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By VALERIE EGAN
March 12, 2026
NEWTON, NJ - Superintendent Dr. Joseph S. Piccirillo addressed the recent stretch of severe weather that forced the district to use five snow days, surpassing the four built-in emergency days included in the 2025–26 school calendar.As a result, Good Friday, April 3, will now be a required school ...
BROOKLYN, NY – Sparta residents and businessmen Joseph Passalaqua and Raymond Pirrello Jr pleaded guilty to three counts in Federal Court on Tuesday, March 3. The Change of Plea hearing occurred before Judge Kiyo Matsumoto.Facing a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison, Passalaqua and Pirrello ...
ALLENDALE, N.J. – At 102 years young, Isabelle Magna is still turning heads. The Allendale Senior Living resident was recently honored with a festive birthday party – joined by staff and fellow residents – that celebrated the centenarian’s remarkable life filled with love, adventure and ...
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 ...
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 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton officials announced a major leadership shake-up Thursday, with the departure of the city’s police chief and two deputy city managers as part of what the city described as a restructuring of its executive team.Police Chief Michele Miuccio, who served the Boca Raton Police ...
BROOKLYN, NY – Sparta residents and businessmen Joseph Passalaqua and Raymond Pirrello Jr pleaded guilty to three counts in Federal Court on Tuesday, March 3. The Change of Plea hearing occurred before Judge Kiyo Matsumoto.Facing a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison, Passalaqua and Pirrello ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Without discussing details of the proposed budget, the Sussex County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a 3.5% budget appropriation cap for the 2026 county budget. The measure also allows the county to create a “cap bank,” which can be used in future years ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford 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 being ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled her budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 on Tuesday, and it includes a funding increase for Hawthorne schools. According to the New Jersey Department of Education, Hawthorne School District was awarded $4,127,430 in the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village introduced its municipal budget this week, which will increase the tax levy 3.98% over 2025 with the “major driver” of the increase coming from health benefits, according to the village manager.“…a municipal budget is a living document that sets the council's and the ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Trent Levash and his two Bridgewater-Raritan High School teammates, who started the day in Atlantic City, lived to wrestle another day under New Jersey's brightest lights.Levash, the No. 7 seed at 285 pounds, extended his bid for a state tournament title by winning both of his ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 48-year-old man was arrested after authorities say he attacked a teenage boy during an early-morning altercation at a West Boca Raton home.Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence around 4:45 a.m. on March 8 to investigate a reported ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As state lawmakers work on new laws to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters and municipalities across the state institute programs to stem the tide of accidents involving these vehicles, Coconut Creek is tackling the issue at the school level. Coconut Creek police recently began ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton officials announced a major leadership shake-up Thursday, with the departure of the city’s police chief and two deputy city managers as part of what the city described as a restructuring of its executive team.Police Chief Michele Miuccio, who served the Boca Raton Police ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson must cover the cost of dental insurance for its firefighters, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division ruled recently, overturning a lower court decision. The decision was first reported by Law.com.The ruling comes after the Paterson Firefighters ...
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 ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – It has been a week of major milestones for the Barnegat Township School District, celebrating everything from inclusive workplace innovation to state-level athletic prowess and coaching excellence.BHS Interns Lead the Way in Workplace AccessibilityAt Barnegat High School (BHS), the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 48-year-old man was arrested after authorities say he attacked a teenage boy during an early-morning altercation at a West Boca Raton home.Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence around 4:45 a.m. on March 8 to investigate a reported ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Residents dealing with skin, hair or nail conditions no longer need to leave Coral Springs to find specialized dermatology care.Dermatology Consultants of South Florida (DCSF), which operates three offices across the city, treats virtually every area of dermatology — from ...
CORAL SPRINGS – A Fort Lauderdale man with a history of theft convictions was arrested after detectives linked him to multiple retail thefts across Broward County, including a recent case at a Coral Springs Target.Antoine Griffin, 39, stole a Ninja coffee maker and bedding valued at over $1,000 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton officials announced a major leadership shake-up Thursday, with the departure of the city’s police chief and two deputy city managers as part of what the city described as a restructuring of its executive team.Police Chief Michele Miuccio, who served the Boca Raton Police ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Residents dealing with skin, hair or nail conditions no longer need to leave Coral Springs to find specialized dermatology care.Dermatology Consultants of South Florida (DCSF), which operates three offices across the city, treats virtually every area of dermatology — from ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As state lawmakers work on new laws to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters and municipalities across the state institute programs to stem the tide of accidents involving these vehicles, Coconut Creek is tackling the issue at the school level. Coconut Creek police recently began ...
CORAL SPRINGS – A Fort Lauderdale man with a history of theft convictions was arrested after detectives linked him to multiple retail thefts across Broward County, including a recent case at a Coral Springs Target.Antoine Griffin, 39, stole a Ninja coffee maker and bedding valued at over $1,000 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) has hosted its fair share of stand-up comedy performances, and the lineup only continues to grow! If you can’t resist a fun evening of comedy, then come and join UCPAC on Saturday, April 25, to watch comedian Preacher Lawson deliver a ...
STAFFORD – In an effort to bolster community resilience ahead of a historic summer season, the Stafford Township Police Department has announced a partnership with state and county agencies to host a specialized "Hometown Security Initiative" training seminar.The free event, part of the New Jersey ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Jewish Family Service of Central NJ got a spring treat this week when volunteers dropped off 160 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for their food pantry.Plainfield resident Ellen Berman organized the drive in honor of Purim, a Jewish holiday when it is traditional to give gifts of food to ...
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 ...
CLARK, NJ — Mr. Anthony Venezia’s Environmental Science classes at Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School recently brought science and entrepreneurship together in an exciting, hands-on learning experience. Students participated in a “Shark Tank”-style project where they were challenged to pitch their ...