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By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
April 26, 2026
SOMERSET, NJ — St. Matthias School is recognizing several students as Outstanding Most Improved honorees, celebrating their growth, dedication and hard work in the classroom.Mrs. Szczecina selected Lilenna as an Outstanding Most Improved Student.“I, Mrs. Szczecina, proudly honor Lilenna as an ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Class of 2026, assemble!Christopher Markus, a Rutgers alumnus who has sent Thor, Captain America and the other Avengers on a big screen journey to stop Thanos and written other blockbuster films starring Marvel’s most beloved heroes, will be awarded an honorary doctor of ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pompano Beach City Commission is set to decide Tuesday whether to endorse a $10 million overhaul of NW 15th Street - an often-overlooked street which extends from Dixie Highway, crossing underneath I-95 with its own underpass to Andrews Avenue and Powerline Road - a project ...
Proponent Federal Credit Union is excited to host Member Appreciation Day! Stop by to enjoy light refreshments, enter our raffle, and pick up a free gift.* Bring a family member to join Proponent and you both could get $150!** Not a Member yet? Stop in to find out why and how you can ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are raising a new safety concern involving juveniles riding e-bikes — fleeing from officers attempting to make lawful stops.In a message to residents, Police Chief Brad Mock said the department has encountered multiple incidents where young riders attempt to ...
NEW JERSEY – The State of New Jersey ranks 8th overall in the nation for gambling addiction, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub, placing it among the top 10 states where gambling-related issues are most prevalent.The study comes as the U.S. gambling industry ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Chatham girls track & field team persevered through tough weather conditions on Saturday to earn second place overall at the Randolph Relays.“The weather created some of the toughest racing conditions I have coached through in my career, but the girls rose to the challenge ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's baseball team outlasted St. Mary (Rutherford) in a high-scoring back-and-forth contest Saturday, pulling out a 12-11 victory.Passaic Valley (6-5-1) edged St. Mary (9-3-1), finishing with 13 hits.Michael Liotti led the charge with a pair of doubles and four RBI, ...
We are excited to announce the cast for our June production, ASUNCION, written by Jesse Eisenberg and directed by Craig Tiede!Edgar - Terry NickersonVinny - Wilson Wade HinesAsuncion - Gabie HocsonStuart - Raphael PelczmannTickets are on sale now at Cur8.com !ABOUT THE SHOWEdgar, aimless and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After weeks of discussion, Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney has outlined a proposal to protect city-owned land, an issue that fueled the Save Boca movement and helped drive the outcome of the March municipal election.At an April 13 council workshop, officials discussed a ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 9, 45 students from the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy's Music Department attended the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. The students listened to “Jazz Reach,” which is a program that introduces audiences to jazz music’s rich history, as well as the names, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 29-year-old driver told police, “I plead the fifth,” when asked about marijuana found during an early morning traffic stop in Coconut Creek.Officers pulled the man over around 3:39 a.m. April 14 near Lyons Road after spotting a broken headlight, according to an arrest ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
BELMAR, NJ – With just days to go, Belmar is preparing to transform into a town-wide marketplace as the annual Spring Yard Sale returns on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3.Front lawns across the borough will soon be filled with everything from vintage décor and household goods to toys, tools, and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After weeks of discussion, Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney has outlined a proposal to protect city-owned land, an issue that fueled the Save Boca movement and helped drive the outcome of the March municipal election.At an April 13 council workshop, officials discussed a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are raising a new safety concern involving juveniles riding e-bikes — fleeing from officers attempting to make lawful stops.In a message to residents, Police Chief Brad Mock said the department has encountered multiple incidents where young riders attempt to ...
STAFFORD — As the local community looks forward to the return of warmer weather, Stafford Recreation and the Stafford Historical Society have officially unveiled the schedule for the 2026 Summer Concert Series. This year’s series promises to be particularly historic, coinciding with the nation’s ...
TRENTON — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms like ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Style, innovation and creativity take center stage as County College of Morris (CCM) student designers debut their original work at the college’s annual “Spring Fashion Show” to be held on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m.Open to the public, this free event offers the community an ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A series of transportation improvements is underway across Asbury Park, as city officials continue efforts to enhance safety, modernize infrastructure, and create a more accessible environment for residents, visitors, and commuters.The City’s Transportation Department is currently ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Renaissance arrived in Ocean County this past weekend as the Barnegat High School Bengal Theatre Company successfully wrapped its run of the hit musical comedy, Something Rotten! The production, characterized by its sharp wit and high-energy numbers, left audiences cheering and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally killing a Coral Springs woman and her young daughter more than two decades ago, marking the eighth death warrant he has signed in 2026.Richard Knight is scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. on May ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A $3,000 reward is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of a Plantation man found dead earlier this month in Boca Raton, as police continue investigating the case.Boca Raton police said Arman Motiwalla, 37, was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on April 8 next to his ...
POMPANO BEACH — Plans for a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) moved forward last week as the Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan for a facility designed to withstand major hurricanes.The 35,652-square-foot project is funded by the General Obligation Bond package ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Drivers are being reminded that milling and paving work in the Madison Street Infrastructure Improvement area (the area around ShopRite) will cause traffic diversions throughout this week. Madison Street will be closed between Eighth Street and Ninth Street, including the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Morris County man has been sentenced to decades in prison for a fatal shooting and related charges in Independence Township. Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was sentenced April 21 in Warren County Superior Court after pleading guilty to first-degree murder, animal cruelty ...