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By LUIS F. PEREZ
May 1, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A man sat in the trunk of a parked car on Coconut Creek Parkway when police arrived on a domestic violence call. A search of the car and the man turned up a stolen gun, drugs and thousands of dollars in cash, according to a probable cause affidavit.Officers from the Coconut ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Seats at Forest Glen Middle School in Coral Springs are going empty, and the school is projected to continue to lose students over the next five years. Now, Broward County Public Schools wants to spend up to $150,000 on a pilot project to help fill those seats and more across ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Spring Market Fair — Sunday, May 3 The TBEMC Sisterhood is holding the fair in the temple’s parking lot. A wide variety of products are for sale.Senior Citizen Film Series — Tuesday, May 5 To ...
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 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Sophomore Emma Butler registered five goals, junior Kayla Hikade scored four times and senior Brianne Scudari added three more scores to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 13-6 victory over Gill St. Bernard’s in a Skyland Conference Valley Division girl’s lacrosse game on ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine all aspects of the Hillsborough Township Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services during an on-site visit May 15.“Verification by the team ...
On April 30, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, South Orange Police responded to the University Center at Seton Hall University (400 South Orange Avenue) following a report of an individual possibly in possession of a weapon.Upon arrival, officers learned that University Public Safety personnel had ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A 25-year-old Boca Raton man was arrested on a charge of indecent exposure after a woman reported seeing him masturbating while standing in bushes in her yard as he watched a neighbor loading children into a vehicle.According to a Boca Raton Police report, a woman who lives in the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Mark Motusesky has announced he will be stepping down from his position as the boys' basketball coach at East Brunswick High School.One of only three varsity head coaches that East Brunswick has had in the last 42 years, Motusesky took the reins prior to the 2013-14 season.He ...
POMPANO BEACH — If you’re looking to spend eternity in Pompano Beach, you’d better have a local utility bill to prove you belong.In a move that gives new meaning to the phrase "locals only," the Pompano Beach City Commission voted this week to officially stop selling plots at the city cemetery, ...
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, ...
Bring Your Own Device Day – May 1 – 2-3 p.m. Rensselaer Public Library. Have questions about your phone, tablet or laptop? Stop by for free tech help.I Love My Park Day – May 2 – 9 a.m. – noon. Grafton Lakes State Park. A morning of service on park trails, shores and fields. Indulge in trail ...
Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Hills baseball has had its share of contributors this spring, but when head coach Mike Abate talks about what’s driving the team’s success, one name keeps coming up first.Senior Captain, Nico Delfini.“We’re having a really good year, and he’s been a big reason ...
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 1.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, May ...
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 1.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, May ...
Welcome to a weekend edition of the Renss Lens. Our lead story contains more information about this past Wednesday’s fatal fire in Troy that injured five other people, one critically.We also have information about:The Troy Farmer’s Market returning to the great outdoorsThe proposed Averill Park ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police arrested a 21-year-old man and charged him with criminal mischief following a late-night act of what the police described as “rage.”Police were sent to the 2100 block of Pileggi Road in the early hours of March 16, 2026. The victim said that Dylan Joseph ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — A community-wide baby pantry and diaper drive will take place in Sea Girt on May 16, giving residents multiple ways to support local families in need — from dropping off supplies in person to donating online. This event is in conjunction with the Sea Girt Holly Club plant and flower ...
The South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop will hold auditions for this year’s production “Anything Goes” next month. This version of the musical, seen recently on Broadway and on PBS, brings the stories of love, laughs, and luck to the stage with such memorable Cole Porter songs as ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A burglar shattered the quiet of Springfield Avenue early Friday morning, breaking into a local business and making off with a nearly $5,000 electric bicycle in under a minute, according to Summit Police.Officers were dispatched at approximately 3:04 a.m. on May 1 to the 300 block of ...
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 ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — If you live in Burlington County, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for May 2026 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The calendar is ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The 2026 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats! TAPhere to request your free copy! “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to unveil the 2026 County Travel Guide,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — For one weekend in April, the quiet, historic corridors of Manufacturers Village transformed into something electric—alive with color, conversation, and the steady hum of creativity. As part of Garden State Art Weekend, the 20th Anniversary Open Studios event on April 18 drew ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Regional High School's (BRHS) award-winning theatre students are celebrating a standout year, as the school has earned 12 nominations for the 2026 Greater Philadelphia Cappie Awards for its production of the musical comedyTwelfth Night and the Cappies Critic Team. The ...
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 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Junior Police Academy, an immersive summer program designed for Sayreville students entering 6th through 8th grade. The academy will run from Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3, 2026, from 8:00 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Registration is open for the 9th annual Patrick’s Downtown Race to Summer 5K, which will be held on June 16, 2026! Click the link to register on our webpage https://runsignup.com/PatricksRacetoSummer5k Be sure to register now for $30 before the price increases on June 8 ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Recent reports about a new scam targeting residents is making the rounds, prompting the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office to issue a fraud alert on Thursday. The latest scam, which may appear in an unsolicited text, email or telephone call, relates to unpaid parking ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison Mayor Bob Conley shared transportation updates following a webinar on plans for the FIFA World Cup matches scheduled at MetLife Stadium.Conley said residents should monitor NJ Transit updates as the event approaches, but noted that commuters should expect changes on match ...