News
By JIM BURNET
May 1, 2026
Residents are invited to meet the founding mothers of Madison on Saturday, May 9, for a daytime tour at 1 pm at Hillside Cemetery. The Cemetery is maintained by the Presbyterian Church of Madison, and it is located at 147 Main Street directly across the street from the Madison Junior ...
Residents are invited to meet the founding mothers of Madison on Saturday, May 9, for a daytime tour at 1 pm at Hillside Cemetery. The Cemetery is maintained by the Presbyterian Church of Madison, and it is located at 147 Main Street directly across the street from the Madison Junior ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The nonprofit organization whose motto, “Moving People Forward,” is emblazoned on the wall of its offices on George Street, is moving forward with a plan to build three homes on Simplex Avenue.New Brunswick Tomorrow is planning to build two-family homes on vacant lots it owns at 36, ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday.Sherrill’s executive order – her 17th since she took office on Jan.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Plainfield Boys Basketball Coach Mike Gordon, Jr took to social media to officially announce his resignation. It comes on the heels of two straight Group IV championships, one of which saw Plainfield finish the season ranked number one in the state—the first public ...
CLERMONT--The annual Chancellor's Sheep and Wool Showcase was held on Saturday, April 25 at Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue. Despite drizzly cool weather, people turned out for vendors' displays, music, food and demonstrations. It is billed as a family friendly event with ...
AUSTERLITZ—Sunday, May 3, Eric Schnitzer, the historian at Saratoga National Historical Park, talks at the Austerlitz Historical Society about the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, one of the most important battles of the Revolution. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the historic church building at ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites the community, including high school and college students and their families, to its fifth annual Criminal Justice Day on Thursday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, interactive event offers an inside look at careers in the criminal ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Mayor Harris Laufer confirmed during the April 28 Springfield Township Committee meeting that a developer is actively pursuing plans to bring a Starbucks to the Bank of America property on Morris Avenue — a site previously slated for housing.Laufer announced that the township has ...
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 ...
CARTERET, NJ — The 2026 Marquee Awards red-carpet ceremony returns to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (CPAC) on Monday, May 18th, to honor musical theatre achievements from high schools in three Central New Jersey counties.The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center has ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Veteran athletics administrator and Jersey City native Peter J. Vincent has been tapped to lead the city’s Department of Recreation and Youth Development.Mayor James Solomon announced Vincent’s appointment Friday, selecting a longtime coach and collegiate athletics leader with ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys volleyball team has been working on improving its weaknesses and one positive that came out of Thursday's 2-0 win vs. Summit was its defense at the net.Chatham (9-8) moved above .500 with its 25-16, 25-18 win vs. Summit, with senior middle Hawi Ondondo registering 4.5 ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — With four victories in its last five games, the New Providence softball team has been scoring in bunches.The Pioneers feature a deep senior class and one of the most productive lineups in the Union County Conference’s Mountain Division.The Pioneers sit at 9–5 overall and 5–5 in ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 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, the woman’s ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Organ and tissue donation offers hope to thousands of people awaiting lifesaving transplants and gives families the opportunity to make an extraordinary difference. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and NJ Sharing Network, more than 100,000 Americans — including ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…NJSLA Testing Dates:May 4-6, 2026: Students in Grades 3-5 will be administered the New Jersey Student Learning ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Few places capture New Jersey’s beauty like Lincoln Park; an urban oasis with 273 acres of greenery, sycamore trees, and wildlife. Uniquely, the park showcases the striking contrast between the city skyline and the natural resources our planet provides. This serves as a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education adopted a final 2026-27 operating budget of $62,299,166 at its April 30 public meeting at Governor Livingston High School — a figure 2.85% below the current year's spending — after a series of last-minute financial pressures, a failed ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — High school students from across North Jersey showcased their artistic talents this past weekend at Two Bergen County Plaza for a chance to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.Photo Credit: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)The annual Congressional Art ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council on Tuesday approved the first reading of an ordinance allowing Creative Playground to sell beer and wine as an accessory to an existing art boutique and art lab located in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD).The business is located at 1416 Highland Avenue ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ – At a recent Spring Lake Borough Council meeting, officials introduced an ordinance updating the borough’s Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP), a system designed to recognize and reward volunteer firefighters for their service.Councilman Hale, who introduced the ordinance, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel will be holding an upcoming Veterans Luncheon in honor of the men and women of the Township who have bravely served our country.The lunch, which is hosted by the Township of Mount Laurel as well as the Township Council, is being held on Thursday, May 14 from 11:30AM ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — High school students from across North Jersey showcased their artistic talents this past weekend at Two Bergen County Plaza for a chance to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.Photo Credit: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)The annual Congressional Art ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — If you live in the East Windsor - Hightstown area, 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 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — A new, local partnership was announced this week with the aim of returning an annual popular event to Bordentown. The Bordentown Regional School District (BRSD) Education Foundation and the Bordentown Area Running Club (BARC) are teaming up to bring back the St. Patrick's Day 5K to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Several leadership changes within the Hawthorne Police Department were recognized during a recent council meeting, as officials promoted veteran officers and welcomed new recruits to the force.The ceremony took place during the April 15 meeting, where the governing body approved ...
COPAKE—Copake Grange #935, 628 Empire Road, presents Cabaret Night: “Stories in Song,” May 16, 7 to 9 p.m.Join vocalist Ilana Meredith and multi-instrumentalist Joseph Rutkowski (piano/accordion) for an immersive evening where music meets history. Guided by renowned local historian Jim Mackin, the ...
NEWARK, NJ - Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) has embarked on a $1 billion long-term strategy that will drastically expand the facility's footprint, increase throughput by 40%, double rail capacity and deepen the Port Newark-Elizabeth Channel. This latest investment focuses on advancing ...
For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...