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By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 9, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside Ghosts boys volleyball team advanced to the next round of the Passaic County Tournament with a straight-set victory over Wayne Valley Indians boys volleyball on Thursday.Eastside defeated Wayne Valley, 25-16, 25-22, to improve to 12-6 on the season and move on to the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Cosmos have finalized the signing of goalkeeper Javier Garcia via transfer from AC Boise, adding one of USL League One’s most accomplished shot-stoppers to the first-team roster. Garcia, a 6-foot-2 goalkeeper from McAllen, Texas, brings extensive professional experience across ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick School District's Board of Education held its first meeting of May on Thursday at the Crossroads North Middle School Auditorium. One of the first items on the agenda was a special presentation thanking the South Brunswick Parent Teacher Organization for all ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Two local organizations and the Borough of Roselle Park are among the recipients of a portion of $100,000 awarded through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program.HEART, which stands for history, education, arts reaching thousands, was awarded to 81 artists, historians and ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Broadway Night has been a tradition since 2021. The Spotswood High School Drama Club, more commonly known as the Spotswood Troupers, always held a cabaret-style event to close out the school year. Broadway Night in its current form happened after the pandemic as the Spotswood ...
Thirty years have passed since the Bloomfield High baseball team put together a 'triple crown' season.Led by head coach Mike Carter, the 1996 Bengals won a conference championship in the old NNJIL, as well as a state sectional title and ultimately, an appearance in the NJSIAA Group 4 final.And for ...
Chatham, NJ - Despite a fast start and a five-goal performance from Lucia Nash, Morris Knolls High School fell to Chatham High School, 14-10, in the semifinal round of the Morris County Tournament on Wednesday night at Drew University.Morris Knolls (5-8) jumped out to a 4-1 lead after the opening ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mt. Lakes, NJ - Led by medalist Olivia Gaglione, the undefeated Morris Knolls High School girls golf team continued its dominant spring season Wednesday with a 182-222 victory over Mountain Lakes High School in a nine-hole match.Morris Knolls, now 13-0 on the season, posted four of the top six ...
WARREN, NJ – Behind another dominant performance from Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills advanced to the Somerset County Tournament semifinals with an 8-2 victory over Bernards on Friday night.Bobrowski not only controlled the game in the circle, but also made history. The senior struck out 12 batters ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ While the monthly police blotter provides a necessary look at the arrests and investigations that keep our streets secure, the true story of the Hackettstown Police Department (HPD) isn't found just in the charges filed—it’s found in the moments in between. In an era where some ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, May 17, Plainfield will be host to the third annual Arts in Bloom Spring Festival. It will take place from 12pm to 5pm on North Avenue between Park and Watchung Avenues.“Join us on May 17, 2026, from 12 pm to 5 pm for a day where art and nature come together in a vibrant ...
There will be plenty of excitement in store for the Bloomfield High boys' tennis team, as the season winds down.Head coach Mike DiMasi's team has been playing its best at the most important phase of the 2026 campaign.The Bengals were scheduled to play home games against Irvington, on May 15 and ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Schools district will celebrate the city’s cultural diversity during its 4th Annual EPS Multicultural Festival on Tuesday, June 9, at the Thomas G. Dunn Sports Center.The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the sports center, located at 600 Pearl ...
VERONA, NJ - Verona Township has announced Colonel (Ret.) Joseph A. Simonelli Jr. and Vietnam-era Army veteran David H. Hildebrandt as the Co-Grand Marshals for the township’s 2026 Memorial Day Parade.The annual parade will take place on Monday, May 25, beginning at Everett Field and concluding at ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford resident Sean Swift delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Boston Marathon in April, finishing 101st overall and placing fifth among runners age 40 and older in one of the world’s most competitive races. The 2026 field included more than 30,000 participants, with ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Bernards High School senior Arianna Nodes has been recognized as the school’s “Everyday Hero” for the month of May, honoring her positive influence, leadership, and commitment to the school community.The Everyday Hero Program recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Police reported the shelter in place on Hill Lane has been lifted as of 7:30 a.m. Saturday.Police said the situation has been resolved, but no additional information was immediately released.A shelter in place had been issued for residents of Hill Lane as of 9:20 p.m.
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Public School District has been recognized nationally for excellence in STEM education, with both the district and all five schools earning Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished honors for the 2025-2026 school year.The district was named a PLTW Distinguished District, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Shelter is proud to announce its participation in Hudson Gives 2026, the countywide online giving day taking place on Thursday, May 14, 2026.Hudson Gives is a 24-hour fundraising effort that brings together nonprofits across Hudson County to support critical work ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Baseball team is on a five-winning streak, having advanced on Thursday, May 7, with a 2-1 victory over Elizabeth.This brings the Bears current record 9-8. Highlights of the game from Head Coach Dave Kaplow include:Carmine Orlando pitched five innings of shut ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...
NEWARK - Environmental advocates are marching 50 miles from Newark to the Statehouse in Trenton – stopping in Jersey City, New Brunswick and Princeton along the way – to rally behind the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act,” which would hold major fossil fuel companies accountable ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council approved several major leadership appointments during its May 6 meeting, confirming Ruby Choi as Business Administrator, Linda Ivory-Green as Director of Health and Human Services, James Leavy as Director of Public Works and Peter Vincent as ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Brunswick School connected with dozens of local families at the Summer Camp & Daycare Fair hosted by JCFamilies at City Hall Plaza, showcasing its innovative STEAM-based summer camp and early education programs.Held on a spring morning in the heart of downtown Jersey City, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Illegal dumping at the Springfield Recycling Center has dropped sharply thanks to a new camera enforcement system, administrator John Bussiculo reported during the April 28 Township Committee meeting.“The new camera system has reduced illegal dumping tremendously up at the ...
GREENPORT—The Columbia-Greene Caregiver Forum: Taking Care of Them, Taking Care of You will be held Monday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the conference due by May 11.This free full-day event at Columbia-Greene Community College Professional Academic Center, 4400 State Route 23, is ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Ron Mazzola Classic trophy will stay in East Brunswick for another year. Under the lights on Thursday night, the East Brunswick High School varsity softball team shut out Spotswood High School 5-0 in the 2026 annual spring tournament against the Chargers. This yearly ...