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By KRISTEN DOWNEY
April 26, 2026
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Jersey City Municipal Council has honored Imtiaz A. Syed as the city’s 2026 Senior of the Year, recognizing more than four decades of leadership in public service, economic development and international affairs.Syed, a board member of the city’s Immigration Affairs ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Since pulling out a thrilling nine-inning victory over Gov. Livingston on April 16, the subsequent week was a challenging one for the Cranford baseball team.The Cougars lost a one-run road game at Watchung Hills, got swept in a two-game series against Watchung Division foe Union ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Registration is now open for the 36th Annual Pleasant Valley Twilight Challenge 5K, set for Sunday, June 7 at Pleasant Valley Park.Hosted by the Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Bernards Township Health Department, the annual event combines ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Federal authorities busted 29 alleged drug dealers, cracking a ring that reportedly trafficked in fentanyl, cocaine and guns, US Attorney Robert Frazer announced in a prepared statement.The arrests stem from a long-term investigation by federal, state, county, and local law ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
COPAKE FALLS—Our Lady of Hope Parish, 3084 State Route 22, celebrates World Labyrinth Day, Saturday, May 2, beginning at 12:30 p.m.The World Labyrinth Day Walk for Peace will be celebrated with a facilitated labyrinth walk in The Universal Prayer Garden at the church. The walk will be accompanied ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Anglers across Union County have more opportunities than ever to cast a line this spring, thanks to changes in New Jersey’s trout stocking program that are already reshaping the local fishing experience. At the center of that shift is Lower Echo Lake in Mountainside, a longtime ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough is looking to hire individuals in two full-time positions within the local government's water services division.The first available position is for a Water Treatment Plant Operator who would oversee the daily operation and maintenance of its water treatment ...
NEW JERSEY — TAPinto New Jersey is looking for experienced part-time news and freelance writers who can help cover local news and write interesting feature stories.Applicants should have solid news writing and journalism experience. Their role would be to write about local people, issues and events ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Hall of Fame has named 60 notable nominees for potential 2026 induction, and people across the Garden State are eligible to choose who will get in.The nominees represent six categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Ashley Muñoz wants to put a relaxing ahhhhhh in your afternoon – and your morning and night, too.The New Brunswick esthetician on Wednesday cut the ribbon on her new Zen Beauty Mobile, a 22-foot-long, fully electric cargo van-turned-waxing-and-skin-care-studio on wheels.Her unique ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Bernards Township and the Greater Somerset County YMCA have launched a new Age-Friendly Initiative and are asking residents age 55 and older to share their thoughts through a community survey.The 15-minute survey is designed to help local leaders better understand what is ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Hasbrouck Heights girls and boys track teams had one of its more stellar efforts at the prestigious Penn Relays, held at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania Thursday through Saturday.On Thursday, the Hasbrouck Heights girls 4x 400 won their heat, scoring a ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township has introduced an ordinance that will put a cap on how much Wayne will pay to replace mailboxes damaged during snow plowing operations.Should this ordinance receive final approval at an upcoming council meeting, it would limit reimbursements to $150 for mailboxes damaged ...
UNION, N.J. — Township officials marked Earth Day with a mix of environmental education and park improvements, hosting a tree planting at Connecticut Farms Elementary School and unveiling upgrades at Friberger Park.Fourth-grade students at Connecticut Farms Elementary joined local officials to ...
Colts Neck, NJ — A heartfelt new book written by a mother and her son is resonating with readers and families alike, arriving at a time when awareness and understanding are more important than ever. April has long been recognized as Autism Awareness Month in the United States. In recent years, many ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – A play by the opposing goalie usually plays large when recounting a Chatham boys lacrosse loss in 2026.On Saturday, it was Seton Hall Prep goalie Brennan Lyons with the momentum-turning save as the No. 5-ranked Cougars were upended by No. 6-ranked Seton Hall Prep, 10-6, in a game ...
RICHMOND, VA - The Somerset Patriots fell 9-1 to the Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park on Saturday night in a weather-delayed seven-inning game.With a seventh inning home run from Coby Morales, Somerset has hit a home run in five of its last six games, smashing a league-high 13 homers in ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, April 30, the Plainfield Public Schools will host the Family Fun Fair in the Plainfield High School Cafeteria from 4-7pm.The free event will feature a petting zoo, food, music, zumba, police cars and fire trucks, family activities, giveaways, and an ice cream truck.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys relay team – Ryan LeBrun, Michael Sylvester, Justin Timchak, and Max Handler – won the 4x400 event 522 at Penn Relays on Saturday, April 25, with a season's best time of 3:26.47.“We averted disaster on the leadoff leg. The first and second place ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Borough Council has unanimously approved the $29,743,527 municipal budget which includes a projected increase of one percent, or $27.73 for a home assessed at an average of $276,200.The 2026 municipal budget is an increase of $77,175 over the 2025 budget, according to Paige ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — American flags once again line the Main Street bridge over the Garden State Parkway, joined by the military branch flags flying high at the Morgan Sayreville Athletic Association fields and the Parlin Sayreville Little League complex.The effort is part of an ongoing community ...
The year was 1926, and the Girl Scouts of New Brunswick had a problem. Summer was fast approaching, and they had yet to secure a suitable location for their annual camp season. For years, they had been a somewhat itinerant troop - moving from one undesirable campground to another. Whether it was ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — With the 2026 municipal election approaching, Long Branch officials have released key details on early voting and Election Day polling locations, giving residents multiple opportunities to cast their ballots.Early voting will take place at the Long Branch Senior Center (Coca-Cola ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team took on Mount Olive on Tuesday, April 21, away and won 9-4 and then took on West Milford away on Thursday, April 23 and won 10-8.Matt Ellsworth led the Braves with four goals scored on Thursday. Reid Corino and Max Faye also contributed two apiece, ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School softball team hosted Hopatcong on Wednesday, April 22 and won 19-1, stopping the game at just four innings.The Braves scored nine runs in the first inning, seven in the second, and another three in the third to take the early victory.Mackenzie Greenhalgh went ...
SPARTA, NJ – The questions continue for Cofrancesco Family Farm at 809 West Mountain Road. Statements of compliance and cooperation are in question. At the township council meeting on April 14 township manager Jim Zepp said the truck parking enterprise had been shut down.Photos from earlier that ...
SPARTA, NJ - The Sparta boys volleyball program celebrated their seniors on Thursday, with a pregame ceremony and concluded the festivities with a sweep over the Morristown Colonials by scores of 25-11, 25-20.Early on, both teams were trying to get their footing and find consistency—until Sparta ...