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By ASHLEY SHANLEY
March 5, 2026
RAHWAY, NJ — In a vibrant celebration of Read Across America, Franklin School recently transformed its classrooms into hubs of mentorship and literacy. In a unique cross-school initiative, elementary library media specialists partnered with the 7th and 8th Grade Academy National Junior Honor ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg continues to prioritize resident safety following a roadway collapse and multiple sinkholes at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis Street.On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Town declared a State of Local Emergency in response to several sinkholes that have ...
CATSKILL – Former US Representative Marc Molinaro has announced his bid for the 102nd Assembly District.Molinaro, a Republican, seeks to replace incumbent Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-102, who is vacating the seat and instead opted to run to represent the 51st State Senate District.Molinaro joins a ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The glitz, glamour, and comedic chaos of the Jazz Age is coming to life this weekend as the New Providence High School Drama Program presents the Tony Award–winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone.Originally written with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, with music and lyrics ...
HUDSON--Questar III BOCES Fire Science students (l-r) Isabella Briggs (Taconic Hills CSD/Hillsdale Fire Department), Rhianna Edelman (Taconic Hills CSD/Craryville Fire Department), and Cassandra Nostrand (Cairo-Durham CSD/Cairo Fire Department) work with Clinical Instructor Liza Dwon (far r) to tie ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — If you are strolling around Bordentown City this weekend, stop into Trinity United Methodist Church for the monthly "Trinity's Treasures" sale, which helps the Church support community members in need.The sale will take place on Saturday, March 7 from 9AM to 12PM at Trinity ...
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to modernize school performance reports, the Senate Education Committee on Monday unanimously advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight which would require school performance reports to include information about the placement of ...
WAYNE, NJ — Conan Ward is a Wayne guy. He's a Wayne Valley alum and 27-year Valley track coach who has spent much of his life here in town supporting his community and helping others work toward their defined goals. As Valley's track and cross-country coach, that meant preparing athletes for ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Treasury is holding a series of monthly virtual information sessions to help residents learn more about available property tax relief assistance. The information sessions are intended to assist residents over the age of 65 and individuals collecting Social ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - If you happen to glance at a television in the early '90s, you would have noticed Karyn Parsons who played the character Hilary Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.Parsons, who played actor Will Smith's pretentious cousin on the show that aired from 1990-1996, has parlayed her ...
Getting there!The Bloomfield College of Montclair State University men's and women's basketball teams got off to tremendous starts in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) D-1 national championship tournament, in the quarterfinal round, in Buffalo, New York, on March 3.Both BC ...
PARAMUS, NJ – The Bergen County Boys All County team has been announced, and the impact that Bergen Tech and Hasbrouck Heights made this year in the county has been recognized.Bergen Tech placed five bowlers on the team, including two on the First Team. Hasbrouck Heights placed two on the team, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The glitz, glamour, and comedic chaos of the Jazz Age is coming to life this weekend as the New Providence High School Drama Program presents the Tony Award–winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone.Originally written with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, with music and lyrics ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Not just some of the time, but rather all of the time-the solid effort was there on the court for the Nutley High School boys basketball program this recently concluded season.“Oddly enough, the contests that stand out the most in my opinion are two losses on the season,’’ Nutley head ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Absent the usual fanfare, hoopla and bouquets of multi-colored balloons, the borough's first-ever cannabis dispensary opened for business this week at the corner of Route 22 and Gaston Avenue the former site of a Sunoco gas station and convenience store.The low-key, soft opening ...
TEANECK, NJ - Colleen Hannon, a Brearley graduate from Kenilworth was recently named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List at Fairleigh Dickinson University in recognition of her academic excellence.To qualify for the Dean's List, full-time students must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a ...
PATERSON, NJ - A plan by Paterson school leaders to reconfigure local schools will proceed following the failure of a measure that would have paused and sent back for further review the district’s proposed middle school model, school closures and grade reconfiguration. The resolution that ...
WARREN, NJ — In the District 15 NJSIAA wrestling tournament last weekend, Columbia High School had one second-place finisher, two who finished in third place and two fourth-place finishers in their respective weight classes.The top three finishers in each weight class advance to Region 4 at Union ...
Linden, NJ — Drivers across New Jersey and the Northeast are seeing a quick run-up at the pump as crude oil prices surge and global supply concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to an update released by AAA Northeast.AAA Northeast reported that as of March 4, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Hundreds of residents gathered inside City Hall on March 4 to break their fast together as Mayor Andre Sayegh hosted Paterson’s annual Ramadan Iftar, an event that has become a hallmark of the city’s observance of the holy month.The evening brought together a broad cross-section of ...
CLARK, NJ — Fifth grade students at Valley Road School recently participated in a Colonial Job Fair as the culmination of their social studies unit about the American colonies. Organized by fifth grade teachers Jessica Zerella, Alyssa Englert and Colleen MacNamara, the students stepped back in ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme of "Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Update: The missing person has been located, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department. The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Township woman. According to the MLPD, Margaret M. Noble, 67, left her residence on the ...
VALATIE–The Town of Kinderhook Comprehensive Plan Committee and their planning consultant are hosting a series of topic meetings to discuss various issues of importance to the future of the town. All local town residents, business and property owners are invited and encouraged to attend to help ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fight outside the gymnasium during a sold-out state playoff basketball game at Piscataway High School Tuesday night led to the arrest of a 17-year-old and prompted a significant police response as authorities worked to restore order, officials said.The disturbance occurred ...
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 ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran appear to be wreaking havoc on gasoline prices at the pumps and home heating oil prices in Central New Jersey and the Northeast, according to data from AAA Northeast.Since President Donald Trump launched “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb. 28th, ...
Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.Include a few dahlias known for their excellent pollinator ...
Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.Include a few dahlias known for their excellent pollinator ...
CAMDEN – The city government has responded to the small-business sector’s call for assistance with tremendous results, Mayor Victor Carstarphen said during a speech to a room of business and organizational representatives at Subaru of America's headquarters in Camden on Wednesday. “We heard you ...