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By MATT DOHERTY
March 27, 2026
BELMAR, NJ – Let’s try this again.After a powerful late-February snowstorm blanketed the Jersey Shore in more than two feet of snow—just days before the originally scheduled March 1 parade—the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially back on. The storm forced the first ...
BELMAR, NJ – Let’s try this again.After a powerful late-February snowstorm blanketed the Jersey Shore in more than two feet of snow—just days before the originally scheduled March 1 parade—the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially back on. The storm forced the first ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
Princeton, NJ — If you thrive on resistance and the spoken word, Princeton is the place to be on Saturday, March 28. Walk — don’t drive — to Monument Park at 10 a.m. to join the No Kings rally to hear an hour and a half of spoken words from community and government leaders on the state of the U.S.
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Halsted Middle School Players will be performing Disney Pixar’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” as their spring musical, with four shows. Opening night is Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m.On Saturday, March 28, there will be a 2 p.m. matinée and a 7:30 p.m. evening show. On Sunday, March 29, there ...
LACEY, NJ — The Holmdel baseball team opened its season with a 3-2 loss to Lacey on Thursday.Nathan Baran's two-run single in the third inning gave Lacey a 3-0 lead.Holmdel scored both of its runs in the top of the fifth inning. Massimo Sperduto hit an RBI double, then he scored on Dylan Sidhu's ...
Lebanon, NJ – The Borough Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 18th featured a lively discussion on the potential for the Town Center redevelopment – planned for four residential apartment buildings and a total of 280 units – to finally move forward with a new site plan. Of the 280 units, 56 ...
TONIGHT! Our Thrift Shop volunteers are putting on a FASHION SHOW to benefit Nutley Family Service Bureau!Your friends and family will be modeling thrift shop fashions and fierce fits.Doors open at 6 pm for some pre-show shopping and snacking.Purchase your tickets in store or online ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield softball team will begin its second season under head coach Antonia Pacillo after making her debut campaign a successful one.The Tigers are coming off a 17-6 season with plenty of talented seniors and four college commits offering hope for an even better ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team dropped their home opener to Roxbury 14-10 on Tuesday, March 24.The Braves scored three goals in the first quarter and another two in the second, going into halftime down by one. Roxbury netted eight more. Newton was not able to close the gap, adding ...
March 26, 2026 – The South Orange & Maplewood School District (SOMSD) is inviting students and caretakers to help shape the future of Columbia Cougar athletics. The district is forming a new Athletics Advisory Committee for Columbia High School sports to develop a roadmap for the department, ...
Princeton, NJ – You can waste your money for a lottery ticket, or – if your income falls within the qualifying range — you can spend a little bit of your time filling out an application for one of the nine affordable apartments included in the 45-unit building now nearing completion at 195 Nassau ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park officials are praising the registrations for its summer camp as registration recently opened, among other youth programs. Councilman Vincent DeCesare began the discussion at last week’s Borough Council meeting. “Camp registration opened yesterday,” DeCesare said on ...
The Newark Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to lease a new elementary school in the city’s Ironbound neighborhood — a project that could approach half a billion dollars and become the most expensive school building ever constructed in New Jersey.The ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A sharp increase in local taxes and continued uncertainty in state funding are shaping the Piscataway Board of Education’s proposed 2026–27 budget, as district officials warn of mounting financial pressures driven by rising costs and shifting enrollment needs.According to the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is now offering AutoPay as a way to more conveniently pay tax and water payments on time and reduce late payments, according to officials.AutoPay is a convenient way to ensure payments are made on time—every time. With Auto Pay, municipal bills are automatically deducted ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village is not considering picnic tables in Leuning Park, contrary to some public belief.“Apparently there was a social media post gathering information on this,” Councilmember Siobhan Winograd said on March 25, 2026. “At no point has the council suggested that picnic tables be ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The City of Plainfield will host its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28 at Cedar Brook Park.The event will begin at 11am at the Shakespeare Garden, and will last until all eggs are found. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own baskets or other containers to collect ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee hosted budget hearings regarding Jefferson Township on March 25 at the State House in Trenton. Members of the Jefferson community, along with prominent representatives of the township and schools, have been lobbying for state aid for months.
HAMILTON — South Brunswick won its second game in a row, powering past Hamilton West, 17–5, in girls lacrosse on Thursday.Nayla Mincey scored six goals for South Brunswick. Madison Monkowski finished with three goals and three assists, and Dulcinea Solomons also had three goals and Olivia Shaw ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — It’s little known that many of the household staples and everyday innovations still used today, including the dishwasher, ironing board, paper bag, coffee filter, and even the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, were developed by women.The inventors in Schaible's ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Looking for something to do in Franklin Township this weekend? From family-friendly Easter events to a Women’s History Month living history experience and a civic-minded community forum, there are several events happening around town this weekend.Here’s a look at some of the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The City Council has approved a measure to study whether properties along the Palisade Avenue corridor should be designated for redevelopment — a move officials say could help bring a hospital back to the Heights.The resolution, adopted March 25, directs the Planning Board to ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A barricaded individual armed with a rifle was taken into custody following a prolonged standoff with police that began March 25 and ended the following morning, Hamilton Police Division Chief Kenneth DeBoskey announced. According to a statement, officers from the Hamilton Police ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a package of three bills on Wednesday aimed at strengthening constitutional protections, increasing law enforcement transparency and safeguarding personal data for New Jersey residents.The legislation, approved with support from members of the Senate and ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a package of three bills on Wednesday aimed at strengthening constitutional protections, increasing law enforcement transparency and safeguarding personal data for New Jersey residents.The legislation, approved with support from members of the Senate and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Cheese Ravioli w/choice of Vodka, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce, served with Garlic Bread $15.50Fried Flounder, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato & Tartar Sauce, served with FF ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Lighthouse Christian Academy will host its annual auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, at Main Street Alliance Church.This fun and exciting event is open to the public with free admission.Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Each bidder will register and receive their assigned number and ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – Chatham won all five matches in straight sets in its 5-0 boys tennis sweep vs. Randolph on Thursday.Davis Zhang, Roger Lin and Grayson Rivera all won their singles matches for Chatham (1-1), which also took both doubles matches with the duo of Aidan Wong and Chris Allen, and the ...