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By JEFF YASTINE
April 17, 2026
POMPANO BEACH — Production crews spent Friday on the sand on the south side of the Fisher Family Pier, unloading crates of sound and lighting equipment as the city prepares for the 5th annual Pompano Beach Jazz Fest this weekend. The soundstage, positioned next to the Atlantic Ocean, is the ...
COCONUT CREEK — A weekend crowd last Saturday of about 300 teenagers at Promenade at Coconut Creek pushed mall management to post new rules that bar minors from entering without an adult chaperon after certain hours. Starting this weekend, anyone under 18 must be with a person 21 or older after ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Hundreds of mourners turned out Friday afternoon to a service to memorialize Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, including many public officials, family and friends. They came to the Church by the Glades for a Celebration of the Life of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer. In addition ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Township clerk was reappointed at the council meeting on Tuesday, April 14, by a unanimous and vocally supportive vote.Roxanne Landy renewed her oath of office given by Mayor Dean Blumetti. Her son, Sean Landy was at her side holding the bible.Landy was originally hired to ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Town of Palm Beach authorities have charged a West Boca Raton woman with forgery, grand theft, and criminal use of personal identification after she allegedly deposited a counterfeit check tied to the Flagler Museum.According to a police report, Alexandra Charlotte Kaiser, 31, ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A man walked up to a woman’s car and fired multiple shots at her at close range while her daughter sat inside in what appears to be a domestic-related shooting Thursday afternoon in Coral Springs.The victim, identified as Mirtha Sanchez, was seriously injured but is currently in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Hundreds of mourners turned out Friday afternoon to a service to memorialize Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, including many public officials, family and friends. They came to the Church by the Glades for a Celebration of the Life of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer. In addition ...
SPARTA, NJ – The baseball team dropped the game against Morris Catholic on Wednesday 8-4. In the early innings, Sparta was holding their own against MC. The Crusaders broke it open in the third and fourth innings when they put up four runs, taking advantage of walks and knocking one over the ...
POMPANO BEACH — Production crews spent Friday on the sand on the south side of the Fisher Family Pier, unloading crates of sound and lighting equipment as the city prepares for the 5th annual Pompano Beach Jazz Fest this weekend. The soundstage, positioned next to the Atlantic Ocean, is the ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Spartan softball team fell to Parsippany Hills on Thursday 14-8. The game started well for Sparta with a grand slam from Megan Smulewicz in the first inning to put them ahead 4-3. That lead would only hold until the third inning when the Vikings put up eight runs. Sparta had to ...
COCONUT CREEK — A weekend crowd last Saturday of about 300 teenagers at Promenade at Coconut Creek pushed mall management to post new rules that bar minors from entering without an adult chaperon after certain hours. Starting this weekend, anyone under 18 must be with a person 21 or older after ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A Walmart store in West Boca Raton is among dozens across Florida slated for upgrades as part of the retailer’s broader effort to modernize its shopping experience.Walmart on Thursday announced plans to remodel 58 stores statewide in 2026, including locations in Palm Beach ...
POMPANO BEACH — Production crews spent Friday on the sand on the south side of the Fisher Family Pier, unloading crates of sound and lighting equipment as the city prepares for the 5th annual Pompano Beach Jazz Fest this weekend. The soundstage, positioned next to the Atlantic Ocean, is the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – From live music, comedy and major stage performances to student athletics, cultural celebrations, local history programs and community events, Morris County is packed with things to do this weekend. Events scheduled for Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 include:FRIDAY ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – From live music, comedy and major stage performances to student athletics, cultural celebrations, local history programs and community events, Morris County is packed with things to do this weekend. Events scheduled for Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 include:FRIDAY ...
SPARTA, NJ – The boys' lacrosse game against Scotch Plains-Fanwood was about the second half. Both teams battled to a 4-4 tie in the first half. The Spartans fell flat in the second half, netting only two goals while the Raiders scored 10, handing Sparta a 14-6 loss on Cassels field on Thursday ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Youth Foundation of Jersey City is inviting the community to an evening of music, performance, and philanthropy at its annual “Night of Broadway” fundraiser.The event, scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m., will take place at the Jersey City Medical Center Offices, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken is calling on residents, local businesses, and community groups to sign up for its ninth annual Spring Fling, a citywide day of service focused on beautifying parks and public spaces.The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with projects ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken boys tennis team swept visiting North Bergen 5–0 without dropping a single game on Thursday.The win evens the RedWings’ record at 2–2.Benjamin Gavin rolled at first singles, 6–0, 6–0, overpowering Chris Patel. Alexander Koulouthros matched the effort at second singles with ...
Spring is here, which means allergy season is too. In this Q&A, Catherine A. Monteleone, MD, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares how this spring’s ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School boys volleyball team continued its strong mid-season surge with a decisive 2-0 victory over Morristown on Friday at home, improving to 6-3 overall and 5-1 in the GMC White Division.Piscataway controlled the match from the opening serve, winning in ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new collaboration between the City of Paterson, St. Joseph’s Health, and the Paterson Police Department is expanding how officials respond to residents experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.The city’s Connect and Protect Co-Response Program pairs police officers ...
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man was arrested following an investigation into the distribution of powdered and crack cocaine, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced.According to a statement, Quashic Colvin, 48, was identified by the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Narcotics (BON) as allegedly ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The PNC parking lot on Stanley Street will be temporarily closed this weekend as part of ongoing improvements, borough officials announced.The lot will be closed beginning the evening of April 17 through Sunday, April 19 to allow for paving work, according to a notice issued by ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's flag football team remained unbeaten with a 25–0 win over Kennedy on Thursday, improving to 4–0 on the season.The Ghosts built an early lead and maintained control throughout the game, scoring 18 points in the first half and adding seven more in the second. Eastside ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots beat the Reading Fightin Phils 9-8 at TD Bank Ballpark Friday night in 10 innings.Somerset picked up its first walk-off win since 9/6/25 vs. NH (Jake Gatewood) last year, moving to 1-1 in extra inning games this season. The Patriots pounced with a five-run ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots beat the Reading Fightin Phils 9-8 at TD Bank Ballpark Friday night in 10 innings.Somerset picked up its first walk-off win since 9/6/25 vs. NH (Jake Gatewood) last year, moving to 1-1 in extra inning games this season. The Patriots pounced with a five-run ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Connecting to the community through patient care is the kind of thinking that has Bergen New Bridge Medical Center recognizing Laura Genovese Behrmann at its first-ever Founders Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, April 16, 2026.“Receiving the Founders Award is truly humbling,” ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Down five goals late and still finding its footing in a rebuilding season, the Gov. Livingston girls lacrosse team delivered a comeback Friday that may prove defining.The Highlanders erased a five-goal deficit and outlasted DePaul Catholic in double overtime for a dramatic ...