News
By DAWN MILLER
April 5, 2026
METUCHEN, NJ - The Spotswood High School baseball team traveled to Metuchen High School on Saturday morning for the first game of a home-at-home with the Bulldogs. Saturday's game was another Greater Middlesex Conference White Division matchup for the Chargers. Spotswood lost to Metuchen 10-2 ...
ROXBURY, NJ – As the cash-strapped Roxbury school district grapples with rising costs and declining revenues, its top financial official says he still believes a $5 million athletic dome could be a smart long-term investment.Joe MondanaroRoxbury Schools Business Administrator Joe Mondanaro revived ...
Clinton, NJ – On Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. nonprofit SAFE in Hunterdon will be hosting a Take Back the Night event . The march will kick off at the Hunterdon Art Museum patio, circle through the Town of Clinton, and stop in tribute to Cheryl Niles-Okie, a local business owner who was ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two new Indian restaurants have opened weeks apart on the same stretch of road in Coral Springs — both aiming higher than anything the local dining scene has seen before.It’s not the kind of thing you expect here.But it’s happening.Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen and Harmony Indian ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken officials have extended the deadline for residents to complete the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan survey, giving the public additional time to weigh in on street safety priorities.The survey, available online, will now remain open through April 12 at 11:59 p.m.City officials ...
EVESHAM, NJ – World War II Veteran Albert Bernard Kaiser turned 100 last week and the Burlington County Commissioners teamed with Evesham’s Mayor and Council to make his celebration extra special.Kaiser was born on March 27, 1926, and he celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, March 28, with ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranks among the top 10 states in the nation for online searches related to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as interest in medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continues to surge—often outside traditional medical channels.According to new data released by Tmrw, New Jersey ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Sophomore midfielder Eloise Murphy scored two goals with an assist, while senior attack and Lehigh-bound Gillian Cohen added two scores to pace Westfield, No. 7 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, in a 9-5 road loss to No. 14 Rumson-Fair Haven on Saturday.Sophomore midfielder Kate ...
EDISON, NJ — A 35-year-old township man and his truck passenger died in a fiery accident along Route 78 in Newark on Wednesday, April 1st, the NJ State Police said.The 6:30 pm accident claimed the life of Isuzu box truck driver Chad Hill and his unidentified 46-year-old passenger from Brooklyn, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit continued its unbeaten start to the season with a 15–10 win over Bridgewater-Raritan on Saturday. Senior Sara Scallon led the Hilltoppers with five goals, while teammate Kelsey Shallcross added one goal and five assists to pace Summit’s balanced attack.Francesca Arcella scored ...
Dear Randolph Residents, April showers may bring May flowers, but they also mark the beginning of a very busy and exciting season in our wonderful township. Randolph has a full lineup of events as we continue celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. I encourage you to take part ...
The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Monday morning, March 30, 2026, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse celebrating both the renovated section and the major new section of the F. M. Kirby Carriage House.There were words of welcome from the Executive Director, Mike Stotts and ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Drivers traveling through Totowa should prepare for delays this week as resurfacing for Union Boulevard gets underway.Construction will take place on Union Boulevard between Riverview Drive and the entrance to Route 46 East. Milling is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 6 and continue ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos have announced a new community initiative that will provide free tickets to all Paterson high school students for matches at Hinchliffe Stadium. The program is open to students from all Paterson high schools and is designed to bring more young fans into the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — James Grainger’s six-goal, three-assist performance led Summit to a commanding 13–3 victory over West Essex on Saturday in North Caldwell, keeping the Hilltoppers undefeated and reinforcing their No. 4 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20.Summit jumped ahead early with a 3–1 first quarter and ...
NEW JERSEY — It’s Easter Sunday! Christians here and around the world are celebrating one of their most joyful and meaningful religious holidays: The resurrection of Jesus Christ and the renewal of spiritual life.Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week, which began on Palm Sunday on March 29th, ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Borough officials joined business owner Divya Patel on Friday, April 3, to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Good Karma Dispensary, a woman-owned cannabis retail shop that recently opened following a soft launch in February.Mayor Larry LaRonde, along with council ...
NEWARK - An Elizabeth man involved in a Sunday morning car crash that resulted in the death of beloved Ironbound legend and former Assemblyman Alberto “Al” Coutinho has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide, according to county prosecutors. Coutinho, 56, of Newark, was involved in a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...
CLAVERACK–The Friends of the Claverack Free Library, 9 Route 9H, will hold their annual beer concert on April 11 at 4 p.m. The Amy Ryan Band (ARB) will perform in the library community room. The ARB rocks the blues with its combination of soulful originals and interesting covers that range from ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, April 11, the Mountainside Softball and Baseball League will launch its 2026 season with a full day of events that celebrate not only the start of a new season, but the strength of the community behind it.The day will begin with the league’s annual Opening Day ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood pitcher Connor Hayeck held opposing batters to four hits and one run while striking out eight and walking two in six strong innings of work as the Raiders defeated Arthur L. Johnson HS (Clark, NJ) by a score of 5-1 on Saturday, April 4. Davis ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the role of coastal restoration in protecting local shorelines during an upcoming installment of a free lecture series at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.The event, part of the center’s EcoWatch lecture series, is ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Residents in Sayreville can look forward to a series of Colonial-themed events taking place throughout the year, offering a mix of history, music, and interactive community activities.Time Capsule —Satruday, May 9 (Kennedy Park, 11:00 a.m.)Independence Day Celebration —Saturday, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will introduce the proposed 2026 municipal budget when it meets Tuesday, April 7.The meeting will open with a conference session that includes an Eagle Scout project presentation, followed by the 2026 budget presentation and a debt ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Hunterdon Central won its first game for new baseball coach Tom Reindel, 13-0, over Ferris on Saturday.Danny Contiliano went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and a run batted in for Hunterdon Central (1-1).John Santos Santiago went 2-for-3 with three RBI for the Red Devils, who ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ— Under bright blue skies, warm sunshine, and a slight morning chill, police officers, firefighters, and rescue squad personnel gathered alongside eager players waiting by their team signs, ready for the parade to begin.The first sign it was underway came as bagpipes filled the air ...