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By JENNIFER DERICKS
April 5, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – In their 6-1 win over Livingston on Saturday, Sparta High School senior Jacob Diaz hit two milestones for the Spartan baseball team. Not only did he pitch a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts, Diaz passed the century mark for career Ks, finishing with 102.In his three seasons as a varsity ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 41-year-old Nutley woman on a charge of cruelty and neglect of a child. The arrest of Jenna Junio was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the role of coastal restoration in protecting local shorelines during an upcoming installment of a free lecture series at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.The event, part of the center’s EcoWatch lecture series, is ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Forget the grass — this egg hunt happens underwater.Boca Raton’s Spring Egg Dive is set for Sunday, April 12, at Meadows Park Pool, where children will dive in to collect eggs scattered across the bottom of the pool and trade them in for prizes.The event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—For the tenth week in a row, PennDOT has released its schedule for repairing potholes in area roads. This round of repairs is scheduled to begin on April 6, 2026, and targets the following roads in Bucks County:U.S 13/Bristol Pike, Falls Township and Tullytown Borough.Route ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two new Indian restaurants have opened weeks apart on the same stretch of road in Coral Springs — both aiming higher than anything the local dining scene has seen before.It’s not the kind of thing you expect here.But it’s happening.Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen and Harmony Indian ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Forget the grass — this egg hunt happens underwater.Boca Raton’s Spring Egg Dive is set for Sunday, April 12, at Meadows Park Pool, where children will dive in to collect eggs scattered across the bottom of the pool and trade them in for prizes.The event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two new Indian restaurants have opened weeks apart on the same stretch of road in Coral Springs — both aiming higher than anything the local dining scene has seen before.It’s not the kind of thing you expect here.But it’s happening.Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen and Harmony Indian ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A popular community tradition is back as the City of Asbury Park rolls out another installment of its “Movies by the Sea” series, offering residents a free night at the movies with a screening of the animated hit Luca.The event is scheduled for Friday, April 10, at the Showroom ...
Princeton, NJ – If you are reading this, chances are good that you have health insurance, you make medical appointments in advance, and you get your test results online. Easy.But you may well know someone, or know someone who knows someone, for whom health care access is not so easy. It might even ...
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 ...
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 ...
MAPLEWOOD, N.J., April 2, 2026 – The Maplewood Library, the first LEED Gold-certified public library in New Jersey, today announced it received the 2026 U.S. Local Leadership Award for Project Excellence in New Jersey from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). USGBC selects one exceptional ...
BELMAR, NJ – A beloved weekly tradition is continuing at the Belmar Public Library, where toddlers and preschoolers are invited to step into a world of imagination during Toddler Story Time with Ms. Sue.Held every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., the program offers a welcoming and engaging ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s boys lacrosse team continued its fast start to the season Saturday, rolling past Johnson, 18-8, to improve to 5-0.The Dodgers set the tone early with a dominant first quarter, erupting for seven goals while holding Johnson scoreless. Madison followed with eight more goals in ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s softball team broke out in a big way Saturday morning, piling up 19 hits in an 18-8 victory over Chatham.The Dodgers improved to 1-2 with the win, while Chatham fell to 0-3.Madison scored in every inning, putting up two runs in the first, three in the second, two in the ...
SOMERSET, NJ — A new Popeyes is coming to Somerset and will take over the former McDonald’s site at Village Plaza on Easton Avenue, according to a March 20 social media post from RJ Brunelli & Co.The commercial real estate firm announced that a lease had been signed for the location and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s boys lacrosse team was defeated 14-4 by Warren Hills on Saturday morning. The Colonials dropped to 0-6 on the season, while Warren Hills improved to 2-1.Morristown scored once in the first quarter and added two more in the third, but Warren Hills gradually pulled away ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s baseball team put runners on base throughout Saturday morning’s game, but Morris Knolls made the most of its chances and handed the Dodgers a 7-0 loss.Madison fell to 1-2 on the season, while Morris Knolls remained unbeaten at 3-0.Morris Knolls took the lead in the first ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown baseball battled back from an early deficit and forced extra innings, but Roxbury pulled away in the 10th for a 12-8 victory Saturday morning.The Colonials dropped to 1-2 on the season, while Roxbury improved to 1-2.Roxbury came out quickly, scoring three runs in the ...
POMPANO BEACH — Residents and visitors gathered at beachside earlier today to continue a half-century tradition as the Pompano Beach Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Easter Sunrise Service. The interdenominational service started at 6:45 a.m. with more than 300 residents, visitors and dignitaries in ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will collect unused or expired medications for National Medicine Take Back Day. Residents can turn in their medications at the Edison Police Headquarters, 100 Municipal Boulevard, on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Medications should be taken out of their ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...