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By DEIRDRE MASTANDREA
March 15, 2026
JEFFERSON, NJ - Despite high winds and frigid temperatures, runners braved the weather to participate in the Leprechaun Chase 5k on March 14 at the Arthur Stanlick School. The event was organized by the Jefferson Consolidated PTA, benefiting both Arthur Stanlick and Ellen T. Briggs Elementary ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Jewish center in north Coral Springs is launching a new initiative aimed at delivering fresh meals to people facing illness, recovery, or other life challenges.The Chai Center announced last week that it will begin operating a “Kitchen of Kindness” program from a new ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two students from Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs have died, the school announced Saturday on social media. In a message posted on social media, school officials said the campus had lost two students “tragically before their time.” The students were identified as ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University has earned an “A” grade from the Anti-Defamation League on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, reflecting the Boca Raton-based university’s efforts to address antisemitism and support Jewish life on campus, according to university officials.The ADL ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Twenty-three teachers from Boca Raton public schools have been named 2026 Teacher of the Year honorees by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise and the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Bell Education Foundation.Now in its 40th year, the Rotary Teacher of the Year program ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Schools Superintendent Norma Fernandez is expected to present a report on the impact of an aniticipated loss in state aid at the March 24 Caucus meeting then again at the public Board of Education meeting on March 26.The district learned last week that, based on the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Voting is open for the cover photo of the 2026 County Travel Guide through March 18, giving the public an opportunity to help select the image that will represent the county in the widely distributed publication.Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit Monmouth County ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For more than 28 minutes, Colonia and Ocean City efficiently matched each other play for scintillating play in a mutually well-played championship boys basketball game.But in the last three minutes and 13 seconds of action, Ocean City stole Colonia's title aspirations and ran off ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two students from Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs have died, the school announced Saturday on social media. In a message posted on social media, school officials said the campus had lost two students “tragically before their time.” The students were identified as ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Jewish center in north Coral Springs is launching a new initiative aimed at delivering fresh meals to people facing illness, recovery, or other life challenges.The Chai Center announced last week that it will begin operating a “Kitchen of Kindness” program from a new ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – One student strode forward, paused and held out her canvas at arm’s length.Two dancers took the artwork, moved this way, flowed that way, twirled and finally placed it on an easel.Matisyahu’s “One Day” continued to play as another artist handed off her painting to two more ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Roof repairs on the historic Casino Building along the Asbury Park Boardwalk have now been completed, marking a step toward reopening part of the pedestrian access around the structure while the city awaits a final engineering review.Work on the roof began earlier this month and ...
BELMAR, NJ – Volunteers across the Jersey Shore are preparing to roll up their sleeves next month as part of the annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps, a statewide environmental cleanup effort aimed at protecting New Jersey’s beaches and marine life.The event will take place on Saturday, April 11, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With St. Patrick’s Day falling during the week this year, celebrations are expected to take place throughout the surrounding weekend. The Hawthorne Police Department Traffic Bureau encourages everyone to enjoy the festivities responsibly and to make safety a priority.Driving under ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 will hold its annual pancake breakfast on March 21, 2026.The event at the firehouse on Shewell Avenue will run from 6:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets at the door are $10 for adult and kids 13 years and up. Tickets for kids 6-12 are $5; kids 6 and under eat ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - South Street and the Morristown Green filled with spectators Saturday as the Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade made its way through downtown Morristown.Grand Marshal was Michael G. BannonUnder sunny skies and strong winds, marching bands, pipe and drum groups, youth ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Milltown Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Christopher Johnson is warning residents of the potential for severe weather to pass through the area on Monday, March 16. “A strong system will impact the region on Monday into Monday night,” Johnson stated in a weather ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local drivers should plan ahead as road work and traffic events are scheduled across the Summit this week, according to the city. Schedules are weather-dependent and may change. Residents are advised to allow extra travel time in affected areas.Road Work Schedule (Monday, March 16 – ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Save the date for an upcoming shredding event sponsored by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.The event will take place at Town Hall on Saturday, April 18th, between 9am - 12noon.
MONTVILLE, NJ – A Montville man is under arrest after making threats against law enforcement and pointing what was later found to be a pellet gun at a responding officer, according to a release from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano.According ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents can expect a week of changing weather conditions, beginning with rain and a possible thunderstorm Monday before cooler air returns midweek and temperatures gradually rebound toward the first day of spring, according to forecasts from AccuWeather.Monday is ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - South Street and the Morristown Green filled with spectators Saturday as the Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade made its way through downtown Morristown.Grand Marshal was Michael G. BannonUnder sunny skies and strong winds, marching bands, pipe and drum groups, youth ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Township honored World Down Syndrome Day on Monday, March 9, 2026, ahead of the international observance on March 21. Mayor James Damiano and the Township Council recognized the day with a proclamation highlighting the contributions of people with Down ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Manasquan Lady Warriors, ranked No. 7 in NJ, went into Rutgers Jersey Mikes Arena, and they left with their third straight Group 2 Championship, the 12th overall, knocking out No. 11 ranked Caldwell with a dominating performance from start to finish, 53-36. When asked by ...
SPARTA, NJ - Sparta girls lacrosse, or commonly dubbed “SPLAX” by the team throughout town, completed one of their best seasons to date in 2025. Despite coming up just short of an H/W/S and state title, Coach Jack Bushey and team have their eyes set on the prize.The Opening Draw:Key returners ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Green filled the streets of downtown Morristown on Saturday as thousands of spectators gathered for the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Stepping off at noon on March 14, the annual parade brought together marching bands, pipe and drum groups, Irish dance schools, first ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Green filled the streets of downtown Morristown on Saturday as thousands of spectators gathered for the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Stepping off at noon on March 14, the annual parade brought together marching bands, pipe and drum groups, Irish dance schools, first ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University has earned an “A” grade from the Anti-Defamation League on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, reflecting the Boca Raton-based university’s efforts to address antisemitism and support Jewish life on campus, according to university officials.The ADL ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Twenty-three teachers from Boca Raton public schools have been named 2026 Teacher of the Year honorees by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise and the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Bell Education Foundation.Now in its 40th year, the Rotary Teacher of the Year program ...