News
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
March 13, 2026
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 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Dine out for a good cause next week, as one of Bordentown's local eateries will be hosting a multi-day proceeds event for a local non-profit. B2 Bistro + Bar will be donating 10% of its checks to Team Vivian from Monday, March 16 to Thursday, March 19 when patrons present the ...
PARAMUS, NJ — A 2018 investigation found that the Oster Site qualified for redevelopment because its deteriorating conditions were harming the safety, health and overall well-being of the surrounding neighborhood and community.Located adjacent to BJ's on Route 17 North and across the highway from ...
WHITEHALL — A Whitehall woman has been arrested on a fugitive charge following an investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, deputies arrested Stacey L. Jones, 58, of Whitehall and charged her as a Fugitive of Justice. Authorities said the arrest ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Children and Families issued a reminder to families about a safety recall of the HALO Dream Magic Sleepsuits. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission says that the “zipper head” can detach from the sleepsuit, which can create a choking hazard for ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
SUMMIT – It's been just over two years since Jenine Lavin founded Mix & Mahj Association of Summit and one thing is perfectly clear: the craze around the game has not died down. If anything, the popularity of strategy game has only grown.Since forming Mix & Mahj in 2024, Lavin has used 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 ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – One student strode forward, paused and held out her canvas at arm’s length. Two dancers took the artwork, moved this way, flowed that way, twirled and finally placed it on an easel. Matisyahu’s “One Day” continued to play as another artist handed off her painting to two more ...
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 ...
NEWARK, NJ - 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 ...
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, ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Graduating seniors in Hamilton Township have the opportunity to apply for several local scholarships through essay contests focused on the township’s future and civic engagement.The Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission (HTEDAC) is offering a $1,000 scholarship ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Residents interested in a career in law enforcement will have an opportunity to learn more about the process of becoming a Hamilton police officer at an upcoming hiring event hosted by the Hamilton Police Division.The informational event will take place March 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
UNION, NJ — The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, March 14, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call around noontime today, authorities said.The caller demanded money, saying he was outside the school with an AR-15 and that there was a bomb in a bathroom around 12:15 p.m.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — As the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade approaches this Saturday, officials are reminding residents and visitors to plan ahead for a safe ride home and avoid getting behind the wheel after drinking.In a public safety message issued ahead of the celebration, officials stressed ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris School District officials outlined long-term building needs across its schools during a “State of Our Facilities” presentation held March 9, offering residents an early look at projects that could be included in a bond referendum expected in fall 2026.The presentation ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call around noontime today, authorities said.The caller demanded money, saying he was outside the school with an AR-15 and that there was a bomb in a bathroom around 12:15 p.m.
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Rotary is offering six $1,500 scholarship awards to high school seniors who live in Madison, recognizing students whose commitment to service reflects Rotary’s longstanding motto, “Service Above Self.”According to the announcement, the scholarships are aimed at students ...
MADISON, NJ — Families in Madison are invited to celebrate the season at a Family Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by the Thursday Morning Club on Friday, March 27 at the Madison Community House.The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the community house, located at 25 Cook Ave.The evening ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Calling all local musicians and Bordentown City residents!Performers and hosts are currently being sought to participate in the 5th annual Bordentown PorchFest, set to take place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 2 from 12PM to 5PM. The event is rain or shine. The ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison Mayor Bob Conley shared remarks this week about attending a Ramadan iftar at the Madison Community Arts Center, describing the gathering as both educational and meaningful for the borough.Speaking during a recent council meeting, Conley said he attended the iftar on Monday, ...
South Plainfield, NJ – On March 11, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the South Plainfield Police Department responded to a Borough Elementary School following a report that a student was in possession of prohibited items. A teacher was alerted that a student had been showing classmates several ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call around noontime today, authorities said.The caller demanded money, saying he was outside the school with an AR-15 and that there was a bomb in a bathroom around 12:15 p.m.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Want to get (or keep getting) daily alerts about roadwork in town? You’ll need to enroll.In order to maximize the efficiency and impact of its Nixle alerts, the Town of Westfield is moving its daily roadwork alerts to a newly established Nixle channel specifically for this purpose, ...