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By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 23, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL — Thousands of boaters are expected to converge on Lake Boca Raton this Sunday for Boca Bash 2026, an unsanctioned but deeply entrenched annual boat party that’s been going on for decades — and this year the celebration arrives in the shadow of violent chaos at a similar event just ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A group of homeschooled students – including two from Coral Springs – are heading to an international stage after their creative problem-solving team earned a spot at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.Ethan Joly, 14, and his sister Carmen, 10, are part of Dream Team ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Residents facing financial hardship, housing instability, or other challenges will have a chance to connect with free help and services at an upcoming community event in Boca Raton.Changing Lives of Boca Raton will host its 4th Annual Unity Day Expo Fair on Saturday, April 25, from ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A local U.S. Congressional representative took to the House floor this week to announce plans to introduce legislation naming a post office after slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who represents Coral Springs in Congress, made the announcement ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
OCEANPORT, NJ - A major redevelopment plan for Monmouth Park that includes a hotel, sports complex, and nearly 500 residential units is drawing growing opposition from local residents, who say the housing expansion would worsen traffic and move forward with little public input.The New Jersey Sports ...
HUDSON—Miniature horses trot onto the grounds at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon for this free event: Mighty Mini Horses.First, visit the “adoption barn” and learn all about how firefighters cared for fire horses. Then children can pick a ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Families from across South Jersey are invited to attend a special Burlington County event devoted to increasing understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the many resources that can assist those impacted by the condition.The Autism In My Shoes symposium will take place ...
NEWARK - Fewer Newark teens both registered and voted in Tuesday’s school board election compared to last year, despite a take-two effort to engage and bolster voter participation among eligible 16- and 17-year-olds.Only 45 out of 1,524 eligible Newark 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in the April ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Millburn High School softball team erased an early deficit with nine runs in the third inning on the way to a 17–5 victory over Belleville on Wednesday.Belleville (2-8) scored four runs in the bottom of the first to take a 4–0 lead. Millburn responded quickly, chipping away ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A plan to swap out Coconut Creek police officers at four local schools hit pause this week after the school district pulled back the notice that set the change in motion.On Wednesday, Broward County Schools Police Chief Kevin Nosowicz sent a letter to Coconut Creek city leaders ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A local U.S. Congressional representative took to the House floor this week to announce plans to introduce legislation naming a post office after slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who represents Coral Springs in Congress, made the announcement ...
PATERSON, NJ - Dozens of children were welcomed to City Hall on Thursday for Paterson’s annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day,” offering a hands-on introduction to local government and public service.Observed nationally each year, the event is designed to give young people a better understanding of ...
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys volleyball team battled through a tight match Wednesday, defeating Ridge in three sets, 25-18, 19-25, 25-22, to earn a 2-1 victory.With the win, Eastside improved to 7-4 overall, while Ridge fell to 6-6.The Ghosts set the tone early by taking the opening set behind ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with separate shootings that have taken place in Jersey City in past week, a statement announced on Thursday.According to the statement, on April 14, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Clendenny and ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Elizabeth Public Schools and city officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Joseph Battin School No. 4 on Tuesday. “The construction of another new school in Elizabeth will provide much-needed relief for the ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - City officials are relaunching the mayor’s LGBTQ+ Task Force and are calling on residents to apply by May 4 to help guide policy focused on equity, safety, and opportunity for LGBTQ+ communities across the city.Announcing the initiative, Mayor James Solomone said the effort comes ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Residents facing financial hardship, housing instability, or other challenges will have a chance to connect with free help and services at an upcoming community event in Boca Raton.Changing Lives of Boca Raton will host its 4th Annual Unity Day Expo Fair on Saturday, April 25, from ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is excited to announce the return of the Bloomfield Center Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026 , from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. This has been rescheduled due to a stormy forecast on the original date of April 25th. The day will feature more than 20 ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...