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By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
March 28, 2026
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank is uniting its spring festivities into one expanded community celebration on Saturday, April 4, bringing together the annual downtown treasure hunt for a full day of family fun. This event is presented by A Time to Kiln & Teak RestaurantEvent Highlights:• Meet the bunny ...
UNION, N.J. — A new art exhibit showcasing the work of Union High School alumni and legacy students has opened at the Union Arts Center’s Art Gallery Curated by Les Malamut.The Union High School Exhibition debuted Thursday afternoon, drawing local officials, students and community members to ...
Princeton, NJ – On Monday of this week, March 23, a resident expressed his concerns to Princeton Council about the safety of the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Linden Lane. George Cohen, who lives nearby on Hawthorne Avenue, said that he had had extensive conversations with town officials ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Coming off a 9-14 season, the members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood baseball team will be defined by their grit and hard work. Coach J.R. Luccarelli lost seven players from last season: Jackson Lorenzetti, Sam Beirne, Mike Cantwell, Jack Sponheimer, Jack Bryne, CJ Bates, ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Middle School social studies teacher Catherine Jennings was honored by the Chinkchewunska Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, at a ceremony on April 23. “Having spent 29 years teaching in Sparta, this recognition is especially meaningful to ...
SPARTA, NJ - Sparta girls lacrosse team got off on the right foot Friday evening by taking down NJIGLL – Stars & Stripes Blue rival Mountain Lakes by the score of 9-5. This game was important on many fronts, and both coaches know each other very well.Sparta scored in every frame of the game, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- After their inaugural varsity season in the Spring of 2021 produced a winning record at 9-8, the Randolph boys’ volleyball program ran off winning records over the next four years. Now entering their sixth year as a program, the boys are looking to keep that streak alive by putting ...
NEWTON, NJ — The Newton Police Department has undergone a leadership transition, with three veteran officers promoted to key roles that officials said will shape the department’s future.The Newton Town Council approved the appointments during its March 23 meeting, formalizing a new command ...
CHATHAM, NJ – A casual observer of Chatham’s baseball program last season would have a very hard time recognizing the team this year. After graduating 13 seniors, most of whom were starters, the team has several fresh faces. Many expect this to be a rebuilding year, but people close to the program ...
Sea Girt, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Halsted Middle School Players will be performing Disney Pixar’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” as their spring musical, with four shows. Opening night is Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m.On Saturday, March 28, there will be a 2 p.m. matinée and a 7:30 p.m. evening show. On Sunday, March 29, there ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township High School Lacrosse team has had perpetual success over the last decade. After a run to the state semifinals a year ago, the Falcons, led by longtime coach Scott Reid, have lofty hopes for this coming season despite losing key contributors from last year's ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Have you ever thought about helping others by becoming a firefighter? The Sayreville Fire Department is calling on community members to step up and serve. The department is currently seeking motivated individuals to join its volunteer ranks and help protect the borough.Volunteers ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa PAL 7th-8th grade boys recreational basketball team completed a perfect season, finishing 10-0 and capturing the Passaic Valley Youth Basketball League championship with a 77-67 victory over Little Falls.Led by Coaches Ralph Balaguer and Chad Alesandrelli, the team’s success ...
NUTLEY, NJ - After Friday night's successful Thrift the Runway event, the next big thing on the Nutley Family Service Bureau calendar is Scouting for Food.Wolves, Bears, and Lions, oh my, will be joining Boy Scouts for the annual Scouting for Food drive benefiting the pantry at Nutley Family ...
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education opened its March 27 meeting with a moment of reflection, honoring a staff member whose daily presence left a lasting mark on the school community.Board President William Meyer spoke about the recent passing of Columbia ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Southern Regional golf team continued its impressive run this season, delivering a commanding 172-197 victory over Toms River East on Thursday at Ocean Acres Country Club.The Rams showed why they are one of the most formidable squads in the shore area, improving their season ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hanover Township residents should take notice:Hanover Township Day 2026A message is circulating regarding Hanover Township Day – Patriotic Celebration 2026, directing recipients to the following link for information and updates: https://cvcpl.us/UiVCi6nResidents are ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A community-hosted protest billed as “No Kings Morristown” is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, as part of a broader national movement organizers say is focused on defending democracy and opposing authoritarianism.The event is set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Morristown Town ...
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series sponsored by the Camden Education Fund about some of the exceptional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics curricula taught at some of the city’s schools. CAMDEN — Many people know that when educators refer to STEM, they mean science, ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new districtwide initiative aimed at strengthening the connection between families and schools has officially launched, offering parents a range of tools and resources to support their children’s education.District officials introduced “Parent University,” an online platform ...
STAFFORD — It’s not often that a freshman walks onto a Varsity stage and commands the spotlight, but Southern Regional’s Addison Johnson isn’t your average ninth grader. Following an explosive performance in her first-ever Varsity meet, Johnson has officially been named the Rita’s Athlete of the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A Hoboken man was charged with unlawful possession and making of destructive devices, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced on Thursday.Alexander Heifler, 26, faces a two-count complaint: one count of unlawful possession of destructive devices and one count of making destructive ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Hackettstown High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse team opened their season with their first faceoff against Pompton Plains, falling 14–4 in a tough matchup. While the outcome wasn’t what the Tigers had hoped for, the team showed determination, effort, and glimpses of potential ...
Last night was the Hawthorne High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at The Brownstone honoring the outstanding athletes, teams, coaches, and special contributors. Congratulations to all of the Inductees. Please see the attached on all of the honorees. Once a Bear, Always a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The Condurso’s property, the Doremus house, and PFAS were on the agenda for the Montville Township Committee meeting on March 24, as it addressed historic preservation, affordable housing victories, significant infrastructure investments and cleanup at the township’s newest open ...
STAFFORD — What began as a routine property check in the early hours of March 7 ended in the arrest of three individuals after Stafford Township police discovered a stolen U-Haul truck parked at the ShopRite Plaza.At approximately 3:48 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, Patrolman Ryan Cahill was ...
HOWELL, NJ — Southern Regional improved its impressive early-season record to 10-1 on Friday, March 27, 2026, securing a 171-181 victory over Howell in a non-divisional Shore Conference matchup at the scenic Howell Park Golf Course.Southern’s Paul Reilly delivered the standout performance of the ...
STAFFORD — It’s not often that a freshman walks onto a Varsity stage and commands the spotlight, but Southern Regional’s Addison Johnson isn’t your average ninth grader. Following an explosive performance in her first-ever Varsity meet, Johnson has officially been named the Rita’s Athlete of the ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...