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By 180 TURNING LIVES AROUND
April 30, 2026
MONMOUTH COUNTY: 180 Turning Lives Around celebrated a successful evening of philanthropy and community support at its 2026 Gala, All That Glitters Is Gold, raising $500,000 to benefit survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of trauma. The event was held on Thursday, April ...
From the workplace to the community, the May issue of Commerce Magazine explores how New Jersey organizations are supporting New Jersey communities now and preparing for what’s next.This month’s cover story highlights one of New Jersey’s most meaningful celebrations of corporate citizenship: the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Responding to parent and community questions at Tuesday's Hanover Township Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Justin Toomey, Business Administrator Marci Krasny, and Board of Education members spoke openly about the difficulty of the staff reduction decisions in the ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — Dust off your lawn chairs and get ready for a summer of rhythm by the water. Barnegat Recreation has officially announced the return of the highly anticipated 2026 Dock Concert Series, promising a season filled with nostalgic hits, bay breezes, and community spirit.Starting in June, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – South Brunswick scored in each of the first five innings en route to a 9-2 baseball victory over JFK-Iselin on Thursday.The Vikings opened the first inning with two runs, including Isaac Ordiales stealing home and Azlan Shafi driving in another. South Brunswick (7-7) added ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ The Tigers flag football team is officially on a warpath! Yesterday, they headed into Dover and didn’t just win—they dominated, walking off the field with a massive 18-0 shutout victory. ### Total Team Dominance The defense was an impenetrable wall, while the offense moved like a ...
WARREN, NJ — Behind a dominant all-around performance from Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills captured its third consecutive Delaware Division championship with an 8-1 victory over Immaculata. Bobrowski was nearly untouchable in the circle, firing a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts across seven innings ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — For Buzz Aldrin, the historic return of astronauts to deep space is more than a milestone — it’s personal.The Montclair native and legendary astronaut, now 96, has been closely following this week’s Artemis II developments, watching coverage of the mission from home and reacting ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Woodbridge scored in each of the first four innings and pulled away for a 10-3 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Thursday.The Barrons opened the game with a run in the first, added two more in the second, and broke it open with a three‑run third inning. Woodbridge ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar Elementary School is gearing up to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4 through May 8, inviting students and families to come together in recognizing the dedication and impact of its teaching staff.In a letter sent to families on April 30, Principal Sarah Wilton shared ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Board of Education honored the high school boys’ basketball team at its April 28 meeting, as the team was formally recognized for a season that redefined the program’s history.Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Gorman invited the athletes to the front of the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church is inviting the community to an Afternoon of Jazz on Sunday, May 3, as part of its ongoing celebration of 135 years of ministry in Asbury Park.The event will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the church, located at 155 Prospect Avenue, and will ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From community festivals and live music to tournaments and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of things to do across our area this weekend. Residents can explore local markets, attend performances, support fundraisers or catch high school sports action as the Morris ...
RENO, Nev. — Playing in his first game at the MLB Triple-A level, Danny Serretti made it one to remember.The former Gov. Livingston standout crushed a go-ahead three-run home run to lead the Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks) to a 5–2 victory over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros) on ...
WARREN, NJ — The dominance continued Thursday afternoon as Watchung Hills improved to 12-0 with a commanding 21-6 victory over Warren Hills. Watchung Hills wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Warriors led 4-2 after the first quarter, then broke ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From community festivals and live music to tournaments and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of things to do across our area this weekend. Residents can explore local markets, attend performances, support fundraisers or catch high school sports action as the Morris ...
WARREN, NJ — The dominance continued Thursday afternoon as Watchung Hills improved to 12-0 with a commanding 21-6 victory over Warren Hills. Watchung Hills wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Warriors led 4-2 after the first quarter, then broke ...
MIDDLESEX, NJ — The Middlesex baseball team cemented its status as the unofficial favorite in the upcoming Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament by completing the White Division schedule with a two-game sweep of Colonia on Thursday afternoon.Junior right-hander Dominic Long pitched a four-hitter ...
Princeton, NJ – Every fall, the same thing happens in living rooms across Princeton, West Windsor, and Hopewell. A student sits down to start their college applications and realizes something is wrong. The activities look thinner on paper than they felt in real life. The application deadlines are ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Park Regional girl's lacrosse was eliminated from the Morris County Tournament on Wednesday, losing to Morristown 13-2 in the second round.Morristown led 4-0 after one quarter and 7-0 at halftime. Park Regional got goals from Sophie Cicerone and Samantha Fehir in the third ...
POMPANO BEACH — If you’re looking to spend eternity in Pompano Beach, you’d better have a local utility bill to prove you belong.In a move that gives new meaning to the phrase "locals only," the Pompano Beach City Commission voted this week to officially stop selling plots at the city cemetery, ...
NEWARK - Concerns over the long overdue cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, one of the most toxic Superfund sites in the country, have intensified following a business transaction in which one company on the hook for polluting the Passaic River transferred certain liabilities and assets ...
COEYMANS HOLLOW — A drive through Alcove and Coeymans Hollow on Saturday offered bargain shoppers and treasure hunters plenty of opportunities.The annual Alcove Day saw dozens of garage and yard sales scattered around the community from morning until afternoon, and the rain held off long enough for ...
Let me start today by apologizing for a sloppy mistake I made in the last Oak Hill & Vicinity column when I was writing about the Durham Church, the organ, and a special minister who made a difference there: I referred to the minister as the Rev. Clement Moore. Actually, that special man was ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Fire Department reported an increase in motor vehicle incidents in April, along with continued training and emergency preparedness efforts, during a recent Borough Council meeting.Officials said the department responded to several crashes over a short period, beginning ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The regional effort to clear debris-clogged Passaic River tributaries and reduce chronic flooding across five Multi-County municipalities has gained new momentum in Washington, with U.S. Senator Cory Booker submitting a $4 million congressionally directed spending ...
COEYMANS HOLLOW — A drive through Alcove and Coeymans Hollow on Saturday offered bargain shoppers and treasure hunters plenty of opportunities.The annual Alcove Day saw dozens of garage and yard sales scattered around the community from morning until afternoon, and the rain held off long enough for ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys golf finished 13th at the Morris County Tournament on Thursday, April 30. The Colonials shot a team score of 352 in the 18-hole stroke-play tournament, which was played on a par-72 course.Chatham won the county title with a 308, edging Madison by one stroke. Madison ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Park Regional boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 18 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ChathamNo.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Park Regional girl's lacrosse was eliminated from the Morris County Tournament on Wednesday, losing to Morristown 13-2 in the second round.Morristown led 4-0 after one quarter and 7-0 at halftime. Park Regional got goals from Sophie Cicerone and Samantha Fehir in the third ...