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By TOM MUGAVERO
April 25, 2026
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Sometimes all you need to do is get noticed to get an opportunity in order to fulfill your lifetime dreams.After a wild ride through four colleges and a season in the minor leagues, Phillipsburg native Nick McAuliffe is now the property of Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Ashley Muñoz wants to put a relaxing ahhhhhh in your afternoon – and your morning and night, too.The New Brunswick esthetician on Wednesday cut the ribbon on her new Zen Beauty Mobile, a 22-foot-long, fully electric cargo van-turned-waxing-and-skin-care-studio on wheels.Her unique ...
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 ...
SPENCERTOWN—Muslim Journalist Azra Haqqie will speak at St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church, 5219 County Route 7 (a/k/a South Street) at the intersection of State Route 203, April 26, 11:30 a.m.Ms. Haqqie is an active member of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, a group of Muslim and Jewish women who ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston High School celebrated a milestone moment for its softball program Thursday, honoring seniors Abbey Devanney and Lily Sandholm during a signing ceremony following the Highlanders’ 4–3 home victory over Jonathan Dayton.The win improved Governor ...
ESPERANCE – In a year defined by major milestones, the Landis Arboretum is looking back on decades of growth while paving the way for a more inclusive future. Executive Director Fred Breglia and Board of Advisors member Gail Browning recently shared insights into the arboretum’s legacy in an ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) is proud to announce the April Crusader of the Month, Brendan Ryan. Brendan is a well-rounded student who shines in and out of the classroom.Brendan plays a major role in the ALJ Theatre Project and most recently starred in the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, ...
AUSTERLITZ/HUDSON--Sarah Cote-Bennett has just started directing an innovative new, county-wide program called Childcare Works, that aims to increase the number of infant and toddler slots in the county while enhancing the quality of early childhood education at existing facilities and helping ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair State University congratulates 50 Red Hawks from Union named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.The Dean's List, issued after the close of the Fall and Spring semesters by the academic deans, gives recognition to students with a 3.50 or higher semester GPA if a minimum of 12 ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
Denville, NJ - REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 29TH! Register now for Denville Rotary's annual golf outing at the beautiful Picatinnay Golf Course. Includes greens fees and cart, welcome bag, contintental breakfast, BBQ lunch and try your luck at the 50/50 raffle and tricky tray gifts. Also ...
FANWOOD, NJ – As part of Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Fanwooud Borough Council recognized a number of volunteers with 10+ years of service to the community at Monday’s meeting: Board of Health: Margaret Lewis, Kathleen Thomas, Michael Lewis, and Jan Siegel;Cultural Arts: Adele Kenny and Tom ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) program, in partnership with the Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE), officially launched its innovative global initiative, Voices Across Borders, bringing together high school students from Rahway, New Jersey and South Africa for a shared ...
Long Valley, NJ - Morris Knolls battled back from an early deficit and forced overtime but ultimately fell to West Morris, 8-7, in a hard-fought contest on Thursday afternoon.The Golden Eagles (5-4) showed resilience throughout, erasing a three-goal first-quarter gap before the Wolfpack (10-1) ...
Mt. Lakes, NJ - Morris Knolls came up just short in a tightly contested matchup on Thursday afternoon, falling to Mountain Lakes 7-6 in a back-and-forth battle.The Golden Eagles (2-6) showed resilience throughout, but Mountain Lakes (3-7) used a key third-quarter surge to edge ahead and hold on ...
Denville, NJ - No. 8 Morris Knolls broke things open with a pair of big late innings to power past Vernon, 12-2, on Thursday afternoon.After a relatively tight start, the Golden Eagles (10-3) erupted for eight runs across the fifth and sixth innings to turn a close game into a runaway ...
Parsippany, NJ - Morris Knolls turned in a strong all-around performance on Thursday afternoon, defeating Parsippany Hills 161–173 in a nine-hole stroke-play match.The Golden Eagles (6-3) controlled the match from the top of the lineup, placing three golfers among the top three finishers and ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls delivered a familiar result at the Morris County Championships on Thursday afternoon — another title.The Golden Eagles, ranked No. 9, continued their undefeated season by capturing the team crown with a 176 over nine holes, finishing comfortably ahead of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Friday sports gave Piscataway fans a little bit of everything: dominance, drama, and determination. Inside the gym, the Chiefs boys volleyball team looked every bit like a contender. Outside on the tennis courts, Piscataway delivered a confident statement win. Over at the diamond, ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — As the U.S. continues to reckon with the long-term effects of a “college-first” culture—one that has contributed to a growing shortage in skilled trades—some school districts are beginning to rethink how students are prepared for life after graduation.In Manasquan, that shift is not ...
Morris Twp, NJ - Morris Knolls put up a strong fight but came up just short against undefeated Delbarton, falling 3-2 in a closely contested match on Wednesday afternoon.Despite the loss, the Golden Eagles (3-7) delivered one of their most competitive performances of the season against a Delbarton ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls continued its dominant spring with another convincing victory, defeating Mountain Lakes 192–233 on Wednesday, April 22, in a nine-hole stroke-play match.The Golden Eagles, now 10-0 on the season, showcased their depth once again by sweeping the top four individual ...
ABERDEEN, NJ: State Police and local first responders are on the scene of a car crash on the GSP southbound, near Aberdeen/Hazlet area. Reports indicate a vehicle rolled over and is smoking. Avoid the area at this time, traffic is backed up and lane closures are in effect.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's tournament time! The Morristown softball team will be the No. 7 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Softball Tournament. The Colonials will have a bye in the First Round and will then play the winner of No. 15 seed Butler vs No. 18 seed Morristown Beard in the Second ...
ABERDEEN, NJ: State Police and local first responders are on the scene of a car crash on the GSP southbound, near Aberdeen/Hazlet area. Reports indicate a vehicle rolled over and is smoking. Avoid the area at this time, traffic is backed up and lane closures are in effect.
ABERDEEN, NJ: State Police and local first responders are on the scene of a car crash on the GSP southbound, near Aberdeen/Hazlet area. Reports indicate a vehicle rolled over and is smoking. Avoid the area at this time, traffic is backed up and lane closures are in effect.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's tournament time! The Morristown baseball team will be the No. 15 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Baseball Tournament. Delbarton has secured the top spot in this year's tournament.The brackets and seeds are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 seed West MorrisNo.
CATSKILL–The Thomas Cole National Historic Site has announced the exhibition “Thomas Cole: An American Visionary” – an installation of landscape paintings, painting objects, and easels of Thomas Cole (1801-1848) that explores his evolution into an artist of international renown. Cole’s paintings ...