News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
April 22, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For the ninth consecutive year, Piscataway Township Schools has earned national recognition for its commitment to the arts, once again being named among the Best Communities for Music Education in America.The designation, awarded by the NAMM Foundation (National Association of ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Several local students are being recognized among the nation’s top academic achievers, as the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its first group of 2026 corporate-sponsored scholarship winners.Among those honored are students with strong ties to Parsippany and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown High School senior Ryan Snyder has earned third place in the 29th Annual High School Composition Contest hosted by Harmonium Choral Society, a statewide competition recognizing student composers.Snyder was one of five students honored in this year’s contest and was ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Before the first race was run, the New Providence High School track and field program paused to celebrate the seniors who will soon compete in their final home meet, honoring the Class of 2026 with flowers, photos and words from their coach.Head Coach Alex Meyer gathered the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – As homeowners continue to navigate rising costs and unpredictable risks, a local insurance agency is reminding residents that choosing the right home insurance policy goes beyond simply comparing prices.State Farm Insurance Agent Teri DiGrande licensed in New Jersey, New York ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken’s annual Earth Day Celebration and Music Festival is back this Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monroe Center Plaza at 770 Jackson Street. This high-energy day of music, sustainability and local vibes brings the community together to highlight the earth through ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – As homeowners continue to navigate rising costs and unpredictable risks, a local insurance agency is reminding residents that choosing the right home insurance policy goes beyond simply comparing prices.State Farm Insurance Agent Teri DiGrande licensed in New Jersey, New York ...
PATERSON, NJ - Three of Paterson’s mayoral candidates clashed over crime, public spending and whether the city is actually improving, laying out competing visions for the city’s future during a community and economic development forum hosted by local nonprofit organizations, Evas Village, New ...
OLEAN, NY — The 40th Trooper Ross M. Riley Memorial Torch Run will begin at 8:45 a.m. Friday at the Olean Municipal Building, 101 E. State St.The run will continue along West State Street and end at the Reilly Center on the St. Bonaventure University campus to kick off the Special Olympics Unified ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — More than 600 students from 26 schools across Hudson County participated in a two-day “Combine” event on April 14 and April 15, marking the culmination of the county’s Sports in Education Program.Held at High Tech High School in Secaucus, the event was hosted by Hudson County in ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — St. Bonaventure University is proud to announce that it was awarded a 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America, the second-highest distinction awarded by MHA.As a Bell Seal recipient, the university joins a select community of organizations ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Delaware Valley University will hold its 76th A-Day, or Agriculture Day, this weekend from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, 2026.The event is expected to draw more than 10,000 people over the course of three days. It will feature a mix of agriculture and staples from state ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Ashley Muñoz wants to put a relaxing ahhhhhh in your afternoon – and your morning and night, too.The New Brunswick esthetician on Wednesday cut the ribbon on her new Zen Beauty Mobile, a 22-foot-long, fully electric cargo van-turned-waxing-and-skin-care-studio on wheels.Her unique ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — More than 600 students from 26 schools across Hudson County participated in a two-day “Combine” event on April 14 and April 15, marking the culmination of the county’s Sports in Education Program.Held at High Tech High School in Secaucus, the event was hosted by Hudson County in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's tournament time! The Montville baseball team is the No. 18 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Baseball Tournament. The Mustangs travel to face No. 15 seed Morristown in the preliminary round on Friday, April 24 at 4 p.m.The brackets and seeds are as follows: No. 1 ...
WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...
BAYONNE, NJ — U.S. Marine Corps veteran Juan Garcia has been named Grand Marshal of the 2026 Bayonne Memorial Day Parade.Garcia, who holds the rank of sergeant (E-5), is a life member of the Marine Corps League, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and Disabled American Veterans ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The Long Branch Little League program held its annual Opening Day ceremony to ring in the 2026 season at Manhasset Park on Saturday, April 18.Each team came together at the Lenna W. Conrow Elementary School to walk down Long Branch Avenue to Manhasset Park, accompanied by the ...
PARAMUS, NJ — After numerous commercial burglaries and thefts occurred at a Paramus pizza spot, a 25-year-old resident has been taken into custody, Police Chief Robert Guidetti announced.The owner of Ralphie's Pizzeria reported to the PPD that on March 4, 5 and 7, around 9 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. a ...
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 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – In a game that saw multiple lead changes, lots of physical play, and an epic battle between Scotch Plains-Fanwood sophomore FOGO Nate Filler against West Morris Senior Luke Grouse, one of the top players in the state, the No. 7 Raiders defeated the No. 15 Wolf Pack, ...
WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A public command staff meeting: sounds a little intimidating, but Chief Joseph Dawicki held court at borough hall, at times injecting humor while explaining the annual police report. Commanding officers answered questions from the public, including those about crossing guards, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh led a community cleanup effort in downtown Paterson on Wednesday as part of the city’s observance of Earth Day, calling on residents to take an active role in improving their neighborhoods.Volunteers gathered at City Hall before spreading out through the downtown ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools is relocating several special education classes across the district as part of a broader program reorganization tied to its Middle School Model and 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.The Paterson Board of Education approved a resolution last week to eliminate and ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of programs for May. Programs marked with an * require registration. All Ages: 5/23 at 2:00 pm, Allegro Singers Concert: Fairytales from Classical Music5/27 at 6:30 pm Phyllis Wheatley Reenactment by Dr. Daisy Century5/28, ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL —Coral Springs’ annual celebration of all things in the natural world is coming up, and it’ll include a plant giveaway to make the occasion this weekend. The city will host its annual Earthfest Celebration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Sawgrass Nature Center ...
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 ...