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March 6, 2026
HUDSON—After 26 years on Warren Street, the board and executive officers of AnimalKind, the Hudson Valley’s leader in feline-focused rescue and care, have announced plans to relocate to a new, purpose-built facility on Route 23. To fund the needed construction, they have launched the Building A ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The township's representatives in the state Legislature are criticizing a local teachers’ union for equating the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Roxbury with Nazi concentration camps, asserting the union is doing so in its “participation ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Newly released recordings from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office shed light on the fatal Jan. 5 police-involved shooting of Jordan Barnes, 29, of Piscataway, after authorities say officers responding to a 911 call discovered three other family members dead inside a River ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Families eager to lock in summer plans can mark their calendars: registration for the 2026 Burke’s Park Summer Camp officially opens on Monday, March 9. The beloved community program, run by Sayreville Recreation, returns this year from June 29 to August 6, offering six weeks of ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Drama Club will bring mythology and music to the stage this weekend with its production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition.”The show will open Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m., with additional performances Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m., and a Sunday, March 8, matinee at 2 p.m.
When the Camden Aces finished their 19-0 boys basketball season by defeating the Moorestown Quakers 60-52 in a packed South Jersey gym on March 1, a torrent of middle schoolers stormed the court to celebrate with the players.“They weren’t from Camden, they were kids we’d played against during the ...
There are few things in life that I find sadder than a broken-down or worn-out electrical appliance. They usually began life as a shiny new techno thing that is costly and fascinating. You didn’t notice it was getting older until it stopped working. The problem I have with them then is what to do ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights’ Michael Napolitano and Sarah Vines were named to their respective All NJIC Indoor Track Teams that were announced last week. Napolitano, who is also the Bergen County and Group 1 Champion in the Boys 55-meter dash, was named to the First Team in the 55-meter and ...
UNION, NJ - The Rotary Club of Union honored two students on Thursday, recognizing their exemplary character and dedication to their school community. Sophia Cano and Renata Puentes were presented with the prestigious Herb Singe Sr. Good Citizenship Student Award, a distinction given to those who ...
KEYPORT, NJ: Join the Keyport Historical Society for a truly revolutionary afternoon as the community gathers at the beautiful Keyport Yacht Club to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in timeless style. Keyport, is one of the region’s most historic waterfront communities and proudly reflects the ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — About an hour and a half before tip-off at the Reilly Center, senior sports media major Jack Haskell from Syracuse begins his routine. He heads to the media room, gets some food and makes sure he’s set for the night. From there, he goes onto the court for the Bonaventure drum, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 6First Friday Art Walk; EGAD, Melbourne; 5:30 – 9:30The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 8 p.m.Food Truck Friday; 2300 Judge ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At this week’s borough council meeting, a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as ‘Women’s History Month’ was issued by Mayor Matt Anesh with some help from South Plainfield Girl Scouts, including sixth grader Juliette Webb.From her seat at the dais, Juliette, who was one of ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield High School boys basketball team will face Linden on the road on Friday at 6:30pm. The game sold out in less than a minute, but the Plainfield Public Schools have offered the home gym for Plainfield faithful to gather together and watch Plainfield's second straight ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A scheduled Superior Court hearing tied to a lawsuit challenging Montclair’s upcoming March 10 school funding referendum was abruptly canceled Wednesday, clearing the immediate path for next week’s vote — but creating a legal limbo that leaves the case far from settled, casting a ...
Princeton, NJ – If you were thinking of absorbing a bit of Algerian culture, on the edge of the Arab world, or of sampling some Ukrainian folk music, hopping on a plane and jetting into those areas may not be the travel adventure of choice these days. But here’s some armchair traveling, with ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Canal Road between Coppermine Road and Old Georgetown Road has been closed until further notice due to severe potholes that have caused multiple accidents, Franklin Township Police Department announced.The closure was prompted by dangerous road conditions, including deep potholes ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – The Township of Holmdel Township marked the beginning of Ramadan with its 4th annual crescent lighting ceremony at Town Hall, welcoming members of the local Muslim community and offering wishes for a peaceful and meaningful holy month, on the evening of February 17.The township ...
NEWTON, NJ—Newton’s Olivia Youngs was among the 13 students recognized for their academic and athletic achievements by the community service organization Pass it Along. The 13 student athletes each earned a Pass It Along Scholar Athlete Award.Newton High School administrators said Young “has ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – A 22-year-old man has admitted to fatally stabbing a Long Branch resident last year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday.Nija Faust pleaded guilty Monday before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley to one count of first-degree ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The township's representatives in the state Legislature are criticizing a local teachers’ union for equating the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE detention facility in Roxbury with Nazi concentration camps, asserting the union is doing so in its “participation ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Hawthorne Green Team will be hostingSpring Bird Walks. If you like birds and are interested in learning about them, then our walks are for you. We will identify local birds andshow you how to get started, and more.Our walks begin at 9 a.m.
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Residents of Woodland Park now have updated resources for home repairs, thanks to the Borough Council’s adoption of a revised Home Improvement Program (HIP) Policies and Procedures Manual for the Fourth Round of affordable housing funding, which will help income-eligible ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ – The League of Women Voters of Fair Lawn is hosting “How to Raise a Citizen,” a special program at the library on Sunday, March 29, 2026.The League, in partnership with the Maurice M. Pine Public Library, invites the community to this special Women’s History Month author event, which ...
NUTLEY, NJ - This weekend the community celebrates Irish-American culture with the largest parade in town, and all the festivities associated with it.With so much going on, everyone will need to refuel with corned beef, the official food of St. Patrick's Day.Pop into Violante's for your corned beef ...
This past Monday, the seats at the Chatham Hickory Tree Cinema were completely packed as families, friends, teachers, and community members gathered for an unforgettable night. The CHS Honors Short Films class premiered their original films on the big screen, transforming months of hard work into a ...
MADISON, NJ - Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University have been named to the Honors and Dean's Lists for the Fall 2025 semester. The Montville Township residents who made the Honors List at FDU's Florham Campus are James Conlon, Jason Spitzberg and Caitlin Halpin and at FDU's Metropolitan Campus ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Residents in Middletown Township are being encouraged to take part in a free training that could help save lives in the community. The Middletown Alliance, in partnership with JSAS HealthCare, Inc., will host a Free Narcan/Naloxone Administration Training on Saturday, March 21 from ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat Township School District is shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of its educational community. This week, the district officially announced its Outstanding Staff Members of the Year, recognizing seven individuals whose dedication keeps the district running smoothly, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The top-seeded Franklin girls basketball team stormed back with a huge fourth quarter to beat third-seeded Hillsborough for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 championship on Thursday night.The Warriors found themselves in a 39-30 hole after three quarters, but they unleashed a 22-2 ...