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By EVA REID
April 8, 2026
WOODLAND PARK, NJ -Residents will have the chance to step back in time next month as the Alfred H. Baumann Free Public Library hosts a community-wide event celebrating the township’s history.The program, titled Historic Woodland Park: A Trolley Tour Through Time, will take place May 3 from 12 to 3 ...
NEW JERSEY — Anglers across the state will head to streams and lakes on Saturday, April 11 as trout season officially opens in New Jersey.From April 11 through May 31, 2026, the minimum legal size for trout in most stocked waters will be 9 inches, with a daily catch limit of six trout.Beginning ...
NEW JERSEY – Law enforcement agencies across the state are cracking down on distracted driving as part of the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign announced by Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS).The state agencies reported that, in April 2025, New ...
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Lt. Gov. Dr. Dale Caldwell, who served as a New Brunswick Board of Education member for 26 years, returned to the city this week to visit students enrolled in a program that enables them to earn a college degree as they work toward their high school diploma.Launched in 2019 as one ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications on Saturday, April 25, as Morris County law enforcement agencies participate in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day program.The event will run from 10 ...
EDISON, NJ - Students from John P. Stevens High School won second place and received an honorable mention in this year's New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Courtroom Artist Contest. Suhana Patodi won second place and Julia Liu received an honorable mention. To see the full list of winners, click ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department and the Township of Clark alerted residents to a road paving project expected to begin on Thursday, April 9.The statement from the Township stated, "Please be advised that road paving work, being conducted on behalf of Elizabethtown Gas, will be taking place ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council introduced a $63.4 million municipal budget during its April 7 meeting, outlining a spending plan shaped by rising costs while aiming to maintain core services for residents.City Administrator Tammie Baldwin said the proposed budget reflects a 6.1% increase ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Pick up a Patriot Card at your first stop on April 18th, during Reverence Caldwell Day, or print one at home and take the challenge! Each time you donate somewhere, get a check mark. Visit donation sites and earn the chance to win a prize.Bring the kids. Fill your trunk. Make ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Jack Alexander scored six goals and had two assists to lead Robbinsville to a 13-10 boys lacrosse victory over Princeton on Tuesday.Ryder Horan finished with three goals and one assist for the Ravens (3-1), who outscored Princeton, 5-2, in the fourth quarter.Liam Butler had two ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Tyler Bunnell and Tyler Solovay each drove in three runs to lead Robbinsville to an 11-4 baseball victory over Princeton Day on Tuesday.Bunnell went 3-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored, and Solovay was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored for the Ravens (3-1), who scored ...
NEWARK — One in four city residents experience food insecurity, according to the Greater Newark Conservancy, with barriers to fresh, affordable food access still persisting far after the COVID pandemic. To reach residents in high-traffic areas who are struggling with food insecurity, United ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Bryce Bolognini struck out 11 batters in five innings and Hamilton West defeated Nottingham, 7-3, in baseball on Tuesday.Bolognini allowed three runs – all of them unearned – walked three and scattered six hits, but reached 101 pitches after five innings and then gave way to Luke ...
HAMILTON, NJ – John Kopera drove in four runs to lead Steinert to an 18-10 baseball victory over Princeton on Tuesday.Kopera went 3-for-4 and Nico Feniello was 4-for-5 with one run batted in for Steinert (3-2), which scored eight runs in the third inning to take a 10-6 lead.Stephen Wright tripled ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — A Watchung man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2015 murder of East Orange teacher Latrena May, bringing a renewed sense of closure to a case that has deeply impacted the East Orange community for more than a decade.Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II ...
PATERSON, NJ - Lt. Eric Montoya of the Paterson Police Department has graduated from the FBI National Academy, a leadership training program for law enforcement held in Quantico, Virginia.Montoya was among 253 law enforcement professionals selected to attend the Academy’s 297th session, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's flag football team kept its early-season momentum rolling Monday, grinding out a 19-6 road victory over DePaul Catholic.The Ghosts improved to 2-0 with the win, using big plays through the air and on the ground to take control before DePaul found the end zone late in the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Tour de Elizabeth, scheduled rain or shine for Sunday, May 17, 2026.Presented by Groundwork Elizabeth in partnership with the City of Elizabeth, the ride welcomes cyclists of all ages and skill levels for a 15-mile escorted tour through ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials are seeking more than $403,000 in Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Program assistance funds to support the city’s local UEZ office, with the City Council expected to vote on the request as part of the city’s fiscal year 2027 planning.The proposed funding request would ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township Office of Emergency Management is reporting that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of Allens Corner Road Wednesday.According to the alert, the wild raccoon tested positive.All residents in the area who may have had contact with the raccoon any time ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside erased an early deficit and outlasted Passaic, 12-11, in a back-and-forth baseball game Tuesday.Eastside improved to 3-1 overall after rallying from a 7-0 hole through the first four innings. Passaic had jumped ahead with a three-run second inning and added four more in the ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA recently hosted its first-ever Rays artistic swimming competition, welcoming athletes from across the region for the East Zone Invitational.The two-day event took place Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 at the YMCA’s 8-lane pool.According to the Madison ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside picked up another victory on Tuesday, outlasting Dwight-Morrow in a competitive three-set match, 25-20, 14-25, 25-22.Eastside improved to 3-1 overall by bouncing back after a second-set stumble and closing strong in the deciding frame. Patricio Alejo Severino led the way for ...
FORKS TOWNSHIP, PA. - Ann Marie Quinn, 88, whose public service in Borough Hall spanned nearly 40 years in Somerville, NJ, died April 5.“The Borough of Somerville mourns the passing of Ann Quinn, a devoted public servant whose nearly 37 years of dedicated service left an indelible mark on Borough ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Hackettstown High School (HHS) Tiger Girls Softball team continued its impressive run yesterday at Kitchen Field, securing a decisive 6–2 victory against Wallkill Valley High School.The Tigers’ win was fueled by standout performances from #6 Beth Kamaris and pitcher Maddie ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...
NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey Ballet, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, in New Voices. Bold Visions — a dynamic celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. Performances take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM and ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Enter the world of the American Gilded Age at a special event presented by the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) this weekend. The BHS will be hosting “Dining in the Gilded Age” on Saturday, April 11 at 3PM at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown ...