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By MELINDA MYERS
March 18, 2026
NEW JERSEY - Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township of East Brunswick will officially open the new East Brunswick Ice Arena with a full day of community celebrations on Sunday, March 22, marking a major milestone for recreation and community programming in the township.The grand opening will begin with a 10:00 a.m.
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township officials are beginning preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with plans underway to bring a series of community-centered celebrations to local residents next summer.Township leaders say the goal is to create events that capture the excitement of the global ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Department of Utilities is seeking a dedicated and experienced Foreman - Water and Sewer to join our team. This full-time role supports the management and supervision of the Borough’s water distribution and sewage collection systems. Reporting directly to the ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
WESTFIELD, NJ — A photo currently circulating via text message is part of a scam, Westfield Police warned on social media Wednesday.“Do not scan the QR code included in the image and avoid interacting with the message in any way,” police warned.The photo, shared by police without the QR code and ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
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 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township of East Brunswick will officially open the new East Brunswick Ice Arena with a full day of community celebrations on Sunday, March 22, marking a major milestone for recreation and community programming in the township.The grand opening will begin with a 10:00 a.m.
HILLSIDE, NJ - Chipotle in Union, in partnership with Walter O. Krumbeigel Middle School will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 25% of all proceeds will go toward the school. Purchases can be made online or in person. For online orders, use code KCT42N2. In restaurant orders must ...
The County received hundreds of submissions for the 4th annual Monmouth County Travel Guide Cover Contest. Monmouth County Tourism narrowed the entries down to the three photos. Now, it’s up to you to determine which photo will represent Monmouth County for 2026!Deadline to vote is Wednesday, March ...
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 ...
A little under 72 hours following her state championship before a crowd of nearly 10,000, Saharia Quamina of Bloomfield High was back in her familiar surroundings, with friends, family and teammates at an annual celebration of wrestling at the Bloomfield High cafeteria.When she walked into the ...
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 ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. — Residents are being alerted after a Morris Plains resident reported receiving a fraudulent notice designed to look like an official New Jersey municipal court document.In a public alert, Morris Plains police said the scam matches one recently highlighted by the Fairfield ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Despite an anticipated increase of $6 million in state funding, Bayonne property owners are still expected to see an increase to the education component of their property taxes.The increase, officials have said, comes as they come to grips with an increase in healthcare costs of more ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne public school district is expected to see an increase of almost $6 million under the budget recently proposed by Governor Mikie Sherrill.The additional funding, Board of Education President Mary Jane Desmon said, will be important as officials seek to offset an increase of ...
The Living Room Bar at W Hoboken invites guests to an interactive evening of creativity and cocktails with a hands-on candle making experience. Set in the hotel’s stylish lounge, this intimate class blends craft and mixology in a lively social setting. RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE.Guests create a custom ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City has contracted with an independent outside firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of all health insurance claims paid by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield during its tenure as the City's third-party health insurance administrator, Mayor James Solomon announced on ...
TRENTON, NJ – An East Windsor company has been listed on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) for failure to pay wages in line with state laws. The East Windsor company, Prolutions, LLC, violated the NJ Wage Payment ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Staff at Horace Mann Elementary School received training on supporting students with Tourette Syndrome and related conditions during a faculty in-service presentation earlier this month.On March 10, the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) hosted the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in Bordentown City later this month to help honor its namesake month in a fitting location.The blood drive will be taking place on Tuesday, March 24 from 2PM to 7PM in the gym of Clara Barton Elementary School, located at ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Omega Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has just announced a scholarship opportunity for residents of Rahway.The chapter's 2026 scholarship program includes those who reside in Elizabeth, Linden, Rahway, or Roselle or those who attend schools in those towns.The ...
Elvis was definitely in the building for the Saturday night screening of the new Elvis Presley documentary film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham on March 14. Columbia County native Elvis Rock posed for photos and regaled the audience with dancing and renditions of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Did you know that someone in the United States needs a blood donation every 2 seconds? The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Mount Laurel this week for members of the community to give blood donations. The blood drive is taking place on Monday, March 20 from 12PM to ...