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By LUIS F. PEREZ
March 13, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police recently arrested a machete-wielding Coconut Creek man who was out on bond for a theft arrest after he got into an argument over parking lot construction work, according to an arrest report. At around 7 p.m. on March 6, Ryan Sankar Narain, 38, got into a verbal ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man faces a larceny charge of Grand Theft Auto in a bizarre incident involving a Lyft driver, his now-wrecked vehicle, and the initial pickup location - a tony, oceanfront address on the Hillsboro Mile.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's arrest report filed on March ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The post-season accolades continue to roll in for the Barnegat High School girls' basketball program, as two standout student-athletes have officially been named to the Class A-South All-Division teams.The selections, voted on by division coaches, highlight the individual excellence ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A South African reality TV couple is accused of scamming a Boca Raton grocery store out of more than $5,000 by repeatedly manipulating self-checkout prices, according to police.Petrus Viljoen, 47, and Melany Viljoen, 39 — who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Pretoria” and “The ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A razor-thin Boca Raton mayor’s race finally ended late Friday afternoon with Andy Thomson winning the race following a manual recount conducted on Friday by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.He won with 7,572 and political newcomer Mike Liebelson got 7,567 votes, ...
BOCA RATON, FL- For more than a decade, FemCity Boca-Delray has brought together women across Boca Raton and Delray Beach looking to build professional connections and community.The organization — part of a broader women’s business network with chapters across the United States and Canada — focuses ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man faces a larceny charge of Grand Theft Auto in a bizarre incident involving a Lyft driver, his now-wrecked vehicle, and the initial pickup location - a tony, oceanfront address on the Hillsboro Mile.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's arrest report filed on March ...
BELMAR, NJ – Mothers and daughters in the Belmar community will have an opportunity to spend a creative evening together later this month as the Belmar Elementary School PTO hosts a Mother–Daughter Art Class on Thursday, March 26.The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wayfinder Art ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – As graduation season approaches, the City of Coral Springs Charter School is warning parents and students about the risks tied to the so-called “senior assassin” game, a trend that has gained popularity among high school seniors across the country.In a post shared on the ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man faces a larceny charge of Grand Theft Auto in a bizarre incident involving a Lyft driver, his now-wrecked vehicle, and the initial pickup location - a tony, oceanfront address on the Hillsboro Mile.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's arrest report filed on March ...
PITTSBURGH — Less than a week after his retirement from St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball was announced, head coach Mark Schmidt’s team tried to give him one last postseason run. For two days, it looked possible. The No. 13 seed Bonnies knocked off No. 12 La Salle and No. 5 George Mason ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ – A two-year investigation into a residential burglary has culminated in charges against an Atlantic City man, thanks to a breakthrough in forensic evidence.On March 13, 2026, the Long Beach Township Police Department officially charged 40-year-old Vito Anderson with ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday, students at Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School enjoyed an afternoon of storytelling and role play. The event was part of NJPAC's Books on the Move initiative.It featured the story of Mary Can!—written by 9-time Grammy award-winning singer Mary J. Blige—about a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
NEWARK - Bagpipes echoed down Mulberry Street on Friday, carrying with them the story of generations of Irish Newarkers — from famine-era immigrants who arrived in the 1800s seeking opportunity to the families who continue to honor that legacy in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Friday ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team is heating up, sweeping all three games this week against strong competition from True North Academy of Miami, Miller School of Albemarle (Virginia) and Doral Academy.Stoneman Douglas ace Gio Rojas shut out Miller School of Albemarle on Wednesday, ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Congratulations to Nutley Coach Mike DiPiano.He was chosen as the 2026 State Coach of the Year. Nutley Athletic Director Joe Piro stated, “Well deserved! Great day for Mike - Great day for the RaiderNation!!!”Four Nutley wrestlers are representing Raider Nation in the state ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is thanking a local Girl Scout troop for a sweet show of support.According to the department, Girl Scout Troop 80917 donated 20 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to officers on Thursday.Police officials said the donation was a thoughtful way to show ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man faces a larceny charge of Grand Theft Auto in a bizarre incident involving a Lyft driver, his now-wrecked vehicle, and the initial pickup location - a tony, oceanfront address on the Hillsboro Mile.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's arrest report filed on March ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – A Barnegat resident is facing charges after allegedly attempting to steal over $100 worth of merchandise from a local retailer earlier this week.On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 6:08 PM, officers with the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the Target ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – A Barnegat resident is facing charges after allegedly attempting to steal over $100 worth of merchandise from a local retailer earlier this week.On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 6:08 PM, officers with the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the Target ...
NEWARK - Bagpipes echoed down Mulberry Street on Friday, carrying with them the story of generations of Irish Newarkers — from famine-era immigrants who arrived in the 1800s seeking opportunity to the families who continue to honor that legacy in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Friday ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Council formally adopted an ordinance Wednesday night requiring bird-friendly design standards for certain buildings, reviving a measure that was previously approved by the council but later vetoed by former Mayor Steven Fulop.The ordinance amends the city’s Land ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Council adopted an ordinance Wednesday designating a portion of Franklin Street in the Heights as a one-way westbound street, a change tied to plans for a protected bike lane and other safety improvements along the corridor.The ordinance amends the city’s traffic ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - After being postponed due to a recent blizzard, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy hosted the county’s Annual Black History Month Celebration, bringing together hundreds of residents to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the African American community throughout ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A local appeal is underway to help Karen Zabriskie find a living kidney donor, as family and supporters ask the community to consider a potentially life-changing act of compassion.In a message shared with the community, Donna Tissot urged residents to think about what becoming a ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Officials from Roxbury met this week with a federal government representative and “expressed stern and direct opposition” to the proposed conversion of a Ledgewood warehouse into an immigrant processing center, said Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo.The virtual meeting took place Tuesday, ...
ROXBURY, NJ – There are some qualities that set Roxbury and its residents apart from other towns in the area with school districts facing similar budget issues this year, according to Roxbury Schools Superintendent Frank Santora. Frank SantoraHigh on the list of those qualities are toughness and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
Irish roots run deep in Morris County.They run through Jockey Hollow, where Gen. George Washington declared an army holiday on St. Patrick’s Day to thank his Irish soldiers.They extend to Hibernia (Latin for Ireland) in Rockaway, so named because the region’s iron mines attracted countless Irish ...