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By MATT DOHERTY
March 4, 2026
BELMAR, NJ – As preparations continue for another busy summer along the Jersey Shore, the Borough of Belmar is now hiring seasonal lavatory attendants to help maintain the cleanliness and safety of restroom facilities along the Belmar Boardwalk.Attendants play an important role in ensuring that ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, February 24, around 8:45 p.m., the Rahway Fire Department and Rahway Police Department responded to 550 West Scott Ave. for a reported smoke condition in a residential structure.Upon arrival, first responders found heavy smoke conditions and fire from the rear of the ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The Hanover Park girls basketball team battled through a tight first half but was unable to keep pace with Bernards after the break, falling 45–25 in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 girls basketball tournament on Saturday afternoon.The Hornets (18–11) showed early ...
After being invited by two determined seniors, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka visited North Star Academy’s Washington Park High School on Tuesday to speak with nearly 100 students.Raymond Amoateng and Ayden Sobrido, both seniors at the school, invited the mayor to address their career exploration ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Halifax Restaurant in Hoboken will host a special four-course Duckhorn Vineyards wine pairing dinner on Thursday, March 12, bringing together seasonal cuisine and acclaimed Napa Valley wines for an intimate evening of food, wine, and conversation.Created by Executive Chef Seadon ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Long Branch Board of Education recognized its spelling bee winners from schools across the district at its February board meeting.Fifth grader Julya Basoni Goncalves represented the Anastasia School in first place, with fourth grader Sophia Martins coming in second. Fifth ...
NEW JERSEY – In the midst of ongoing U.S. military action in the countries in the Middle East, American citizens traveling in the region are being urged by the U.S. State Department to return home. The Department says they are providing travel options for American citizens in Middle Eastern ...
CLARK, NJ — At Saint John the Apostle School, service is more than a lesson—it’s an experience. This month, students brought that mission to life by donating hundreds of boxes of cereal to support local families in need. But before the boxes left the building, they became something extraordinary: a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Hopatcong resident Peter Ecklund has been named Parade Starter for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County. The role is both an honor and a key component of the parade, which steps off at noon on Saturday, March 14 in Morristown.As the Starter, Ecklund will open the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -Two Jersey City residents have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that injured multiple juveniles last October, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced.According to a statement, the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit identified Tamara Tyre, 32, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hanover Township residents should be aware of new municipal updates:Irish Step Dance Demonstration The Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee has announced a new community event featuring an Irish Step Dance demonstration on Sunday, March 15. The program will highlight ...
PATERSON, NJ –A proposal to support reimbursing Paterson residents whose vehicles were towed during the city’s recent snow emergency sparked a heated debate among members of the Municipal Council, with its fate still uncertain.The resolution, sponsored by Third Ward Councilman Alex Mendez, calls ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 38-year-old Paterson man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman injured last November, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray announced.According to a statement, Naason Wimbush was taken ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 22-year-old Paterson man was arrested Monday afternoon after a firearm was discovered during a routine security screening at the Passaic County Superior Court, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced. According to a statement, at approximately 3:50 p.m. on March 2, 2026, a ...
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ - Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 held its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday night at the Cedar Knolls Firehouse, swearing in a commissioner and several department leaders while setting the administrative structure for the coming year. Family members and fellow ...
NORTH CHATHAM--North Chatham Free Library (NCFL) announces a free program “Physical Safety for Seniors,” presented by Columbia County Sheriff’s Department Staff on March 10 at 10 a.m.Event is located at the Trolley Station, 103 Depot Street.Join Columbia County Sheriff’s Department professionals ...
HUDSON--Hoffman Car Wash once again partners with Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, to support research aimed at curing Type 1 Diabetes. From March 1–10, 100 percent of every $5 Carbonite, Ceramic, and Vision Clear upgrade purchased at any Hoffman Car Wash Exterior or Full Service location will be ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to lace up the skates and grab those hockey sticks because the grand opening of the East Brunswick Ice Arena is on the horizon. A full day of events is on tap. So, be sure to mark the calendar for Sunday, March 22. The grand opening celebration is filled with lots of ...
Princeton, NJ — Eve Niedergang, former Princeton Council member, didn’t think firearms were interesting. But when she enrolled in the police department’s Citizen’s Police Academy, she was surprised to find herself enjoying the trip to the firing range.“Just having that experience, and seeing what ...
Princeton, NJ — Princeton’s porch pirates were active again last week. There were two separate package theft incidents, one occurring at the same Herrontown Road location that has already experienced a spate of recent package thefts. Over the past three months, Princeton Police has investigated ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This town will go ‘shamrock green’ on Sunday, March 8th for the 52nd annual St. Patrick's Day parade, thrilling scores of local spectators, visitors from Middlesex County, and across New Jersey.The American-Irish Association has named John M. Mitch – one of Woodbridge’s most ...
LANGHORNE, PA—Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has nominated seven high school seniors from the Central Bucks district to attend U.S. military academies as part of the class of 2030.At a Feb. 23, 2026, ceremony, Fitzpatrick said he recommended the young people because they have “distinguished themselves ...
Wall Township, NJ - In a physical, grind-it-out battle Tuesday night, the No. 5 seeded Warriors knocked off top-seeded Wall, 42–37, in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 semifinal, handing the Crimson Knights their first home loss of the season and earning a trip to the sectional championship ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Downtown Boca Raton will come alive Thursday evening as the city hosts its monthly Night Market at Sanborn Square.The outdoor event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 5 at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, featuring live music, food vendors, local artists, and a mobile bar ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Just announced, the Paramus Public School District is looking to expand its staff.Two positions are open for application: Elementary School Principal and Part-Time Registered Nurse.Principal Qualifications:Master’s Degree in educational administration and/or specific subject area.New ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – An audience of about 225 attended the Sayreville Historical Society's premiere of John Schneider's "The Story of Sayreville" on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.John Schneider, who wrote the book and produced the movie, was in attendance and played the role of Mr. Sayre. Frank Terzino, the ...
I promised my Aunt Gail this week’s Front Porch was going to be a light one.And then I livestreamed a video of me following up on multiple tips of ICE activity in Cobleskill.And it isn’t the ICE activity that I’m going to be talking about in this Front Porch.It is the response to my on-the-spot ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Irritating some of the anti-ICE activists attending a town council budget meeting on March 3, Roxbury Deputy Mayor Mark Crowley stressed the township’s ability to stop a Ledgewood warehouse from being turned into an immigrant processing site is limited by the U.S. Constitution.Deputy ...
Montville Township is hosting a FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic for residents!Date: Friday, April 10, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Montville Firehouse (Church Lane & River Road)Protect your pets and keep them safe and healthy. This clinic is open to dogs and cats in need of a rabies ...
MIDDLEBURGH – “Bill loved the Mets. Bill loved the community. Bill loved his wife Erynne.”That’s what Middleburgh Mayor Timothy Knight said of former mayor Bill Ansel-McCabe after a moment of silence at the opening of Monday’s Village Board meeting.Ansel-McCabe was mayor of the Village of ...