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By LEON FOOKSMAN
April 7, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A public Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, as the community continues to mourn her death.Metayer’s family will host the service at 12:30 p.m. on April 17 at Church by the Glades, 400 Lakeview Drive, City of Coral Springs announced ...
NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is pursuing “every available legal remedy” after two recent assaults on frontline employees, including one captured on video and another that led to criminal charges, according to a statement from President and CEO Kris Kolluri.In a message to customers, Kolluri said the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights Public School Elementary STEAM teacher Ms. Pamela Wilczynski recently completed an engaging STEAM unit with second-grade students at William Woodruff Elementary School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center. This is the first opportunity Ms. Wilczynski ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a woman who was speeding on West Sample Road and had 7.35 grams of crack cocaine in her car that stopped in front of Coral Springs High School. They charged Danielle Jordanne Darras, 42, of Fort Lauderdale with cocaine possession with ...
POMPANO BEACH — A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information regarding the fatal shooting of a Pompano Beach man, who was found dead on North Dixie Highway early Sunday morning.Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) investigators previously identified the victim as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez.
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — In West Boca Raton, the sound of rides and the sight of sliced fruit will fill a park as a watermelon festival takes over for three days this weekend.The South Florida Watermelon Festival will run April 10, 11 and 12, at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 12551 Glades ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly 1 in 5 teenagers in the United States is obese, according to new research from Florida Atlantic University, highlighting growing health concerns for adolescents nationwide.The study, conducted by researchers at the university’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A car accident involving a Coral Springs police officer last year has resulted in a lawsuit that could cost the city more than $100,000. A lawyer representing Louis Scinta filed a lawsuit on Friday, April 3, accusing the city of negligence, and it claims the city is liable since ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Chicken Teriyaki over Rice $15.50Beef Sausage Wrap, Mozz Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes & Onions, served with Sweet Potato FF $15.50Turkey & Muenster, Avocado, Onion, Tomato and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A public Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, as the community continues to mourn her death.Metayer’s family will host the service at 12:30 p.m. on April 17 at Church by the Glades, 400 Lakeview Drive, City of Coral Springs announced ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Since operations began in December in Mizner Park, Boca Raton’s MiCa autonomous shuttle has received high marks from both riders and engineers. As a result of its success, the fully electric, autonomous shuttle extended its service as of April 1, Boca Raton's Public Works and ...
POMPANO BEACH — A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information regarding the fatal shooting of a Pompano Beach man, who was found dead on North Dixie Highway early Sunday morning.Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) investigators previously identified the victim as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Watchung Hills delivered a complete performance on both sides of the ball, using dominant pitching and timely hitting to power past Bridgewater-Raritan, 9-1, and improve to 2-1 on the season.From the start, the Warriors controlled the tempo, breaking through with two runs in the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — In West Boca Raton, the sound of rides and the sight of sliced fruit will fill a park as a watermelon festival takes over for three days this weekend.The South Florida Watermelon Festival will run April 10, 11 and 12, at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 12551 Glades ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut City leaders are moving to change a local law to close a loophole targeting so-called “puppy mills” by clarifying the definition of hobby breeders. The city commission is set to consider a new ordinance that will limit a breeder to no more than one litter per adult ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: The Longo Planetarium at County College of Morris (CCM) will highlight NASA’s Artemis II program, which sent astronauts to the Moon on April 1, the first time in more than 50 years. The planetarium will be celebrating this milestone with its new show, Forward to the Moon, starting ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Watchung Hills delivered a complete performance on both sides of the ball, using dominant pitching and timely hitting to power past Bridgewater-Raritan, 9-1, and improve to 2-1 on the season.From the start, the Warriors controlled the tempo, breaking through with two runs in the ...
CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School buzzed with excitement and a passion for reading during its week-long Read Across America celebration. With special guest appearances and a variety of creative activities, the week was filled with engaging events that inspired students to discover and enjoy ...
Morristown, NJ – The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) is proud to announce that it has awarded six grants in March totaling $47,365 to enrich the educational experience of students in the Morris School District. These grants reflect the MEF’s ongoing commitment to providing meaningful, hands-on ...
BELMAR, NJ – A unique twist on live entertainment is coming to the Jersey Shore, as Don’t Tell Comedy hosts a secret pop-up comedy show in the Belmar area on Saturday, April 11.Unlike traditional comedy shows, the event keeps both its venue and performer lineup under wraps until the day of the ...
MADISON, NJ — Blake Steele earned medalist honors to lead Madison to a 164-189 victory over Mountain Lakes on Tuesday in a nine-hole stroke-play match.With the win, Madison improved to 2-0 on the season, while Mountain Lakes fell to 2-1.Steele paced the Dodgers with a low round of 38, finishing as ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
A New LookAs we continue to receive more and more submissions for our Community News section, we have started to group the stories by location or organization to make finding news of your or neighboring communities a bit easier.If you have news you feel fits in this section, please send at least a ...
PARSIPPANY NJ - The Parsippany Hills boys baseball team used a big third inning and timely hitting to power past Morris Hills, 5-1 in Monday's game.After two scoreless innings, Parsippany Hills broke the game open in the bottom of the third, plating four runs to take control. The Vikings added an ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A Melbourne man was arrested Tuesday on charges of vehicular homicide and driving with a revoked license causing death in connection with a six-vehicle crash that killed a 67-year-old woman from Melbourne Beach on Oct. 3, 2025, the Florida Highway Patrol said.Sedrick Walraven, 26, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A public Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, as the community continues to mourn her death.Metayer’s family will host the service at 12:30 p.m. on April 17 at Church by the Glades, 400 Lakeview Drive, City of Coral Springs announced ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A heartfelt new community project is set to take shape in Hoboken this year, offering residents a permanent space to remember and celebrate beloved pets who have passed away.The Rainbow Bridge Memorial Project, a community-led initiative, will bring a symbolic and reflective ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Historical Society is continuing its year of events to commemorate the United States 250th birthday next week with a focus on the history of a local tavern and beer brewing in Pennsylvania.“Ale Through the Ages,” which will take place at the Water Wheel Tavern on April ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Lodge will offer Mexican manicotti to patrons on Wednesday. Included with the meal will be tossed salad with ranch or Italian dressing and a roll and butter.The cost of each meal will be $12. The deadline to order is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Patrons should call ...