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By LEON FOOKSMAN
March 20, 2026
WEST BOCA RATON, FL – Ryan Paton bought a cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia a few years ago, looking for a place where his family could get away from South Florida’s heat.He comes from a large family — four brothers — and as their families grew, they wanted a place big enough for everyone to spend time ...
South Orange, NJ (March 18, 2026) – In response to questions raised by residents, South Orange Village has worked closely with New Jersey American Water (NJAW) to review current water billing practices and confirm alignment with the terms of the approved sales agreement.The agreement includes a ...
NEWARK — How people respond to daily stressors – rather than the stressors themselves – is the key predictor of their physical health a decade later, according to research from Penn State University. “There is so much research that shows that having an improved mood and finding joy actually lead to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Ryan Paton wasn’t setting out to expand his business when he first headed to North Georgia with his family.They were just looking for a place to get away.Paton, who runs Capitol Lending Group out of Coconut Creek and grew up in Coral Springs, comes from a large family with four ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The installation of four new traffic safety measures around town are in the final stages of completion, Mayor Jeremy Berman announced in his weekly update on Friday:A flashing pedestrian beacon at Stanley Oval and East Broad Street.A flashing pedestrian beacon at Mountain Avenue and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Central Bucks School District officials are bringing back school bus evacuation drills next week.The district will be conducting mandatory school bus evacuation drills from March 23-27, 2026. Students will be shown how to sit, scooch and exit the rear doors of their buses. Classmates ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Community Garden will soon set down roots for the 2026 season! Applications are now available for residents to rent space in the garden to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The Community Garden is located in the open space property on Disbrow Hill Road Park ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nettingham Middle School held its STEM Expo for students grades 5 through 8 on Wednesday, March 18.Students examined topics including e-bike safety, the cleanliness of the middle school's drinking water, the impact that the color of a room has on people's moods, the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of these notices from both Thursday March 19 and Friday March 20: Hanover Township Planning Board - Meeting canceled More information available here: https://cvcpl.us/bhhWtqvHanover Township Planning Board - Minutes postedMinutes for the ...
🥧🔥 REAL ONES KNOW… it’s not Easter without PIZZAGAINA. 🔥🥧Layers of Italian meats. Rich cheeses. Baked into one legendary pie that only comes around once a year.This isn’t just food…👉 it’s tradition👉 it’s family👉 it’s “don’t touch that, it’s for Easter Sunday”Now the real question…👇 Do you eat it ...
NEWARK - The Interstate 280 West entrance ramp in Newark is scheduled to reopen on Monday, March 23 – good news for commuters who have been detoured from the vital freeway for the past three years. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an advisory Friday announcing the reopening ...
CAMDEN – Last year the city celebrated its first summer without a homicide in 50 years.Today – the first day of spring – the Camden County Police Department reported zero homicides for the first winter since the 1970s.“As a son of this city and having worked my entire law enforcement career in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Ryan Paton grew up in Coral Springs in a family of four brothers, but years later — after building a career in mortgages — he found a second home in the mountains of North Georgia.That place was Blue Ridge.What began as a family getaway turned into a business opportunity. About ...
SAYREVILLE – There are beautiful views of the Raritan River from the municipal boat ramp at the end of River Road, and the area has huge potential as a local destination for borough residents and guests. This vacant stretch of municipal land just needs the right amenity to entice more people to ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville boys golf posted a balanced 10-10 record last season, including an 8-6 mark in the GMC White Conference. The Bombers will look to remain competitive this year while replacing two graduated seniors, captain Tyler Hill along with Rishi Shah.Despite those departures, ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials will seek new bids for the Cedarhurst Avenue water main replacement after the only proposal submitted came in significantly over budget, delaying progress on a long-planned infrastructure project.The project is intended to replace the aging water main along ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ — Residents across Somerset County, particularly in and around Bedminster, may notice increased law enforcement activity next week as federal and local agencies conduct scheduled training exercises.The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with local law enforcement, will hold ...
PATERSON, NJ - Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Paterson resident, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained for over a year, city officials and advocacy groups confirmed Monday. An immigration judge had set bond at $100,000 during a Friday ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — White Hill Mansion will be hosting an event this weekend that is perfect for historical Burlington County. Friends of White Hill Mansion will be holding its 4th Annual Living History Day on Saturday, March 21 from 11AM to 3PM at the Mansion, located at 217 Fourth Street in ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ — Residents across Somerset County, particularly in and around Bedminster, may notice increased law enforcement activity next week as federal and local agencies conduct scheduled training exercises.The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with local law enforcement, will hold ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Town Council held a special budget meeting on March 18, for what they hoped would be the final round of budget discussions. The new budget proposal would result in a 4.478% tax rate increase.The outcome of the proposal will be a $148.37 annual tax increase on an ...
BELMAR, NJ – After months of closures, detours, and temporary fixes, the Main Street Bridge over the Shark River has officially reopened to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic as of 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, marking a significant milestone for residents, commuters, and local businesses in ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Paterson Healing Collective will host a landmark symposium focused on rethinking public safety through community-based solutions on March 31 at Montclair State University Conference Center.Titled “From Crisis to Care: The Future of Community Safety,” the event will bring ...
NEW JERSEY — The text looks official. It references a court, lists a case number, names a judge, and warns of consequences if you don’t act. There’s even a QR code to “settle your unpaid balance.”It’s also a scam.The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent messages ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough this week took a step to ban the sale of “gas station opiates” by passing a new law that bans the substances from being sold to people under 21 and within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds.At Monday night’s meeting, Borough Council voted unanimously to pass ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Residents looking to grow their own fresh produce this season can now reserve space at the Cedar Grove Community Garden at Morgan’s Farm, as garden bed rentals for the 2026 season are officially open.The popular community garden offers residents the opportunity to cultivate their ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...
CAMDEN – The provenance of the "I Voted" sticker, ubiquitous on the chests of voters everywhere on Election Day, isn't fully clear.Janet Boudreau created a familiar one 38 years ago in Seattle and by 2000 her company was selling 100 million in each election year, according to an AARP article.
BORDENTOWN/FIELDSBORO, NJ — UPDATE : West Burlington Street between Brooks Avenue and Union Street re-opened to drivers in the afternoon of Friday, March 20, according to a Burlington County spokesperson.A portion of a well-used road in Bordentown and Fieldsboro is set to reopen following repairs ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Hub City will be the center of many events as Middlesex County commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.In a region where influential people, places and pivotal moments shaped America’s fight for independence, the county is inviting residents and visitors to ...