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By RIKKI MASSAND
March 14, 2026
Hunterdon County (NJ) - Check out the photos as we kick off a whole weekend of excitement for the 2026 Hunterdon County Irish Festival, presented by the Friendly sons of St. Patrick of Hunterdon County and amazing sponsors!Don't Miss Hunterdon County's Biggest Parties of the Year: 2 more nights of ...
NEWARK, NJ - 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 ...
PATERSON, NJ - City officials gathered outside City Hall to raise the Irish flag on Thursday in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, honoring the city’s Irish heritage and recognizing the contributions of Irish Americans to Paterson’s history.As part of the annual tradition, Mayor Andre Sayegh and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey’s politically influential Middlesex County Democratic Party endorsed East Brunswick Mayor Brad J. Cohen to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman in the 12th Congressional District when she retires.Cohen, a 65-year-old physician, has been East Brunswick’s mayor since ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The St. Baldrick's fundraiser at Bernards High School was a huge success once again! On the evening of March 4th, 2026, a total of 16 students and one staff member volunteered to have their heads shaved for a very worthy cause, as nearly 150 attendees cheered them on! At the ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - A Hillside High School senior was recognized as a 2026 Union County Unsung Hero. The student recognition ceremony took place on Wednesday at Rahway High School. Hanlet Cerda was nominated by Ms. Jeanna Martinez, Hillside High School Counselor, and then chosen by the Hillside High ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - With Spring rapidly approaching, Leaf collection will return to the Township of Cedar Grove. Collection will take place from March 30 to April 29. Paper leaf bags will be accepted. Plastic bags, grass, debris, and branches will not be collected. The collection schedule will be as ...
KINNELON, NJ — Students at Kinnelon High School are inviting local seniors to a special evening of music, food, and fun during the school’s 2026 Intergenerational Prom, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.The free event will take place at the high school and is designed to bring ...
LINDEN, NJ – Linden Fire Department is offering local middle school students opportunities to learn more about firefighting and emergency services. Registration opens on March18,2026 for the 2026 Junior Fire Academy. The program is open to students in Linden who are either graduating from 7th or ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School will have two wrestlers earn state medals.Bridgewater-Raritan wrestlers Matt McCann and Trent Levash will conclude their individual tournament runs as state medalists on the final day of the wrestling season.While the only remaining question is ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Wharton Arts, a New Jersey non-profit dedicated to arts education, invites residents to experience the joy of music at Wharton Arts Day 2026, a free afternoon of interactive musical activities and live performances on Sunday, March 22, from 1:30–5:30 p.m. at The Mills at Jersey ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Roselle Park resident and author Jezebel Rivera announced the release of her new book, ‘Mommy, Where’s My Dad?’Rivera explained that the heartfelt children’s book was created for families navigating the absence of a parent and the complex emotions that come with it. Written for ...
Olean General Hospital employee Kristina Deibler and Bradford Regional Medical Center employee Erica Williams are the March 2026 Star Award winners. Kristina Deibler, a clerk in the health information management department, has worked at OGH since 2020.“Kristina consistently goes above and beyond ...
OLEAN, NY — The New York Army National Guard promoted Alena Murphy of Olean in recognition of her capability for additional responsibility and leadership.Murphy, who is assigned to Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, was promoted to the rank of specialist on Feb. 20.Major General Ray ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Thursday, March 12, the Kenilworth Seventh Grade Girls Travel Basketball team had a momentous victory, defeating number one seeded Hillsborough 41-30 and winning the Jersey Basketball League Championship.The team was led by its two leading scorers Gianna Orlando (16) and Madison ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council honored 89-year-old community leader Shirley Rebecca Jordan with a formal resolution recognizing her decades of service, faith and civic engagement.The resolution, sponsored by Council President Dr. Lilisa Mimms and Fourth Ward Councilwoman Ruby Cotton, ...
PARKLAND, FL- The City of Parkland is moving towards renewing its contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office. At next week's City Commission Meeting on March 18, 2026, the commission has an agenda item that will approve a resolution to continue with BSO services for the next five years.The ...
HUDSON—Join Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley to hear from PCA’s Ecological Restoration Program Manager Avalon Bunge, March 17 at 8:30 a.m. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/Ms. Bunge presents, “Plant a Pollinator Paradise: New Garden Design Resources and Real-World ...
MILLBURN, NJ – A group of determined sixth-graders from Millburn are heading to the VEX IQ State Championship after a standout performance at their regional qualifier — a milestone that has their school community buzzing with excitement. Team members Daniel Ndefo (Florence M Gaudineer Middle ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls' Senior Citizen Advisory Board will host their first event of the year, Council President Anthony Sgobba announced.The event, fondly known as the annual St. Patty’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon, is for local seniors and will take place on March 18, from 12 to ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Jonathan Dayton High School Theatre presents '9 to 5, the Musical' next week.Last year's productions ("12 Angry Jurors" and "The Addams Family") advanced to New Jersey's State Teen Arts and received numerous Foxy Nominations through NJ's Theater Night Awards. The production's ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 73rd Annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Sunday, March 15.The parade steps off at 12:15 p.m., rain or shine, from the corner of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Main Street and continues along Main Street through downtown West Orange.The West Orange St. Patrick’s Day ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The following announcement was recently made by the Kenilworth Board of Education. “Please be advised that due to the Department of Education’s restructuring of the Election Calendar, the budget meeting previously scheduled for March 16, 2026, has been canceled. It is now ...
ORANGE, NJ — Two North Jersey institutions—one from the hardwood, one from Hip Hop's biggest stages—brought their collaborative sneaker release home to Essex County on Saturday for a high-energy event at Magic Sneaker.Naughty By Nature members Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee made a personal appearance at ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
Members of the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad freed a trapped motorist whose SUV slammed into another after she lost control of the vehicle.The Nissan Murano was headed east on Morlot Avenue when it rammed a parked Acura MDX and landed on its passenger side around 11 p.m. yesterday (Fri., March ...
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 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township police officers conducting an investigation into a local business posing as a health spa uncovered prostitution at the strip mall, according to the agency.The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) says they had received complaints regarding ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Township Council last week introduced an ordinance that could allow the township to hire police officers who have already completed police academy training, a move the mayor says could shorten hiring timelines by months and reduce recruitment costs.The proposal — Ordinance #17 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...