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By DINAH DUNN
April 3, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 grant as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 initiative, a nationwide effort to support civic institutions and commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The funding comes from the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — When a new beverage brand quietly appears on liquor store shelves, chances are it arrived with a marketing push behind it. Not this one.For Berkeley Heights native and 2016 Governor Livingston High School graduate Eric Cerqueira, launching his own ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol ...
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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Two Lenape High School students were recognized for their creative talents at a County-wide event last week.The Burlington County Teen Arts Festival was held on March 18 and March 19 at Rowan College at Burlington County in Mount Laurel. The annual event has been held for nearly ...
CAMDEN – The Boys & Girls Club of Camden County has a simple theme: “great.” The word appears repeatedly on the club's website; the site's main headline says “Great Futures Start Here.” When the organization celebrated its 25th anniversary in March at The Merion in Cinnaminson, it was called ...
CAMDEN – The Boys & Girls Club of Camden County has a simple theme: “great.” The word appears repeatedly on the club's website; the site's main headline says “Great Futures Start Here.” When the organization celebrated its 25th anniversary in March at The Merion in Cinnaminson, it was called ...
CAMDEN – The Boys & Girls Club of Camden County has a simple theme: “great.” The word appears repeatedly on the club's website; the site's main headline says “Great Futures Start Here.” When the organization celebrated its 25th anniversary in March at The Merion in Cinnaminson, it was called ...
Excitement was in the air at the Ken Burch Complex for the Granville softball team’s home opener. Expectations are high for the Golden Horde this season as they are considered one of the favorites in the Adirondack League. Not only did it rain on Granville’s parade, but Isabella Johnson did ...
TRENTON, NJ - Bayonne residents may finally get some relief from the recent fires that have struck a scrap metal facility on Second Street.Local officials have lamented that despite fires in March, as well as in both September and October that drew the attention of the surrounding community and ...
HUDSON—Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: An ecumenical interfaith service, takes place at the AME Zion Church, 201 State Street, Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.The service theme is: Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Non-violent Way.Key Note speaker for the event ...
GHENT--The Ghent Playhouse’s April production of “Grand Horizon” has been postponed and will be part of their next season line-up. Any advance tickets purchased for this show will be refunded in full.Their final play of Season 51, “Dirty Blonde,” has been cast and rehearsals have begun. The play ...
Linden, NJ - We are excited to share an updated date for the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Mid-Year Check-In & Self-Care Meeting.The meeting will now take place on April 15th.Please see the details below:When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: 170 ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Space Coast Chamber of Commerce on Thursday named Viera High School senior Michael Gonzalez as its April Young Adult of the Month during its Good Morning Space Coast meeting at the Brevard Zoo.The monthly recognition honors local students for academic and extracurricular ...
POMPANO BEACH — Firefighters in Pompano Beach now have a high-tech advantage before they even arrive at the scene of a blaze, as Broward County officials announced Wednesday the expansion of a regional digital planning system for firefighting crews.Pompano Beach Fire Rescue is one of seven agencies ...
KENILWORTh, NJ - On, Wednesday, April 1, the David Brearley Girls Varsity Softball team opened their season in impressive fashion, defeating the New Providence Pioneers 5–2 in a strong all-around performance that set the tone for the year ahead.“Leading the way was junior standout Gia Pirozzi, who ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — When a new beverage brand quietly appears on liquor store shelves, chances are it arrived with a marketing push behind it. Not this one.For Berkeley Heights native and 2016 Governor Livingston High School graduate Eric Cerqueira, launching his own ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and give back to the community, and the Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation is calling on local volunteers to help clean up the beaches at South Amboy Waterfront Park.The organized clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA announced that its Family Center will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5.The Y said the facility will not be open that day and will resume regular operating hours on Monday, April 6.“We wish our members, families and staff happy and restful Easter”, said the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown High School head football coach Casey Flynn has been selected as the head coach for the West squad in the 2026 Paul Robeson East-West All-Star Football Game.The honor marks Flynn’s third selection in the past five years. Flynn was praised for his leadership, dedication ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The NAACP Bayonne Branch will give residents an opportunity to hear from all three candidates running for mayor in the Mayor 12 election.According to the organization, Sharon Ashe Nadrowski will be welcomed on Thursday April 16, while Mary Jane Desmond will participate on Tuesday, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Robbinsville scored seven runs in the first two innings and went on to a 10-6 baseball victory over Hopewell Valley on Thursday.Winning pitcher Tyler Bunnell and Ben Diaz each had two hits and three runs batted in. Diaz hit a double.Tyler Solovay was 3-for-3 with three runs ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham built a seven-goal lead by halftime and went on to a 20-4 boys lacrosse victory over Hamilton West on Thursday.Dante Vasquez collected four goals and four assists for Nottingham (3-0), which led, 10-3, at the half.Ernesto Ortiz finished with five goals and one assist.
EWING, NJ – Steinert pounded out 22 hits on its way to a 17-0 softball victory over Ewing on Thursday.Elle Miller and Victoria Poppert each had four hits and each knocked in three runs.Lindsey Siwczak and Francesca Castellano both went 3-for-5 with two RBI. Mia Pope was 2-for-5 with two RBI.Miller ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Borough of New Providence, in partnership with the Union County Board of County Commissioners, will host a Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NP Pool Parking Lot, located at 1378 Springfield Ave.The free, drive-up event allows residents ...
WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains Police Department will host a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Tuesday, April 7, offering residents an opportunity to meet and engage with local officers in a relaxed, informal setting.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Black Drop Coffee (431 Park ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Residents will soon be able to sign up for a range of youth and adult recreation programs, including competitive cheerleading, indoor pickleball, and summer sports leagues, through the City of Hoboken’s Recreation Department.Registration for Hoboken Cheer tryouts for the 2025–2026 ...
WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...
WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...