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By BOBBIE PEER
May 19, 2026
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — What started as a conversation between two high school friends about the lack of meaningful community service opportunities has grown into one of the most quietly impactful nonprofit programs in the region — and this week, the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic (BHB&C) ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell scored in the bottom of the sixth inning and held on for a 1-0 softball victory over Glen Ridge on Monday.Ava Rodriguez drove in the only run of the game. She finished 1-for-2 with one walk.Lylah Ulrich went 3-for-3 for Caldwell (19-5), which had seven hits in the game, ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City's visitors and residents can now learn more about the town's role in the United States' Revolutionary era thanks to a project spearheaded by Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) students and the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS). The initiative — part of ...
MEDFORD, NJ — The creativity and talent of Lenape High School students will take center stage later this month as the school hosts its annual Art Show, inviting the community to celebrate student artistic achievement.The free event will take place on Thursday, May 21, from 6PM to 8PM in the North ...
EAST WINDSOR – HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) is hiring individuals to fill a wide range of positions in the classroom, in the administration, and in support positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The regional district serves approximately 5,000 students who ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — With Memorial Day approaching, the Springfield Department of Public Works is completing cleanup and preparation work at Veterans Park to ensure the grounds are ready for the township’s annual ceremony and parade. Administrator John Bussiculo reported during the May 12 meeting of ...
FLEMINGTON – The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners, on May 5, took another step toward completing the expansion of the chancery court at the county justice center.The state court system is consolidating the chancery division of the Somerset-Hunterdon-Warren vicinage in the Hunterdon ...
EDISON, NJ - On Sunday, May 17, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletics Association held its 2026 Scholar-Athlete Award banquet at the Pines Manor. One student from each of the more than 400 participating high schools in the NJSIAA was honored for their accomplishments in the classroom and in ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County artists, 60 years old and older, have until July 8 to register to submit their works for consideration for the 2026 Mercer County Senior Art Show. The Senior Art show is jointly organized by the Mercer County Office on Aging and the Mercer County Division of ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville Middle School recently welcomed 23 new students into the National Junior Honor Society during a special induction ceremony recognizing academic achievement, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.The ceremony began with current NJHS members reviewing the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Community Center broke ground Monday on a new home for efforts to end food insecurity. The new location, 122 Adams Street, will be known as the Hoboken Community Center Choice Pantry, and will expand on current services to provide a more personalized, dignified experience ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Thousands of residents and visitors flooded Hoboken’s Washington Street on Sunday for the city’s annual Spring Arts & Music Festival, enduring soaring temperatures to take part in one of Hoboken’s largest community events of the year.The festival stretched from Observer Highway to ...
KEARNY, NJ – The Hoboken boys volleyball team drew closer to the 20-victory milestone with a 28-26, 25-17 victory over Kearny on Monday.Jack Jennings led Hoboken (19-4) with nine kills and nine digs. Denilson Carino paced the RedWings in assists with 22 and also had five kills and eight ...
Girls Flag Football Coming to Phillipsburg High School PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — There’s another new sports club beginning at Phillipsburg High School. Girls flag football is officially joining the ranks of student activities at Phillipsburg High School.During its regular meeting on Monday evening, May ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With every footfall, participants in this year’s Greta’s Run 5K and Memorial Walk came together to fundraise, use their muscles and remind everyone that grief is never something to go through alone.Greta’s Run, held this year for the 13th time since its inception, was founded in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Fern Road is closed between Dunhams Corner Road and Tall Oaks Drive due to emergency roadway repairs, according to a traffic notification issued to motorists.At this time, officials have not provided an estimated reopening time for the roadway.Police personnel are on scene to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Fern Road is closed between Dunhams Corner Road and Tall Oaks Drive due to emergency roadway repairs, according to a traffic notification issued to motorists.At this time, officials have not provided an estimated reopening time for the roadway.Police personnel are on scene to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - On May 31st, 2026, The New Jersey State Elks Association will be hosting a Batters-Up contest for special needs youth and adults of all ages at the Old North Wall Little League Complex, 2109 Marconi Road in Wall. Registration will open at 8:30am and the contest will start at ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Zoning Board will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), meeting on Thursday, May 21, 6:30pm. Prior to the meeting, a public workshop will begin at 6:00pm.Agenda HighlightsTwo significant development applications are scheduled for review, including a major proposal on ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wednesday, May 20th, meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council has been postponed to May 26th, according to a release from Wood-Ridge Borough Clerk Gina Affuso. The meeting will be held at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at the Wood-Ridge Municipal Building.
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old Marvin A. Nugra Ruiz of Little Falls, NJ, on charges of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen ...
Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...
WAYNE, NJ — On Tuesday evening, May 19, the flag football state sectional tournament will begin, and Wayne Valley is hosting their crosstown rivals, Wayne Hills. They met once before this season with Valley serving up a 23-6 rout of the Patriots in week three. But this time the scenarios are ...
UNION, NJ - A Union resident was among 16 individuals and organizations recognized during the Union County Human Relations Commission’s 23rd Annual Unity Achievement Award presentation on May 12 at the Kean University STEM Center in Union.Lifelong Union resident Robert "Bob" Johnsen was one of the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...
Are YOU ready to hit the reset button for a healthier, more balanced life? The 31-Day RWJBarnabas Health Mental Wellness Challenge kicked off on May 1st on social media with a series of videos featuring Marie DiDario, DO, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at RWJBarnabas Health and member ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala. Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala. Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
HOWELL, NJ – The Colts Neck baseball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Shore Conference Tournament with a 7-6 victory over Howell in eight innings on Monday.Colts Neck (18-7) scored four runs in the top of the seventh to take a 6-5 lead before Howell (12-11) rallied with a run in the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...