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By EVA REID
March 20, 2026
TOTOWA, NJ - Water service has been fully restored following a water main break that affected residents along Dunkerly Avenue on Thursday morning, Borough officials announced.The break caused temporary disruptions for residents, including low water pressure, discolored water, or a brief loss of ...
Olean is not among the nation’s top cities for college basketball fans, but the city still appears on a new national ranking that measures where the sport has the strongest presence. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked 297 U.S. cities with at least one NCAA Division I program in its 2026 list ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The March 10 Township Committee meeting took on a defiant tone as officials addressed the "impossible" position the municipality faces regarding New Jersey’s affordable housing laws. Mayor Frank Cooney and Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-26) spent a portion of the evening detailing how ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ - An investigation is now underway into a bomb threat that was made against the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple by an unidentified caller to the East Windsor Township Police Department claiming that a “pipe bomb” had been placed there. According to a public statement, the ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Township firefighters and police officers responded to a brush fire on Alpine Trail around 11 p.m. on Monday, March 16. It turned out to be a car that was on fire.Strong winds brought down a tree limb, which in turn, caused a high-voltage electricity wire to fall onto the ...
A wanted ex-con had a knife and unprescribed medication in his pickup when a Fair Lawn police officer stopped him last night, authorities said. Shyheim Ivy, 29, who was also driving while on the suspended/revoked list, spent the night in Bergen County’s jail and was still there early this evening ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held Saturday afternoon and for over 10 years, it has been an annual tradition for Kenilworth's Cub Scout Pack 83 to participate.A couple of members from the Kenilworth Fire Department and Rescue Squad were also represented ...
CLARK, NJ — Two months after Carl H. Kumpf Middle School placed second at the Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, the team competed in the state tournament, the New Jersey Science Olympiad, located at Middlesex College in Edison. Related Article: Clark's Kumpf Middle School Takes Second Place at ...
Clinton, NJ – The North County Branch (NCB) Library in Clinton at 65 Halstead Street has a refreshed, relaxing and more functional look with the addition of new seating areas and brand-new furniture pieces on its upper level. The furniture just arrived on Thursday, March 19th, and staff are working ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—Peace Valley Nature Center is holding Saturday morning bird walks through the end of May.The free walks are open to anyone 15 and older. Attendees will be able to hone their bird-watching techniques. All levels of experience are welcome.The walks start outside the nature ...
PATERSON, NJ - Lana Stokes, a longtime leader in energy conservation and community service, has been recognized for her decades of work with the Paterson Task Force with an induction into the Community Action Hall of Fame. The recognition, sponsored by Council President Dr. Lilisa Mimms and Fourth ...
Linden High School PTA will present ZUMBA NIGHT | March 27th at 6 PM in the Cafeteria.Dance your way to a healthier you. Join our lively Zumba Night with DR. OLIVIA RODRIGUEZ - CALDERON.She is a Linden resident, school principal of Hubbard Middle School in Plainfield, and a softball ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL – Ryan Paton bought a cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia a few years ago, looking for a place where his family could get away from South Florida’s heat.He comes from a large family — four brothers — and as their families grew, they wanted a place big enough for everyone to spend time ...
South Orange, NJ (March 18, 2026) – In response to questions raised by residents, South Orange Village has worked closely with New Jersey American Water (NJAW) to review current water billing practices and confirm alignment with the terms of the approved sales agreement.The agreement includes a ...
NEWARK — How people respond to daily stressors – rather than the stressors themselves – is the key predictor of their physical health a decade later, according to research from Penn State University. “There is so much research that shows that having an improved mood and finding joy actually lead to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Ryan Paton wasn’t setting out to expand his business when he first headed to North Georgia with his family.They were just looking for a place to get away.Paton, who runs Capitol Lending Group out of Coconut Creek and grew up in Coral Springs, comes from a large family with four ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The installation of four new traffic safety measures around town are in the final stages of completion, Mayor Jeremy Berman announced in his weekly update on Friday:A flashing pedestrian beacon at Stanley Oval and East Broad Street.A flashing pedestrian beacon at Mountain Avenue and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Central Bucks School District officials are bringing back school bus evacuation drills next week.The district will be conducting mandatory school bus evacuation drills from March 23-27, 2026. Students will be shown how to sit, scooch and exit the rear doors of their buses. Classmates ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Community Garden will soon set down roots for the 2026 season! Applications are now available for residents to rent space in the garden to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The Community Garden is located in the open space property on Disbrow Hill Road Park ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of these notices from both Thursday March 19 and Friday March 20: Hanover Township Planning Board - Meeting canceled More information available here: https://cvcpl.us/bhhWtqvHanover Township Planning Board - Minutes postedMinutes for the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nettingham Middle School held its STEM Expo for students grades 5 through 8 on Wednesday, March 18.Students examined topics including e-bike safety, the cleanliness of the middle school's drinking water, the impact that the color of a room has on people's moods, the ...
🥧🔥 REAL ONES KNOW… it’s not Easter without PIZZAGAINA. 🔥🥧Layers of Italian meats. Rich cheeses. Baked into one legendary pie that only comes around once a year.This isn’t just food…👉 it’s tradition👉 it’s family👉 it’s “don’t touch that, it’s for Easter Sunday”Now the real question…👇 Do you eat it ...
NEWARK - The Interstate 280 West entrance ramp in Newark is scheduled to reopen on Monday, March 23 – good news for commuters who have been detoured from the vital freeway for the past three years. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an advisory Friday announcing the reopening ...
CAMDEN – Last year the city celebrated its first summer without a homicide in 50 years.Today – the first day of spring – the Camden County Police Department reported zero homicides for the first winter since the 1970s.“As a son of this city and having worked my entire law enforcement career in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Ryan Paton grew up in Coral Springs in a family of four brothers, but years later — after building a career in mortgages — he found a second home in the mountains of North Georgia.That place was Blue Ridge.What began as a family getaway turned into a business opportunity. About ...
SAYREVILLE – There are beautiful views of the Raritan River from the municipal boat ramp at the end of River Road, and the area has huge potential as a local destination for borough residents and guests. This vacant stretch of municipal land just needs the right amenity to entice more people to ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville boys golf posted a balanced 10-10 record last season, including an 8-6 mark in the GMC White Conference. The Bombers will look to remain competitive this year while replacing two graduated seniors, captain Tyler Hill along with Rishi Shah.Despite those departures, ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials will seek new bids for the Cedarhurst Avenue water main replacement after the only proposal submitted came in significantly over budget, delaying progress on a long-planned infrastructure project.The project is intended to replace the aging water main along ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ — Residents across Somerset County, particularly in and around Bedminster, may notice increased law enforcement activity next week as federal and local agencies conduct scheduled training exercises.The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with local law enforcement, will hold ...
PATERSON, NJ - Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Paterson resident, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained for over a year, city officials and advocacy groups confirmed Monday. An immigration judge had set bond at $100,000 during a Friday ...