News
By JIM LONERGAN
April 11, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is set to roll out a series of sweeping new regulations governing e-bike use across the state beginning July 2026, significantly changing how residents can legally ride and purchase electric bicycles.The new law, aimed at improving safety and accountability, introduces ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Beginning on Monday, April 27, the East Brunswick Public Library will be closed to the public for three weeks. The popular township library will reopen on Monday, May 18. Patrons need not worry though; the library will still be offering services during the closure. The East ...
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 ...
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 ...
 Linden, NJ - In honor of Autism Acceptance, Awareness, and Inclusion Month, we are excited to share that SEPAC & Special Olympics will be hosting a Family Fun Night Event. We invite you all to join us for a night of family fun and the opportunity to learn more about SEPAC and Special ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and area commuters will want to take note of the upcoming road projects on tap in South Brunswick for the upcoming week. The South Brunswick Police Department is alerting residents and drivers of road work along Sand Hill Road as well as Ridge Road and Route ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston baseball team built a commanding early lead and held off a late rally to earn a 9-8 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Thursday, improving to 6-0 on the season.The Highlanders struck first in the opening inning when Reid Bazydlo launched a solo home ...
NEWARK, NJ — 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 ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has issued the following traffic alert for Saturday, April 11:"From 08:00 - 10:00 am, Westfield Ave and Raritan Rd will be closed to all traffic in both directions between Brant Ave and Featherbed Lane. Use alternate routes and expect delays.“Motorists should ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Space Coast Honor Flight held a ceremony to honor and sendoff participating veterans at 4 a.m. Saturday at Melbourne Orlando International Airport.Speakers included Colonel John Beatty, deputy commander of the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base; ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council has formally recognized Golden Door Charter School for earning a national designation that highlights its academic performance and support of multilingual learners.The council unanimously approved Resolution 26-158 on April 8, honoring the school ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Millington Baptist Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a community tree planting ceremony on Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m.The event will take place at the church, located at Millington Baptist Church, and will bring together members of the congregation and the wider ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove community is invited to come together to celebrate Arbor Day 2026 with a special tree-planting event aimed at enhancing the township’s green spaces and environmental stewardship.The event will take place on Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Public ...
ELIZABETH, NJ -  J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy Special Education In-Class Support Teacher Dr. Alice Debowski was honored as the 2026-2027 Union County Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at the school, the first Elizabeth Public Schools high school teacher to ever receive the award ...
CAMDEN – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the Henson ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Carbone Memorial Scholarship Fund is hosting a used clothing drive on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m to 11:00 a.m. at the Harding School Loop.All proceeds made from the drive will go towards scholarships for seniors.Tim Carbone was a custodian at David Brearley and ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Hackettstown Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that grass clipping cleanup for the 2026 season will officially begin on April 11.Hackettstown residents will be able to bring their grass clippings to the Town Garage, located at 309 East Plane Street, as part of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Revolution is coming back to Summit.Residents will step into history this month as the City of Summit hosts “Revolutionary Trail Day” on April 18, a family-friendly celebration marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with reenactments, performances, and hands-on educational ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the BOE conference room at David Brearley High School. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the tentative budget for the school year ...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ - Chargers golfers hit the course again on Thursday to close out a busy week. Spotswood High School took on Sayreville War Memorial High School at the Rossmoor Golf Club. The Chargers lost to the Bombers 176-210. Charles Masarik was Spotswood's top finisher, coming in third on ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State has a high number of insured patients and good hospital safety records, but – believe it or not – doctors here do not fare as well economically in such a high-cost state. They do rank among the highest-paid and most educated professionals in the U.S., with family ...
UNION, N.J. — The Union Police Department made an appearance in a newly released Netflix series, with scenes filmed at police headquarters last fall.The series, titled “Big Mistakes,” debuted Thursday and includes footage shot Sept. 19 and 20, 2025, at the Union Police station, which was ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison softball jumped out to an early lead Monday, but Bernards answered with a steady offensive push to hand the Dodgers an 8-6 loss.The setback dropped Madison to 1-3 on the season, while Bernards improved to 1-2.Madison came out swinging in the top of the first, scoring four runs ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Residents and local professionals are invited to connect and learn more about community service opportunities at an upcoming Mountainside Rotary Golf Meetup, set for Thursday, April 16.The casual event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at GolfCube Social, offering an ...
NEW JERSEY: In many professional settings, referrals are often talked about as a goal. Grow your business, build relationships, generate referrals. But in practice, referrals are not something you ask for they are something you become ready for.Many business professionals spend time networking but ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights Troop 17 was recently visited by a United States Military Academy Cadet who talked about his West Point experience.According to Scoutmaster Craig Birth, Cadet Harry Fominykh visited the troop during one of its meetings. The visit was arranged by Hasbrouck ...
Above: Patriot of the Year, Vito F. Cardinale with his fiancée, Ana, at the 2026 Vietnam Veterans' Foundation event.HOLDMEL, NJ: On April 7, a true patriot was recognized for his unwavering commitment to community and country, as Vito Cardinale was honored as Patriot of the Year during the 26th ...
NEW JERSEY: In many professional settings, referrals are often talked about as a goal. Grow your business, build relationships, generate referrals. But in practice, referrals are not something you ask for they are something you become ready for.Many business professionals spend time networking but ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — The Daughters of the American Revolution, through its Middletown Chapter, recently marked the grave of Revolutionary War soldier Daniel Hendrickson (1744–1838), bringing renewed recognition to a local patriot whose service helped shape the nation’s founding. This, as America's 250th ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Devin Gravina limited Hasbrouck Heights to one hit over five innings as Wood-Ridge defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 10-0 in a NJIC non-division game on Friday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Compex.Wood-Ridge is now 3-3 on the season while Hasbrouck Heights falls to 2-4.Wood-Ridge ...