News
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
April 13, 2026
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Middle School special education teacher Isaac Nathanson is featured in this month’s New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning (NJCTL) Alumni Spotlight, recognized for the powerful impact he’s making through inclusive instruction and student engagement.A graduate of ...
MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials.With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure created ...
PATERSON, NJ -A kidnapping and aggravated assault investigation has been upgraded to a homicide case after a 34-year-old Paterson man was charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman found unresponsive last month, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Officer ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites prospective students, working adults and Veterans to enroll in career-focused programs designed to build in-demand skills and create opportunities for a successful future, as registration for the Fall 2026 Semester opens today. More than 100 ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Borough Council is set to take up a range of key issues at its Monday, April 13 meeting, including budget matters, redevelopment plans and infrastructure improvements.The meeting will begin with a 7 p.m. session in the Committee Room, followed by the public meeting at 8 ...
The Nutley Police want to advise residents that members of the Nutley High School Senior Class will be playing "Senior Assassin" today. This is a game where the students bring water guns and shoot the water at each other. Once "hit" they are eliminated and this continues until the last student who ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - More than two hours of chanting and marching will drain the enthusiasm of almost any crowd. So, when Emily Wirt, Hoboken small business owner and organizer, prepared to put down the megaphone for the last time at the conclusion of Sunday’s rally, it would come as no surprise that she ...
ANCRAM—Ancram Resilient Gardens & Farms hosts a talk with Blake Myers of Tri-Corner FEED (Food, Equity, Education, Distribution), a grocery committed to a just and resilient food system, at Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m.The food local farmers grow with great ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs leaders want to update their plan for how the city grows itself.The Coral Springs City Commission meets Tuesday and is expected to vote on a $218,700 contract with Civic Solutions Partnership, LLC of Austin, Texas to update the city's economic development ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Combine spring weather, sun and an enthusiastic group of bird watchers, and you have the ever-increasing popular Bird Walks.On April 12, 2026, the Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Hawthorne Green Team hosted its first Spring Bird Walk of the year. “It was a beautiful morning ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will hold a budget meeting on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00pm, where officials are expected to continue discussions surrounding the 2026 municipal budget and related financial planning.The meeting will take place at Town Hall, 1001 ...
CLARK, NJ — The Music Parents Association of Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is holding a Tricky Tray on April 24 to support the ALJ music program.The event will take place at the high school, located at 365 Westfield Ave.The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the first ticket will be pulled at ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department is investigating “multiple bomb threats that were received involving local schools," according to a statement released by Chief Timothy Hudnall on Monday morning. While the threats are not deemed credible based on information currently ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — What began as a single community theater production in northern New Jersey has grown into an international leap of faith. After meeting during Nutley Little Theatre’s February 2024 production of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche,” by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood, a group of local ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
The Calais School invites you to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Whippany, NJ. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities—and the families, caregivers, and professionals who guide them—as they explore life beyond high ...
The Calais School invites you to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Whippany, NJ. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities—and the families, caregivers, and professionals who guide them—as they explore life beyond high ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A machine now does what golfers once had to do between every swing at Broward Golf Center in Coconut Creek, a robot tees up the ball.The Coconut Creek driving range announced on Monday that it has completed a technology upgrade, installing the Power Tee system across its entire ...
CHATHAM—Chatham-based Trinity Mouzon Wofford will celebrate the release of her new cookbook, “Eating at Home,” with a hometown launch event on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m., in collaboration with The Chatham Bookstore and Marton & Davis.The evening will begin at The Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main ...
WAYNE, NJ — During this past Wayne Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lauren Kazmark gave a required presentation on chronic absenteeism. The good news is that things have improved, but three Wayne public schools still remain above the state's threshold for the second year ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you know an outstanding female graduating senior from Mount Laurel who deserves a scholarship to continue her education?Applications are now open for the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council scholarships for 2026. Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A long-discussed plan to expand and redesign the parking lot at Frost Elementary School moved forward during the Board of Education meeting on April 9, with district officials emphasizing student safety while residents raised concerns about communication, environmental impact, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this month's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains is flying the Autism Awareness flag outside the Municipal Building on Park Ave. during April, which is recognized as Autism Awareness Month. It is a time dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Motorists should avoid Route 33 traveling through the Twin Rivers section of East Windsor Township on Monday morning, April 13, 2026.According to a Nixle Alert published by East Windsor Township, at 10:30 a.m., a motor vehicle accident occurred at Route 33 West near the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this month's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...