News
By DONNA ELEAZER
March 30, 2026
Linden, NJ — The Linden Public Library celebrated Makers Day on March 21, 2026. The event offered children and families a morning filled with hands-on STEM maker stations to boost creativity and problem-solving. Participants had an opportunity to rotate through multiple hands-on stations that ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway recently announced that the Rahway Emergency Squad has acquired a new, state-of-the-art ambulance.The new unit, received on March 11, is a PL Custom Medallion Ambulance featuring a 170-inch Type III body mounted on a 2026 Ford E-450 chassis. It is equipped with ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University Division of Research will open its seventh annual Art of Science exhibit with a reception and awards presentation from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 31 at the Ritter Art Gallery on the Boca Raton campus.The Art of Science photography and video competition is a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Max Weinberg, the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, will take the stage in Boca Raton next month for an interactive concert where the audience helps decide what gets played.The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will host An Evening with Max Weinberg ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — Residents are invited to step back in time and celebrate the rich history of Watchung Borough Schools at a special community event on Tuesday, March 31. The program, titled “Reflections of Watchung: A Historical Journey,” will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Church. This ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police recently arrested a 32-year-old Coconut Creek mother after she left her four-year-old child and an adult unable to care for himself, whom she was hired to watch over, alone for hours. Police charged Flornise Joseph with child neglect without great bodily harm and neglect ...
HOOSICK FALLS - Hoosick Fall Central School’s Christian Farley and Christina Stebbins along with their 7th and 8th-grade classes recently returned from historic Gettysburg National Park and Philadelphia, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This ...
LONG HILL/WATCHUNG, NJ — Three individuals were arrested early Sunday morning following an attempted home entry in nearby Warren Township that led to a vehicle pursuit and crash, with assistance from surrounding departments including Long Hill and Watchung police. According to Warren Township ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — What began as a campaign rooted in remembrance and generosity has taken a heartbreaking turn for a local law enforcement family, prompting an outpouring of community support.Captain Tom Rizzo of the Howell Police Department recently concluded a months-long effort to compete in a ...
Montville Township Hydrant Flushing will begin on April 13, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9AM and 3PM, Also Monday and Thursday, between the hours of 8PM and 12AM. We strongly recommend that customers refrain from doing laundry & using water for drinking and cooking during ...
A New LookAs we continue to receive more and more submissions for our Community News section, we have started to group the stories by location or organization to make finding news of your or neighboring communities a bit easier.If you have news you feel fits in this section, please send at least a ...
Health care workers who take on extended or overnight shifts, particularly during periods of operational strain, may face heightened fatigue that can affect their own well-being. This fatigue arises not from individual effort or commitment, but from the physiological challenges created when work ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Our area is in line for a spring warm-up to start the week, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s Monday and high-70s by Tuesday before showers and possible thunderstorms move in Wednesday.After a cool Sunday night, Monday is breezy with some sun with clouds increasing ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township police arrested three individuals early Sunday morning following an attempted home entry, a vehicle pursuit, and a crash involving a stolen vehicle, authorities announced. According to Warren Township Chief of Police Robert Ferreiro, officers were dispatched at ...
A drunken Jersey Shore man who was stabbed by a New Milford resident after kicking his way into the man's home was charged in the end with trespassing, authorities said this morning. Federico Bracero Jr., 26, of Long Branch began knocking on the front door of the Brookchester Apartments unit on ...
FLORENCE, NJ — Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) will be hosting an in-person town hall this week to update constituents on what is happening in Congress.The event will allow residents “to ask questions, share concerns and stay informed about the work we're doing for our community,” said Conaway in the town ...
TRENTON, NJ – Mikie Sherrill has signed new legislation eliminating certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses (APNs) in New Jersey, marking a significant shift in how primary and behavioral health care services can be delivered across the state.The legislation makes permanent the ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 57-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Union City on Monday, March 23, 2026. Luis Marin, North Bergen, has been charged with Murder, Unlawful ...
A fast-moving fire that destroyed a Fairview duplex and sent the owner to the hospital was accidentally ignited by a wood-burning deck firepit during what had been a relaxing evening outside, investigators said.The owner was on the back deck of his 8th Street home just off Bergen Boulevard when the ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 57-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Union City on Monday, March 23, 2026. Luis Marin, North Bergen, has been charged with Murder, Unlawful ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three Phillipsburg residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dumping of dogs across Sussex County, authorities said.Joshua R. Ciemniecki, 18, Robert Ciemniecki, 74, and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, in Warren County, NJ were charged with animal ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 57-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Union City on Monday, March 23, 2026. Luis Marin, North Bergen, has been charged with Murder, Unlawful ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District may raise taxes by 5.7% for the 2026-2027 year—and still face a $22 million deficit.At last week’s school board meeting, school board member Daniel Kimicata said that even with that increase, the district is looking at a projected deficit of $22.3 ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville residents interested in running in this year's municipal election for Township Council may request a petition starting on April 1 by completing this form and submitting it to the Township Clerk.Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for one candidate ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – Even with an unusual twist to the calendar, the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade proved once again that tradition runs deep at the Jersey Shore.Rescheduled from its original March 1 date due to a late-February snowstorm, this year’s parade was pushed to Saturday, ...
Denville, NJ - Don't miss the deadline! High School Seniors who are Denville residents can apply for Denville Rotary's A.R. Spinola Scholarships. Three $5,000 scholarships are being awarded for academic performance, extra-curricular activities and a commitment to community service. One will be ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls Council and Mayor James Damiano discussed proposed safety changes coming to Route 23, a busy road that begins in Verona and stretches north through Essex County to Port Jervis.The township has been in contact with the New Jersey Department of ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council honored the wives of Vietnam War veterans during a ceremony Sunday, highlighting their enduring support and sacrifice. The event, which culminated with a wreath-laying at Hayden Heights Memorial Park, took place in recognition of Women’s History Month ...
A massive new Target has opened at West Orange Plaza in West Orange, NJ. The approximately 150,000-square-foot Target is the retailer’s 55th store in New Jersey and one of three it has opened in the state over the past year. Target said earlier this month it plans to increase its capital investment ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Recently at St. Theresa's School, Mrs. Keating’s second grade class and Mrs. Forfa’s third grade students received a surprise visit from Revolutionary War heroine, Molly Pitcher. The life-sized doll was created by Kenilworth Historical Society members Susan Pinto and Karen DeMaio.