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By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
March 18, 2026
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 twin ...
The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...
WAYNE, NJ — A redevelopment plan approved more than five years ago to help revive the Preakness Shopping Center has yet to move forward — and now the developers have been given even more time.The Wayne Township Planning Board recently approved another extension request for Wayne PSC, LLC, pushing ...
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 ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Community Engagement and Equity Advisory Committee will hold their meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 18, 6:30pm at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
UNION, NJ - Union High School welcomed 7th and 8th grade students and their families for an informative evening designed to introduce future students to all the school has to offer.Throughout the March 4 event, families had the opportunity to tour the building, meet teachers, administrators, and ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Catherine Payne and members of the Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee accepted the Gold Star in Water from Sustainable Jersey at a recent Township Committee meeting, awarded to communities that meet rigorous requirements for preserving and improving water quality, ...
HAZLET, NJ: Calling all local businesses, crafters, and food vendors! 🥨🎨Applications are officially OPEN for Hazlet Day 2026! Vendors are invited to participate in the massive Hazlet America 250 celebration at Veterans Park. Whether you have the best food truck in town or unique handmade crafts, ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Thomas Blewett, a junior at Middletown North High School, was crowned the state champion in his weight class at the NJSIAA wrestling championships at Boardwalk Hall last weekend.Blewett, the second seed in the 106-pound weight class, captured the title at 106 pounds with a 10-4 ...
KEYPORT, NJ: A 45-year-old man from Keyport has been arrested and charged after police say he was found in possession of child sexual abuse material, referred to as CSAM.According to the Keyport Police Department, Larry Dembrun was arrested following an investigation that began after law ...
The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: On behalf of the Middletown Township Committee, Eagle Scout Ryan Colley received a congratulatory certificate from Committeeman Ryan Clarke, who is also an Eagle Scout.Ryan Colley of Boy Scout Troop 246 has advanced to the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, achieving the milestone ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Tuesday night's special meeting at Booker Elementary School, the Plainfield Board of Education didn't take any action. The meeting, marked by a nearly two-hour delay and a blank agenda, did not result in any public updates regarding Rashon Hasan, though the board is legally ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls lacrosse team didn't offer up any blarney about its prospects for the 2026 season. The Cougars simply went out and opened the preseason with a 13-4 scrimmage win vs. Hunterdon Central at wind-chilled Haas Field on Tuesday.Chatham's senior tri-captains, Lilly Arps, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Impostors who claim they’re from the Sheriff’s Office are phoning people to demand money to settle active warrants. However, the real Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott is warning people: Don’t get scammed.In a prepared statement, Sheriff Scott said the Middlesex ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Just as sure as daffodils and crocus pop out of the ground to signal the arrival of spring, you can count on Jason Kraska to cobble together a team of volunteers to spread out throughout the borough for the annual Spring Clean-up in neighborhoods, parks, and along the Peter Brook, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has announced that Isabella “Bella” Mirenda is the valedictorian of the Class of 2026 and Gabriella “Gabby” Suriani is the salutatorian of the class. These two exceptional students not only excelled academically, but also made lasting ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With residents getting an early March sneak peek at spring, it means the time is here to join in the 39th annual borough-wide Spring Litter Cleanup. So, save the date for Saturday, April 18. This popular event that gives back to the community is organized by Kristina ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Lingering election drama and a long-simmering wave of public anger erupted Tuesday night as township leaders faced a blistering barrage of contentious comments from residents during their first council meeting since the still-unresolved March 10 school funding referendum.Despite the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Darby Road's annual St. Patrick's Festival concluded Tuesday evening after it brought five days of Irish celebration to downtown Scotch Plains.The pub was packed with patrons pounding pints of Guinness and other libations and ordering Irish American offerings, such as corned ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Responding to concerns from supporters after Mark Schmidt’s retirement, the university's Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta said the university is focused on managing its coaching transition and shaping the future of the men’s basketball program.In a message ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – All candidates running for office on any level are advised by Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon that the deadline to file nominating petitions for the 2026 Primary Election is Monday, March 23, at 4 p.m., in accordance with state law. Petitions are filed at the ...
Happy Spring!When I ran track in high school, March 1 was always the start of thespring season - the day we began training and running outdoors. So eventhough spring officially starts on March 20, I have always thought ofMarch 1 as MY first day of spring. The days are now longer, thetemperatures ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — When Hanover Park High School senior Sabrina Casola opened an email from her athletic director, she did not expect it to contain news recognizing her among student-athletes across New Jersey.Instead, the message confirmed she had been selected to receive the Frank Baldachino ...
SOMERSET, NJ — One of Franklin Township’s most anticipated spring traditions is set to return next month, as cyclists, volunteers, sponsors and community supporters prepare to rally behind the 2026 Tour de Franklin on Sunday, April 26, in support of the Franklin Food Bank.Held annually in Somerset, ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — As winter transitions into spring, East Orange officials are launching a citywide effort to repair road damage and improve driving conditions, beginning with an aggressive push to address potholes across all five wards.Mayor Ted R. Green announced the start of “Paving the Way: ...
SPARTA, NJ – Charlie the Great Dane has been missing from his home on Hayward Road in Sparta since Feb 25. His family owns a local farm and are part of the community. The large black dog is very friendly and may approach people, his owners said, concerned that he may have traveled far away from ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury Public Library is making it easier for residents to pick up books and other materials — even when the building is closed.The library will officially unveil its new digital outdoor holds lockers during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on March 21 outside the library ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — A proposal to revisit Hoboken’s recently negotiated union contracts and explore potential healthcare savings will go before the City Council on Wednesday, as officials look for ways to address a projected multi-million dollar budget gap.Hoboken officials previously said that the city ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh honored Governor Mikie Sherrill as Hibernian of the Year during a St. Patrick’s Day ceremony Tuesday, celebrating her record of public service and Irish-American heritage.The annual event, held in Paterson, brought together city officials, community leaders and ...