News

May 2, 2026

DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Doylestown group will continue its series on mental health issues next week with a session looking at mental health challenges in adolescents and young adults. “Minding Your Mind" from Village Improvement Association of Doylestown will focus on the signs and symptoms of mental ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Local families looking to spend their weekend at the Riverfront Park playground will need to make other plans. The playground area is officially closed this Saturday and Sunday as the town begins the installation of a brand-new swing set—a project that marks a fresh addition to ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The room at the Borough of Mountainside Community Center was filled when Maud Dahme began to speak. Calm, composed, and at times even gently funny, Dahme quickly commanded the attention of everyone, as she opened a window into what life was like as a Jewish child during World War ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Sweet Pea Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!Sweet Pea is Olivia’s beloved Australian parakeet and a cherished little member of our family. She’s known for her gentle personality, her love of giving sweet kiss-kisses, and her cheerful whistling that greets everyone who walks ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The talent and creativity of local students  was on display Wednesday evening at the annual in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood SPFK12 School District Art Show.Held in the old gym at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, the presentation showcased the artistic talents of students ...

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Flemington, NJ – On Wednesday, April 29th Hunterdon County Commissioner Susan J. Soloway and County Board Deputy Director Jeff Kuhl attended the 2026 Hunterdon County Teen Arts Festival at the Route 12 Complex in Flemington, joining nearly 600 students from 14 participating schools, along with ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Brent Ott, winning pitcher Nick Yaccarino and Chase Pasmore all delivered two-run base hits in the game and Phillipsburg High School sent 13 batters to the plate in a nine-run top of the fifth inning on the way to a 15-6 victory over arch-rival Easton on a rainy Friday night at ...

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BUTLER, NJ – Justin Pfeiffer held Butler to one hit in 3 1/3 innings and Jack Caprio had three hits and four RBI as Wood-Ridge defeated Butler, 13-2, in a NJIC Meadowlands baseball game on Friday afternoon in Butler. Wood-Ridge is now 11-6 on the season, 5-2 in the Meadowlands.  Butler is 0-14, 0-7 ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Analisa Valdes took second place in the 200-meter dash and tied for third in the 100-meter dash to pace the Phillipsburg High School girl’s track and field team and Mateo Barrow took third place in the boy’s 110-meter hurdles to highlight the Stateliners performance in the ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Middle School community is coming together today to support one of its own, hosting a lemonade stand fundraiser to help a student battling Hodgkin lymphoma.The event will take place on, Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Garden Street between Fourth and Fifth ...

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W. TAGHKANIC—The Taghkanic Senior Network presents its first annual Recipe Swap & Share at the Taghkanic firehouse, 631 Old Route 82, Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This event is the first step in gathering recipes for a future Town of Taghkanic cookbook.Attendees can spend the afternoon ...

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PRINGFIELD, NJ — The Union County‑led reconstruction of Caldwell Place remains on schedule, with Springfield officials reporting that the project is now roughly one‑third complete. Springfield administrator John Bussiculo briefed the Township Committee on April 28, noting that the work has ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — The Robbinsville Board of Education approved its 2026–2027 budget on April 28, finalizing about $2.4 million in cuts after weeks of emotional testimony from students, parents and staff.The meeting drew a large crowd, with many speakers focused on the elimination of courtesy ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Austin Wright struck out 11 batters and Nottingham defeated Trenton, 8-5, in baseball on Friday.Wright pitched 6 ⅔ innings. Two of the runs against him were earned, and he allowed only four hits.Nick Gaglione went 2-for-4 with two runs scored for the North Stars (7-9). Ethan Miller ...

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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 22-year-old West Windsor man is dead after the car he was operating crashed into a water basin near Quakerbridge Mall late Thursday, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department (LTPD.)According to the investigation, the crash incident took place at approximately ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — On a day when senior catcher Michael Basile reached base four times and got the 100th base hit of his career, Gov. Livingston batted around in each of the first two innings to build a 10-run lead en route to a 12-1 baseball victory over Westfield on Friday.Basile lined a leadoff ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — A spine-tingling experience is set to arrive in Elizabeth as Paranormal Cirque Specter prepares to raise its Big Top at The Mills at Jersey Gardens this weekend. Blending elements of theater, circus performance, and horror, the show promises a dark and immersive atmosphere featuring ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Borough of Wood-Ridge will hold a Memorial Day service to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.Wood-Ridge will hold its Memorial Day service on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 p.m. It will take place at the Walk of Freedom, located at the corner of Hackensack Street and ...

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BOONTON, NJ – Ryan Cappello had three hits and picked up the win on the mound as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Boonton, 14-4 in an independent boys baseball game on Friday afternoon in Boonton. The win breaks an 11-game losing streak for the Aviators.The Aviators scored five in the first to get the ...

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UNION, NJ — A large crowd filled the Union Art Center's DMK Black Box Theater Thursday night as Union school officials outlined a growing budget shortfall, prompting concern and criticism from parents and staff.Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista told attendees that the Township of Union Public ...

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Last weekend many of our residents opted out of holding their garage sale because of the rain; the Townwide Garage Sale will also take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 from 9am to 3pm. The list is available on our website.It has been brought to our attention that there is a new scam in which ...

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COLTS NECK, NJ – After both teams scored three runs in the first inning, Colts Neck broke things open and went on to a 14-4 baseball victory over Middletown North on Friday.Ryan Rude went 4-for-4 and drove in three runs for Colts Neck (12-4), which scored four runs in the second inning to take a ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – There's always a certain uneasiness that comes with beating a team twice and then facing them a third time when everything is on the line.That was the scenario on Friday afternoon when No. 4-seeded Chatham met 13th-seeded Morris Hills, a team it had defeated twice, in the opening ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - School will soon be out for summer and if parents are looking for things to do for kids and teens, the South Plainfield Recreation Department has a whole host of fun, competitive camps on the menu. Online registration opened on Wednesday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. on the South ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Columbia scored in every inning on it way to a 14-4 baseball victory over Glen Ridge in the first round of the Greater Newark Tournament on Friday.Isaan Buchalter went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in for Columbia (9-5), which scored three runs in the first inning ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Four boys fishing behind a home in the Woodfield Hunt Club community recently were escorted off the property after a homeowner stood inside her residence holding an AR-style rifle, according to a Boca Raton police report.The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on April 28 when the ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Seats at Forest Glen Middle School in Coral Springs are going empty, and the school is projected to continue to lose students over the next five years. Now, Broward County Public Schools wants to spend up to $150,000 on a pilot project to help fill those seats and more across ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A man recently vaulted a store counter in Coral Springs, stuffed vapes into his pockets and ran off, without paying. Police caught him less than an hour later, one block away.Officers arrested Orlando David Smith Jr., 23, of Coral Springs, on April 21, after a witness called 911 ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Academy Spanish classes engaged in an action verb egg hunt before the spring break. This activity turned vocabulary review into a spirited competition, blending movement with quick-thinking language skills.How the Challenge WorkedThe classroom was transformed into a hunt ...

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NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School girls golf team played away against Vernon on Tuesday, April, 28 and then hosted Jefferson on Wednesday, April 29.The Braves’ lost to Vernon 227-212. The results of the match are as follows:1st Haley Morodan with a 406th  Juliana VinceCruz with a 597th Maya ...

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