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By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 6, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek city leaders prepare for what property tax reform may bring to the Butterfly Capitol of the World, they’re trying to find a way to keep funding local nonprofits possibly by working with the Community Foundation of Broward County. Community foundation officials ...
BOROUGH — Municipal flags across Morris Plains will fly at half-staff through Saturday, April 11, in honor of former Mayor Al Florin, a longtime public servant and volunteer firefighter whose death was announced this week.In a statement, borough officials said they learned “with heavy hearts” of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Drivers across Morris County can expect increased police patrols and enforcement this month as part of New Jersey’s annual “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign targeting distracted driving.The statewide initiative, announced by New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Ace Pickleball Club has opened its newest, state-of-the-art facility at Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road, according to Levin Management Corp. (LMC), the center’s managing agent.The new Ace Pickleball Club 26,500-square-foot facility is billed as a year-round ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Our South Orange Police vs. the Seton Hall Women's Alumni Basketball Team will play their 2nd Annual game later this month. The game will be played at Seton We’re bringing people together for our 2nd Annual Basketball Game—you won’t want to miss it. This friendly match-up ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township Police have announced that a section of Washington Valley Road is currently closed due to a downed utility pole. The closure affects Washington Valley Road between Morning Glory Road and North Road. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area and seek ...
POMPANO BEACH - A 50-year-old man died Sunday night after being pulled from the water near Pompano Beach Boulevard, according to local authorities.In a statement from the city, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a swimmer in distress at ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP), along with other law enforcement agencies, is currently targeting aggressive driving across the region as part of a coordinated initiative. Now through April 26, the NJSP, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police, the New Jersey Division of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Highlanders opened up their "official" season at the Rahway Rising Stars Meet on April 2nd in 42 degree mist and continued at the Summit Relays topping out in 78 degree heat on April 4th. The boy's and girl's sides had some results that landed athletes on the podium, ...
Princeton, NJ – For some vocal residents in Princeton’s western section, the idea of new housing, with its attendant increases in traffic and schoolchildren, has been a fraught subject. Those orange lawn signs, “Defend Historic Princeton,” are intended to say it all, in the simplest way.But the new ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano commercial real estate continues to set new benchmarks for South Florida’s industrial market with the recent record-breaking $219.7 million sale of a five-warehouse portfolio, signaling the city’s ongoing transformation into a major regional logistics center.According to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Burlington County will be hosting a public meeting this week about a plan to replace a bridge on the border of Mount Laurel and Moorestown. The County, in cooperation with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is developing a plan to replace the Parkers Creek ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The local community is gearing up to turn a love for the game into a powerful mission of support. On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the courts at Jerseyland Park will come alive for the Hoops for Nico 8th Grade Charity Basketball Tournament, held in honor of Nico Lombardi.The event, ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township Police have announced that a section of Washington Valley Road is currently closed due to a downed utility pole. The closure affects Washington Valley Road between Morning Glory Road and North Road. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate ...
SCHOHARIE – Kevin Berner knows bluebirds. And he shared his knowledge – and passion – during his presentation in Badgley Hall at the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie on Saturday.Berner’s program – Attracting Bluebirds to your Yard – was sponsored by 2026 lecture sponsor Fenimore Asset ...
Red Bank Public Library Newsletter for the week of April 6NewsRBPL’s marquee event this week Artistry & Afternoon Tea. Did you know that April is National Afternoon Tea Month? Acknowledge the occasion by having afternoon tea with us! This is a drop-in program anytime from 2:30-5:30PM on ...
SCHOHARIE – Who knew you could paint with spinach? Kids and families did just that, in Badgley Hall at the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, at the Junior Explorers’ natural dye lesson on Saturday morning.Kids and their families – about 25 in all – tried their hands at making natural dyes and then ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Always ready to have a good time, members of the Ever Young Seniors group turned their April 2 meeting into an Easter celebration.The group's vice president, Susan Conover, “asked the members to be festive, wear a bonnet, find a bright, colorful shirt to join in the fun of the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence, according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, March 31st, the Bloomfield Fire Department held a promotional ceremony in which two firefighters were promoted to the rank of Fire Captain, one Fire Captain was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief and one new firefighter was sworn in. The positions were filled due ...
New Jersey State Police confirmed this morning that a 42-year-old Lodi motorist and his young son both avoided serious injury when a hit-and-run driver knocked their SUV down a steep embankment off Route 80 in Elmwood Park."Someone hit them into another vehicle and through the guard rail," the Lodi ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials say a long-awaited cleanup plan is moving forward at the contaminated Pan Chemical site on Washington Avenue, with remediation expected to begin following months of concern from residents.During an April 1 council meeting, Borough Attorney Michael Pasquale provided ...
BOCA RATON, FL — From packing supplies to reading in classrooms, members of Junior League of Boca Raton spread out across the community last month for their ninth annual Week of Impact, delivering hands-on support to local children and families.Over six days, volunteers packed more than 14,000 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Green Team is planning several activities to honor Earth Month this April, including its popular free market, a native plant sale and a chance for volunteers to help clean up parks together, according to the town website.Free Market, Saturday, April 25South Avenue ...
MADISON NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday April 6 - Friday April 10 MONDAY APRIL 6Early Voting for the Special General Election for Congressional District 11Madison Baseball vs Hanover Park at Madison; 4pmMadison Boys Golf vs Summit at Morris County Country Club; ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday April 6 - Friday April 10 MONDAY APRIL 6Early Voting for the Special General Election for Congressional District 11Morristown Baseball vs West Morris Central; Harter Road; 4pmMorristown Softball vs West Morris Mendham at ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Who doesn't need a little less stress in their lives? Well, to help residents get a respite from those daily stressors, the East Brunswick Public Library, in conjunction with the East Brunswick Mental Health Task Force, is hosting East Brunswick Stress Less Day on Saturday, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - April is in full swing, which means there is a whole host of things happening at the South Brunswick Public Library for the upcoming week. The library was closed on Sunday for Easter, but reopens on Monday at 10 a.m. for regular business hours. So, if residents are looking for ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It's time to start thinking about those summer camp options for the kids. BSV Elite's popular summer training camps return this June, July and August with fun sport options for kids, tweens and teens going into third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. New this summer ...