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By JEANNE WALL
May 30, 2026
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie enthusiasts from across the region will gather at Bell Works in Holmdel this weekend as the 2026 Monmouth Film Festival (MFF) returns for a three-day celebration of independent film-making, storytelling, and creative ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Township Committee has introduced a bond measure authorizing nearly $2.97 million in funding for a wide range of municipal improvements.Ordinance 2026‑09, introduced at the May 26 Township Committee meeting, covers the acquisition of new or replacement equipment ...
NEWARK, NJ – Senior outside Ryan Klepper produced across the board for sixth-seeded Chatham in its 3-1 boys volleyball win vs. third-seeded Payne Tech in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 quarterfinals on Friday.“I am beyond proud of these guys and our team, and I hope they are proud of themselves ...
BAYONNE, NJ — Bayonne scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to break a tie and held on for a 3-1 victory over Woodbridge in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament on Friday.Chris Lopez pitched six innings for Bayonne (21-8), working out of several ...
BAYONNE, NJ — Bayonne scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to break a tie and held on for a 3-1 victory over Woodbridge in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament on Friday.Chris Lopez pitched six innings for Bayonne (21-8), working out of several ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Board of Education recognized the district’s 2025-2026 Governor’s Educator of the Year and Educational Services Support Person of the Year nominees during its May 13 meeting, celebrating educators and support professionals whose dedication, leadership, and service ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Ridge baseball, your ace has emerged.Junior right-hander Dimitri Romer continued an impressive scoreless stretch of innings with a six-inning three-hitter and went 2-for-3 with an RBI to help lead top-seeded Ridge to a 10-0 mercy-rule victory over eighth-seeded Phillipsburg in ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Before the start of the game, the Middletown North players gathered to watch Chatham pitcher Drew Speace warm up behind the Cougar dugout.During the game, the Lions' batters got a closer view and did a lot of “looking” as the junior left-hander pitched six shutout innings, which ...
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation that would require the development of statewide guidelines for how licensed professionals use generative artificial intelligence in their work.The Assembly Regulated Professions Committee recently approved Bill A4731, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys lacrosse team took down Wayne Valley in the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 3 state sectional playoffs by the score of 17-7 on Thursday, May 28. ( Link to photos at end of story )The No. 5 seed Rams and the No. 12 seed Indians played a close first quarter that ended with ...
Six-run Seventh Inning Energizes Somerset’s Comeback Win over New Hampshire The Somerset Patriots overcame a six-run deficit to beat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 12-11 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night in Bridgewater, NJ. Entering the seventh inning trailing 10-6, Somerset used a six-run seventh ...
Six-run Seventh Inning Energizes Somerset’s Comeback Win over New Hampshire The Somerset Patriots overcame a six-run deficit to beat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 12-11 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night in Bridgewater, NJ. Entering the seventh inning trailing 10-6, Somerset used a six-run seventh ...
JAMESTOWN, NY — The Olean Oilers suffered a 13-3 defeat Friday in their debut in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, falling to the Jamestown Tarp Skunks before a crowd of 1,939 at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park.Jamestown jumped to a 4-0 run lead in the bottom of the first inning and led ...
Princeton, NJ – If you want to tear down a house in a historic district in Princeton, you better have a good reason when you appear before the Historic Preservation Commission. Its middle name is not “Demolition.” In addition, you had better not propose to tear down a house on a street where a ...
MIDLAND PARK, NJ – Alexis Reyes struck out 17 Hasbrouck Heights batters as Midland Park defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 2-0, in the second round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 softball tournament in Midland Park on Thursday. Midland Park, which is now 24-3 on the season, will host the winner of the ...
What about your background makes you an ideal candidate?"I've lived in Jefferson for 41 years. In 1985, I chose to move here. I worked in the legal field for over 20 years, so I'm a private sector person. I got pregnant in 1998 and I had twins. It was like, do you put them in daycare, which we ...
What about your background makes you an ideal candidate?"I started out on the Board of Education, which I think is a big asset when you're going into another position that has ethics, and OPRA, and a lot of rules and regulations that you have to have. So I had the structure of how things would be ...
WASHINGTON DC - In a show of pride and dedication, four Newton Police Officers took part in the 2026 Police Unity Tour. This year, the Newton Police Department was represented in the ride by Sergeant Garrett Armstrong and Patrolman Justin Bellis, along with retired Chief Robert Osborn and retired ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Junior right-hander Daniel Vybihal struck out 13 batters and pitched into the seventh inning to lead top-seeded Caldwell to a 6-2 victory over eighth-seeded Hackettstown in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 baseball tournament on Friday night.Vybihal allowed ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School will have new leadership this fall. Ed Lazzara has announced he is retiring from his principal position as of July 31 and it was acted on in the May 28 board of education agenda. Jamie Barker will be stepping into the position, according to the Sparta Board of ...
SPARTA, NJ - Wednesday afternoon, 7-seed Sparta hosted 10-seed Hillside in the NJSIAA North Group 2 boys volleyball tournament. The Spartans took down the Comets in a 3-0 sweep (25-23, 25-22, 25-18).Serving was the name of the game as Sparta served the Comets off the floor. Senior outside hitter ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — By the time Reid Bazydlo issued his first walk in the top of the seventh inning, he'd not only pitched six solid innings, but he had also hit a pair of two-run home runs.The senior right-hander's efforts on the mound and at the plate helped boost second-seeded Gov. Livingston ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A busy late-May weekend is bringing a full slate of activities to the Morristown, Madison and Morris County area, with community events, live music, art exhibits, local sports, family programs and seasonal festivals planned from Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A busy late-May weekend is bringing a full slate of activities to the Morristown, Madison and Morris County area, with community events, live music, art exhibits, local sports, family programs and seasonal festivals planned from Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — A wide-ranging capital improvement ordinance, an upcoming drone light show, and a successfully resolved commercial tax appeal took center stage during the May 26th meeting of the Montville Township Committee. $3 Million Infrastructure Ordinance IntroducedThe Township Committee ...
POMPANO BEACH — A multimillion-dollar federal timber trafficking scheme that defrauded U.S. taxpayers and undercut domestic markets was centered right out of a Pompano Beach distribution facility, federal prosecutors announced.The Boise Cascade Company was sentenced to pay a $6,382,000 criminal ...
BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A partnership between Broward County Public Schools and Space Florida is expected to bring aerospace career training to Coral Glades and Coral Springs high schools, according to district documents. The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement at its June 9 meeting with ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Starting next week, motorists will see construction crews and equipment along Lyons Road in Coconut Creek as the city begins installation of lighting poles spanning from south of the Sawgrass Expressway to just north of Atlantic Boulevard.Shoulder and lane closures on the ...