News
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
April 1, 2026
NEWARK - “Our city is not perfect, but we are in a damn better place than we were a decade ago.” That was the theme of the 12th State of the City Address on Tuesday night given by Mayor Ras J. Baraka.Noting how far Newark has come over the past decade, letting the numbers speak for themselves in ...
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 ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Walking out to a crowd of more than 100 people and a billowing American Flag overhead, Police Chief Dean Ackermann exited the rear door of the police station for the final time in his career on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, precisely at 4 p.m.In a traditional end-of-watch moment, ...
HAZLET, NJ: In honor of Keep America Beautiful Month, Hazlet Clean Communities is hosting several Community Cleanup opportunities throughout April!Local nonprofit organizations — including athletic leagues, school teams, Scout troops, and other community groups — are invited to apply and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's another egg-cellent April at the South Plainfield Public Library, and it kicks off on April 1 with Easter Bunny Storytime at 6 p.m. There will be stories, snacks, crafts and the opportunity for photos. This is not an April Fool's Day joke either. The Easter Bunny will be ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: NuGen Medical, a forward-thinking longevity medical practice focused on precision and personalized care, is continuing to expand its mission of helping patients optimize their health through comprehensive, data-driven medical solutions.Founded by Emergency Medicine Physicians on the ...
NEW JERSEY: In response to a growing number of serious and fatal crashes involving electric bicycles, the State of New Jersey has enacted a comprehensive new law regulating e-bike use. The legislation, now in effect, applies to all classes of e-bikes, including pedal-assist, throttle-operated, and ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The City of Long Branch has opened applications for its 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program, offering paid positions for local high school and college students interested in gaining hands-on experience in municipal government.The program will run from June 29 through Aug. 28, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — “The debates I went through actually helped me to be a better president,” former U.S. President Bill Clinton once said — a reflection of a long-standing belief that such exchanges of views are not merely campaign rituals, but essential tests of leadership.Indeed, debates have become ...
NEW JERSEY: In response to a growing number of serious and fatal crashes involving electric bicycles, the State of New Jersey has enacted a comprehensive new law regulating e-bike use. The legislation, now in effect, applies to all classes of e-bikes, including pedal-assist, throttle-operated, and ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Lake Hopatcong Permaculture Garden was awarded a $1000 grant by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute as part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign Initiative. The garden is located at the foot of the James Leach Boardwalk Trail on Florida Avenue. The Educational Garden ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — School zone speed cameras that were supposed to be installed at some Coconut Creek schools at the beginning of the school year are now working with just a little more than two months left in the school year.Coconut Creek police announced on Monday that the cameras at three ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 26-year-old man died after a drowning incident at a Coral Springs home Monday.Coral Springs Police and Fire Rescue responded to a residence on the 8300 block of Northwest 35th Court Monday evening in reference to a drowning in a swimming pool. When officers arrived, they found ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton hosts its second-to-last night market of the season at Sanborn Square this Thursday. The market, with several food vendors and more than 20 vendors, runs from 6 to 9 p.m. April 2 at Sanborn Square, located at 72 N. Federal Highway. Patrons can choose between a deli, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 26-year-old man died after a drowning incident at a Coral Springs home Monday.Coral Springs Police and Fire Rescue responded to a residence on the 8300 block of Northwest 35th Court Monday evening in reference to a drowning in a swimming pool. When officers arrived, they found ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Characterizing his tenure as “the honor of a lifetime,” outgoing Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer took to social media on Monday, his final full day in office, to say farewell to residents, businesses, nonprofits, and the nearly 1,800 city employees.“I share my deepest thanks for the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — At the same time developer Scott Kerner is making plans to build an exclusive downtown Boca Raton private club, he is embroiled in litigation over his home in the waterfront community of Golden Harbour in East Boca Raton.Kerner is a partner in The Sanborn RE, LLC, which recently ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — School zone speed cameras that were supposed to be installed at some Coconut Creek schools at the beginning of the school year are now working with just a little more than two months left in the school year.Coconut Creek police announced on Monday that the cameras at three ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball junior guard Darryl “Buddy” Simmons II announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal.Simmons is the second Bonnies player to do so this offseason following the program’s first coaching change in 19 years. (Coach Mark Schmidt ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior midfielder Peyton Furst describes teammate Nicolette Grossman as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Chatham girls lacrosse team because of the advantages she gives the Cougars from different positions on the field.Grossman started on defense and then moved into the midfield, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence built an eight-run lead after four innings and held on for a 13-9 baseball victory over Union on Tuesday.James Keneally went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Andrew Kruep was 2-for-4 with three RBI for New Providence (1-1), which led, 9-1, ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Livingston rallied from a three-run deficit after four innings for a 7-3 softball victory over West Essex in the opening game for both teams on Tuesday.Valentina Dilanni went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Livingston, which scored four runs in the fifth ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence built an eight-run lead after four innings and held on for a 13-9 baseball victory over Union on Tuesday.James Keneally went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Andrew Kruep was 2-for-4 with three RBI for New Providence (1-1), which led, 9-1, ...
ROXBURY, NJ – (Note: This story has been revised to reflect corrected numbers provided April 1 by the township.) The owner of a Roxbury home assessed at $500,000 will pay about $600 more in municipal and school taxes next year if budgets proposed by the township and the school district are ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Joey Kerner drove in six runs to lead Columbia to a 13-1 baseball victory over Livingston in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Kerner hit two home runs for the Cougars, who scored four runs in the third inning and nine more in the fifth.Isaac Buchalter and Eli Angelou each had ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In celebration of our local history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the America 250 New Providence committee is proud to announce the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day Charity Drive. The event is scheduled for April 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Food Bank announced Tuesday that Praise Presbyterian Church has made a $50,000 gift to support the nonprofit’s Franklin Cares Capital Campaign, a fundraising effort aimed at helping the organization build a new facility and expand services for Franklin Township ...