Top Stories

April 23, 2026

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will hold its annual Arbor Day Celebration Friday.The event, which is being held at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park starting at 11 a.m.,  is part of Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.'s “125 Trees for 125 Years Initiative.”The plan focuses on bringing 125 new trees to areas all ...

Read more »

ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — By the time Chris Hoalcraft reached his senior year at St. Bonaventure, the message had not changed much. When Jason Rathbun took over the program, Hoalcraft was an incoming freshman trying to figure out what college baseball demanded from him. After a Zoom call with the new ...

Read more »

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...

Read more »

WAYNE, NJ - It's time for this month's Wayne History Challenge!  How well do you know your town's history? Get this question right, and you get a chance to win $100 from…Conan Ward — Your Wayne Kingsview Partners Wealth Manager. Here's your March 2026 Wayne History Challenge question: Prior to ...

Read more »

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Township's annual Independence Day Celebration event will have a special twist this year to celebrate America's historic milestone. Promising to be an “evening of community, patriotism and entertainment”, the annual First Responders Night and Fireworks Celebration is ...

Read more »

BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton company that makes software for doctor's offices bought an AI startup that books appointments and reaches out to patients.ModMed announced the deal this week. Terms were not disclosed.The company acquired Bonsai Health, a platform that sends texts and emails to ...

Read more »

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Those who plan on scoring a treasure, or making some extra dough, will be in luck next month. Bordentown City's Annual Citywide Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 9 from 9AM to 3PM.The town-wide event, which promotes reducing, reusing and recycling, is sponsored by the ...

Read more »

ALBANY—State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted the efforts of students, faculty, and staff to promote sustainability as part of Earth Day observance at campuses throughout the SUNY system. The SUNY campus Earth Day actions are part of SUNY’s ongoing efforts to support ...

Read more »

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The wallet of a Target shopper was stolen and then used to make fraudulent purchases, according to a report by the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)At approximately 5:02 p.m. on Monday, April 20, the EWTPD received a report from a woman that she had left her wallet ...

Read more »

Linden, NJ—Think you have to be 18 right now to vote? You don’t.If you’re 17 and turning 18 by General Election Day, you can vote in the June 2 Primary — make sure you’re registered.BE SURE TO REGISTER BY TUESDAY, MAY 12!The Union County Board of Elections is eager to engage 17-year-old citizens in ...

Read more »

COXSACKIE – It is a fact of life: those that do the most for their communities often go unrecognized. For the past four years, Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM) has been out to change that. Once again, CRIM, which publishes the Ravena News-Herald, gathered 25 of those changemakers together ...

Read more »

CAMDEN – Hoods went up and umbrellas came out on Wednesday, but the rain did not deter more than 100 volunteers from kicking off Mayor Victor Carstarphen's sixth annual series of Camden Cleanup programs at Pyne Poynt Park.Leaves were raked, brush was collected and litter was tossed into trash bags ...

Read more »

KENILWORTH, NJ - It was an afternoon filled with fun, community spirit, and pizza as Pizza Kindness and Kenilworth's UNICO teamed up to host their annual Pizza Palooza Fundraiser.Coinciding with Autism Awareness Month, the event was held on April 19, at Kenilworth's Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post ...

Read more »

DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local veteran of Broadway will headline a Mother’s Day concert held by the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education.In a nod to the spirit of the holiday, the May 10 show will feature Jenny Lee Stern and her three daughters performing songs from the Great American Songbook.

Read more »

Timing is everything! Welcoming a new animal into your life is one of the most joyful decisions a family can make. A wagging tail, a soft purr, or the curious twitch of a bunny nose can bring warmth and companionship that becomes part of the rhythm of daily life. But while choosing the right animal ...

Read more »

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Council passed a resolution at its April 14, 2026 meeting that approved an agreement with a developer, KFRT, that would create the so-called “Americana Place” on Route 130. The multi-faceted development, which has been in the works since 2023, would include a ...

Read more »

Timing is everything! Welcoming a new animal into your life is one of the most joyful decisions a family can make. A wagging tail, a soft purr, or the curious twitch of a bunny nose can bring warmth and companionship that becomes part of the rhythm of daily life. But while choosing the right animal ...

Read more »

News Herald –April 16, 1926 - F.E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:The water in the river has been quite high for the past few days.Mr. and Mrs. Philip Boehm entertained a party of friends at cards Tuesday evening.Mr. and Mrs. August Hartman have returned to their home in this village after five weeks ...

Read more »

MADISON, NJ — Madison Rotary is offering six scholarships worth $1,500 each to graduating high school seniors who reflect the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.”According to the announcement, the scholarships are open to students who live in Madison and have demonstrated a strong ...

Read more »

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains is marking National Autism Acceptance Month, joining communities nationwide in promoting awareness and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum.The proclamation notes the growing prevalence of autism diagnoses — 1 in 31 children nationally and 1 in 29 in ...

Read more »

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Area residents are invited to attend an upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness Event aimed at educating the community and promoting prevention efforts.The event, hosted by the Township in partnership with Mayor Gallagher and the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, will take place on ...

Read more »

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have alerted the public that the missing juvenile, reported yesterday, has been found.Original alert from the Parsippany Police:Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30pm on Wednesday, Aprill 22nd. He is 5ft 3in ...

Read more »

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Families in the Morristown area joined communities across the country in marking Take Your Child to Work Day, giving children a firsthand look at their parents’ jobs and the many ways people contribute to their workplaces and communities.Observed annually on the fourth Thursday ...

Read more »

NEW JERSEY - As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care.Personal finance company WalletHub has ...

Read more »

MADISON, N.J. — Families in Madison joined communities across the country in marking Take Your Child to Work Day, giving children a firsthand look at their parents’ jobs and the many ways people contribute to their workplaces and communities.Observed annually on the fourth Thursday in April, Take ...

Read more »

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Borough of New Providence will host its annual Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the DeCorso Community Center, 15 East Fourth St. The event is free and open to all New Providence residents ages 55 and older.The health fair will bring ...

Read more »

CRARYVILLE—As of today, Thursday, April 23, State Route 23 will be closed to traffic between State Route 22 in Hillsdale  and the County Route 7/Craryville Road intersection in Craryville, a hamlet in the Town of Copake, until further notice, according to a travel advisory issued by the State ...

Read more »

MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morristown Shade Tree Commission is seeking volunteers for its Adopt-A-Tree Youth Program, inviting students and scout troops to help monitor tree growth while supporting the town’s environmental efforts.According to the program announcement, volunteers will be asked to check ...

Read more »

Dear Monmouth County Residents, Spring is in full swing here in Monmouth County, and with the warmer weather finally upon us, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout our communities. From outdoor events and community gatherings to important discussions about our future, this is ...

Read more »

NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...

Read more »