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By JAKE NEMCEK
April 26, 2026
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Behind a dominant performance from Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills improved to 12-1 with a commanding 10-1 win over Passaic Valley on Sunday night. Bobrowski was nearly untouchable in the circle, tossing a one-hitter while striking out 15 over seven innings. She allowed just one ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Behind a dominant performance from Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills improved to 12-1 with a commanding 10-1 win over Passaic Valley on Sunday night. Bobrowski was nearly untouchable in the circle, tossing a one-hitter while striking out 15 over seven innings. She allowed just one ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Primary Election Day is June 2, but voting started late last week as vote by mail ballots arrived at many Plainfield homes on Friday and Saturday.The traditional Election Day is becoming election season due to an increasing number of voters who cast a ballot via mail, even after ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Jack Pimm pitched a three-hitter to lead West Orange to an 8-0 baseball victory over Livingston on Sunday.Pimm struck out three batters and walked five. In seven innings, he threw 93 pitches.Jordan Jackson went 3-for-4 and scored a run and Jay Stevenson was 3-for-4 with two runs ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chief Financial Officer Karen Fornaro will introduce the Borough of Chatham Council's 2026 Municipal Budget at Monday's 7:30 p.m. meeting in Borough Hall.The council is also set to vote on legislation that will oppose new affordable housing legislation. According to an overview of NJ ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Claire Shupe pitched a four-hitter to lead Columbia to a 2-0 softball victory over DePaul on Sunday.Shupe struck out eight batters and walked none in seven innings.Columbia (10-2) scored its runs in the second and fourth innings. Eva Clevenger hit a solo home run and Maggie Feder ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The Planning Board has formally recommended that the former Star-Ledger printing and distribution facility on Chapin Road be designated as an "area in need of redevelopment," which could transform the 36-acre site in a major way.The recommendation followed a public hearing on April ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Here is what is happening in Hanover Township this week:Municipal MeetingsLandmark Commission MeetingThe Hanover Township Landmark Commission will meet Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.Location: Conference Room A, Hanover Township Municipal Building, 1000 Route 10, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Board of Education is set to hold a public hearing and vote Tuesday on its proposed $246.6 million budget for the 2026-27 school year during its regular business meeting at the Board Administrative Campus All Purpose Room. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.Read: ...
The Nutley Educational Foundation proudly welcomes the Duprees, a legendary music group returning to their New Jersey roots and to Nutley High School, Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!Did you know Tom Petillo, lead singer of the Duprees, is a graduate of Nutley High School ...
SOMERSET, NJ — St. Matthias School is recognizing several students as Outstanding Most Improved honorees, celebrating their growth, dedication and hard work in the classroom.Mrs. Szczecina selected Lilenna as an Outstanding Most Improved Student.“I, Mrs. Szczecina, proudly honor Lilenna as an ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Class of 2026, assemble!Christopher Markus, a Rutgers alumnus who has sent Thor, Captain America and the other Avengers on a big screen journey to stop Thanos and written other blockbuster films starring Marvel’s most beloved heroes, will be awarded an honorary doctor of ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pompano Beach City Commission is set to decide Tuesday whether to endorse a $10 million overhaul of NW 15th Street - an often-overlooked street which extends from Dixie Highway, crossing underneath I-95 with its own underpass to Andrews Avenue and Powerline Road - a project ...
Proponent Federal Credit Union is excited to host Member Appreciation Day! Stop by to enjoy light refreshments, enter our raffle, and pick up a free gift.* Bring a family member to join Proponent and you both could get $150!** Not a Member yet? Stop in to find out why and how you can ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are raising a new safety concern involving juveniles riding e-bikes — fleeing from officers attempting to make lawful stops.In a message to residents, Police Chief Brad Mock said the department has encountered multiple incidents where young riders attempt to ...
NEW JERSEY – The State of New Jersey ranks 8th overall in the nation for gambling addiction, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub, placing it among the top 10 states where gambling-related issues are most prevalent.The study comes as the U.S. gambling industry ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Chatham girls track & field team persevered through tough weather conditions on Saturday to earn second place overall at the Randolph Relays.“The weather created some of the toughest racing conditions I have coached through in my career, but the girls rose to the challenge ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's baseball team outlasted St. Mary (Rutherford) in a high-scoring back-and-forth contest Saturday, pulling out a 12-11 victory.Passaic Valley (6-5-1) edged St. Mary (9-3-1), finishing with 13 hits.Michael Liotti led the charge with a pair of doubles and four RBI, ...
We are excited to announce the cast for our June production, ASUNCION, written by Jesse Eisenberg and directed by Craig Tiede!Edgar - Terry NickersonVinny - Wilson Wade HinesAsuncion - Gabie HocsonStuart - Raphael PelczmannTickets are on sale now at Cur8.com !ABOUT THE SHOWEdgar, aimless and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After weeks of discussion, Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney has outlined a proposal to protect city-owned land, an issue that fueled the Save Boca movement and helped drive the outcome of the March municipal election.At an April 13 council workshop, officials discussed a ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 9, 45 students from the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy's Music Department attended the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. The students listened to “Jazz Reach,” which is a program that introduces audiences to jazz music’s rich history, as well as the names, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 29-year-old driver told police, “I plead the fifth,” when asked about marijuana found during an early morning traffic stop in Coconut Creek.Officers pulled the man over around 3:39 a.m. April 14 near Lyons Road after spotting a broken headlight, according to an arrest ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
BELMAR, NJ – With just days to go, Belmar is preparing to transform into a town-wide marketplace as the annual Spring Yard Sale returns on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3.Front lawns across the borough will soon be filled with everything from vintage décor and household goods to toys, tools, and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After weeks of discussion, Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney has outlined a proposal to protect city-owned land, an issue that fueled the Save Boca movement and helped drive the outcome of the March municipal election.At an April 13 council workshop, officials discussed a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are raising a new safety concern involving juveniles riding e-bikes — fleeing from officers attempting to make lawful stops.In a message to residents, Police Chief Brad Mock said the department has encountered multiple incidents where young riders attempt to ...
STAFFORD — As the local community looks forward to the return of warmer weather, Stafford Recreation and the Stafford Historical Society have officially unveiled the schedule for the 2026 Summer Concert Series. This year’s series promises to be particularly historic, coinciding with the nation’s ...
TRENTON — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms like ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Style, innovation and creativity take center stage as County College of Morris (CCM) student designers debut their original work at the college’s annual “Spring Fashion Show” to be held on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m.Open to the public, this free event offers the community an ...