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By STEVE LENOX
April 17, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A ruptured appendix, a bike crash that left the rider facing blindness, and a serious asthma attack were just some of the remedies that residents have sought care for at the former Christ Hospital over the years.That care, with the gradual, and what elected officials and activists ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Lunch Bunch of the Activities Club, under the chairmanship of Chris Megalos, convened its April lunch at Black Jack Mulligans.
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
SCHOHARIE – A Sharon Springs teenager has built a solid future at Capital Region BOCES, logging more than 100 work-based learning hours in a job he plans to make permanent upon graduation.Wesley Willoughby is a senior in the Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO) program at the Career and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Mark your calendar! The dates and musical line-up for the annual Hightstown Fun Fridays for 2026 have been announced! Throughout the summer, the Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission hosts Fun Fridays in Memorial Park located at North Main Street in Hightstown. The evenings include ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
NEWARK - Only 73 out of 1,771 registered Newark teens voted in last year's Board of Education election – the first time 16- and 17-year-olds were able to cast ballots – despite voter registration drives, Vote 16 Town Halls and cash prizes used to bolster voter participation. This year’s Board of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Hundreds of mourners turned out Friday afternoon to a service to memorialize Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, including many public officials, family and friends. They came to the Church by the Glades for a Celebration of the Life of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer. In addition ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is turning Riverside Gardens Park into an open‑air canvas this spring with the Red Bank Graffiti Jam, a community‑driven celebration of street art, creativity, and local talent. The event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at Riverside ...
RAHWAY, NJ — While most students were preparing for the quiet of Spring Break, the kindergarten classrooms at Roosevelt Elementary School were bursting with life. The students recently traded their traditional textbooks for incubators and observation journals as they participated in an immersive, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School varsity softball team faced Metuchen High School on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in a game that also marked Senior Night—an emotional celebration of the players’ final season representing the high school.Continuing a meaningful tradition, the ...
When we talk about binge drinking, it’s often in the context of college-aged adults. However, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency & Hospitalist Services at ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch High School baseball team fell 17-0 to Lakewood High School on its senior day on Thursday, April 16.Lakewood took a 1-0 lead in the top half of the first inning, but freshman Alex Melgarejo worked out of a jam to limit the damage. The Green Wave had a runner on ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, April 17th.On Saturday, there is a 5K run at Alvin P. Williams Park in Sewaren starting at 9 am, sponsored by the Lydia Amputee Organization. Call (640) 204-5568 for details.The Children’s Clothes Closet will be at the First Presbyterian from ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When the Doylestown Farmers Market opens on Hamilton Street for its 2026 season on Saturday morning, shoppers will find not only familiar vendors, but some interesting new faces.There will be wine produced by a local vineyard, large strips of bacon grilled and served on skewers and ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ- The Township of Little Falls has issued a proclamation celebrating April 22 as Earth Day. Mayor James Damiano presented the proclamation at the April 13 council meeting. He also invited residents to the Township’s annual Earth Day tree planting in the park. “We celebrate Earth Day ...
PRINCETON, NJ – Last week on the Princeton University campus, nine cadets from West Point were among attendees gathered in Arthur Lewis Auditorium in Robertson Hall. All were there to hear a lecture by Josiah Ober, professor of classics and political science at Stanford University and senior fellow ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is turning Riverside Gardens Park into an open‑air canvas this spring with the Red Bank Graffiti Jam, a community‑driven celebration of street art, creativity, and local talent. The event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at Riverside ...
RUMSON, NJ: BIG!! It’s a Whale of a Sale! Don't miss the famous Rumson Country Day School annual Rummage Sale — dubbed the largest tag sale in New Jersey! This beloved tradition is one of RCDS’s most impactful fundraisers, supporting the school’s tuition assistance program while also giving back ...
NEW JERSEY — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office is raising awareness about a serious crime: sexual assault aboard aircraft.Federal officials emphasize that sexual assault on an airplane—most commonly involving unwanted touching—is a felony offense ...
NEW JERSEY — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office is raising awareness about a serious crime: sexual assault aboard aircraft.Federal officials emphasize that sexual assault on an airplane—most commonly involving unwanted touching—is a felony offense ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Police Department has announced that Hillcrest Road northbound is currently closed from Valley Road until further notice due to a disabled vehicle blocking the roadway.Motorists traveling in the area should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes while ...
REOPENED WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Police Department has announced that Hillcrest Road northbound is currently closed from Valley Road until further notice due to a disabled vehicle blocking the roadway.Motorists traveling in the area should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes ...
COPAKE FALLS—Get over to Taconic State Park, 253 State Route 344, and work on going green with staff April 18 through 26 anytime during regular park hours.An Earth Day Activity sheet is available at the Park Office. The free activities listed will challenge you to do different things in celebration ...
EDISON, NJ - Police say a pocket knife was recovered during a fist fight between two students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Authorities say the knife was never displayed during the altercation.On Monday, at 11:15 AM, police say a fight broke out between a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old ...
COPAKE—In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Copake’s Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) hosts the free screening of the film, “The Little Things That Run the World” at Copake Grange #935, 628 Empire Road, Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.Released in 2025, the film introduces viewers to a diverse group ...