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By MEAGAN KANE
March 16, 2026
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Recreation is eager for a summer full of fun!With limited space each year is the Summer Playground Program, open to kids ranging from 5-15 years old.Registration opens on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Hackensack.RecDesk.com.Programs include:Theater CampAges: ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken High School students are partnering with the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps to collect essential supplies for local emergency responders through a month-long community drive.The supply drive, organized by the Hoboken High School Student Government in collaboration with the ...
There is nothing to suggest they were laughing, or even smiling, but the collective sardonic gawk did little to ease my bruised ego. Blanketed in a fresh coat of powdery snow, splayed out on a trail with a snowshoe tangled in what was previously a buried branch, I exclaimed delighted amusement by ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex-Union) to provide New Jersey workers with protected leave following the loss of a child or pregnancy advanced Monday through the Assembly Labor Committee.Bill A2198 would expand ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex-Union) to provide New Jersey workers with protected leave following the loss of a child or pregnancy advanced Monday through the Assembly Labor Committee.Bill A2198 would expand ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County's popular craft beverage trail is back for 2026 — and this year, it's going bigger.Sip & See Somerset, the free passport-style program that encourages residents and visitors to explore local breweries, cideries, and distilleries, returns this spring with a ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) would create a pathway for survivors of domestic violence to obtain identification or driver’s licenses in New Jersey even if they were forced to flee abusive situations without key personal documents.The ...
PATERSON, NJ - The city’s Director of Economic Development has submitted her resignation, effective March 18, according to a letter sent to Mayor Andre Sayegh.Tiffany Harris-Delaney, who was appointed in 2023, informed the mayor in an email that she would step down from her role leading the city’s ...
Hackettstown, NJ - Residents of Hackettstown have an opportunity to add a little more green to their neighborhood this spring. The town is inviting homeowners to request a shade tree to be planted in the right-of-way in front of their property.Through the program, residents can choose from three ...
As spring approaches, it’s time for residents to clear out the clutter and freshen up their homes. The Town of Hackettstown is preparing for its annual Spring Clean-Up, giving residents a convenient opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items properly.The event will take place at the Miller ...
It’s been a hell of a ride, Berkeley Heights. I have been bestowed the greatest honor to be elected mayor twice, and as the first woman. Every day is filled with wonderful people that I have come to call friends and some, family. But after much discussion and painful toiling, I have decided not to ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL - Renovations are scheduled to begin next month at the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in West Boca Raton, according to a letter posted on the organization’s website.In the letter, Levis JCC leaders said the project starting on April 1 will “reimagine” the campus ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An 87-year-old West Boca Raton man who was hit by a car last week in the Costco parking lot on Congress Avenue has died, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. Maurice Kofman died at about 5:15 p.m. Sunday from the injuries sustained in the accident. He was hit ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek City Manager Sheila Rose last week told the city’s elected leaders that MainStreet at Coconut Creek construction will first focus on the needed infrastructure. During Thursday’s city commission meeting, she said that city officials meant with the MainStreet project ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Robbinsville is among 15 New Jersey municipalities newly designated as “Film Ready Communities,” a certification designed to help towns attract film and television productions.The designation was announced by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township residents will have another opportunity to follow the township’s 2026 budget process on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 pm when the Township Council convenes for a budget hearing meeting via Zoom focused on several major municipal departments, including public safety, public ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Hamilton is among 15 New Jersey municipalities newly designated as “Film Ready Communities,” a certification designed to help towns attract film and television productions.The designation was announced by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs police on Monday released details about the crash that killed a Coral Glades High School senior last week, one of two students whose deaths the school is mourning.The student, Zamshed Chowdhury, was the driver and died following the single-vehicle crash on March 13 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A string of Facebook messages led Coral Springs police to a Parkland home and the arrest of a man accused of violating a court order.The arrest happened Sunday, March 8, after Coral Springs police were called to a condo complex in Coral Springs to investigate a report that a man ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek City Manager Sheila Rose last week told the city’s elected leaders that MainStreet at Coconut Creek construction will first focus on the needed infrastructure. During Thursday’s city commission meeting, she said that city officials meant with the MainStreet project ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A string of Facebook messages led Coral Springs police to a Parkland home and the arrest of a man accused of violating a court order.The arrest happened Sunday, March 8, after Coral Springs police were called to a condo complex in Coral Springs to investigate a report that a man ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL - Renovations are scheduled to begin next month at the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in West Boca Raton, according to a letter posted on the organization’s website.In the letter, Levis JCC leaders said the project starting on April 1 will “reimagine” the campus ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Department of Public Works is alerting residents of strong winds expected to hit the Borough tonight into Tuesday, March 17. With recycling and trash collection still scheduled, crews are asking neighbors to secure their containers once emptied to prevent wind from blowing trash ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Generoso's Italian Sandwich Shoppe & Espresso Bar has been open about six months, and people in my Foodies Who Review South Florida discussion group have been raving about it. What kept me away was the price. The Park Slope — rare roast beef, cheddar, horseradish aioli, ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Soccer Club announces that registration is now open for those wishing to tryout for the club's travel teams for the 2026-2027 season.For all the information about tryouts and the upcoming 2026-2027 season, see the attached flyer, click here, or visit the Clark Soccer Club's ...
Northeastern Community Action Partnership's 8th Annual Youth Summit was held on March 5 at The Capital Center of Albany. Berlin Middle High School had nine students in attendance, along with BMHS staff members Ms. Shayna Davner, Ms. Montgomery-Breh, and Ms. Marbot. The students heard engaging ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Students in Ms. Stephanie Nasser’s 4th-grade class at Franklin Elementary School recently enjoyed a vibrant lesson in cultural appreciation. The class welcomed a special guest speaker, Mrs. Rahaman—mother of 4th-grader Khalid—who visited to share the rich history and joyful traditions ...
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. Specifically, the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A simple but important step toward safer homes and healthier communities will take place later this month as the Asbury Park Senior Center hosts a medication disposal event aimed at older residents.Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, at 12 p.m., the event is part of the Wellness ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Before railroads and highways transformed Montville Township, the Morris Canal carried Pennsylvania coal, iron, and other goods through the township, shaping commerce and daily life. Life along the towpath was anything but quiet — narrow banks, heavy cargo, and mule teams created a ...