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By TOBY MOORE
May 27, 2026
Long before we had delete keys, backspace buttons and track changes, we had the pencil.Henry David Thoreau understood that better than most.Many people know Thoreau as the man at Walden Pond, the quiet writer in the woods. What is less often remembered is that he also helped make pencils in his ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A lengthy Sayreville Police Dept. investigation led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Ocean County woman who allegedly used several New Jersey health spas as fronts for a prostitution and money laundering ring. Arrested was Kelly Jahnke-Gonzalez, from Jackson, who police say operated ...
Family Storytime Thursday, May 28, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required. For ages 0-5.Romp and ReadFriday, May 29, from 10-10:30 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A rock band and a husband-and-wife duo will close out Doylestown Borough’s spring concert series on Thursday night.The Concerts at the Commons has brought live music to Broad Commons Park on Thursdays throughout the month of May. (The May 21 show was postponed because of rain.) The ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Local event studio Suite6TwentySIX has been selected for a $20,000 grant through Main Street America and American Express. The business was one of 500 recipients of the Amex Shop Small Grants Program.Ryan Greff, Fair Lawn Main Street Executive Director, noted the business group ...
RARITAN, NJ - Two residents have filed a lawsuit against Raritan Borough over the recently approved redevelopment plan for the Agway property, on Thompson Avenue.In its last Raritan Borough planning board meeting of March, the planning board considered a redevelopment plan that would have allowed ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County has a study underway to find ways to reduce the risk of future flood damage across ten communities, and the county wants people from these towns to offer input.An increased threat of rising seawater, heavier rainfall, and storm surges due to climate change has ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit’s postseason run ended Tuesday as Ridge took control in singles and closed out doubles to secure a 4-1 victory in a NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 quarterfinal between two top-20 programs separated by just three spots in the NJ.com rankings.The No. 6-seeded Summit ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield's fire chief honored several of the town's first responders during the Westfield Fire Department's annual bell service on Memorial Day.Fire Chief Michael Duelks led the service and the distribution of certificates at the fire department's headquarters downtown. The service ...
UNION, N.J. — Thirteen people were injured Tuesday morning in a four-vehicle crash involving an NJ Transit bus on Morris Avenue, according to Union police.The crash occurred at about 9:06 a.m. on Morris Avenue westbound at Spruce Street, police said.Authorities said the crash involved an NJ Transit ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Free Public Library is launching the city’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate program, an initiative aimed at encouraging creative expression and civic engagement among local teenagers.Applications are open through June 30 for Jersey City residents ages 13 to 18 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Hundreds of professionals from across New Jersey gathered at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick for the 2026 Innovate100 event, an evening that brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, nonprofit executives, government officials and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown High School's Alexander Torres Mino has been selected to represent Mercer County in the 2026 New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival. Alexander, a sophomore at Hightstown High School, submitted a piece titled “The Lion of Judah.” He was one of 18 Hightstown High School ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is holding an kick-off session for students interested in participating in the annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC).Founded in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge was founded in 2015 as a bipartisan initiative by the Congressional Internet Caucus to ...
ALBANY—Former Top 5 Changemaker Award recipient Ruben Lindo has built his career around one central idea: people and systems can change.Today, Mr. Lindo serves as director of government strategy and managed services for the Albany firm Shenker, Russo and Clark. In that role, he helps clients ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. will be holding a four-day Book Sale beginning on Thursday at the Burlington County Library System's Main Branch in Westampton. The Book Sale will be taking place on the following dates:Thursday, May 28 — 6PM to 8:30PMFriday, May ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Many of the 50 Chihuahuas rescued from a Tennessee hoarding situation and brought to Tri-County Humane Society in West Boca Raton are suffering from severe dental disease, infections, flea infestations, and other medical issues as the shelter continues caring for the animals ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A group of first-grade students at Sharon Elementary School recently had the chance to engage with a fifth grade class in Ghana.As part of an international teacher program, teacherAri Weiss recently worked in Ghana, witnessing the African country’s differences in education and ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking an emergency water main repair on Wednesday on Virginia Street. The work may cause water outages in the area.The repair is expected to take approximately three to fours hours to complete, according to a ...
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—Another black bear was seen in Plumstead Township on Wednesday morning, the second reported sighting in less than a week.Plumstead police said that a black bear was spotted in the Fox Hunt Estates development near Bergstrom Road and Nottingham Way on May 27, 2026. Police said ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – On a hot Sunday, crowds poured onto the Boulevard to enjoy the annual Street Fair and Car Show.Sponsored by the Borough of Kenilworth, the fun-filled day included a wide variety of food vendors, quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, carnival games, rides, live music, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Town Council recognized two members of the Morristown Police Bureau during Tuesday night’s meeting as Mark Poplowski was promoted to lieutenant and Michael Sarek was promoted to sergeant.Public Safety officials praised both officers for their dedication and ...
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SUMMIT, NJ -- One inning was all it took for Summit to turn a playoff opener into a statement.The No. 6-ranked Summit Hilltoppers softball exploded for 15 runs in the first inning and never looked back, rolling past Lincoln 21-0 Tuesday in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 first round in ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club will host a bicycle and sewing machine collection event on Saturday, May 30, as part of a partnership with Pedals for Progress and Sewing Peace.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps, located at 29 ...
SCHOHARIE – During the May 15 Schoharie County Board of Supervisors meeting, disagreement developed over County Administrator Bryan Best’s investigation into the creation of a county-wide assessor position. This idea, having been presented to the board in the past, brought out debaters on both ...
COPAKE—The Town of Copake invites everyone to the third annual Picklemania Pickleball Tournament outdoors at Copake Memorial Park, 305 Mountain View Road, Saturday, May 30.In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, May 31 indoors at the Taconic Hills High School gymnasium, 73 County Route 11A, ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 20, Relay for Life of Rahway held its annual Survivor Dinner at the Gran Centurions in Clark. It was Relay's 10th anniversary.The evening served as the penultimate affair prior to the annual Relay for Life event, which takes place this year on Saturday, June 13, at ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Every week, Shayna Feltingoff walks into the memory care unit at Mira Vie Senior Living in Fanwood carrying books, craft supplies, and a warm smile. She spends time reading aloud to residents, leading creative activities, and engaging seniors in conversations that ...
CHATHAM–Beach & Bartolo Realtors has announced that Mary Banker has joined the firm as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. A lifelong resident of Columbia County, Ms. Banker brings a powerhouse of experience spanning over 30 years in residential construction, real estate investment, and ...