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By JEN KASSEBART
March 7, 2026
At the Maplewood Township Committee meeting this week, the Maplewood Board of Health provided updates on public health programs, local disease trends, and community services while also addressing resident concerns about pet waste and wildlife in town parks.The meeting opened with council members ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday night at around 9:16pm, New Jersey Transit Police responded to a report of a body near the tracks west of Plainfield Train Station, near the New Street Bridge.The body was found on the large right of way near the tracks, and Raritan Valley Line trains were temporarily ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Darby Road (450 Park Ave., Scotch Plains) will return in 2026 with five days of festivities, live entertainment and family-friendly activities leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.The 2026 festival is scheduled to run from Friday, March 13, ...
NEW JERSEY — Daylight Saving Time returns on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks in New Jersey will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m., skipping straight to 3 a.m. and effectively shortening the overnight hour.The shift means more daylight in the evening over the coming months, but darker mornings early ...
NEW JERSEY — Daylight Saving Time returns on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks in New Jersey will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m., skipping straight to 3 a.m. and effectively shortening the overnight hour.The shift means more daylight in the evening over the coming months, but darker mornings early ...
HILLSSBOROUGH, NJ - Parents are invited to bring their young children to the Municipal Building at 379 South Branch Road on Wednesday, March 11 to spend some time with members of the township Police Department, who promise to provide the crayons and paper for 90 minutes of “Coloring with a ...
CLARK, NJ — Students in Ms. Faith’s class at the Clark Preschool Discovery Site have had a busy February.In a special activity recognizing Black History Month, Ms. Faith’s class learned about inventor Garrett Morgan and his many contributions to society. Students discovered that Morgan invented the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs woman recently reported to police that she was defrauded out of $78,0000, according to a police bulletin. The 31-year-old told police that the fraud happened between Dec. 26 and Jan. 12. She reported it to police on Feb. 25. It was unclear when she discovered the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, Fla. — A judge on Feb. 25 granted a motion by a former school district employee — and husband of a former West Boca Raton elementary school principal — to dismiss two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation involving children under 12.The defendant, Norman Riemer, still faces two ...
Princeton, NJ — This season’s snowpocalypse/snowmageddon/snowami inspires many of us to close our eyes and picture outdoor recreation – basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming, fun in the sun activities, amplified by the sounds of a Good Humor truck (or whatever brand delivers frozen treats these ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) New Jersey hosted its 17th annual New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 5, at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. The annual event celebrates individuals and organizations ...
PATERSON, NJ - Senator Benjie E. Wimberly (D-Passaic) recently joined students and educators in celebrating Read Across America, bringing energy and encouragement to classroom visits centered on the importance of reading and education. During the celebration, Wimberly spent time with students ...
WARREN, NJ – What time is it? Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, and if you don't move your clock an hour ahead, you will be an hour late.For all players kicking off the spring season with games on Sunday and residents weary from the long winter, Daylight Saving Time,(DST), is ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Jennifer Davenport announced recently the arrests of 15 alleged members of a violent street gang based in Trenton. According to Davenport, the gang, which was reportedly led by Justice Chambers, 25, is responsible for murders, attempted murder, ...
WARREN, NJ – What time is it? Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, and if you don't move your clock an hour ahead, you will be an hour late.For all players kicking off the spring season with games on Sunday and residents weary from the long winter, Daylight Saving Time,(DST), is ...
MELBOURNE, FL – IMAGE Studios Salon Suites opened Friday in Melbourne’s Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the district’s monthly First Friday Art Walk.The new business at 1520 Highland Ave. offers salon suites for independent beauty and wellness professionals who ...
COLONIA, NJ — The Colonia boys basketball team has spent a minefield of a season repeatedly getting up off the mat.But nine days ago, one of its starters, Nfa Clyne, found himself in pain trying to get up off the ice.The senior forward slipped on some black ice in his driveway a few days after the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Law enforcement agencies from across Morris County gathered with families at Mennen Sports Arena on March 6 for the annual Law Enforcement Night, where residents had the opportunity to see emergency vehicles, equipment and demonstrations from multiple public safety agencies.The ...
BELMAR, NJ – Spring is beginning to peek around the corner in Belmar, and with it comes one of the borough’s most beloved family traditions: the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the beach.This year’s hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m. at the beaches located at 4th ...
PARKLAND, FL- A local food truck is drawing consistent crowds to the streets around Parkland. Glazed & Fueled, a mobile craft donut operation, is bringing a unique recipe to the area that nearly guarantees a delightful experience for donut lovers.The business is a family-owned venture owned by ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Residents across Monmouth County are invited to celebrate Women’s History Month with an evening event hosted by the elected officials representing New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District on Monday, March 9.The event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Parlor Gallery, located ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A historian from Valley Forge National Historic Park will come to Doylestown to talk about the winter of 1777-1778 that George Washington and his troops spent in Valley Forge.Kenneth A. Gavin will present “Valley Forge: A Winter of Fire and Resolve” on March 15 at Doylestown Borough ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – The Whippany Park High School wrestling team wrapped up a postseason run this weekend as five Wildcats competed in the NJSIAA Region 3 Tournament at West Orange High School.The two-day regional tournament, held Friday and Saturday, featured top wrestlers advancing from district ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The United Ice Hockey team has taken the NJSIAA North 1 Public Co-Op Title. The top-ranked Sparta, Kinnelon and Jefferson high school team shut out 10th-ranked Mount Olive 5-0 on Thursday at Codey Arena. Braydon Sisco led the United effort with two goals and an assist. Eddie ...
UNION, NJ - New Providence High School's Braeden Valley came up just short of the title, falling 3-0 by decision to Anthony Borrometi of St. Peter's Prep in the Group 4 championship round — but the senior will have one more shot at glory.By virtue of his runner-up finish, Valley has earned a berth ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Recently featured on ABC's Good Morning America was Hackensack Project Management Clerk and Board of Education Trustee Gina Gilmore and her son, Kyle Hewlett.Hewlett was 24 in 2023 when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. To stabilize his heart, he required over 90 minutes of ...
NEW JERSEY — No big surprise: A new WalletHub study confirms what most property owners here know. We get heavily taxed year-after-year for our homes and businesses. New Jersey came in last – ranking at #51 among all US states and the District of Columbia – from California-based WalletHub analysts ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Communities across the country celebrate Read Across America each March, a nationwide literacy initiative launched in 1998 by the National Education Association to encourage a lifelong love of reading among children. The annual celebration began March 2, the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It will be almost a year since Second Lieutenant Robert Jack Oross tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in East Brunswick. He was 22. Oross was better known as RJ to his family and friends. His death on May 17, 2025, rocked the Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The ending felt painfully familiar.In his final home game at the Reilly Center, head coach Mark Schmidt watched his team fight, claw and respond — only to fall short again in the closing minutes.St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball fell 68-63 to Davidson College in yet ...