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By DINAH DUNN
March 15, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ - Under brisk late-winter skies, thousands of spectators dressed in shades of green packed Cranford’s sidewalks on Sunday, March 15, as the township’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade filled downtown with music, marching groups, and Irish pride.The parade stepped off at 1:00 p.m. from ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Academy Award–winning film Belfast will be shown at the Hamilton Township Public Library on Tuesday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m.Rated PG-13 and running 1 hour and 37 minutes, Belfast is a moving coming-of-age story set in Northern Ireland during ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
A Chilean national caught fleeing the Garden State Plaza with $16,785 worth of stolen merchandise by a Paramus police sergeant is facing deportation. Sgt. Ryan Hayo, hearing an alert broadcast around 7 p.m. yesterday (Fri., March 13th) stopped a Mazda SUV on the mall's ring road, Paramus Police ...
TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis and Assemblyman Gabriel Rodriguez announced the introduction of A4077, the Knowledge, Accountability, and Rights in Incarceration Markets (KARIM) Act, landmark legislation designed to impose new taxes and fees on operators of private detention ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains officially declared March 12 as National Girl Scout Day at Tuesday's Council meeting, marking the 114th anniversary of the organization's founding.This proclamation celebrates the legacy of a movement that serves 13,000 girls through the Girl Scouts Heart of New ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Twenty-three teachers from Boca Raton public schools have been named 2026 Teacher of the Year honorees by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise and the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Bell Education Foundation.Now in its 40th year, the Rotary Teacher of the Year program ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Following the success of the liaison with the Little Falls Police Department, the Little Falls Domestic Violence Committee is seeking to add more to the committee to expand its reach. Councilman Mike Murphy gave the community an update at the March 9 council meeting from the ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Under the guidance of veteran and knowledgeable head coach Ed Iannacone, the 2025 season was yet another successful one for the Hawthorne High School softball program.The Bears posted a solid overall record of 15-10 including a mark of 8-4 in the very challenging NJIC Colonial ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – The Watchung Arts Center (WAC) is excited to announce two upcoming exhibitions that promise to engage the community and celebrate artistic expression."MAGNETISM" – A Group Show Curated by Nick Lo ConteThe exhibition "MAGNETISM," curated by Nick Lo Conte, will run from March 14 to ...
Linden, NJ — This Week's Happenings at #lindenpubliclibrary | 3/16-3/21Mon, 3/16: ** Children's Craft Club @ 4 PMMon, 3/16: ** St. Patrick's Day Slime Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/17: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/17: Movie: The English Teacher @ 1 PMWed, 3/18: Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 3/18: Terrific ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – The Watchung Arts Center (WAC) is excited to announce two upcoming exhibitions that promise to engage the community and celebrate artistic expression."MAGNETISM" – A Group Show Curated by Nick Lo ConteThe exhibition "MAGNETISM," curated by Nick Lo Conte, will run from March 14 to ...
POMPANO BEACH — The sounds of Colonial-era fife and drum echoed along Pompano's beachfront on Saturday morning as a procession of men, dressed in the uniforms of Revolutionary War soldiers, paraded onto the Fisher Family Pier. The group, joined by a throng of more than 300 residents, curious ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Democratic Committee has endorsed Ana Duarte McCarthy and Joan Bannan as its candidates for two three-year terms on the Bernards Township Committee in the November election.Duarte McCarthy, the township’s current mayor, was first elected to the Township ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - South Street and the Morristown Green filled with spectators Saturday as the Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade made its way through downtown Morristown.Grand Marshal was Michael G. BannonUnder sunny skies and strong winds, marching bands, pipe and drum groups, youth ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — It has already begun: the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. I will prepare a full meal for about 50 people. Ten corned beefs, at least, cabbage, potatoes, colcannon, carrots, soda bread, Kosher "new" pickles, rye bread, mustard/horseradish sauce, shepherd's pie, home-made jam from ...
NEW JERSEY – Tax season can be stressful for the millions of Americans who owe money to Uncle Sam, and if you live in a high-tax state, April 15 can be particularly costly. Every year, the average U.S. household pays nearly $14,000 in federal income taxes. However, depending upon the state where ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Kanstrukt Group, a custom home build design group, celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 231 Elmer St. last week.“We build luxury homes,” said co-owner Steve Pietraszek. The group, which has been around for eight years, uses a design build process to guide customers ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 2, Rahway High School students, both members of the school's Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program and others, visited the NJ Transit Maintenance Complex in Kearny for a behind-the-scenes look at how New Jersey’s train system is maintained and operated. The visit ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Students at Middletown High School South Student Council recently demonstrated the power of youth leadership and community service by organizing a Food, Diaper and Personal Care Drive to benefit Lunch Break.The drive collected 178 pounds of food along with much-needed diapers and ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 16The meeting will open at 6 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive Session, not open to the public.The portion of the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Gilbert “Gil” Lugossy, a longtime Mercer County public servant whose career in government, law enforcement and the fire service spanned more than six decades, has died.Lugossy was widely known across Mercer County for his years of civic leadership and volunteer service, including ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Liz Maresca loves it if you steal her ideas…for Revolution 250 celebrations, that is! She considers it sharing.Maresca touted the borough's efforts and planning of the REV250 celebration at a recent quarterly update on activities occurring not just in New Jersey, but across the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...