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By NEILL BOROWSKI
April 19, 2026
CAMDEN – Calling President Donald Trump a "cult leader and traitor," Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. on Thursday announced a formal resolution banning ICE agents from county property or employee assistance without a judicial warrant, and accused the federal agents of using ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — An 89-year-old West Boca Raton woman was jailed Friday after being accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver near the Polo Club of Boca Raton, deputies said.Rhoda Prager was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Three redevelopment proposals — spanning an aging strip plaza, a new restaurant build-out and improvements to a longtime neighborhood eatery — are headed to city redevelopment officials as part of an effort to upgrade key downtown properties.The Coral Springs Community ...
POMPANO BEACH — Blanche Ely High School is celebrating a landmark achievement as its Academy of Finance has been officially named a NAF National Model Academy. According to school officials, this distinction is one of the highest honors granted by the national college-and-career readiness ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council will discuss more details of the city’s spending with Chief Financial Officer Jim Mangin at a public meeting this week.The Local Government Cap Law says a municipality must limit budget increases to 2% unless an ordinance is ...
WARREN, NJ — A new spot for sweet sips and social vibes has officially arrived in Warren Township.Moon Tea celebrated its grand opening Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew a steady crowd throughout the afternoon, with a constant line of curious customers eager to sample the café’s ...
WARREN, NJ — A new spot for sweet sips and social vibes has officially arrived in Warren Township.Moon Tea celebrated its grand opening Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew a steady crowd throughout the afternoon, with a constant line of curious customers eager to sample the café’s ...
GOLD COAST, NJ — This is Part 1 of a three-part series examining how the long-standing “college-first” mindset in the United States has shaped education pathways—and contributed to a growing gap in the skilled trades workforce.For decades, the message to American students has been consistent: if ...
PARKLAND, FL- The car chase and crash in north Parkland at the end of Nob Hill Road ended in two fatalities and an arrest, according to Parkland BSO and the Sunrise Police Department.32-year-old Jerome Turner and 31-year-old Kelby Broward-Richardson died in the single-car accident that ended in the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education reinforced their support for the district’s autism community during Tuesday night’s meeting.Ahead of the second annual ‘Night of Lights’ on April 30th, Bloomfield Board of Education President Kasey Dudley reiterated the board’s support for the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Continuing a local tradition, Nutley High School students will celebrate their roots when “Night of Nations” returns April 30. The annual event takes over the gymnasium where students showcase art, culture, and culinary craftsmanship, reprinting their heritage. An anonymous ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A ruptured appendix, a bike crash that left the rider facing blindness, and a serious asthma attack were just some of the remedies that residents have sought care for at the former Christ Hospital over the years.That care, with the gradual, and what elected officials and activists ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A lifelong resident with deep roots in the community and a career shaped by service, Scotch Plains Police Chief Dave Lavery is stepping into leadership with a focus on officer wellness, emerging technology, and strengthening public trust.From his early decision to pursue ...
QUOTE "Anything you can imagine, you can make real." — Jules Verne, French novelist, poet and playwright, 1828–1905. GONE BATTY Have you ever experienced a bat in your house? In the past 44 years we've lived in this house, this has been the third wayward bat to enter mysteriously. They must know ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Charles E. Reid Branch Library, built in 1876 as a one-room schoolhouse, is one of the Borough's oldest and most beloved buildings. Today, the Paramus Public Library Branch celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Victorian-style property was also used as Borough Hall and a police ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots split their first series of the season, dropping the series finale to the Reading Fightin Phils 7-6 at TD Bank Ballpar on Sunday afternoon.Eight of Somerset’s starting lineup recorded hits with the Patriots combining for nine total hits for the second ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots split their first series of the season, dropping the series finale to the Reading Fightin Phils 7-6 at TD Bank Ballpar on Sunday afternoon.Eight of Somerset’s starting lineup recorded hits with the Patriots combining for nine total hits for the second ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls lacrosse team was back in action on Saturday at the PAL against Immaculata High School in an out-of-conference game. The Tigers lost their first two games of the 2025-26 season before ripping off three straight victories over Greater ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys lacrosse team continued its impressive run this season, delivering a commanding 14-5 victory over Toms River East on Friday, April 17. The Rams improved to an 8-1 record, while the Raiders remain winless at 0-5.The offensive explosion was fueled by a pair of ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is holding another presentation in its ongoing series on emergency preparedness on April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall on Doyle Street.This week’s session will offer suggestions on how residents can protect their homes or businesses against weather-related ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will receive $150,170 in state grant funding through New Jersey’s Safe and Secure Communities Program to help support police staffing over the next year.The funding will cover the period from March 22, 2026, through March 21, 2027, according to a resolution adopted by ...
PATERSON, NJ - More than $21,700 in leftover federal COVID-19 relief funding will be redirected to help continue a senior services program in Paterson after two previously funded organizations said they could not use the remaining balances of their grants.Under the amendment, a total of $21,750 in ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Erin Lanigan reached a milestone Thursday night, earning the 100th victory of her head coaching career as the Gov. Livingston softball team rolled to a 10-1 win over Hightstown in the Autism Awareness Challenge at North Brunswick Community Park.Lanigan, in her 10th season ...
PALM SHORES, FL — Closed home sales in Brevard County increased in March from a year earlier, with gains in both the single-family and townhouse and condominium markets, according to data released Friday by the Space Coast Association of Realtors.Single-Family Home MarketClosed sales of ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — The World Language Honor Society at Robbinsville High School is proud to present its annual Culture Night on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00pm in the Commons area of the high school.This special event invites students, families, and members of the local community to come together and ...
NEWTON, NJ — Town officials are considering new enforcement measures targeting repeat parking offenders, as unpaid summonses continue to present challenges for compliance and parking availability.The issue was discussed during the April 13 meeting, where Town Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr. outlined ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Board of Education has confirmed that the previously approved “Celebrate Israel: Independence Day Festival” will move forward at Taglieri Stadium on May 10, despite objections raised by a local community group.A similar event was held in 2025 and drew a counter-protest ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – William Herrera pitched a five-hitter to lead Hoboken to a 3-0 baseball victory over Cedar Grove on Saturday.Herrera, a senior right-hander, struck out one but only walked two in an efficient 83-pitch effort over seven innings.Mason Blaskewicz went 3-for-3 with a triple and two runs ...