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By GREG FALLON
April 25, 2026
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Girls Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Morristown girls lacrosse team have secured the No. 3 seed in this year's tournament. The Colonials have a bye in the First Round and will face Hanover Park Regional in the Second Round. Seed and ...
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 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For its last show of the season, Westfield Community Players is preparing to put on “The Nerd,” a comedy by Larry Shue that offers lots of laughs with a good dose of 1980s nostalgia.The plot goes like this, says Director Chris Peterson: Aspiring architect Willum Cubbert has often ...
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 ...
Lebanon Township, NJ – This year marks the 40th anniversary of Hunterdon County-based nonprofit, acting/theatre performance arts organization ShowKids Invitational Theatre, Inc. The stage company's spring production “Frozen” based on the 2013 Disney film and featuring local talents opens next ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Police at Rutgers University are investigating an early morning sexual assault on Saturday, April 18th, in a college parking area.The assault reportedly happened between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. in a university parking lot at 21 Bartlett St., the Rutgers University Police Dept.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
ROSELLE, NJ — High marks for Roselle's Kindergarten Success Academy.The school has been named a State and National School of Character.“This prestigious honor recognizes their commitment to fostering a kind, respectful, and inclusive environment where our youngest learners thrive,” according to a ...
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 - Madison girls lacrosse fell to Sparta, 19-9, on Friday, April 24.Cece Mariani and Devin Regan led Madison with three goals apiece. Regan also added an assist for a four-point game, while Mariani had seven ground balls and nine draw controls.Erika Giraldo scored two goals for Madison, ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison boys tennis fell to Montville, 3-2, on Friday, April 24.The Dodgers dropped to 2-4 with the loss, while Montville improved to 5-7.Madison picked up wins at first singles and second doubles. Bryce Curey defeated Eric Davis, 6-2, 6-1, at first singles.At second doubles, Joseph ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison softball advanced in the Morris County Tournament with a 12-11 win over Mendham on Friday, April 24. The Dodgers will face No. 3 seed Randolph in the next round.Madison took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and added two more runs in the third. After Mendham rallied with four ...
LOVELADIES, N.J. — Local art enthusiasts have one final opportunity to view the next generation of creative talent as the Southern Regional School District’s Student Art Exhibition enters its closing weekend at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF).The exhibition, which ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of April 26, 2026.NEW THIS WEEK: PennDOT will continue repairing potholes beginning April 27, 2026, as part of its winter road work. Here are the roads in Bucks County that will be affected:Business U.S.
MADISON, NJ - Madison baseball advanced in the 2026 Morris County Tournament with a 15-1 win over Morris Tech in the preliminary round on Friday, April 24.The Dodgers will advance to face No. 3 seed Mount Olive in the first round on Friday, May 1.Madison took control early, scoring three runs in ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown baseball advanced in the 2026 Morris County Tournament with a 12-5 win over Montville in the preliminary round on Friday, April 24.No individual statistics were reported for the game.With the win, Morristown moves on to face West Morris in the first round on Friday, May ...
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 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Fizzy Pop celebrated its grand opening in downtown Westfield on Friday, offering the community an assortment of hand-mixed sodas, shakes, smoothies and treats.Located at 141 East Broad St., former site of the teen accessories retailer Claire’s, Fizzy Pop is where retro vibes meet a ...
LOVELADIES, N.J. — Local art enthusiasts have one final opportunity to view the next generation of creative talent as the Southern Regional School District’s Student Art Exhibition enters its closing weekend at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF).The exhibition, which ...
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 ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Dayton girls lacrosse team held off Hackettstown for an 11–10 victory on Friday, powered by a standout five‑goal performance from Molly Krieger.Payton Turnbull and Maya Smith scored two goals apiece for the Bulldogs. Ava Pozolante and Angelina Huber had one goal each.Lauren ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Get your appetites ready! The Rotary Club of Phillipsburg is set to host its signature event, Corks & Forks, on April 27, 2026. This year marks 17 years of bringing together the finest culinary talents of the Phillipsburg and Warren County area for an evening of tasting, ...
TODAY I WATCHED a robin in the early-morning rain pull up an earthworm. As a child, I remember earthworms being prized as fishing bait. I fished so much that one of my nicknames was “Fishcake.” I fished for trout in our streams and bluegills, largemouth bass, and pickerel in the farm ponds, and ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Milltown School District's Parkview School marked Earth Day this week with a very special swap. To celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful way to kids, the Milltown Parent Teacher Organization hosted a book swap on April 21 at Parkview, which houses the district's preschool through third ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Melissa Hozik has been an adult programming librarian at the East Brunswick Public Library since 2014. Earlier this spring, Hozik was awarded the American Library Association’s Reference and User Services Association's Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award.“RUSA ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Pickleball players in Cranford no longer need to plan far in advance or commit to a league to get on the court. With expanded hours, flexible pricing, and multiple drop-in options, the township has made it easier than ever for residents of all skill levels to play.At the Cranford ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka announced the promotion of South Brunswick Police Department officers Lieutenant Raymond McCarthy, Sergeant Gagan Chopra and Sergeant Monica Posteraro at a special ceremony this week. McCarthy is a graduate of Rowan University and ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Testing season is here—and Linden students are ready. With elementary schools set to begin testing on April 27, the week of April 20 opened with high-energy pep rallies held across multiple schools, all built around one clear message: show up, stay ready, and better your ...