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By MISSY DIAZ
March 31, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL — Characterizing his tenure as “the honor of a lifetime,” outgoing Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer took to social media on Monday, his final full day in office, to say farewell to residents, businesses, nonprofits, and the nearly 1,800 city employees.“I share my deepest thanks for the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — At the same time developer Scott Kerner is making plans to build an exclusive downtown Boca Raton private club, he is embroiled in litigation over his home in the waterfront community of Golden Harbour in East Boca Raton.Kerner is a partner in The Sanborn RE, LLC, which recently ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — School zone speed cameras that were supposed to be installed at some Coconut Creek schools at the beginning of the school year are now working with just a little more than two months left in the school year.Coconut Creek police announced on Monday that the cameras at three ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball junior guard Darryl “Buddy” Simmons II announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal.Simmons is the second Bonnies player to do so this offseason following the program’s first coaching change in 19 years. (Coach Mark Schmidt ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior midfielder Peyton Furst describes teammate Nicolette Grossman as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Chatham girls lacrosse team because of the advantages she gives the Cougars from different positions on the field.Grossman started on defense and then moved into the midfield, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence built an eight-run lead after four innings and held on for a 13-9 baseball victory over Union on Tuesday.James Keneally went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Andrew Kruep was 2-for-4 with three RBI for New Providence (1-1), which led, 9-1, ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Livingston rallied from a three-run deficit after four innings for a 7-3 softball victory over West Essex in the opening game for both teams on Tuesday.Valentina Dilanni went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Livingston, which scored four runs in the fifth ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence built an eight-run lead after four innings and held on for a 13-9 baseball victory over Union on Tuesday.James Keneally went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Andrew Kruep was 2-for-4 with three RBI for New Providence (1-1), which led, 9-1, ...
ROXBURY, NJ – (Note: This story has been revised to reflect corrected numbers provided April 1 by the township.) The owner of a Roxbury home assessed at $500,000 will pay about $600 more in municipal and school taxes next year if budgets proposed by the township and the school district are ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Joey Kerner drove in six runs to lead Columbia to a 13-1 baseball victory over Livingston in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Kerner hit two home runs for the Cougars, who scored four runs in the third inning and nine more in the fifth.Isaac Buchalter and Eli Angelou each had ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In celebration of our local history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the America 250 New Providence committee is proud to announce the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day Charity Drive. The event is scheduled for April 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Food Bank announced Tuesday that Praise Presbyterian Church has made a $50,000 gift to support the nonprofit’s Franklin Cares Capital Campaign, a fundraising effort aimed at helping the organization build a new facility and expand services for Franklin Township ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — A new chapter in Hackettstown High School athletics is officially underway this spring, as the school introduces its very first Girls Flag Football team—marking a historic moment for both the program and the community.In what is the inaugural season for the team, these ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Cosmos, in partnership with Ion Bank, are offering a limited number of tickets per match at a $5 price point through the Ion Cares initiative. The program is available exclusively to Paterson residents and provides access to professional soccer at one of the most unique venues in ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Joey Kerner drove in six runs to lead Columbia to a 13-1 baseball victory over Livingston in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Kerner hit two home runs for the Cougars, who scored four runs in the third inning and nine more in the fifth.Isaac Buchalter and Eli Angelou each had ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council has introduced an ordinance to update salary ranges for top city officials, citing a significant budget shortfall and the need to retain experienced leadership.The measure is focused solely on adjusting pay structures for department directors and ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Pitcher Kiera Swartz set the tone for Whippany Park’s season opener, throwing a complete-game shutout in an 8-0 win over Pequannock on Tuesday.Swartz struck out 11 batters and allowed just three hits across seven innings, keeping Pequannock off the board. She also had a ...
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Southern Regional Boys Golf team made a thunderous statement to open the 2026 season, capturing the Pinelands Wildcat Invitational championship on Monday, March 30. On a day defined by precision and poise, the Rams outlasted a competitive field to hoist the trophy and cement ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Livingston rallied from a three-run deficit after four innings for a 7-3 softball victory over West Essex in the opening game for both teams on Tuesday.Valentina Dilanni went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Livingston, which scored four runs in the fifth ...
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Southern Regional Boys Golf team made a thunderous statement to open the 2026 season, capturing the Pinelands Wildcat Invitational championship on Monday, March 30. On a day defined by precision and poise, the Rams outlasted a competitive field to hoist the trophy and cement ...
NUTLEY, NJ -, Nutley Little Theatrewill hold auditions for Jesse Eisenberg's 2011 play Asuncion on Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 13, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. The production will be directed and produced by Craig Tiede.In the play, Edgar, who is aimless and socially inept, lives with Vinny, his ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Monroe scored four runs in the sixth inning and went on to a 10-7 baseball victory over East Brunswick in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Justin Mangano went 3-for-4 with three runs batted in and two runs scored for Monroe, which took a 9-5 lead with its four runs in the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Steinert opened its season with an 8-6 girls lacrosse victory over East Brunswick on Tuesday.Makenna Callahan, Katie Corby and Paige Bates each scored two goals for Steinert. Brooke Meseroli had one goal and one assist and Mia Petracca scored a goal.Erika Riggio finished with ...
UNION, NJ – Halsted Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America or FBLA chapter had success at the state competition on March 18th. Halsted Middle School came home with the largest number of state place winners to date. They had 10 students qualify within the top 10 for individual testing.
RANDOLPH, NJ- The 2025 Randolph girls lacrosse team had a tough go if it, as a super challenging schedule, and a super young team with only two seniors saw them get overmatched in most of their games. In 2026, with virtually everyone returning another year older and more experienced, the Lady Rams ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Passover in 2026 begins at sundown on April 1, with the first Seder held that evening. The holiday continues for eight days in the United States, concluding at nightfall on April 9. Passover, known in Hebrew as Pesach, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish faith, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick baseball team made new head coach Lou Urbano's first game at his new school a rousing success.Highlighted by an eight-run third inning, South Brunswick rolled to a 13-2 victory over Perth Amboy on Tuesday.Collin Perna went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in ...
SPARTA, NJ – The threat of a development on the cornfield across from North Village is still alive. While Sparta prevailed on all counts in Judge Minkowitz’s court, DDG OPS – Owen Dykstra, is still pushing his plan to build.The next venue for Dykstra/DDG OPS is with Fair Share Housing Judge Allen.
COLONIA, NJ — Dominant through his first three innings, Colin Kroner had to call upon all his resources to get out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning.But there was no question that the senior right-hander was going to be accorded the right to get out of it himself.Kroner escaped major ...
SPARTA, NJ – The threat of a development on the cornfield across from North Village is still alive. While Sparta prevailed on all counts in Judge Minkowitz’s court, DDG OPS – Owen Dykstra, is still pushing his plan to build.The next venue for Dykstra/DDG OPS is with Fair Share Housing Judge Allen.