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By MELISSA BENNO
April 24, 2026
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Zoning Board voted unanimously April 22 to approve an application to renovate and redevelop the Delta gas station in Towaco on Route 202, following two lengthy public hearings.At the first, held on March 4, drawings were presented which showed applicant NCK ...
100 Years AgoApril 22, 1926Suitable identification signs should be part of every town on a main highway, because tourists have to stop far too often to ask the name of the town they are in, the American Automobile Association points out.The fifth of a series of dances will be held at the Hotel ...
PITTSFIELD, MA–As part of its ongoing commitment and support of community partners, Greylock Federal Credit Union awarded 10 nonprofits with special gifts of $10,000 each totaling a $100,000 contribution to the nonprofit sector.The recipients include: Elder Services of Berkshire County, Louison ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany boys tennis team earned a 4-1 victory over Hanover Park on Friday, powered by a winning performance in singles play.Parsippany swept all three singles matches in straight sets to take control early. Anish Gupta led the way at first singles with a 6-3, 6-1 win over ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany boys tennis team earned a 4-1 victory over Hanover Park on Friday, powered by a winning performance in singles play.Parsippany swept all three singles matches in straight sets to take control early. Anish Gupta led the way at first singles with a 6-3, 6-1 win over ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports games, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports games, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scouting America’s Patriots’ Path Council will celebrate local service and leadership at the 8th Annual Fanwood–Scotch Plains Good Scout Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Westwood, 438 North Ave. in Garwood.The Good Scout Award recognizes community members ...
POMPANO BEACH — A veteran Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested Monday after authorities say he brutally beat his long-time girlfriend in her vehicle, prevented her from escaping, and then fled the scene in her car.Scott Nelson Nida, 55, was taken into custody at his Pompano Beach ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As May approaches in Montclair, so too does one of the town’s most anticipated cultural traditions: the Montclair Literary Festival. This year, the celebrated festival marks its tenth anniversary — a milestone that promises ample opportunities to indulge in all levels of obsessions ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken man has been arrested on multiple drug-related charges following a month-long investigation into suspected narcotics activity in a residential neighborhood, police said.According to the Hoboken Police Department, 34-year-old Tajhmere Rhone was taken into custody on April 24 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A large piece of farm equipment on its way to A-Day at Delaware Valley University was hit while traveling on the Route 611 Bypass on Friday morning, snarling traffic. But it also means there will be one less tractor at A-Day this year.The combine was being moved by Coleman Hay Farms ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Kurt Falzini scored five goals and had one assist to lead Nottingham to a 17–1 boys lacrosse victory over Hamilton West on Thursday.The North Stars (5-4) opened the game with eight first‑quarter goals and carried a 9-1 lead into halftime before breaking it open with a six‑goal third ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Brielle Eckel pitched a three-hitter to lift Steinert to a 9-1 softball victory over Princeton on Thursday.Eckel struck out five batters and walked three in seven innings.Steinert (8-3) scored two runs in each of the first two innings and four runs in the third inning.Lindsey Siwzcak ...
PATERSON, NJ - Residents in parts of the city are raising concerns after a series of overnight vehicle break-ins that police say are under investigation.Mahmud Mumtaheen, a Paterson resident, said multiple cars were vandalized late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, including his own, which was ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Morristown boys lacrosse battled Montville but fell to the Mustangs 5-3 on Thursday, April 23.Morristown led 1-0 after the first quarter and held a 2-1 advantage at halftime. The Colonials stayed in front through three quarters, leading 3-2, but Montville closed the game with three ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Tuesday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The union representing support staff at Central Bucks schools continued to advocate for significant raises at Thursday night’s school board meeting, with several parents of special-needs children speaking out in favor of the union’s demands for better pay.For the third month in a ...
SHARON SPRINGS – For the fourth year running, Sharon Springs had its Spring Awakening on April 18 to celebrate local businesses and their new seasonal hours. The festivities ran all day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., aligning with the new spring hours of many Main Street businesses. The annual Egg Rally ...
Princeton, NJ – What would have been the fifth annual Princeton Porchfest celebration, with dozens of musical events scheduled at 18 locations around town, was canceled late in the afternoon on Friday, April 24, the day before its scheduled start. The Arts Council of Princeton had billed the event ...
CAMDEN – A few years ago, driving on just about any street in the city was a contest of what would get rattled the most: your car or your bones.Since then, Mayor Victor Carstarphen's administration and Camden County have pushed what is believed to be the most comprehensive road improvement program ...
EDISON, NJ - The Board of Education is considering abandoning plans to purchase a plot of land at 430 Talmadge Road. A resolution to terminate the contract was tabled during Thursday's meeting with a four-to-three vote.In July 2025, the Board of Education approved a resolution to purchase the 9.5 ...
BUTLER, NJ - Car enthusiasts and community members alike are invited to “rev it up” in Butler as the 3rd Annual Cars N’ Cops Car Show rolls into town on Sunday, May 17, 2026.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Main Street, bringing together a wide variety of vehicles and ...
SOUTH ORANGE –MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood School District Board of Education meeting on April 23, 2026, opened on a high note as students from South Mountain Elementary School brought a touch of Broadway magic to the room, performing selections from their school musical The Disney ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Hanover’s Park Regional girls lacrosse team played the Morris Hills Knights on Wednesday in the first round of the Morris County Tournament winning 14-4.Hanover scored four times in the opening quarter while Morris Hills answered with two. The Knights added one more in the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A once-popular bagel restaurant in Coral Springs has closed its doors.Manhattan Bagel, located at 4610 N. University Drive, has shut down, marking the end of the brand’s only storefront in Florida. A sign posted on the restaurant’s door reads: “After years of service to the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For its last show of the season, Westfield Community Players is preparing to put on “The Nerd,” a comedy by Larry Shue that offers lots of laughs with a good dose of 1980s nostalgia.The plot goes like this, says Director Chris Peterson: Aspiring architect Willum Cubbert has often ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – The Whippany Park High School softball team played Butler High School on Thursday at home and came away with a 12-8 win.The Wildcats scored five runs in the first inning, then added a run in the fourth and four more in the fifth. The Butler Bulldogs scored in several innings, ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Thursday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...
This is Mayor John McCormac, and it’s Friday, April 24th, 2026.The Avenel Performing Arts Center has “Whitney: One Moment at a Time” covering the great Whitney Houston at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow night. For tickets, call (732) 314-0500. On Wednesday, the Avenel Performing Arts Center has “20,000 ...