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By TOM MUGAVERO
April 15, 2026
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Somerville’s Hannah Lopez was match-medalist with an 11-over par 46 but Phillipsburg High School took the next four places led by McKenna Cooper’s 52 as the Stateliners squeezed by the Pioneers, 220-222, in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division match on Tuesday at Architect’s ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan softball team rallied from a two-run deficit to defeat Pingry, 6-4, on Tuesday.Quinn Levash hit a solo home run for the Panthers, who trailed, 4-2, before scoring one run in the sixth inning and three in the seventh.Sydney Votapek went 3-for-3 with an ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mark your calendars to help beautify Mount Laurel this weekend!Mount Laurel Township will be hosting its annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 18 from 9AM to 12PM at the Laurel Acres Park Pavilion. Community Clean Up Day will help beautify the community by cleaning up ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Township Council has formally approved an emergency contract totaling $78,499.86 to repair a broken sanitary sewer force main on Old Short Hills Road after a leak discovered on March 9 created an immediate public health concern.The township hired Grabowski Construction, Inc., ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police say there are no new developments in the investigation into the shooting death of a Plantation man last week, but family and friends are remembering Arman Motiwalla fondly in the wake of his death.“He was more than just a colleague—he was a kind, hardworking, and ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Parents of incoming sixth graders are reminded that registration is closing soon for Camp Jump Start, a summer program designed to help students transition to middle school.The program will be held at William Annin Middle School and is open to current fifth-grade students ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Township Committee has adopted an ordinance updating the town’s environmental regulations and placing new limits on when gas‑powered leaf blowers may be used. The measure is part of a broader effort to reduce noise and air pollution in residential neighborhoods.Under the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Promenade at Coconut Creek will swap its usual shopping-center hum for the sounds of music and the smell of paint next week as the outdoor mall opens its doors to an Earth Day celebration.The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at 4467 Lyons Road in Coconut ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Bordentown Township residents are being encouraged by the Township Committee to change their lawn-mowing practices through the “Low Mow" program.The “Low Mow” program is a voluntary initiative in which residents delay the first cut of their lawns until after May 8. The ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa is applying for a $5,000 state grant to develop a community forestry management plan aimed at improving long-term tree care, sustainability, and environmental planning efforts across the municipality.The Borough Council approved the resolution authorizing the ...
EDISON, NJ - Sponsored by the American Library Association, National Library Week has, since 1958, been observed in libraries across the country each April. The week-long initiative, which runs this year from April 19 through April 25, serves to recognize the contributions of libraries and those ...
RAMONA, OK - Last week was a huge one for East Brunswick High School alumnus Sam Mattis. Mattis took down a 45-year-old United States Track and Field record set by American Ben Plucknett in Sweden in 1981. Plucknett's record-setting discus throw was 237-4. Mattis, competing at the Oklahoma Throws ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Defense didn’t just win the game for the Girls Varsity Flag Football team today; it provided the bulk of the scoring. Showcasing the mental toughness that has become their trademark this season, the girls out-hustled and out-smarted their opponents on the way to a gritty 18-7 ...
PARKLAND, FL- West Boca Medical Center expanded its heart care capabilities with the opening of a new cardiac catheterization lab that began operations in December. The immediate effect of the new “cath lab” is that Parkland area residents who are experiencing heart issues, including potential ...
Bernardsville, NJ — A new chapter is beginning for one of Bernardsville’s most recognizable dining spots, as celebrity chef David Burke prepares to relaunch the longtime local restaurant as Station Tavern later this month.The restaurant, located at The Station on Mine Brook Road, is set to reopen ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A simple act—cleaning out your closet—could help fund classroom projects for local teachers while making a difference around the world.The Mountainside PTO Grant Committee has launched a community-wide shoe drive fundraiser running from April 1 through the end of May, with a goal ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Branching Out Foundation, in collaboration with local artist Jaime Sands, welcomed community members on April 9 for the unveiling of a newly completed mural — a moment that blended celebration, remembrance, and purpose. Held during Autism Awareness Month, the event ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
BAYVILLE, NJ – Raum Desai's RBI double in the eighth inning gave Holmdel a 6-5 baseball victory over Central Regional on Tuesday.James Murphy had a hit and two RBI for Holmdel (3-3), which had a 5-0 lead after the first two innings.Massimo Sperduto had a hit, an RBI, a run scored and two walks for ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The mid-80s weather made it warmer than usual for the Chatham boys lacrosse team on Tuesday afternoon, but the Cougars didn't turn up the heat on Bergen Catholic until the second half at sun-splashed Cougar Field.Senior attack Kyle Gibney scored five of his career-high seven goals in ...
UNION, NJ — Union Police Director Christopher Donnelly addressed the public during Tuesday night’s Township Committee meeting, providing an update on the ongoing investigation into a shooting at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 that left one person dead and six others injured.“As you are aware, this is an ...
CRESSKILL, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights scored eight runs in the first inning, and freshman Emma Vallone struck out 12 as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Cressill, 15-2, in a NJIC non-divisional match-up on Monday in Cresskill. Both teams are now 5-2 on the season.Haley Wixon had three hits and five RBI to ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
RED BANK, NJ - Canopy Crossroad, a NJ licensed, women-owned, locally operated cannabis dispensary in Red Bank, today announced the launch of its cannabis delivery service, Canna Sedana, offering a secure, discreet way to order cannabis products for home delivery.The new service will initially offer ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston bounced back from a streak-ending loss against Johnson with a 7-4 victory over Cranford on Tuesday, improving to 7-1 on the season.Gov. Livingston struck first and never trailed, scoring in five of the first six innings while collecting 10 hits. Zach ...
LEBANON, NJ — The office of Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) is accepting submissions for an essay contest to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The contest is to open to all students in grades 3-6 residing in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District, which includes Somerville. Using their ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Dance has always been a way of life for South Plainfield High School senior Ryann Nicholson. She was just five years old when Nicholson took her first dance class. Nicholson remembers tapping her tap shoes in time to the music. She might not have known it at that tender young ...
LEBANON, NJ — The office of Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) is accepting submissions for an essay contest to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The contest is to open to all students in grades 3-6 residing in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District, which includes a section of ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Borough Council has formally endorsed an amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, advancing the municipality’s strategy to meet state-mandated affordable housing requirements through 2035.The resolution, adopted April 14, follows action by the borough’s Planning Board on ...