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By NANCY JANE KERN
May 17, 2026
AS A BIOLOGIST, I have spent many years studying and observing the lives of many species, particularly birds. They never cease to fascinate and amaze me and there are many favorites, including our recently returned ruby-throated hummingbirds. I look out at the sugar water feeder hanging on the ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will host a Pride Flag-raising ceremony on June 3.“Raising the Pride flag is a powerful reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and respected,” Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr. said in a news release. “We are proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The state champions will now pursue the title of national champions.Four Bridgewater-Raritan High School sophomores – Neil Parikh, Kartik Khurana, Rahul Kopparapu and Varun Naarayan – will compete in the 2026 National Finals of the National Economics Challenge in Atlanta, GA, from ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's art, graphic arts and digital photography students shared months of creative works of art at their annual spring showcase on May 14 in the high school's media center. The media center was transformed into an art gallery where every corner and available space, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public Library will be opening its doors once again for regular business hours on Monday. East Brunswick's popular library has been closed since April 27 to allow for the installation of a new HVAC system. The installation comes just in time as temperatures ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - American Legion Post 401 Commander Jimmy Chin is inviting South Brunswick residents to come out and attend their annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Refreshments will follow the late morning remembrance service.Memorial Day is a federal holiday, marking ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Jr. Comets football team has a handful of successful student athletes, whom are now being recognized for their achievements.Kids ages 6–14 from Hackensack, South Hackensack, Maywood and Rochelle Park partake in the program.Here are the 2025 Notable Jr. Comets:8th ...
POMPANO BEACH — Planned renovations for a 54-year-old building in Pompano's beach area will bring a new event venue, along with office suites and retail space, to the Fishing Village and Fisher Family Pier district, according to recent filings and statements to city agencies.Over the years, the ...
CLARK, NJ — As Mother Seton Regional High School prepares to celebrate the Class of 2026, one student is taking her place at the front of the pack. Colby Tavares, MSR’s valedictorian, has distinguished herself not only through academic excellence but also through humility, determination, curiosity, ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ If you haven’t made it out to a Friday afternoon girls flag football game yet, you are officially missing out on the hottest ticket in town.Momentum is building, the buzz is real, and the stands are getting more crowded with every passing week. On Friday, the team gave the growing ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Providence Rescue Squad is sounding an urgent call to action, warning that a state bill scheduled for a Senate committee hearing Monday could effectively dismantle one of the community's most trusted — and free — emergency services.Senate Bill 1421, identical to ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — The West Essex Board of Education held a public meeting on May 11 to present an overview of the district’s proposed Nov. 3, 2026 bond referendum, outlining facility upgrades, academic space expansions and long-term infrastructure needs across both the middle and high ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney’s May 13 budget presentation to the Township Council moved beyond police spending and into several public-safety issues that regularly reach Town Hall, including the school security, repeat-call properties, hotel enforcement, mental health calls, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — A 28-year-old motorcyclist died on Thursday, May 14, after reportedly colliding with a pickup truck on Convery Boulevard, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said in a prepared statement.Motorcyclist Xavier Sanchez-Serrata, from Perth Amboy, died after a 2:50 pm accident ...
Spending Money WiselyThe gold-standard of military defense is to spend about the same as your biggest enemy; if you are efficient, you can spend a little less.We spend almost four times more on military defense than China and almost five times more than Russia. In 2025, the US spent more than the ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ — Residents looking to better understand their Medicare options are invited to attend a free educational seminar on Saturday, June 6, at the Clarence Dillon Public Library in Bedminster.Hosted by Brittani Tymchyshyn, a Medicare Educational Specialist based in Basking Ridge, the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City police used “investigative intelligence” in the arrest of a 21-year-old Bayonne man in connection with a shooting incident earlier this month on Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City Police Chief Robert Kearns said in a statement.According to the statement, Jamien Sojos was ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to vote on two separate resolutions at their May 19 meeting that would allow the city to seek nearly $1.7 million in state Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) funding for park improvements and business development initiatives.If approved, the city would ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...
NEW LEBANON—A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser benefits the Berlin-New Lebanon Baseball and Softball programs, May 18 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Lebanon Community Center, 523 US Route 20. Dinner includes pasta, optional meatballs, salad, slice of bread, dessert and a beverage for $10/person, $5 age 10 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Motorist should prepare for detours with work beginning on Monday, May 18 on Windsor-Perrineville Road and Imlaystown Road (County Route 630), according to East Windsor Township. Over the course of 10 business days, weather permitting, Mercer County is expected to begin milling ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County will host its free annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13th, from 10 am to 3 pm at Roosevelt Park.This family-friendly event welcomes people and families from throughout Middlesex County to enjoy and explore the many programs, services, and ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Not all students are traditional learners. We know in our district, many students need learning support. Sadie Gewirtz, a 17-year-old junior at Columbia High School, is working to change how students understand learning differences through her initiative: The Tea About ADHD.Sadie ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Meet Michaela Whelan: One of Three Mountainside Women Named 2026 Union County SHERO. Recognition highlights her work building community through youth soccer, schools, and volunteer service. Mountainside Weighs Stronger Protections After Bike Damage Reported at Tennis and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn High School Bands will present their annual Spring Band Concert on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the newly renovated Millburn High School Auditorium. Admission is free, and the concert is open to the public.This concert will feature students from the Concert ...
WARREN, NJ – Livingston scored five runs in the first two innings and held on for a 5-4 baseball victory over Watchung Hills on Saturday.Jake Bonardi hit a two-run single and Christian Giordano singled in a run when the Lancers took a 3-0 lead in the first inning against Watchung Hills starter Joe ...