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By BOBBIE PEER
March 22, 2026
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
Flemington, NJ – At their meeting on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, Hunterdon County's Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a Proclamation celebrating John Barton Case's 100th Birthday. The lifelong Hunterdon County resident, farmer and oldest-living member of Hunterdon County's 4-H ...
ATLANTA, GA — Alexa Fazio of Fanwood earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2025 at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester.Georgia Tech, is one of the top public ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - A new season filled to the brim with brand-new challenges is in store for the Glen Rock High School softball program. The Panthers are set to begin the regular season with a road challenge at Butler on March 31.“With this being a new league and new opponents, I am going to take this ...
HUDSON--From the age of six, Scott Alexander lived all over the United States, from Hudson to Texas and Wyoming. As an adult he worked jobs as varied as accounting and cattle herding, often holding down two jobs at once as a way to crowd out the profound anxiety and depression he suffered. He also ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Water Division's eight-week water main flushing project begins on Monday, March 23. Flushing takes place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Residents are being advised by the township's water division department to limit their water usage during flushing hours due ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is proud to unveil a robust slate of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. As a region where influential people, places, and pivotal moments shaped America’s fight for independence, the County invites residents and visitors to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With a solid variety of talent, technique and belief in one another, the Hawthorne girls track and field program is set for a successful 2026 season.The Bears are scheduled to host Pompton Lakes and Eastern Christian on March 31.“We have a mix of old and young athletes returning who ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The demolition of two vacant buildings alongside Mannion's Pub & Restaurant on West Main Street will continue Monday.Demolition began three weeks ago on the three-story buildings across from the Edge II luxury apartment building.The front section of the building alongside ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -The main entrance to the Peter Biondi municipal building will be closed for two weeks beginning Monday, March 23 during construction.Access to municipal offices and the township library will be through alternate entrances during daytime hours and for night meetings.Please follow ...
TRENTON, NJ — The State of New Jersey and the Morris County town of Roxbury are suing the federal government to block the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from turning a huge warehouse into a detention and processing facility for alleged illegal immigrants.The US Immigration & Customs ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village Council has scheduled a presentation on the reassessment process for its March 25 meeting this week.The process, as described here at NJ.gov, is necessary to spread the tax burden fairly.Reassessments are required via state law, and are based upon an assessed value of a ...
PATERSON, NJ - City officials and community members gathered Friday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with a day of cultural festivities, food, and family-friendly activities in South Paterson.Eid al-Fitr, a significant religious holiday in Islam, marks the conclusion of a month ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation these days. So, if any girls in grades second through eighth are interested in taking the field, registration is open for St. Barts girls spring flag football. The upcoming season runs from Sunday, April 19 ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
NEWARK, NJ — When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School’s annual Night of Nations was absolutely packed with visitors excited to learn about different countries, their cultures, and their people.Organized by Robbinsville High School’s Model UN, the event featured presentations of more than 25 nations, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A variety of fresh arts, cultural, and community events are coming to downtown Hackensack, part of a grant honoring creativity and local engagement.The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has received $500,000 from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A variety of fresh arts, cultural, and community events are coming to downtown Hackensack, part of a grant honoring creativity and local engagement.The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has received $500,000 from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) ...
TAP play button below for highlights from kick-off event at D'Arcy's in Bradley Beach for County Craft Beverage Month Kick-Off/100 day countdown to FIFA World Cup: MONMOUTH COUNTY– With the FIFA World Cup set to bring a surge of international visitors to the region—and more than $3 billion in ...
Hackettstown, NJ - Spring is in the air, and the Hackettstown First Aid & Rescue Squad is helping the community celebrate the season with a vibrant Flower Sale this weekend.Residents are invited to stop by on March 21st and 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 123 Maple Ave to pick up a wide ...
POMPANO BEACH — Residents and visitors will gather at the water’s edge on April 5 to continue a half-century tradition as the Pompano Beach Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Easter Sunrise Service.The interdenominational service is scheduled for 6:45 a.m. at the city’s Great Lawn at the public beach.
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NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A male nurse practitioner at the Middlesex County Youth Shelter for troubled adolescents has been arrested for assaulting a teenager in the shelter’s medical facility, authorities said.Izee Dizon, 34, from Bridgewater is charged with third-degree aggravated assault and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The first full week of spring will feel more like a continuation of late winter across Piscataway, with fluctuating temperatures, passing showers, and even the potential for a rain-to-snow mix midweek, according to AccuWeather.After a stormy start to the season, conditions turn ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The Coral Springs City Commission is scheduled to take up a proposal to create flexible zoning rules in parts of the city, a move that city leaders say could make it easier for small businesses to open, and grow, in more areas.Last month, the city’s planning and zoning board ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Peter Blum YMCA in Boca Raton plans on holding a ceremony next week to mark a step forward in expanding access to high-quality early childhood education for local families.A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Thursday, March 26, and it comes as the YMCA expands its ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Children will be able to climb into trucks, press horns and get ia glimpse of what it’s like to be a police officer or firefighter or drive a big rig as they explore the vehicles that serve the city at a Touch-A-Truck event in Coconut Creek.The event is set to run from 10 a.m.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - As the Hawthorne Youth Lacrosse program prepares to start a new season, it is set for a significant revitalization this Spring. Former Hawthorne High School standout players, Will Gerhardstein and Logan Sakir, are returning to their roots as volunteer coaches for the youth lacrosse ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has moved forward legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings.The Senate Commerce Committee on Monday advanced S-1796, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Brian Stack, that would require health insurers to ...