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By MATT DOHERTY
March 16, 2026
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 ...
Glen Gardner, NJ – At the Lebanon Township Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 11th, a discussion item for the potential expansion of the municipal building to accommodate a larger, modernized police department and the needs of the LTPD officers turned into the formation of a new ...
MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials.With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure created ...
PARKLAND, FL- For years, Parkland has been defined by its reputation as a premier destination for families, known for its parks, top-tier schools, and a social calendar largely built around youth sports and couple-centric events. However, for the local population of singles, divorcees, and ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat (3.52 oz boxes) after discovering the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a potential risk to consumers with nut allergies.According to the company, the affected product ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NJ — Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat (3.52 oz boxes) after discovering the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a potential risk to consumers with nut allergies.According to the company, the affected product carries UPC ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Homemade Corned Beef & Cabbage Platter, Carrots, Potatoes, Irish Soda Bread $15.50Homemade Corned Beef Sandwich on Rye Bread served with Tots $15.50Corned Beef Sloppy Joe, served with ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Last Friday's ‘swatting’ incident at the high school on Harristown Road has been deemed a hoax, according to Glen Rock officials. A routine internal review of the response is underway.On Monday morning, March 16, 2026, the borough and the Board of Education put out a joint statement ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Community service continues to strive in Hackensack.Creating a second Little Free Pantry in the City is Girl Scout Gold Award candidate, Sylvia Brown.Currently a senior at Hackensack High School, Brown launched the first mini pantry outside the Hackensack M&M Recreation ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The “Lunch Bunch” group of the Activities Club (with members from Paramus) enjoyed a recent outing at the Empire Hunan in Fair Lawn. Vice president of the Activities Club and Chairman of the Lunch Bunch, Chris Megalos, gathers the group to periodically enjoy a luncheon at a local ...
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.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Last Friday's ‘swatting’ incident at the high school on Harristown Road has been deemed a hoax, according to Glen Rock officials. A routine internal review of the response is underway.On Monday morning, March 16, 2026, the borough and the Board of Education put out a joint statement ...
NEW JERSEY — Just check the menu of any Irish bar/restaurant in America on March 17, and you’ll be sure to find corned beef and cabbage among the specials offered for St. Patrick’s Day. After all, corned beef and cabbage is the quintessential Irish meal … or is it?The reality is that the Irish ...
Linden, NJ - On March 3, 2026, a raccoon was killed by a dog in the area of Fay Ave & E. Elizabeth Ave was killed by a dog, and that raccoon subsequently tested positive for rabies. This is the second racoon to test positive this year; another case was reported in January in the area of E.
KENILWORTH, NJ — Who needs to travel to the American Girl Café in New York City when you can have all the excitement and fun without the steep price at the Kenilworth Public Library.Recently held, the library hosted an American Girl Tea Party and the event was a hit! There was a great turnout of ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At a recent Sea Girt Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Anthony announced the return of the borough’s targeted goat grazing program after last summer’s pilot project proved effective in clearing invasive vegetation along the Wreck Pond watershed.Anthony presented a recap of the ...
According to a recent WalletHub report, millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year, with consumers expected to spend about $7 billion on the holiday, and wearing green remaining one of the most common traditions. Overall, $4.6 billion will be spent on dining, flags, clothing, and, ...
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CRANFORD, NJ - Sofia Monroy has been named Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, recognizing her contributions to the performing arts both on and off the field.For the past two years, Monroy has served as a captain of the school’s Color Guard and played a key role in the marching ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Under cold and cloudy March weather, residents of South Amboy, Sayreville, and surrounding towns participated in an annual rite of (almost) Spring on Sunday, March 15, when the 2026 South Amboy St. Patrick's Day parade wound its way through the Pleasant Little City. The spectacle ...
An ex-con who admitted beating the son of the late reggae star Peter Tosh into a fatal coma at Bergen County’s jail could be released from state prison in a few months.Kyrie Charon Baum, 49, would have served a total of seven years and eight months if he’s granted parole on June 28, his first day ...
Princeton, NJ – Presentations on esoteric subjects are commonplace on the Princeton University calendar of public events. Many are held in spacious lecture halls with free public access offered by the university – last minute attendees are welcomed. Not so with events hosted by the Fund for Irish ...