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By GAURAV GARG
March 18, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township of East Brunswick will officially open the new East Brunswick Ice Arena with a full day of community celebrations on Sunday, March 22, marking a major milestone for recreation and community programming in the township.The grand opening will begin with a 10:00 a.m.
HILLSIDE, NJ - Chipotle in Union, in partnership with Walter O. Krumbeigel Middle School will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 25% of all proceeds will go toward the school. Purchases can be made online or in person. For online orders, use code KCT42N2. In restaurant orders must ...
The County received hundreds of submissions for the 4th annual Monmouth County Travel Guide Cover Contest. Monmouth County Tourism narrowed the entries down to the three photos. Now, it’s up to you to determine which photo will represent Monmouth County for 2026!Deadline to vote is Wednesday, March ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
A little under 72 hours following her state championship before a crowd of nearly 10,000, Saharia Quamina of Bloomfield High was back in her familiar surroundings, with friends, family and teammates at an annual celebration of wrestling at the Bloomfield High cafeteria.When she walked into the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Paterson resident, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained for over a year, city officials and advocacy groups confirmed Monday. An immigration judge had set bond at $100,000 during a Friday ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. — Residents are being alerted after a Morris Plains resident reported receiving a fraudulent notice designed to look like an official New Jersey municipal court document.In a public alert, Morris Plains police said the scam matches one recently highlighted by the Fairfield ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Despite an anticipated increase of $6 million in state funding, Bayonne property owners are still expected to see an increase to the education component of their property taxes.The increase, officials have said, comes as they come to grips with an increase in healthcare costs of more ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne public school district is expected to see an increase of almost $6 million under the budget recently proposed by Governor Mikie Sherrill.The additional funding, Board of Education President Mary Jane Desmon said, will be important as officials seek to offset an increase of ...
The Living Room Bar at W Hoboken invites guests to an interactive evening of creativity and cocktails with a hands-on candle making experience. Set in the hotel’s stylish lounge, this intimate class blends craft and mixology in a lively social setting. RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE.Guests create a custom ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City has contracted with an independent outside firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of all health insurance claims paid by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield during its tenure as the City's third-party health insurance administrator, Mayor James Solomon announced on ...
TRENTON, NJ – An East Windsor company has been listed on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) for failure to pay wages in line with state laws. The East Windsor company, Prolutions, LLC, violated the NJ Wage Payment ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Staff at Horace Mann Elementary School received training on supporting students with Tourette Syndrome and related conditions during a faculty in-service presentation earlier this month.On March 10, the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) hosted the ...
COLTS NECK, NJ — This Monmouth County town could be New Jersey’s and the nation’s first community to put President Donald J. Trump’s name on a public school.The school board proposal has made national and statewide news. School board member Robert Scales suggested honoring Trump at the board’s ...
Elvis was definitely in the building for the Saturday night screening of the new Elvis Presley documentary film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham on March 14. Columbia County native Elvis Rock posed for photos and regaled the audience with dancing and renditions of ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in Bordentown City later this month to help honor its namesake month in a fitting location.The blood drive will be taking place on Tuesday, March 24 from 2PM to 7PM in the gym of Clara Barton Elementary School, located at ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Omega Psi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has just announced a scholarship opportunity for residents of Rahway.The chapter's 2026 scholarship program includes those who reside in Elizabeth, Linden, Rahway, or Roselle or those who attend schools in those towns.The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Did you know that someone in the United States needs a blood donation every 2 seconds? The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Mount Laurel this week for members of the community to give blood donations. The blood drive is taking place on Monday, March 20 from 12PM to ...
GREENVILLE — Three members of Greenville High School’s newly established DECA Club competed at the state competition in Rochester: junior Alannah MacDonald-Katz, senior Nicole Chase, and freshman Isabella Acker. Two students earned a spot to compete against 25,000 students from around the world at ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The local soccer community is buzzing this week as one of its brightest stars, 14-year-old Jackson Feeney, officially prepares to take the next major step in his professional development. The Southern Regional student and standout defender has signed with the FC Cincinnati ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man is accused of repeatedly harassing his neighbor, including spitting on her door and Ring camera, vomiting on her doormat, making obscene gestures, and causing thousands of dollars in damage to her vehicle.The victim at the apartment complex called police ...
Back in the 1950s, major publications like the The New York Times held new employees to an exceptionally stringent standard of requirements that included excellent posture, appearance, demeanor and efficiency. Go figure that.I know this for a fact because my paternal grandmother was not only ...
WELLS, Vt. — A basket raffle fundraiser to benefit Haynes House of Hope will be held Saturday, March 28 at the Modern Woodmen of America Hall in Wells.Doors will open at 11 a.m., with raffle drawings beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is $5, which includes one sheet of 25 raffle tickets. Additional ...
SPARTA, NJ – Smiles, words of praise and congratulations, flowers and a pickle highlighted the annual presentation of Governor’s Educators of the Year at the February Sparta Board of Education meeting.After an introduction by Superintendent Matt Beck, each school building principal took the podium ...
When a year is too long to wait, one New Jersey nonprofit is stepping in to accelerate autism diagnosis and treatment.For many New Jersey families, securing an autism diagnosis — and access to life-changing therapy — can take up to a year or more. During that time, young children miss critical ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School players present “Shrek the musical” as their spring musical for 2026, with performances starting this upcoming weekend.The production will take place starting on Friday, March 20 and run until Sunday, March 22. Friday and Saturday’s shows will be at 7 p.m. and ...
When a year is too long to wait, one New Jersey nonprofit is stepping in to accelerate autism diagnosis and treatment.For many New Jersey families, securing an autism diagnosis — and access to life-changing therapy — can take up to a year or more. During that time, young children miss critical ...