News
By TELINA CUPPARI
April 3, 2026
KENILWORTh, NJ - On, Wednesday, April 1, the David Brearley Girls Varsity Softball team opened their season in impressive fashion, defeating the New Providence Pioneers 5–2 in a strong all-around performance that set the tone for the year ahead.“Leading the way was junior standout Gia Pirozzi, who ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — When a new beverage brand quietly appears on liquor store shelves, chances are it arrived with a marketing push behind it. Not this one.For Berkeley Heights native and 2016 Governor Livingston High School graduate Eric Cerqueira, launching his own ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and give back to the community, and the Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation is calling on local volunteers to help clean up the beaches at South Amboy Waterfront Park.The organized clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA announced that its Family Center will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5.The Y said the facility will not be open that day and will resume regular operating hours on Monday, April 6.“We wish our members, families and staff happy and restful Easter”, said the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown High School head football coach Casey Flynn has been selected as the head coach for the West squad in the 2026 Paul Robeson East-West All-Star Football Game.The honor marks Flynn’s third selection in the past five years. Flynn was praised for his leadership, dedication ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The NAACP Bayonne Branch will give residents an opportunity to hear from all three candidates running for mayor in the Mayor 12 election.According to the organization, Sharon Ashe Nadrowski will be welcomed on Thursday April 16, while Mary Jane Desmond will participate on Tuesday, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Robbinsville scored seven runs in the first two innings and went on to a 10-6 baseball victory over Hopewell Valley on Thursday.Winning pitcher Tyler Bunnell and Ben Diaz each had two hits and three runs batted in. Diaz hit a double.Tyler Solovay was 3-for-3 with three runs ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham built a seven-goal lead by halftime and went on to a 20-4 boys lacrosse victory over Hamilton West on Thursday.Dante Vasquez collected four goals and four assists for Nottingham (3-0), which led, 10-3, at the half.Ernesto Ortiz finished with five goals and one assist.
EWING, NJ – Steinert pounded out 22 hits on its way to a 17-0 softball victory over Ewing on Thursday.Elle Miller and Victoria Poppert each had four hits and each knocked in three runs.Lindsey Siwczak and Francesca Castellano both went 3-for-5 with two RBI. Mia Pope was 2-for-5 with two RBI.Miller ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Borough of New Providence, in partnership with the Union County Board of County Commissioners, will host a Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NP Pool Parking Lot, located at 1378 Springfield Ave.The free, drive-up event allows residents ...
WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains Police Department will host a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Tuesday, April 7, offering residents an opportunity to meet and engage with local officers in a relaxed, informal setting.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Black Drop Coffee (431 Park ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Residents will soon be able to sign up for a range of youth and adult recreation programs, including competitive cheerleading, indoor pickleball, and summer sports leagues, through the City of Hoboken’s Recreation Department.Registration for Hoboken Cheer tryouts for the 2025–2026 ...
WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...
WASHINGTON, NJ - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items were shipped to ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick School District's Parent Academy is partnering with the South Brunswick Municipal Alliance for a special Hidden in Plain Sight session on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crossroads North Middle School. This information session will be lead by former ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick School District's Parent University has two upcoming events in April that parents and guardians may want to mark the calendar for. The first is Connections Matter: Developing Brain, Relationships and Community on Tuesday, April 7, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Local high school students are readying to launch a digital marketplace for women artisans in Peru after they won $800 in a local ‘shark-tank’ competition in March.TEEEM, The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission, recently hosted its first-ever Student Social Entrepreneurship ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Speeding through the borough along Main Street is certainly not a new thing to residents. It is something the Milltown Police Department and, of course, residents would like to see cut down, which is why two speed monitoring signs will be installed soon at both ends of Main ...
READINGTON, NJ – The debate over Readington Township’s school library policy showed no signs of easing at the board of education’s March 23 meeting, where residents, teachers and parents again offered sharply divided views on Policy and Regulation 2535.During an extended public comment session, ...
RARITAN, NJ – Despite warnings from residents and environmentalists about flooding and toxic materials on site, the borough's controversial Raritan Mall redevelopment was finally approved at the planning board after years of debate and legal wrangling.The five-story mixed commercial and residential ...
PATERSON, NJ — In a powerful blend of education, culture, and inspiration, Director Benjie E. Wimberly led students from Paterson Public Schools on an unforgettable trip to the Barclays Center to attend a Brooklyn Nets game—held during a vibrant HBCU Night celebration.Adding to the evening's ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A new pilot program at Banyan High School is helping students build communication and workplace skills by bringing their artwork into the community, one business at a time.The initiative through the Banyan Creation Studio, called the Therapeutic Transition Model, gives students ...
NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Sustainable New Providence, the New Providence Recreation Department, NJ Clean Communities, and NP STEM Boosters are joining forces to host the New Providence Cleanup Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at parks throughout the borough.The event is part of a ...
NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s softball team rallied for five runs in the middle innings but could not overcome an early deficit, falling 15-5 to Pequannock on Thursday.The Dodgers dropped to 0-2 on the season, while Pequannock improved to 1-1.Pequannock set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first ...