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs leaders want to update their plan for how the city grows itself.The Coral Springs City Commission meets Tuesday and is expected to vote on a $218,700 contract with Civic Solutions Partnership, LLC of Austin, Texas to update the city's economic development ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Combine spring weather, sun and an enthusiastic group of bird watchers, and you have the ever-increasing popular Bird Walks.On April 12, 2026, the Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Hawthorne Green Team hosted its first Spring Bird Walk of the year. “It was a beautiful morning ...