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May 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) announces What’s Out There Weekend Upper Hudson Valley June 6-7, featuring more than 20 free, expert-led tours of parks, gardens, and open spaces in Upper Hudson Valley. These tours enable people to discover the design history of places they ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - In a rematch of the 2024 sectional final between Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Hackensack was destined to be a riveting showdown, and the two teams did not disappoint. Difficult to contain, the Raiders emerged victorious Friday afternoon, defeating the Comets in three sets ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton residents have a chance to leave their mark on a new public art installation coming to Hughes Park — not with paint or sculpture, but with poetry.Public Art Boca has launched a community poll asking residents to help select an “Ode to Boca” poem that will be incorporated ...
HUDSON--On Thursday, June 4, 6 p.m., the Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History, in collaboration with the Hudson Area Library, hosts this year’s third of four Leisler Lectures called Wartime Refugee Crisis in the Hudson Valley, 1754-1763 with Tom Arne Midtrød. The event ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 13, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Alumni Association held its annual Scholarship Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Gran Centurions. Attendees were welcomed with opening remarks by Steven Shohfi, the president of the ALJ Alumni Association; ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Nearly three years after 24-year-old Kyle Hewlett survived sudden cardiac arrest by receiving over 90 minutes of CPR, his family is turning that life-saving experience into a mission to prepare others for emergencies.A free community CPR pop-up event is coming to the City of ...
EDISON, NJ - The Department of Education has released its annual School Performance Reports for the 2024-2025 school year. For more information on specific schools and school districts in New Jersey, click here.According to the report, the Edison School District has approximately 16,777 students, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs plans to offer free food, music, performances, and museum admission as part of its upcoming Juneteenth celebration, city officials announced on Friday.They’re calling it the Juneteenth pre-party, and it takes place Friday, June 19, at the Coral Springs Center for ...
HOWE CAVERNS – The Iroquois Museum’s opening event took place on Sunday, May 17. This year’s themed exhibit is “Talkin' Bout a Revolution: A Haudenosaunee Response to the 250th.” Twenty artists provided works for the exhibit, offering insightful—and at times divergent—viewpoints on our shared ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public School District is looking for motivated professionals to join its team!Leaders approved two new job descriptions at the latest BOE meeting for existing positions that are being modified as a result of a vacancy, Business Administrator-Board Secretary Brooke Bartley ...
SUMMIT, NJ — As the spring sports season heads deeper into championship play, Kent Place continues to look every bit like a team capable of making a long state tournament run.Playing on its home field Friday afternoon, the Dragons overwhelmed Mount St. Mary, 19-3, in the second round of the NJSIAA ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Friday night at approximately 8:43 p.m., the Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to a large warehouse for a reported commercial fire alarm.Upon arrival, crews encountered a smoke condition inside the building and requested mutual aid companies to assist. Members from Engine 1, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — As summer approaches and more children, teens and families head outside on bikes, scooters and e-bikes, Mountainside Police are encouraging residents to understand New Jersey’s new e-bike requirements before enforcement begins.The goal, Police Chief Joseph Giannuzzi said, is not ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Pride flag raisings, a color run and creative projects for teens are planned this June for Pride Month here in Westfield and nearby by the County of Union. The Town of Westfield will hold its 2026 Pride flag raising on Monday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. outside of Town Hall, followed by a ...
CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, May 30, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School PTA is holding a clothing drive at the front entrance of the school. ALJ High School is located at 365 Westfield Ave.The clothing drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.See the attached flyer for more information, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The wins keep piling up for Oak Knoll, and so do the reasons to believe this could be one of the program's most memorable seasons.Top-seeded Oak Knoll rolled past Pope John, 20-5, Friday in the second round of the NJSIAA Group Tournament, extending its winning streak to 16 games and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced its nominations for its annual SHERO Award, recognizing and honoring women who make exceptional contributions to their communities. Two honorees are from Rahway.Nominations were open to individuals who are at least 18 years ...
To the Editor:Ed Wachsberger, R.I.P.My good friend Ed Wachsberger died on January 16 at his home in Kinderhook at the age of 95. He did not want a funeral or obituary, so this is my way of saying goodbye and honoring his contributions to the Spencertown community.Ed owned a commercial roofing ...
ELECTION 2026 To the Editor:I recently traveled to Albany as part of a lobby day organized by Assemblymember Deborah Glick and Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics. I live in Gallatin and joined a group of local activists to advocate for the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, one of ...
NEWARK - Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit of the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...
NEWARK - Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit of the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison advanced in the 2026 NJSIAA Baseball Tournament, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2, with an 11-1 win over Rutherford on Friday, May 29.The Dodgers, now 16-11-1, put together a dominant offensive performance to move past Rutherford, which fell to 18-11 with the loss.Madison ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The South Amboy City Council has adopted Ordinance 2026-02, creating a new set of regulations governing the use of low-speed electric scooters and bicycles throughout the city.City officials said the ordinance is designed to address the growing popularity of electric ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Residents may have noticed the speed display sign on JFK Drive this month. Adding the portable radar trailer equipped with a speed display sign has been a part of the speed study initiated on JFK Drive by the Milltown Police Department. The speed study came as a result of a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Phillipsburg Middle School Choir & Drama Reunion originally planned for this Sunday, May 31st, has been cancelled.Don't worry, the show will go on! 🎶🎭The event is officially being rescheduled, and a brand-new date will be announced next ...
VERONA, NJ - Essex County held a Fishing Derby on Thursday at Verona Park, with multiple winners from different categories. Among them was Amira Zahid. Amira caught the most fish in the girls’ ages 6-10 category. For her efforts, she was presented with an award from Essex County Parks Program ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Department of Public Works has announced its June collection schedule for tree branches, appliances, light iron, and metal pickup services.According to the schedule, tree branches tied in bundles no longer than four feet and weighing no more than 30 pounds will be ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — When the Linden Public Schools Fine & Performing Arts Department stages its 48th Annual All City Music & Art Festival tonight, May 27, at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, it will serve as the grand finale to another landmark year of statewide honors, national ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The City of Elizabeth is gearing up for another season of summer basketball as registration opens for the 5th Annual Summer Slam Basketball League.Presented by the City of Elizabeth Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Recreation, and Office of Youth Services, the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Now that the calendar is turning the page from May to June, it's time to start thinking about those summer plans. One of the fun things about the upcoming season is being able to enjoy fun outdoor events close to home. This is true of the 2026 East Brunswick Summer Market ...