News
By ASHLEY SHANLEY
May 17, 2026
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School proudly hosted its annual Spring Concert and Art Show on Thursday, May 7, bringing together families, educators, and community members for a vibrant evening celebrating the visual and performing arts. The spectacular showcase highlighted the immense ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council, and the Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training hosted the Mayor’s Business Alliance Breakfast on April 29 at PAR 440, bringing together business owners, city officials, department representatives, and community partners for ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and ...
NEW JERSEY - Blackstone Products is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning because of possible Salmonella contamination.The company said the recall is tied to a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — On a bright Saturday morning, residents, community leaders and mothers laced up their shoes and hit the pavement — not for exercise alone, but to send a message.The event, titled "Move, Breathe, Bloom: A Morning for Moms," was held Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WARREN, NJ — A Warren family is asking for the public’s help in locating their missing cat, Fresa, who was reported lost on May 16 near Primrose Way in Warren Township. Fresa is described as a gray and white cat with a distinctive pink bandage around her neck. The pet’s owners are urging residents ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
Glen Gardner, NJ – Families and faculty in the Lebanon Township school district are mourning the pending cut of a beloved part of the middle school community; a facilitator of and support for in-school learning experiences and research skills’ development for students, and a valued resource for the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
VALATIE--The vintage 1950s Blue Spruce Motel on Route 9, just north of the Hannaford shopping mall, is under new ownership and is about to undergo renovations that will convert it to 52 studio, one- and two-bedroom rental apartments that will likely provide much-needed homes for the area’s ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Dayton softball team took on highly regarded Morristown in a game that went nine innings before Morristown came away with a 5-4 victory.Julianna Santangelo went 3-for-3 with a run batted in for Dayton (12-11), which finished with 11 hits.The Bulldogs scored a run in the bottom ...
SCHOHARIE – One of the prayer groups at the National Day of Prayer on Thursday in Schoharie was for children. About 85 people total gathered in the Village courtyard in Schoharie on Thursday, May 7, to sing hymns along with Pastor Andrew Fetter’s Fusion Community Church band, and to pray. The ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Powered by a hat trick from Jack Freeman, Summit High School Hilltoppers boys lacrosse rolled past Ridgewood Maroons boys lacrosse 9-3 Saturday morning at Tatlock Field, extending the Hilltoppers’ winning streak to four games as the postseason draws near.Summit controlled the game from ...
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Brooke Gillen pitched a five-inning one-hitter to lead West Essex to a 10-0 softball victory over Glen Ridge on Saturday.Gillen struck out 10 batters and walked just one. At the plate, she went 3-for-4.Alex Bivona also had three hits and scored three runs and Gab Sia had three hits ...
POTSDAM — A Greenville resident attending college at SUNY Potsdam was struck and killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash May 16, according to Potsdam Police Chief Michael Ames.Emily Mae Smith, 20, was walking on the street when she was struck by a vehicle in the area of Pierrepont Avenue in Potsdam ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education voted down a proposed $90,000 contract for social and emotional learning (SEL) program services during its May 13 meeting, as several commissioners questioned the timing of the expense amid ongoing budget concerns and recent district layoffs.The ...
Denville, NJ - A dominant performance at the faceoff X and a balanced offensive attack propelled Mountain Lakes High School boys lacrosse to a 14-5 victory over neighboring rival Morris Knolls High School boys lacrosse on Saturday morning.Mountain Lakes (8-7) controlled the tempo from the start, ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Mercer County and Hamilton Township will commemorate Memorial Day with a ceremony and two parades honoring America’s fallen service members.The remembrance events begin on Sunday, May 24, with a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Mercer County Division of Veteran Services at 11 a.m.
Denville, NJ - A late rally came up just short for Morris Knolls High School baseball in an 8-6 loss to Westwood Regional High School baseball on Saturday morning.Trailing 8-2 entering the bottom of the seventh inning, Morris Knolls mounted a furious comeback with four runs and brought the tying ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The meatballs were homemade, the salad was donated, the cake was a gift — and for the first time since 2019, the Berkeley Heights Fire Department threw open its doors and invited the whole town to dinner.Saturday night's spaghetti dinner at Fire Department Headquarters drew ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Animal Shelter is looking to fill a part-time Volunteer Coordinator position, township officials announced.The role, which pays between $20 and $22 per hour, will support the shelter’s volunteer operations and may include weekend and evening hours. The Volunteer ...
TRENTON, NJ — Recognizing that early intervention is critical when treating sepsis, the Assembly Health Committee on May 11 advanced Bill A1950, known as the “Stop Sepsis Act”, following testimony from individuals who shared stories of their own personal experiences with the condition. The ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Glen Rock High School proudly announces Amber Wang as the Class of 2026 Valedictorian, recognizing her exceptional academic achievements, service, and commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom.Throughout her time at Glen Rock High School, Amber has distinguished ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Board of Education approved a new partnership aimed at helping students, staff and families recognize and respond to human trafficking and online exploitation concerns.The board voted May 7 to approve a resolution authorizing the district to partner with ...
TRENTON, NJ — Recognizing that early intervention is critical when treating sepsis, the Assembly Health Committee on May 11 advanced Bill A1950, known as the “Stop Sepsis Act”, following testimony from individuals who shared stories of their own personal experiences with the condition. The ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick Public Schools has added the STOPit anonymous reporting app as part of the district’s school safety and student well-being efforts, giving students, families and staff another way to report concerns involving bullying, violence, self-harm and other troubling ...