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April 14, 2026

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The community will come together for Movies in the Park. Make great memories at Movies Under the Stars! See details:  May-September. Celebrate America 250, watch cult classics, and relax in Middletown's parks. NEW 35 ft/18 ft screens for each viewing. BYO Chair, blanket and ...

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Work resumes on road improvement projectsPosted on April 10, 2026  SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Borough’s roadway and drainage improvement projects have resumed following a winter suspension. Below is an overview of current and upcoming work. Please note that all work is weather permitting. Stay tuned for ...

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LONG BRANCH, N.J. — One of Long Branch’s most treasured historic landmarks is set for a major comeback.The Church of the Presidents, the nationally significant 19th-century landmark in the city’s Elberon section, is undergoing an extensive renovation after securing nearly $2 million in combined ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — As spring returns to Glen Rock Dog Park, so does one of the town’s most meaningful traditions: the annual Spring Cleanup. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and organizers are inviting residents of all ages to come out, pitch ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - What do you do if you see a bear in your yard? It's scary, for sure, and that's why police warn about bear sightings in suburban settings. Hawthorne had one on Monday evening.“A bear has been spotted on the west hill, specifically in the area of Cider Mill Road, Clara Avenue, ...

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With May recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus turns to education, compassion, and community support for those experiencing mental health challenges. In Long Branch, Shore House is marking the occasion by welcoming the public to a special Open House designed to inform, ...

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With May recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus turns to education, compassion, and community support for those experiencing mental health challenges. In Long Branch, Shore House is marking the occasion by welcoming the public to a special Open House designed to inform, ...

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NEWTON, NJ – The Braves outlasted the Bombers on the baseball diamond on Monday winning 1-0 at Hillside Park. Hunter Wolfe got the win, striking out 11 batters with only two walks and two hits in five innings work.Brendan Akturk held onto the shutout for the final two innings with 26 pitches.The ...

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With May recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus turns to education, compassion, and community support for those experiencing mental health challenges. In Long Branch, Shore House is marking the occasion by welcoming the public to a special Open House designed to inform, ...

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NEWTON, NJ – Merriam Avenue School is hosting a free produce pop-up market on April 16.  From 2 to 3 p.m. , while supplies last, area residents can get free, fresh food provided by local farmer through the Foodshed Alliance’s LocalShare program.According to the organization, the program “aims to ...

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HAZLET, NJ – Lila Houlihan excelled at bat and in the circle to lead Raritan to a 5-2 softball victory over Freehold Borough on Monday.Houlihan was the winning pitcher, striking out 10 batters and allowing two runs in seven innings. At bat, she went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs batted ...

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WALL, NJ – Middletown North erupted for six runs each in the sixth and seventh innings to come away with a 14-5 softball victory over Wall on Monday.Alex Goins and Aubrey Borchers each hit two home runs and Abby Esposito hit one home run for Middletown North (2-5). Goins led the Lions with five ...

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Princeton, NJ – On Friday, April 10, the municipality held a ceremonial relaunching of its new Princeton Loop Express bus, a free service that runs on 20-minute intervals from the Princeton Shopping Center to Palmer Square, and then to the Princeton Dinky train station, via Harrison Street, Nassau ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A judge has dismissed all charges against Third Ward Councilman  and Mayoral Candidate Alex Mendez in a long-running voter fraud case tied to the 2020 Paterson municipal election, according to statements made by Mendez following the court decision.Mendez announced the dismissal ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – Millburn rallied from a four-run deficit in the seventh inning for a 7-5 softball victory over Newark Academy on Monday.Annika DeBur singled and drove in two runs in the seventh inning, when Millburn (3-1) turned a 5-1 deficit into a 7-5 lead.Alexandra Bunch went 2-for-3 with two ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ – Cody Guthrie hit three home runs and drove in six runs to lead Bayonne to a 15-2 baseball victory over Ferris on Monday.Luke Eckert knocked in four runs with a home runs and a double for Bayonne (6-1), which scored six runs in the third inning to take a 12-0 lead.Joey Makowski ...

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CARTERET, NJ – Carteret scored in every inning but the fourth on its way to a 9-2 baseball victory over Piscataway on Monday.Erick Martinez went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs batted in and two runs scored for Carteret (7-1).Joniel Martinez hit a home run and knocked in two runs for the ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs pharmacist has had his license suspended following accusations that he modified Publix customer prescriptions to obtain opioid drugs for personal use, according to the Florida Department of Health.Anthony Palumbo, a licensed pharmacist, is the subject of an ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s city leaders last week took the first step last week in the final approval of a major expansion of Al Hendrickson Toyota.The city commission on Thursday voted to approve zoning changes and the site plan, so the dealership can move forward with a plan to more than ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Senior right-hander Will Iozzio made his first start of the season and it went spectacularly. Iozzio fired six no-hit innings to help lead Columbia to a 9-3 baseball victory over Montclair on Monday.Iozzio struck out 10 batters, walked none and allowed one run for the Cougars (3-4).

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Clinton Township, NJ – Handicap parking is a special privilege in New Jersey, and most business owners supply accessible parking conveniently located near the front doors for those customers needing accommodations. Recently, handicap parking signage located around the building of Planet Fitness ...

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ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...

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UNION, NJ — Authorities have identified the man killed in the shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...

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LINCROFT, NJ — On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 33 film and television students from Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, joined fellow high school students from across the Garden State at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey, to participate in the Garden State Film Festival’s ...

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UNION, NJ — Authorities have identified the man killed in the shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...

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STAFFORD — In a tightly contested battle that came down to the final whistle, Southern Regional leaned on a breakout performance from a talented freshman and a clutch fourth-quarter effort in the circle to secure a 10-8 victory over Middletown South on Monday.The Rams (5-1, 1-1) showcased their ...

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BRICK — In a defensive masterclass that redefined the term "pitcher's duel," Gianna Gomez put on a performance for the record books. The junior hurler struck out a staggering 22 batters, leading Barnegat to a narrow 1-0 victory over Brick Memorial in an eight-inning marathon on Monday.With the win, ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - As part of her presentation for Autism Acceptance Month, Town Councilwoman Melissa Senatore announced at the March 8 meeting that the Township is beginning to enhance its playgrounds to become more inclusive. Township Director of Parks and Fields John Burns will be identifying any ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ — In a clash of Shore area contenders, the St. John Vianney boys' volleyball team extended their unblemished record to 7-0 on Monday, overcoming a resilient Barnegat squad in a three-set battle (25-15, 19-25, 25-16).The Lancers relied on a balanced offensive attack and clinical serving ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Hills  erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning to break the game open and cruise to an 11-1 victory over Kittatinny on Friday night.The Vikings (4-4) wasted no time taking control, plating three runs in the first inning and adding another in the second to build ...

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