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By MATT DOHERTY
March 27, 2026
BELMAR, NJ – The familiar sounds of bouncing basketballs and summer league competition may be on pause for now, but progress is underway as construction has officially begun on Belmar’s long-awaited basketball court improvements.Crews have started work on the new courts, marking the first ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Tucked along Atkins Avenue, Kula Urban Farm has long been known for growing fresh produce and cultivating community—but now, it’s also becoming a go-to destination for meaningful gatherings in Asbury Park.Since opening in 2015, Kula Urban Farm has operated as a social enterprise ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Members of labor unions from around Mercer County have joined together to voice opposition to the use of non-union labor and an out-of-state contractor that is working on construction at the future Sprouts Farmers Market location in East Windsor. Labor union members and retirees ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — This month, the Plainfield Public Schools celebrated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day.At Hubbard, that meant an All-Star March Madness event where 21 students were recognized for their growth in ALEKS and iReady before a demonstration of basketball shooting.SEL Day is a global ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Today, if you use the words Hillsborough and bypass in the same sentence, there is no confusion as to what you are talking about. The Route 206 Bypass and its associated widening projects were firstplanned in the 1970s and are still underway today, with construction between ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is looking for residents who hired a public adjuster facing multiple felony charges for misappropriating insurance settlements.Michael Joseph Breitenbach, 53, owner of Patriot Public Adjusting LLC, is charged with stealing more than $80,000 ...
GHENT—The Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary invites the community to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Ghent Firehouse, 2230 Route 66, Sunday, March 29 from 8 to 11 a.m.The cost for breakfast is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for kids under age 5.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Several Robbinsville residents voiced concerns about the potential removal of courtesy busing during the public comment portion of the Township Council meeting on Thursday night, urging local officials to address transportation challenges affecting over 300 students.Earlier this ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s annual fishing derby returns to Chapman Park on April 4 for the opening day of the 2026 trout season. Fishing starts at 8 a.m. sharp.Next weekend’s derby, which is the first of two, is open to anglers 16 and under. A second derby for disabled veterans, senior citizens 65 ...
BAYONNE, NJ -- The Bayonne baseball team will open its 2026 season at home against Hudson Catholic on Monday at Don Ahern Veterans Memorial Stadium on the waterfront.Dave Hoffmann is beginning his 13th season as the Bees' head coach and is closing in on 200 career victories. He's 181-128, so if he ...
PATERSON, NJ - A bill aimed at preserving the rank and stability of police leadership in Paterson and Newark cleared the New Jersey General Assembly this week with unanimous bipartisan support.Assemblymen Al Abdelaziz and Kenyatta Stewart sponsored the legislation, A4543, which passed by a 72-0 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — A community resource is returning to action in Phillipsburg. After being closed for the past month, the River of Life Food Pantry has officially announced its reopening tomorrow, Saturday, March 28th.The pantry, a ministry of River of Life Presbyterian Church, serves as a ...
NEWARK - A nearly $1.7 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year, which will increase annual property taxes by an average $39.94, has been approved by the Board of Education to support the district’s growing number of schools, capital improvements and rising charter school payments. The Newark ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Spring sports are back and the Whippany Park’s boys tennis team opened its 2026 season on March 26, falling to Pequannock, 5-0, in NJAC Independence Division play.At first singles, Kenneth Lin was defeated by Russell Eddeh in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. At second singles, ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The people and businesses that donated food and drinks to the Roxbury Department of Public Works (DPW) as a snowstorm approached on Jan. 23 were thanked and praised this week by the township.In addition to passing a resolution expressing appreciation for the public’s generosity during ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Held each spring and fall is Hackensack's community cleanup event, Slam Dunk the Junk.The biannual event offers nonprofit organizations an opportunity to gather and give back to the City's parks and public spaces.Officials noted that last year brought in about 300 volunteers from ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka will present his 12th State of the City Address at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Under the theme, “Our City, Our Story – Newark Then, Now, and Next,” the address will reflect on Newark’s earlier days, celebrate this administration’s ...
CAMDEN – A 28-year-old Camden man has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly beating a 51-year-old woman with a baseball bat on Wednesday night on the street. Her cause of death was determined to be blunt abdominal trauma.Enoch Rembert allegedly repeatedly struck Lisa Mellet of Camden ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Borough officials are applying for $239,990 in grant funding through the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to support improvements at the PAL Field.The proposed project, known as the Totowa PAL Field Walking Path Restoration Project, would focus ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As spring arrives in full swing, the area is packed with events this weekend, offering something for everyone—from Easter celebrations and family-friendly egg hunts to live music, cultural exhibits and community gatherings. Residents can enjoy everything from festivals at local ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Members of labor unions from around Mercer County have joined together to voice opposition to the use of non-union labor and an out-of-state contractor that is working on construction at the future Sprouts Farmers Market location in East Windsor. Labor union members and retirees ...
UNION, N.J. — Union Police Department officials released additional details Friday about a pedestrian fatality that occurred Thursday at the intersection of Vauxhall Road and Oakland Avenue.Authorities said a 2012 white Chevrolet Express van, driven by a 49-year-old man from Hillside, struck an ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — As temperatures dip once again across the area, the Morristown Fiber Fairies have returned to the Morristown Green, leaving behind handmade hats and scarves for those in need.With overnight lows expected to fall to 27 degrees Friday night, 25 degrees Saturday night, and 39 degrees ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Over the last decade, Ridge High School has had one of the most consistently successful baseball programs in the Skyland Conference and in Somerset County.The Red Devils will open their 2026 season at West Morris on Tuesday, March 31, with their first home game on Thursday, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As spring arrives in full swing, the area is packed with events this weekend, offering something for everyone—from Easter celebrations and family-friendly egg hunts to live music, cultural exhibits and community gatherings. Residents can enjoy everything from festivals at local ...
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church invites all on sacred journeyKINDERHOOK--St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 8 Sylvester Street, Kinderhook, invites members, residents, neighbors, and friends to join them for the sacred journey of Holy Week and Easter.This year, St. Paul’s welcomes two outstanding area ...
GALLATIN—Take part in a Partners for Climate Action (PCA) Workshop: Build a Deer Exclosure, Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.At this hands-on workshop participants can build a forest deer exclosure, using low-cost materials and easy construction techniques.Deer exclosures are one of ...
PHILMONT—A birdhouse building workshop will be held at the Philmont Community Center, 14 Lakeside Drive, March 28 at 10 a.m. The workshop will be led by experienced teacher, Doug Cropper. This is free and all materials will be provided. Bring a hammer if you have one, but it is not required.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Municipal Court is temporarily closed while it is moving to a new location that will be its permanent home. The Hightstown Municipal Court shares a venue with the Robbinsville Municipal Court. They are moving from their current location at 1117 Route 130 in ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Saprize, Sarprize! (Or should we say Suprise, Surpise!) Parsippany’s newest local eatery is officially celebrating its Grand Opening this Sunday, March 29th.After a devastating fire in January 2022 that destroyed a good part of the Green Hill Shopping Plaza, the community has ...