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April 13, 2026

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will hold a budget meeting on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00pm,  where officials are expected to continue discussions surrounding the 2026 municipal budget and related financial planning.The meeting will take place at Town Hall, 1001 ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Music Parents Association of Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is holding a Tricky Tray on April 24 to support the ALJ music program.The event will take place at the high school, located at 365 Westfield Ave.The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the first ticket will be pulled at ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department is investigating “multiple bomb threats that were received involving local schools," according to a statement released by Chief Timothy Hudnall on Monday morning.  While the threats are not deemed credible based on information currently ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — What began as a single community theater production in northern New Jersey has grown into an international leap of faith. After meeting during Nutley Little Theatre’s February 2024 production of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche,” by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood, a group of local ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...

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The Calais School invites you to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Whippany, NJ. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities—and the families, caregivers, and professionals who guide them—as they explore life beyond high ...

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The Calais School invites you to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Whippany, NJ. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities—and the families, caregivers, and professionals who guide them—as they explore life beyond high ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — A machine now does what golfers once had to do between every swing at Broward Golf Center in Coconut Creek, a robot tees up the ball.The Coconut Creek driving range announced on Monday that it has completed a technology upgrade, installing the Power Tee system across its entire ...

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CHATHAM—Chatham-based Trinity Mouzon Wofford will celebrate the release of her new cookbook, “Eating at Home,” with a hometown launch event on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m., in collaboration with The Chatham Bookstore and Marton & Davis.The evening will begin at The Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main ...

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WAYNE, NJ — During this past Wayne Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lauren Kazmark gave a required presentation on chronic absenteeism. The good news is that things have improved, but three Wayne public schools still remain above the state's threshold for the second year ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A long-discussed plan to expand and redesign the parking lot at Frost Elementary School moved forward during the Board of Education meeting on April 9, with district officials emphasizing student safety while residents raised concerns about communication, environmental impact, ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you know an outstanding female graduating senior from Mount Laurel who deserves a scholarship to continue her education?Applications are now open for the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council scholarships for 2026. Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this month's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains is flying the Autism Awareness flag outside the Municipal Building on Park Ave. during April, which is recognized as Autism Awareness Month. It is a time dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...

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EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Motorists should avoid Route 33 traveling through the Twin Rivers section of East Windsor Township on Monday morning, April 13, 2026.According to a Nixle Alert published by East Windsor Township, at 10:30 a.m., a motor vehicle accident occurred at Route 33 West near the ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this month's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...

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CASTLETON--On March 25, Questar III BOCES hosted the 37th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit at its main office. The exhibit features 27 pieces of art submitted by 25 students from seven districts and two Questar III BOCES programs. This year's art show juror was Daria Askari, Questar III BOCES ...

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BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Township of Bloomfield will host a community wellness event as part of a broader public health initiative led by Mayor Jenny Mundell and local officials.The event, titled “Mayor Mundell’s Wellness Walk,” is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday afternoon, April 2, just as the spring break for the Rahway Public Schools began, the Rahway track and field team hosted its first Rahway Rising Stars Invitational of the season.The Invitational began in 2022, according to Head Coach Leon Bunion, “to provide young track and ...

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NEWARK - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once ...

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NEWARK — One in four city residents experience food insecurity, according to the Greater Newark Conservancy, with barriers to fresh, affordable food access still persisting far after the COVID pandemic. To reach residents in high-traffic areas who are struggling with food insecurity, United ...

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Ronald C. Guilder, Jr., 45, of Kingsbury faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Jessica Keenan, 41, after she was found dead at his Queens Drive residence early April 12, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Washington County District Attorney's ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A violin lost during the Holocaust and returned to its rightful family nearly eight decades later will be the focus of an upcoming speaker series at the Boca Raton Public Library.Author David Groen will present “Bram’s Violin: A Seventy-Six Year Journey from Auschwitz to ...

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HILLSIDE, NJ — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey held its annual 24-hour pack-a-thon on Friday with a special guest.Gov. Mikie Sherrill spent time volunteering at the Hillside facility and packed some meals for neighbors in need.“We were honored to have the Governor join us for a very important ...

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POMPANO BEACH — For Mariella Perez, the dream of owning a spa began more than 15 years ago while working in the treatment rooms of high-end resorts like the Hard Rock and Hilton. For her daughter, Karen Ortiz, the dream started even earlier—around the age of 8, watching her mother work.​That ...

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POMPANO BEACH — City finance officials have signaled another year of fiscal stability for Pompano Beach, reporting a "clean" audit for its latest fiscal year. The announcement comes as city commissioners prepare to discuss Pompano's budget for 2027 in a 9am workshop meeting tomorrow.In a memorandum ...

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DUNELLEN, NJ — Families in Piscataway and surrounding communities are invited to give their children a summer filled with learning, creativity, and fun at A+ Academy’s Summer Camp 2026, now open for registration.Designed to keep students engaged and active, A+ Academy’s summer program offers a ...

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