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By KATHRYN SPARROW
May 1, 2026
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - With one month to go before registration closes on May 29th, the Bee Meadow Swim Team wants to make sure no family misses out. Summer is only two months away, and for parents who have not yet thought about what their kids will be doing, now is a good time to start.The Bee ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - As Hanover Township prepares to mark the 350th anniversary of Whippany, local students are being invited to take part in a creative contest centered on community, history, and what the township means to them.The “Hopes for Hanover - Wishes for Whippany” contest, organized by ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - After suffering its first loss of the season, the Montville softball team got back to its winning ways with a 16-6 win over Pequannock in the second round of the Morris County Tournament on April 28. Junior shortstop Ashlynn Neretich smashed a home run and drove in three runs on ...
NEWARK — Halsey Street has branded itself in recent years as a cultural hub in Downtown Newark where small businesses can thrive and college students, young working professionals, and Central Ward residents can gather. That has opened the door to a gathering collection of specialty coffee ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A collaborative effort to promote sustainability, generosity, and community spirit is set to take place on Saturday, May 2, as local organizations host a Community Spring Cleaning Event at Kula Urban Farm.The event, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 115 Atkins Avenue, is ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Three of the four bald eagles from Warren County that were admitted to The Raptor Trust have been released following treatment, according to the wildlife rehabilitation nonprofit. In an unusual incident, four bald eagles were found weak and grounded in the same area of Warren ...
Renss LensTROY – Some of our sure signs Spring has sprung are the leaves budding on the trees, our birdies are back from their southern migration and serenading us with the morning melodies, there is more daylight each day and the temperatures are blessedly warmer. But you really know the seasons ...
NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...
The Nutley Educational Foundation proudly welcomes the Duprees, a legendary music group returning to their New Jersey roots and to Nutley High School, Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!Did you know Tom Petillo, lead singer of the Duprees, is a graduate of Nutley High School ...
Long Branch, NJ – With the summer season quickly approaching, Max’s Bar & Grill recently reopened for the 2026 summer season. We sat down with local historian Greg Kelly to learn about the storied history of Max’s, which is two years out from reaching 100 years in business.Here is our ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Twenty-two eighth grade students from Woodland Park took part in a full-day “Tour of the Town” on Friday as part of the borough’s Youth Week programming, visiting municipal offices, public safety departments and community facilities while learning how local government ...
NEWARK - Concerns over the long overdue cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, one of the most toxic Superfund sites in the country, have intensified following a business transaction in which one company on the hook for polluting the Passaic River transferred certain liabilities and assets ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Havana Alvarez placed second in the long jump with a leap of 17-4 and was third in the high jump with an effort of 4-6, Ava Iacona was second in the pole vault with an effort of 8-6 and fifth in the high jump with a leap of 4-6 to lead the Nutley High girls track team to a fourth place ...
EDISON, NJ - The Planning Board will hear an application from Hackensack Meridian Health JFK University Medical Center to convert a former Rite Aid, located at 10 Lincoln Highway, into medical offices. The application will be before the board on Monday, May 18. According to a legal notice, the ...
The Nutley Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for a special induction ceremony marking the 25th Anniversary of the Nutley Hall of Fame. This year’s ceremony will be held on November 4, 2026, at Nanina’s in the Park.The Hall of Fame Committee was established in 2001 by then-Commissioner ...
AVERILL PARK – The school board hs put forth their proposed 2026-2027 spending plan, which totals $73,273,010 million. This is an increase in spending over the current year by 5.42%.The proposed tax levy is $38,499,300 which is an increase of 3.99%.A CorrectionEarlier this week the Renss ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — School No. 8 turned math into a shared family experience on April 29, hosting its ST Math Family Math Night, sponsored by Phillips 66. Richard S. Molinaro, director of mathematics, said the after-school event was designed to bring classrooms and living rooms closer ...
Road closuresRensselaer County Route 68 Bridge– Also known as Snyders Corners Road in Poestenkill the bridge is closed for the foreseeable future as the county awaits the approval of design plans for the replacement of the bridge. County Highway plans on opening one lane of the bridge in the coming ...
Eddie O’Neil carded a 2-over par 74 to place fifth among 81 golfers to lead Phillipsburg High School to a third-place finish in the Skyland Conference boy’s golf championships at Heron Glen Golf Course in Flemington on Thursday.Connor Blum shot a 76 for a tie for 11th place, Cameron Howell came in ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education has approved its final budget for the 2026–2027 school year, addressing significant financial pressures while aiming to maintain programs and services across the district.In a letter to the community dated April 30, Superintendent Karen ...
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – An investigation is ongoing into a late-night motor vehicle accident that left a driver dead after crashing into a water basin near Quakerbridge Mall, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department (LTPD.)The Department says that at approximately 11:07 p.m. on ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an expanded use for an existing drug to treat agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease in adults. The drug is the first FDA-approved treatment for this condition that is not an antipsychotic. The ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – When the Scotch Plains Farmers Market opens for its 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, shoppers will see a flavorful mix of new faces and familiar favorites. The market, located in the Municipal Parking Lot (430 Park Ave.) runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through ...
ROSELLE, NJ – On Tuesday night, Councilman Brandon Bernier hosted his monthly 2nd Ward Community Meeting at Agape House of Worship Prayer Chapel. State Senator Joe Cryan joined the discussion as well, focusing on statewide issues such as surveillance pricing, gun safety measures, and school ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Fanwood and Scotch Plains first responders were honored at the annual Father Nelligan Chapter of the Knights of Columbus annual Shield Awards on Tuesday night. The ceremony recognizes police, fire, and EMS, for exemplary community service, dedication, and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Since taking the helm six months ago, City Manager Mark Sohaney has been working to assess Boca Raton’s homelessness challenges, he told City Council members during a meeting earlier this week.During the city manager’s report at the council's Tuesday meeting , Sohaney said that ...
POMPANO BEACH — An elderly woman is safe after a multi-agency rescue effort pulled her from a submerged vehicle in a Palm Aire canal Friday morning.The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near a shopping plaza in the 2600 block of South Palm Aire Drive. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Motorists should expect overnight lane closures and a traffic shift on I-280 eastbound between East Hanover and Roseland beginning Friday, May 1st.A single lane on I-280 eastbound before the bridge over the Passaic River will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday, ...
MONTVILLE RECREATIONMontville Recreation has exciting events planned for all ages coming up in the spring and summer!Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 8:00am-10:00am at Masar Pond located at Masar Park on Boonton Ave in Montville. This event is open to all Montville residents ...
East Hanover, NJ — On April 23, 2026, The Calais Foundation hosted its 14th Annual Gala at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover. The local nonprofit’s flagship event was dedicated to celebrating leaders in the disability community and raising funds for students with disabilities at The Calais ...