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By DAWN MILLER
April 9, 2026
ISELIN, NJ - The South Plainfield High School boys tennis team was back on the court on Wednesday to face JP Stevens High School. South Plainfield lost to JP Stevens 4-1 to even their early-season record at 2-2. Marcus Serrano continued his strong start for South Plainfield, earning the only match ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Baseball is a sport that's full of redeeming features.Ed Budzinski and Chris Loniewski both benefited from the opportunities for redemption that the game offers.Budzinski's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave South Plainfield a 4-3 victory over ...
Princeton, NJ - Paul Robeson, both the man and the street that is named after him, will be honored this Saturday, April 11, in a community celebration at the Arts Council of Princeton. His 128th birthday celebration runs on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arts Council at 102 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The mayor and Borough of Chatham Council will be holding a Special Meeting on its River Road Gateway I and II Redevelopment Plans on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall, 54 Fairmount Ave. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.The public is invited to ask questions ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne boys tennis team remained undefeated with a 5-0 victory over Union on Thursday.Bayonne improved its record to 6-0 this season.1st SinglesWaleed Azhar (B) def. Justin Erath (U) 7-6 (8-6), 6-12nd SinglesYousseff Khalil (B) def. Chijioki Ikowu (U), 6-0, 6-1 3rd ...
BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...
Most dispensaries circle one date on the calendar and call it a promotion. The Frosted Nug at Red Bank decided to turn the entire month of April into an event.Starting this week, the adult-use dispensary at 22 Bridge Avenue has slashed prices on 36 products across four brands — and they're adding ...
ROXBURY, NJ - There are only 40 reservations remaining available for this year's Spring Senior Citizen Dance, according to Roxbury Rotary Club Vice President Steve Alford.The dance will take place on May 2, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roxbury Senior Center on Eyland Avenue. To make a reservation, ...
Linden, NJ - Day 2 of the Linden Public Schools Multilingual Learners Department China Exchange Program for Linden High School students was special in more ways than one! Students began the morning by singing Happy Birthday to Aaron on the bus, filling the ride with joy and laughter as they ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots beat the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 12-2 at Mirabito Stadiumon Thursday afternoon. After the Rumble Ponies swept Somerset in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Somerset picked up its first road win of the season.The Patriots posted 12 runs, 17 hits, 6 XBH, 2 HR and 2 ...
Bloomfield High School has a new varsity and junior varsity sport this spring. It's flag football, and based on the tremendous turnout of student-athletes who came out for the team, this should be a very exciting venue, going forward.According to head coach Deborah Schulze, 70 prospective young ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday night's Plainfield City Council agenda, there is an ordinance proposing a parking ban on the south side of East Front Street between Hillcrest Ave and Reeve Terrace.At last month's city council meeting, residents Salvatore and Madeline Carrano complained about what they ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, April 13, the Plainfield City Council will hold its April business meeting.Agenda items include an ordinance establishing 30-minute parking spots in various locations around Plainfield and another that would ban parking on the south side of one block of East Front ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Luke Askins' two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave New Providence a 4-3 baseball victory over Brearley on Thursday.Askins' one-out game-winner followed a single by Alex Chomiak and back-to-back walks.Matt Santacross' RBI single had given the Pioneers (3-2) a ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Whippanong Library is offering a mix of hands-on creativity and real-world insight this May, with two programs designed for a wide range of ages and interests.Kicking things off is Mini Book Nook on Monday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m., open to grades 6 through adults.
MIDDLESEX, NJ – Thomas Nyitrai's two-out RBI single in the top of the 12th inning broke a tie and South Brunswick went on to a 3-2 baseball victory over Middlesex on Thursday.With the victory, South Brunswick (4-1) equaled its victory total for all of 2025. First-year head coach Lou Urbano's team ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced March Brave Student is Samantha DuCharme. School officials shared what was said about DuCharme that earned her the spot.“Sam is truly one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She is one of those people who just makes everything brighter. Her genuine ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced March Brave Staff Member is science teacher, Michael Mina. School officials shared what was said about Mina that earned him the spot.“Mr. Mina is truly a deserving staff member of the month. I’ve had the privilege of having him as a teacher my sophomore ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — An art gallery that opened up a pop-up art space on the Promenade at Coconut Creek has now closed and is moving, according to its proprietors. The gallery opened last fall in a 1,600-square-foot space with plans to run through the holiday season at the outdoor retail center.
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue responded to reports of a gas leak Thursday morning at a local Publix Super Market. Employees reported the smell at around 8:30 a.m. inside the store in the Coconut Creek Plaza, which is located at 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway.When fire rescue crews ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee introduced its 2026 municipal budget Tuesday night, alongside a series of financial discussions and ordinances, including a debated bond for improvements at DeHart Park.Budget Introduced with Focus on Stability and ServicesMayor Vic DeLuca outlined a ...
SPARTA, NJ – A woman reported to the Sparta Police Department because she appeared to be drunk. On March 23, around 1:58 p.m. Sparta Police Officers Michael Lania and Christopher Botta found Barbara Rothstein at a business on White Lake Road, police said. Rothstein, a resident of Hopatcong, had ...
BOCA RATON, FL — With hundreds of commercial driving schools shuttered nationwide and demand for drivers surging, a Boca Raton nonprofit is stepping in to help fill the gap while putting local residents on a path to stable careers.Boca Helping Hands is offering free commercial driver’s license ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A truck fire Thursday at the height of rush hour blocked two right lanes and the right shoulder heading south on the Florida Turnpike near Glades Road in West Boca Raton. Passersby could see flames shooting from the cab of a truck at just after 5:05 p.m.According to the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — City leaders recently started the process to find a design and engineering firm for the planned Coral Springs Sportplex project, which has an estimated budget of up to $100 million. The city issued a request for letters of interest from experienced and qualified firms on March ...
METUCHEN, NJ — To the surprise of no one, St. Joseph of Metuchen will not go through the 2026 baseball season winless.To the dismay of East Brunswick, St. Joseph finally got its first victory of the season at the hands of the Bears.East Brunswick, which had come into Thursday's game on a two-game ...
BOCA RATON, FL — With hundreds of commercial driving schools shuttered nationwide and demand for drivers surging, a Boca Raton nonprofit is stepping in to help fill the gap while putting local residents on a path to stable careers.Boca Helping Hands is offering free commercial driver’s license ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new program is launching at Coral Springs High School, giving students a direct path into high-demand careers in the aerospace and aviation manufacturing industries.The NCATT Aerospace/Aircraft Assembler Innovative Program, open to incoming eighth graders and current ninth ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A truck fire Thursday at the height of rush hour blocked two right lanes and the right shoulder heading south on the Florida Turnpike near Glades Road in West Boca Raton. Passersby could see flames shooting from the cab of a truck at just after 5:05 p.m.According to the ...