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By MEAGAN KANE
March 26, 2026
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Board of Education recognized one of their high schoolers for her stellar contributions to not only the District, but the local community. Emilia Kelly is a recipient of the Bergen County Unsung Hero Award. The milestone is named by BOE officials as a sincere token of ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Memorial Junior School students were recognized during the Hanover Township Board of Education’s March 24 meeting, with school and district leaders highlighting their achievements in leadership, resilience and the arts.Memorial Junior School Principal Michael Anderson ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Chamber of Commerce hosted its 62nd annual banquet and awards ceremony on March 12 and highlighed the life-saving actions of a local police officer and the lifelong dedication of a veteran firefighter.A Birthday Life-Saved: Officer Joseph Colella Receives ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys Volleyball team, coming off a county championship and state sectional title season, is gearing up for its upcoming season under new head coach Jennifer Carvalho, who took over the helm following Brock Hor's termination in the fall.Hor had ...
STAFFORD— The Southern Regional boys lacrosse team made a loud statement in their season debut Thursday, riding a wave of junior talent to a decisive 12-4 victory over Allentown.Junior Cash McVey was the catalyst for the Rams (1-0), putting on an offensive clinic with four goals and two assists.
CLARK, NJ — Sign up now for Mother Seton Regional High School Summer Camp! Registration is open for volleyball camp, basketball camp, musical theater camp and our Academy camps (culinary arts, sewing, art and creative writing). Register below:Sports Camps: Our three volleyball camps are for rising ...
A trio of out-of-state offenders who ditched a stolen smoking SUV at a Route 46 car wash were captured by South Hackensack police with help from their law enforcement colleagues and civilians.One of the suspects was wanted for robbery in Maryland and another cut off an ankle monitoring bracelet ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Members of labor unions from around Mercer County have joined together to voice opposition to the use of non-union labor and an out-of-state contractor that is working on construction at the future Sprouts Farmers Market location in East Windsor. Labor union members and retirees ...
PATERSON, NJ - Dr. Steven Rose, who served as president of Passaic County Community College (PCCC) since 1996 and oversaw the institution’s dramatic growth into one of New Jersey’s largest community colleges, has died.“It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Family and friends of late 7-year-old Kyle R. Mumford are raising money to create a new playground in Colonia that his mother says would honor his memory and give other youngsters years of enjoyment.Kyle died unexpectedly in 2022 while a student at Colonia’s St. John Vianney ...
A trio of out-of-state offenders who ditched a stolen smoking SUV at a Route 46 car wash were captured by South Hackensack police with help from their law enforcement colleagues and civilians.One of the suspects was wanted for robbery in Maryland and another cut off an ankle monitoring bracelet ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Police Chief Michael McMahon has announced that Officer John Johnson and Officer David Chehade have been selected as the 2025 Top Cop Award recipients.The Hillsborough Township Police Department continues its program aimed at recognizing the performance of its top-rated officers.
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Local families are invited to celebrate the season at a community Easter Egg Hunt and bingo event scheduled for March 29 at Corliss Park.The event, organized by the township, will feature egg hunts for children in two age groups. Children ages 6 and under will begin their hunt ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
UNION, N.J. — An elderly woman died Thursday after being struck by a cargo van while crossing a street in Union, police said.The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Vauxhall Road, according to authorities. Police said the woman was in the crosswalk ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A protest rally organized by Somerset County Indivisible in opposition of President Trump will be held at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Saturday, followed by a march through downtown Somerville.The “No Kings” event will be one of 50 in New Jersey, and 3,000 nationwide.The ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A protest rally organized by Somerset County Indivisible in opposition of President Trump will be held at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Saturday, followed by a march through downtown Somerville.The “No Kings” event will be one of 50 in New Jersey, and 3,000 nationwide.The ...
SPARTA, NJ – Smiles, words of praise and congratulations, flowers and a pickle highlighted the annual presentation of Governor’s Educators of the Year at the February Sparta Board of Education meeting.After an introduction by Superintendent Matt Beck, each school building principal took the podium ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is facing multiple charges after police say he was found unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle in the middle of Glades Road and later drove off as an officer attempted to assist him.According to a Boca Raton Police Department report, officers were called around ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A woman who recently locked herself out of a second-floor apartment called a friend for help in an incident that resulted in her friend climbing on the roof her car, a man in another apartment calling police and her friend getting arrested. Police charged Brianna Desiree Ascar, ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 24-year-old man reported missing earlier this month has been found, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced.Jay Michael Cashman was located safely, detectives said. Authorities did not provide further details regarding where he was found or the circumstances of his disappearance.A ...
UNION, N.J. — An elderly woman died Thursday after being struck by a cargo van while crossing a street in Union, police said.The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Vauxhall Road, according to authorities. Police said the woman was in the crosswalk ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As spring arrives in full swing, the area is packed with events this weekend, offering something for everyone—from Easter celebrations and family-friendly egg hunts to live music, cultural exhibits and community gatherings. Residents can enjoy everything from festivals at local ...
PARKLAND, FL- Yet another new restaurant is coming this summer to the Parkland area's growing dining scene. The hospitality group behind Eddie & Vinny’s and Dear Olivia is expanding its South Florida footprint with a new concept called Ember & Vine. Located at the Sawgrass Center near ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As spring arrives in full swing, the area is packed with events this weekend, offering something for everyone—from Easter celebrations and family-friendly egg hunts to live music, cultural exhibits and community gatherings. Residents can enjoy everything from festivals at local ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury High School student Gionna Capriglione was honored March 23 by the Roxbury Board of Education for reaching a milestone achieved by only a handful of basketball players in the school’s long history: 1,000 career points.The senior forward scored her 1,000th point on Feb. 14 as ...