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By RACHEL YOUNG
April 3, 2026
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School’s Hindu-American Club collaborated with Aadhyatmik, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating Indian-American culture, and successfully hosted its fifth annual Holi celebration last week.The event, which raised over $2,500 for the club, consisted of numerous ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Board of Education’s March 26 meeting focused on two major developments for the school community: a strong audit report and the district’s proposed 2026–27 budget, totaling approximately $234.7 million with no increase to the school tax levy for the second ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – Whippany Park softball continued its strong start to the season Thursday, earning a 9-5 win over Parsippany at home.The Wildcats took a three-run lead in the first inning. Parsippany’s Redhawks cut into it with four runs in the third, but Whippany Park scored in the next three ...
NEW JERSEY — As you shop for your Easter and Spring flowers, keep the safety of your furry family members in mind, especially if you have cats in the house.Although beautiful, especially during the Easter and Spring seasons, lilies are poisonous and potentially deadly to cats. All parts of the ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County seniors are invited to attend the annual Burlington County Sheriff's Office's Senior Citizen Police Academy taking place this spring. The free 6-week Academy will be held on five Wednesdays and one Friday from 1PM to 3PM each day at the Burlington County Emergency ...
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 ...
When I started volunteering to help the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit with its fundraising campaign, I had no idea how much the cause would personally resonate with me. The story begins a few months after I was born 16 years ago, when my mom nearly collapsed at our home in ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Plans for the soil remediation project at the Zabriskie-Schedler property will be discussed at a community meeting on Monday, April 6 in-person and online.According to Village Manager, Keith Kazmark, the $1.6 million cost of the project, is coming from a claim settlement from the ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
Those seeking to pursue employment or small business opportunities are invited to utilize a new nonprofit program.The MarketFoundry Opportunity Program allows users to create their own website using AI tools.“One of our recent participants created a website in minutes and shared it with potential ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Celebrate spring at the Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair at Van Neste Square where the theme will be “Sustainable Yards”.The public is invited on Sunday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to downtown Ridgewood, Van Neste Square which is bordered by South Walnut Street, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Celebrate spring at the Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair at Van Neste Square where the theme will be “Sustainable Yards”.The public is invited on Sunday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to downtown Ridgewood, Van Neste Square which is bordered by South Walnut Street, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Local elected officials and community leaders across South Florida are speaking out following the murder of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, remembering her as a rising leader, a fierce advocate, and a deeply respected voice in the community — one who was also ...
For the past two years, cameras have moved quietly through the sanctuary.Not intrusively. Not like spectators. More like witnesses.They have been here in the cold and the mud, in the long grass of summer, in the hush of snowfall, in the ordinary holiness of morning feed, evening check, hoofbeats in ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Library is hosting the United Way of Greater Mercer County to help area residents prepare their tax returns. Tax filings are due by April 15, 2026 for the state and federal government. The United Way of Greater Mercer County provides the free tax program – Volunteer ...
BETHLEHEM — A Bethlehem man was arrested March 26 and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials, the state police announced Friday.Samuel A. Stothart, 21, of Bethlehem, faces a charge of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a class E felony. He was arrested by state police out of ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Carteret scored in every inning but the third and went on to a 13-8 baseball victory over North Plainfield on Thursday.Jose Parra drove in four runs, going 2-for-3 with a triple for Carteret (3-0), which trailed, 6-3, after two innings. Parra also pitched a scoreless seventh ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Recycling Center is getting ready to welcome residents for its upcoming event.To be held on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the first of three Paper Shredding Events for this year. Here's all you need to know, before you go:Not accepted:Photographs, books, ...
KINGSTON–Senator Michelle Hinchey’s (D-41st) Constituent Services Team will hold mobile office hours in April for constituents in Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, and Ulster counties. The senator’s team will provide one-on-one assistance to help residents navigate state programs and access ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Spotswood High School varsity softball team hit the road on Thursday for the Chargers' first away game. Spotswood took on South Brunswick High School and came away with an 8-5 victory for their second straight. On the heels of her perfect game on Tuesday, Mikayla Ott ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack residents have just been sent a note via mail from City officials regarding a way to save on their PSE&G bill.Discussed at last month's Council Meeting was a state energy assistance program, Community Solar, proposed by Solar Landscape.Presented by Chief Commercial ...
Lou DiChiaro, a longtime baseball coach from Fair Lawn, and Larry Thomas, an octogenarian and Guinness World Record-holding skydiver, have one thing in common: they don't let their heart conditions keep them from doing what they love.They also both sought care at RWJBarnabas Health, where their ...
RED BANK, NJ: Empower U Autism Services opened its doors to families and community members on Friday during an Open House at its newly launched Empower U ABA Center, located on the 3rd floor of The Noglows Building at 65 Monmouth Street. The event offered a firsthand look at Red Bank’s newest ...
As I age gracefully, much like a hippopotamus in a tutu in ballet class, I realize that I’m no longer keeping up with the pace of modern life. In a younger time I was up on all the latest trends in fashion and technology. I had it all — a high-fidelity record player, an eight-track player in my ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – New information has surfaced regarding the structural fire at the Kushner Companies’ apartment complex buildings, which remain under construction.Local officials confirmed that the fire occurred in the void spaces between the top floor and the roof of the building on the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Celebrate spring at the Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair at Van Neste Square where the theme will be “Sustainable Yards”.The public is invited on Sunday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to downtown Ridgewood, Van Neste Square which is bordered by South Walnut Street, ...
TE: Rural electrification came to Schoharie County in the 1930s and 1940s.In an article in the February 27, 1936, Schoharie Republican, Ormond Mann of New York Power and Light predicted “A blanket coverage of Schoharie county within 10 years.”“At the moment our schedule calls for the actual ...
BAYVILLE, NJ — The Barnegat boys volleyball team continued their strong start to the season on Thursday, improving to 3-1 with a decisive straight-sets victory over Central Regional (25-14, 25-18).The Bengals' offense proved too much for the Golden Eagles (1-4) to handle, as Barnegat utilized a ...
April 2, 2026 Dear Linden Families, We are moving through the heart of spring with momentum, purpose, and pride. Spring Recess begins today, Thursday, April 2, Early Dismissal — No Lunch Served. This break provides an important opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge. Schools will re-open ...