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By JEFF YASTINE
April 25, 2026
POMPANO BEACH — Sand accumulation in the navigational channel at the Hillsboro Inlet has reached a critical point, creating what longtime boat captains describe as the most challenging navigational conditions in the last 40 to 50 years. While boats could still be seen coming and going from the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police say they will continue increased patrols at the Promenade at Coconut Creek this weekend after a quieter scene last weekend under newly enforced rules restricting unaccompanied minors.Police reported on social media “a good weekend” at the outdoor shopping ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton is gaining national attention again as one of the top 20 suburbs in the U.S., according to a new list from HGTV and real estate firm Suburban Jungle.The city was one of just two in Florida to make the list, along with Wesley Chapel. The ranking highlights suburbs that ...
Princeton, NJ — "Salt of the earth" is a phrase applied to people who are exceptionally honest, reliable, kind, and down-to-earth — a positive affirmation of the worth of a person whose purpose is to influence the world for good. Its roots are from ancient times when salt was a precious commodity, ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Looking ahead, several newly introduced ordinances hint at where Maplewood is heading next. Proposed investments include funding for open space projects, improvements to the township’s stormwater utility, and broader capital upgrades. Another measure would expand volunteer ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Container Store in the Town Center at Boca Raton is one of eight Florida locations, and 98 nationwide locations, set to undergo a “store-changing” event that began Friday as part of a phased integration with retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, company officials announced this ...
POMPANO BEACH — Sand accumulation in the navigational channel at the Hillsboro Inlet has reached a critical point, creating what longtime boat captains describe as the most challenging navigational conditions in the last 40 to 50 years. While boats could still be seen coming and going from the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The final “Walk on Wednesdays” concert of the season is set for April 29, bringing one last evening of live music to The Walk in Coral Springs.The show will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the courtyard at 2750 University Drive, next to BurgerFi, across from the large ...
COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY – The Chatham girls lacrosse team dropped a 7-6 game to undefeated Manhasset of New York, ranked No 17 nationally by USA Lacrosse, on Saturday.Manhasset (9-0) took a 6-4 lead into the halftime break and held off Chatham (6-4) over the final two quarters. Senior midfielder ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton is gaining national attention again as one of the top 20 suburbs in the U.S., according to a new list from HGTV and real estate firm Suburban Jungle.The city was one of just two in Florida to make the list, along with Wesley Chapel. The ranking highlights suburbs that ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Three Paterson men face charges following an investigation by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Narcotics and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).According to Sheriff Tommy Adamo, the investigation into drug trafficking found that Emanuel ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Thursday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A once-popular bagel restaurant in Coral Springs has closed its doors.Manhattan Bagel, located at 4610 N. University Drive, has shut down, marking the end of the brand’s only storefront in Florida. A sign posted on the restaurant’s door reads: “After years of service to the ...
POMPANO BEACH — Sand accumulation in the navigational channel at the Hillsboro Inlet has reached a critical point, creating what longtime boat captains describe as the most challenging navigational conditions in the last 40 to 50 years. While boats could still be seen coming and going from the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The final “Walk on Wednesdays” concert of the season is set for April 29, bringing one last evening of live music to The Walk in Coral Springs.The show will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the courtyard at 2750 University Drive, next to BurgerFi, across from the large ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police say they will continue increased patrols at the Promenade at Coconut Creek this weekend after a quieter scene last weekend under newly enforced rules restricting unaccompanied minors.Police reported on social media “a good weekend” at the outdoor shopping ...
SPARTA, NJ – It was a big win for Sparta girls lacrosse, beating Madison 19-9 on Cassels field on Friday. It was a team effort with eight Spartan’s scoring.Moira Sweeney led the scoring blitz with four goals.Joey Roque, Kaitlyn Peters and Sophie Ku each netted three. Roque and Ku were also ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - A sweep over South Brunswick High School was not to be on Friday for the Spotswood High School varsity baseball team. The Chargers four-game winning streak was stopped by the Vikings in the second game of a home-at-home. Spotswood lost to the Vikings 7-1. South Brunswick's Collin ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Township Business Administrator Debra Millikin presented the finalized municipal budget to the public on April 22 at the Jefferson Town Council meeting. The budget was approved by the council at the March 25 meeting.The 2026 budget will result in a $148.37 annual municipal tax ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to cheer on local athletes as the Area 3 Special Olympics returns to Morrison Field at Hackettstown High School on Sunday, May 3, 2026. This year marks a significant milestone, as Hackettstown celebrates its 17th year hosting the games, a tradition built ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley’s Theater Department recently presented Cinderella and the show was a great success.Directed and produced by Paul Weinstein with music direction by Jessica Paiva and choreography by Nicole LaBruno, audience members were entertained with the sensational show-stopping ...
NEWARK, N.J.- Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Officer Emanuel Miranda today announced that an investigation is underway into a fatal fire that claimed the life of a woman in Newark on Saturday, April 25, 2026The fire, at 282 Schley Street, was reported to the Newark Fire ...
NEWARK - “I was a kid, and now I’m 28 years old… I am a woman and I make my own decisions,” proudly announced Majhana Reeves during the sixth annual Night of Hope event at the North Ward Center on Wednesday night.Reeves is one of the first six neurodivergent adults participating in the social ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, a federal law that supports water quality monitoring at public beaches.The measure, led in part by Congressman Frank ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
NUTLETY, NJ - Nutley Family Service Bureau thanks Zachary Sebek Group for sponsoring our upcoming event, Rock Hunger, with a $1,000 Bon Jovi Sponsorship. Please take a moment to visit their website at https://zacharysebek.com/. Join the community on Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00pm at Old Canal Inn, ...
Linden, NJ - The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ."The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session during this meeting.” Webex Join ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley High baseball team swept a home and home double-header against Montclair Kimberley Academy on Monday, April 20 earning a 13-0, five-inning afternoon victory in Nutley before posting a 10-3 decision in the evening in Montclair. In the opener, Dominic Saladino pitched a ...
SCHOHARIE COUNTY– Citizens from across New York, including Stamford and Worcester, to residents in Winchendon, Massachusetts, have been reaping the benefits of the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation since 1984. This private foundation works to fund charitable organizations that specifically aid in ...
New York ranks first in several key measures tied to sports gambling addiction, according to a report released this week by the personal-finance website WalletHub.In its 2026 report on the Most Gambling-Addicted States, WalletHub found that New York ranks first in gambling-related arrests per ...