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By ILMAR VANDERER
March 17, 2026
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Lingering election drama and a long-simmering wave of public anger erupted Tuesday night as township leaders faced a blistering barrage of contentious comments from residents during their first council meeting since the still-unresolved March 10 school funding referendum.Despite the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Darby Road's annual St. Patrick's Festival concluded Tuesday evening after it brought five days of Irish celebration to downtown Scotch Plains.The pub was packed with patrons pounding pints of Guinness and other libations and ordering Irish American offerings, such as corned ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Responding to concerns from supporters after Mark Schmidt’s retirement, the university's Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta said the university is focused on managing its coaching transition and shaping the future of the men’s basketball program.In a message ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – All candidates running for office on any level are advised by Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon that the deadline to file nominating petitions for the 2026 Primary Election is Monday, March 23, at 4 p.m., in accordance with state law. Petitions are filed at the ...
Happy Spring!When I ran track in high school, March 1 was always the start of thespring season - the day we began training and running outdoors. So eventhough spring officially starts on March 20, I have always thought ofMarch 1 as MY first day of spring. The days are now longer, thetemperatures ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — When Hanover Park High School senior Sabrina Casola opened an email from her athletic director, she did not expect it to contain news recognizing her among student-athletes across New Jersey.Instead, the message confirmed she had been selected to receive the Frank Baldachino ...
SOMERSET, NJ — One of Franklin Township’s most anticipated spring traditions is set to return next month, as cyclists, volunteers, sponsors and community supporters prepare to rally behind the 2026 Tour de Franklin on Sunday, April 26, in support of the Franklin Food Bank.Held annually in Somerset, ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — As winter transitions into spring, East Orange officials are launching a citywide effort to repair road damage and improve driving conditions, beginning with an aggressive push to address potholes across all five wards.Mayor Ted R. Green announced the start of “Paving the Way: ...
SPARTA, NJ – Charlie the Great Dane has been missing from his home on Hayward Road in Sparta since Feb 25. His family owns a local farm and are part of the community. The large black dog is very friendly and may approach people, his owners said, concerned that he may have traveled far away from ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury Public Library is making it easier for residents to pick up books and other materials — even when the building is closed.The library will officially unveil its new digital outdoor holds lockers during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on March 21 outside the library ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — A proposal to revisit Hoboken’s recently negotiated union contracts and explore potential healthcare savings will go before the City Council on Wednesday, as officials look for ways to address a projected multi-million dollar budget gap.Hoboken officials previously said that the city ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh honored Governor Mikie Sherrill as Hibernian of the Year during a St. Patrick’s Day ceremony Tuesday, celebrating her record of public service and Irish-American heritage.The annual event, held in Paterson, brought together city officials, community leaders and ...
Students at Columbia High School’s gMAC program led a powerful evening of recognition on March 12, honoring South Orange Middle School Principal Mrs. Lynn Irby Hill, a longtime educator whose leadership and mentorship have shaped generations of students across the South Orange & Maplewood ...
STAFFORD — The rain may have threatened, but it couldn't dampen the spirits of the dedicated residents who gathered this past Saturday, March 14, for the Stafford Township Green Team’s Neighborhood Cleanup.Focusing efforts on the Hidden Pines Park (Forecastle Basin) area, dozens of volunteers spent ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A stretch of University Drive in Coral Springs was closed Tuesday afternoon following a crash involving a pickup truck and a 71-year-old male, police said.Northbound lanes of University Drive were shut down just north of NW 20th Street near Royal Palm Boulevard shortly after ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A new Abbott’s Frozen Custard is getting ready to open soon in Coconut Creek, company officials announced on social media. The new location for the frozen treat eatery will be in the Publix Plaza at 6562 N State Road 7 in Coconut Creek, according to the company’s website. It’s ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A community fundraising initiative has been set up to help pay for the funeral expenses and related costs after the recent unexpected death of a Coral Glades High School sophomore.Remy Joseph died unexpectedly on March 7, according to a GoFundMe created for his family. (Donate ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Crowds gathered in downtown Melbourne for the 27th annual Meg O’Malley’s St. Patrick’s Fest.Organizers held the event Saturday, March 14, Sunday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 17. The event featured live music, along with food and drinks, throughout the downtown area.
POMPANO BEACH — A shooting sparked by a grand theft left a woman hospitalized and a man in custody Tuesday night in Pompano Beach, authorities said.At 1950 North Federal Highway last night, yellow police tape could be seen strung across the entrance to the parking lot for a tattoo parlor and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Helping Hands is offering food assistance to local Transportation Security Administration workers who may be struggling while going without pay during the federal government shutdown that began Feb. 15.Executive Director Andrew Hagen said the nonprofit wants to help TSA and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Fried Chicken on the Bone, served with Tots $15.50Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo over Linguine, Garlic Bread $15.50Turkey BLT topped with Avocado, Mayo on a freshly baked croissant. Served ...
POMPANO BEACH — Law enforcement officials in two states are searching for a Pompano Beach woman accused of stealing an 81-year-old Texan’s identity to go on a $170,000 vehicle buying spree.Debra Rodriquez, 54, is wanted on a Texas felony warrant after investigators linked her to a string of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL —Coral Springs’ annual celebration of all things in the natural world is coming up, and it’ll include a plant giveaway to make the occasion. The city will host its annual Earthfest Celebration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Sawgrass Nature Center & ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A stretch of University Drive in Coral Springs was closed Tuesday afternoon following a crash involving a pickup truck and a 71-year-old male, police said.Northbound lanes of University Drive were shut down just north of NW 20th Street near Royal Palm Boulevard shortly after ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A community fundraising initiative has been set up to help pay for the funeral expenses and related costs after the recent unexpected death of a Coral Glades High School sophomore.Remy Joseph died unexpectedly on March 7, according to a GoFundMe created for his family. (Donate ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - After adopting a series of ordinances tied to New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements, last week’s Township Committee meeting focused on how those steps position Hanover Township to meet state mandates while limiting the scale of future development.The ordinances are ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Helping Hands is offering food assistance to local Transportation Security Administration workers who may be struggling while going without pay during the federal government shutdown that began Feb. 15.Executive Director Andrew Hagen said the nonprofit wants to help TSA and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A new Abbott’s Frozen Custard is getting ready to open soon in Coconut Creek, company officials announced on social media. The new location for the frozen treat eatery will be in the Publix Plaza at 6562 N State Road 7 in Coconut Creek, according to the company’s website. It’s ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 55-year-old man identified by authorities as a 15-time convicted felon" was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attempting to sell crack cocaine to an undercover detective in a Pompano-area McDonald’s parking lot.Terry Lee Page, of Deerfield Beach, faces a battery of felony ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Public Schools have announced a Community Town Hall Meeting for Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30pm. According to the announcement, it will focus on the upcoming budget process, and will be virtual-only.“The discussion will include community survey results, updates related ...