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April 6, 2026

SUMMIT, NJ – Sara Scallon scored five goals to lead Summit to a 15-10 girls lacrosse victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Saturday.Giada Catanzaro scored four goals and passed for two assists for Bridgewater-Raritan (1-3).Ashley Ciufo also scored four goals for the Panthers and Sia Agarwala and ...

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COPAKE FALLS—Our Lady of Hope Parish, 8074 State Route 22, offers free food distribution through a mobile food pantry, Friday, April 10, noon to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is available and will guarantee there is food for everyone who comes. Visit www.ourladyofhopecopakefalls.org, the cabinet by the ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ – The City of Bordentown Water Department is advising City and Township residents that it will begin its Spring hydrant flushing process this week, starting in Bordentown Township.Hydrant flushing is an essential part of the water system maintenance as well as a compliance ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Water Department will be conducting on two local streets – Maxwell Avenue and Monmouth Street – on Monday, April 6.  The flushing is being conducted as part of bringing a new water main into service along Maxwell Avenue. During the work, residents on Maxwell ...

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MEDFORD, NJ — Spring is most definitely in the air and that’s tremendous news for all involved with outdoor activities — and that certainly includes the sport of golf.The Lenape High School boys golf program has already proven to be ready for this 2026 regular season and has a team full of ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — It’s not every day you walk into the library and are greeted by horses—but for dozens of Mountainside families, that’s exactly what made this year’s Spring Break programming unforgettable.The Mountainside Public Library wrapped up its week of activities with a unique therapy ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council meeting on March 24 featured a series of recognitions and an educational partnership announcement.Mayor Susan McCartney opened the meeting by issuing a proclamation celebrating Women’s History Month, honoring the contributions of women across West ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — With Tax Day approaching, a new report is highlighting where New Jersey stands when it comes to the overall tax load on residents. The good news is that the Garden State does not have the highest total tax burden. That distinction belongs to Hawaii. According to a 2026 analysis ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Michael Basile drove in five runs, capped by a grand slam in a 12-run fourth inning, as the Governor Livingston Highlanders cruised past Lyndhurst 16-1 Saturday to improve to 4-0 on the season.Basile went 2-for-3 with a walk, doing most of his damage in the decisive fourth ...

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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ - This Earth Day, learn how you can eat healthfully for your body and the planet! Discover the power of plant-based eating with registered dietitian Tara Tomaino. In this educational program, you'll learn about plant-based sources of protein and how to prepare them, how to eat ...

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CAMDEN – A Camden business executive in late March sued a former New Jersey attorney general and four employees in the attorney general's office for “creating a media spectacle” to advance themselves by criminally indicting him and others associated with Democratic power broker George E. Norcross ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Learn about government with the "Borough's 101” program on April 13, 2026.The program is billed as “Everything you ever wanted to know about your local government explained by your government officials.”The program is a local civics lesson, which is an educational session focused on ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ - For Andrea McPhatter, leadership was never about stepping into the spotlight. In fact, for much of her life, she preferred to work behind the scenes.Yet today, as President of the East Orange Board of Education and a longtime public servant, McPhatter stands at the center of ...

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Scroll⬇️ down below article for samples of the blue envelope program: HOLMDEL, NJ: As communities across the country recognize World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month each April, the Holmdel Township Police Department continues to take meaningful steps to promote understanding, ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...

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UNION, NJ – The Vauxhall Community Garden officially opened its 2026 season on Saturday, bringing together gardeners, local volunteers, and township officials to celebrate the garden’s ongoing growth and contribution to the community.Located on Springfield Avenue in the Vauxhall section of Union, ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ – Brady Shine, who a week earlier had set a new Hasbrouck Heights record in the javelin, came close to setting a new one Saturday at the Season Opener Relays in Hackensack.Shine, whose school record throw of 198-3, threw 196-9 on Saturday in leading Hasbrouck Heights to a victory in ...

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WAYNE, NJ - For the third time in five years, the Wayne Schools will be revealing the results of a demographic study, and the results have already been delayed because of the possibility of a new development coming to Valley Road Extension. If approved, this would be the fourth new multi-housing ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — When Home and Garden Television's (HGTV) House Hunters returns for the start of its latest season at 10pm on Saturday, April 11, it will feature three Plainfield homes and a family deciding which to purchase.The episode, entitled Analyze This! will tell the story of a couple in ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – With the spring seasons just kicking off now, fall feels like an eternity ago. This fall was a huge success for Chatham’s various sports programs with several notable achievements, including a state championship for girls soccer, a conference championship for football, and county ...

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Princeton, NJ – Not so many years ago, 29 Thanet Circle was an unexceptional, aging (built in 1974, renovated in 2006) two-story office building off of Thanet Drive, north of the Princeton Shopping Center. It had abundant parking, 179 spaces – good thing because everything that a worker might need ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Grant School houses South Plainfield School District's fifth and sixth grade students. On Friday, March 27, the school welcomed back an old favorite. All Abilities Day returned and was punctuated by enthusiasm and positivity from students and staff. The goal behind All ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ – The City of Long Branch, in coordination with the Long Branch Recreation Department and Jacob’s Ladder, hosted its fifth annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on Saturday, March 28, at the Bucky James Community Center.The room, decorated for the Easter holiday, was packed ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently investigated a report of $20,000 that went missing after an open house was held in a home co-owned by a recently divorced couple. A 41-year-old man told police that between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 28 the money went missing, while an open house ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Forget the grass — this egg hunt happens underwater.Boca Raton’s Spring Egg Dive is set for Sunday, April 12, at Meadows Park Pool, where children will dive in to collect eggs scattered across the bottom of the pool and trade them in for prizes.The event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – Low-cost housing requests from Melbourne residents through Florida 2-1-1 rose 82% year over year, increasing from 78 in March 2025 to 142 in March 2026, according to data from 211counts.org.Overall, residents made 1,527 requests for all services, up from 1,200 the previous year, ...

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UNION, N.J. — More than 400 people took part in St. Michael’s annual Walking Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, continuing a longstanding tradition of faith and community.Participants began the procession at the church on Vauxhall Road, traveling a route that included Orange Avenue, Morrison ...

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Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | 4/6-4/11Mon, 4/6 - ** #lego Club @ 4 PMTues, 4/7 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 4/7 - Movie: John Adams (Episode 1&2) @ 1 PMTues, 4/7 - Movie: The Naked Gun @ 7 PMWed, 4/8 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 4/8 - Terrific Toddlers @ 10:30 AMWed, 4/8 ...

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