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April 4, 2026

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Baseball team defeated Glen Ridge on Thursday, 6-5, surviving a seventh-inning rally that nearly trimmed the three-run deficit. The Panthers improve to 2-1. The Panthers started off the game with a five-run first inning. Dominic San Giacomo, Jake Scirica, John ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Township Committee moved forward on several community initiatives during its March 24 meeting, highlighted by preparations for Springfield’s 250th anniversary, action on local ordinances, and resident concerns over environmental and safety issues.Director of the Business ...

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BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - On Wednesday, March 11th, five student leaders from the Technology and Robotics club kicked off their 3rd annual STEM competition at Bernards High School. Lucian Spiteri, Dheirya Tyagi, Elizabeth Chen, Charlie Quinn and Jack Ecklund invited 11 other northern New Jersey high ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The sights and sounds of baseball returned as Hasbrouck Heights Little League celebrated the opening of the 2026 season on Inserra Field on Saturday, March 28.The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department escorted the 270 players and their coaches in the annual parade from Borough ...

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SADDLE BROOK, NJ – Freshman Emma Vallone pitched a three-hitter, striking out 10, as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Saddle Brook, 7-1, in a NJIC non-divisional softball game on Friday in Saddle Brook.  Hasbrouck Heights improves to 2-0 on the season.  Saddle Brook is now 2-2.Hasbrouck Heights scored ...

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Passover, also known as Pesach, is one of the most significant holidays in Judaism, commemorating the ancient Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Rooted in the biblical story of the Exodus, the holiday reflects themes of freedom, faith, and resilience. The name “Passover” comes from the ...

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Passover, also known as Pesach, is one of the most significant holidays in Judaism, commemorating the ancient Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Rooted in the biblical story of the Exodus, the holiday reflects themes of freedom, faith, and resilience. The name “Passover” comes from the ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The borough’s annual Vegetative Waste and Brush Collection program returns this spring, with monthly pickups scheduled for April through October. The service provides residents with a designated day each month—based on their zone—for the collection of brush, leaves, and other yard ...

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Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ — The lone Wayne Hills representative at the individual wrestling state championships in Atlantic City, Jamal Kouzer, has been chosen as his school’s Athlete of the Month for March. He earned this title and his trip to AC through discipline, dedication and a desire to ...

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PARK RIDGE, NJ – Park Ridge rallied, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to send the game into extra innings, and that added one more in the ninth for a 5-4 victory in a NJIC non-divisional boys baseball game on Thursday in Park Ridge.The Aviators are now 1-1 on the season.Jack ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union is among 27 New Jersey ZIP codes recognized as some of the hottest real estate markets in the nation, ranking No. 60 overall in a recent report by Realtor.com.The ranking is part of the company’s list of the 99 hottest housing markets in the United States, which ...

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Passover, also known as Pesach, is one of the most significant holidays in Judaism, commemorating the ancient Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Rooted in the biblical story of the Exodus, the holiday reflects themes of freedom, faith, and resilience. The name “Passover” comes from the ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College continues to build momentum in the rapidly expanding world of collegiate esports, announcing that Old Bridge High School senior Evan Kraja has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Letter of Intent to join its ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College continues to build momentum in the rapidly expanding world of collegiate esports, announcing that Old Bridge High School senior Evan Kraja has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Letter of Intent to join its ...

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Lou DiChiaro, a longtime baseball coach from Fair Lawn, and Larry Thomas, an octogenarian and Guinness World Record-holding skydiver, have one thing in common: they don't let their heart conditions keep them from doing what they love.They also both sought care at RWJBarnabas Health, where their ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College continues to build momentum in the rapidly expanding world of collegiate esports, announcing that Old Bridge High School senior Evan Kraja has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Letter of Intent to join its ...

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Lou DiChiaro, a longtime baseball coach from Fair Lawn, and Larry Thomas, an octogenarian and Guinness World Record-holding skydiver, have one thing in common: they don't let their heart conditions keep them from doing what they love.They also both sought care at RWJBarnabas Health, where their ...

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Princeton, NJ – For some vocal residents in Princeton’s western section, the idea of new housing, with its attendant increases in traffic and schoolchildren, has been a fraught subject. Those orange lawn signs, “Defend Historic Princeton,” are intended to say it all, in the simplest way.But the new ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Flag Football team opened its season with a 33-7 home victory over Dover on April 2.“This feels amazing, big relief,” Sophomore Rosie Carroll said. “I have high hopes for the future games we have.”A season ago, Jefferson was winless in its first five games. Head coach ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — It was quite early on Monday, March 30, 2026, about 3:30am when a burglar made entry into a Crest Drive home by entering through a first floor window.South Orange police responded to the 911 call from the resident, who said they heard their alarm system activate and, checking the ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 18-2 on Opening Night of the 2026 season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night. The 18 runs were the second-most in Somerset Double-A franchise history, trailing only the 22 runs scored on 8/18/23 ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 18-2 on Opening Night of the 2026 season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night. The 18 runs were the second-most in Somerset Double-A franchise history, trailing only the 22 runs scored on 8/18/23 ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fast-moving residential fire on Division Avenue in Piscataway Friday afternoon prompted a large emergency response and forced nearby road closures as crews battled heavy flames and worked to secure the scene.Piscataway fire units responded to the blaze that broke out about 4:15 ...

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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 — A Boca Raton man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a car crash in West Palm Beach Thursday morning.The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reported that 59-year-old Janusz Biskupek was traveling south on Avocado Avenue at around 9:50 a.m., approaching Southern ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A homeless man with a long history of public masturbation is accused of attacking a 72-year-old man during a confrontation at Red Reef Park.Boca Raton police on April 1 arrested Stewart Jay Schiff, 61, on charges of attempted robbery and battery on a person age 65 or ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A sub shop known for its hot, made-to-order sandwiches has closed in West Boca Raton.The Jon Smith Subs location at Mission Bay Plaza, 20401 FL-7, Suite G13, is now permanently closed, according to a sign posted on the door.The notice reads: “This location is now permanently ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A fire that broke out Thursday evening at the Town Center at Boca Raton began in a food court kitchen and spread to the roof, according to Boca Raton Fire Rescue, which released details Friday.Investigators said the blaze appears to have started in the kitchen of Tobu before ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife were arrested Tuesday after authorities said they abused and confined their 12-year-old adopted daughter for years inside their Coral Springs home.Joel Kohnert, 44, and Jennifer Kohnert, 45, are accused of subjecting the ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Town Center Mall was evacuated Thursday evening after reports of smoke prompted an emergency response from police and fire crews, according to city officials.In a social media post, the City of Boca Raton said the mall was being cleared “out of an abundance of caution” ...

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