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By TOBY MOORE
May 5, 2026
Spring is here, and everyone wants their beach body, but the healthiest thing in sight isn’t always the gym. It’s the person kneeling beside a row of tomatoes—hands in the dirt, pulling weeds, listening to birds, not checking a single notification. It may not look like a wellness routine, but it ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Elks Lodge #1955 is holding their annual Spring Yard Sale and Flea Market for Hightstown and East Windsor area residents to shop for special finds and bargains or selling items they no longer need. “Come shop our vendors and support our local and NJ State Elks ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park has received formal certification from the Superior Court of New Jersey confirming that it has met its obligations under the state’s Fourth Round affordable housing requirements, securing long-term compliance and protection from builder’s remedy ...
Braden Whitney’s final stat line was one I had never seen before. And probably will never see again. Whitney went 0 for 1, was hit by four pitches, and drove in two runs. The final time Whitney was plunked resulted in a walk-off RBI as Hartford stayed perfect in Adirondack League play with a ...
Bloomfield, NJ — May 4, 2026 – Despite rainy weather, more than 125 volunteers came together on Saturday, April 24, for Bloomfield’s annual Spring Town-Wide cleanup in celebration of Earth Day, demonstrating strong community pride and a shared commitment to keeping the township clean and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education at its May 4 meeting approved the hiring of Peter Kane as the incoming athletic director at Millburn High School.Kane will assume his new role on July 1 at a salary of $142,745.Kane has been the athletic director at Roselle Park High School for the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – It took three public hearings, more than 10 total hours of testimony, and approximately 50 members of the public before the East Windsor Planning Board voted on, and ultimately approved, a data center operated by QTS Data Centers in the community. The company was seeking the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The milestone didn’t arrive like a finish line so much as it arrived like something inevitable — built slowly over years of teaching, coaching and relationships that long outlast any single season.With a 5-0 sweep of Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Monday, Summit boys tennis improved to 13-0 ...
STAFFORD — As coastal communities continue to face the increasing challenges of stormwater management, a new high-tech tool is arriving in Stafford Township to give residents a direct hand in flood prevention.Next week, local residents are invited to the official launch workshop of Cleanlet, a ...
COPAKE FALLS—Our Lady of Hope Parish, 8074 State Route 22, offers free food distribution through a mobile food pantry, Friday, May 8, noon to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is available and will guarantee there is food for everyone who comes. Visit www.ourladyofhopecopakefalls.org, the cabinet by the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Now that the calendar says May, the countdown to the unofficial start of summer on Memorial Day weekend is on. After that, it's time to start thinking about those Fourth of July plans. Well, this year's Fourth of July is pretty special. It's the nation's semiquincentennial or ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – This week, a student at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack has been recognized by the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) for his academic excellence, strong character and integrity.Edward Lee, a senior approaching graduation, has been named a winner of the 2026 Areté ...
RED BANK, NJ — New Jersey cannabis had a major moment this May when the High Times Cannabis Cup came to Atlantic City, bringing together some of the state’s top licensed cannabis brands for a consumer-judged celebration of flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, vapes, edibles, and infused products.The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The fifth issue of Harding Elementary School's newspaper Let's HAWK About It! was recently published. Harding pupil Angelina Dias wrote the following article about the great things the students are doing in school. Angelina Dias Kindergarten: Kindergarten has had fun celebrating ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police said Tuesday there is currently no evidence that 15-year-old Skylee Merino has been the victim of a crime, even as the teen remains missing after about two weeks.The update comes as her family has pushed police to do more and plans to attend an upcoming ...
MADISON, NJ - Cinco de Mayo is here, giving residents a chance to enjoy Mexican food while also recognizing the history behind the day.Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, according to history.com. In the United States, the day has ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - An 80-year-old crossing guard was killed Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while assisting two juveniles across an intersection, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Woodland Park Police Department Chief Luigi DeLuca said.According to a statement, the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Cinco de Mayo is here, giving residents a chance to enjoy Mexican food while also recognizing the history behind the day.Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, according to history.com. In the United States, the day ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Market Street Mission will host a National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. on the Morristown Green.The event will bring together Mission staff, local pastors and community leaders for a time of communal prayer focused on the community and neighbors ...
POMPANO BEACH – The Broward County School Board is meeting today, May 5, to consider replicating the Pompano Beach High School's “all-magnet” model, in a plan that could fundamentally reshape the district’s high school landscape.According to an Executive Summary prepared for the meeting, the Board ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Those who plan on scoring a treasure, or making some extra dough, will be in luck this weekend! Bordentown City's Annual Citywide Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 9 from 9AM to 3PM.The town-wide event, which promotes reducing, reusing and recycling, is sponsored by ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Burlington County Elections officials are advising registered voters who requested a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot for the upcoming New Jersey Primary Election to be on the lookout for their ballot.More than 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Burlington County voters registered ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Tri-Rail asked riders for patience while construction for the Link at Boca — an eight-story residential and retail development at 680 West Yamato Road in Boca Raton — is now underway.Parts of station parking lots will be closed, and changes to station access will occur during ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Township Council proclaimed May 2026 as National Water Safety Month, highlighting ongoing efforts to promote safe swimming practices and prevent water-related injuries.Council Vice President Dinesh Behal read the proclamation, which emphasized the importance ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Committee Chair, Harold Colton-Max opened the meeting of the South Orange Township Planning Board with a resolution to approve an application for the development of second floor apartments at a South Orange Avenue site.It was reported that discussions with the Economic ...
LINDEN, NJ - Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Linden Public Schools, and the New Jersey–Haiti Partners of the Americas, have announced several events to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month this month. The month-long celebration will highlight Haitian ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Middle School held their first National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony in April. The Class of 2026 included 71 seventh and eighth grade students for the first year.“Each of these students has met rigorous academic standards and successfully demonstrated the five ...
Oh no, it happened again. I just had one of the most unforgettable meals of my lifetime, and it happened at The Morris Proper Dinner Series in Morristown. The private dining experience was hosted by David C. Felton, Culinary Director of the Chelsea Hospitality Group, and guest Chef Katie ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, April 29, Saint John the Apostle School welcomed families of students in Pre-K through Grade 2 for a joyful evening filled with color, creativity, and connection during its annual Kids Art Show. The event showcased student artwork inspired by the school-wide “One School, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The 20th annual “Senior Summit & Older Adults Expo” returns on Wednesday, May 6th to mark May as national Older Americans Month.The free community event opens at 10 am Wednesday at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., said Mayor John E. McCormac, who will make opening ...