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March 17, 2026

HOBOKEN, NJ — A popular independent bookstore in Hoboken is set to welcome back readers, writers and creatives for a weekend-long celebration of literature this spring.From April 17 through April 19, Little City Books will host its annual Hoboken Literary Weekend, featuring a diverse lineup of ...

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When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...

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The Hebron Preservation Society and the Washington County Historical Society are co-hosting their first program for 2026 on April 9, 2026. Andrew Menzie will present “Redcoats to Rebels: Strategic Struggles along the Hudson-Champlain” This talk is an exploration of the wars that were fought along ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — You hear them before you see them.Every St. Patrick's Day, Drew Mullins and his son Drew Jr. station themselves on the sidewalk outside Goodman's Restaurant and Deli at 400 Springfield Ave. and play bagpipes while a line forms at the door. For many in town, the sound has ...

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NEWARK, NJ - When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying ...

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The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...

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Joan Jozifek, nee Romulus, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1978 and previously of Massapequa, died on Friday March 13, 2026, at Palatine Nursing Home. She was 95.Born on May 3, 1930, in Kingston (Ulster County) she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Kolts) Romulus.She graduated from ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials are seeking a $384,000 grant from the NJBPU Clean Fleet and EV Charging Program.According to officials, the grant dollars would allow for the purchase of a total of 18 changing stations, nine of them to be used by the county’s vehicle fleet and nine of ...

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NEWARK, NJ - When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying ...

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The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...

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100 Years AgoMarch 18, 1926One hundred and ten votes were cast in the village election Tuesday and the caucus ticket received emphatic endorsement as the voting machine registered the preferment of qualified voters. William B. Colyer, Jr., candidate for village president, led the ticket in number ...

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When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials are seeking a $384,000 grant from the NJBPU Clean Fleet and EV Charging Program.According to officials, the grant dollars would allow for the purchase of a total of 18 changing stations, nine of them to be used by the county’s vehicle fleet and nine of ...

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NEWARK, NJ - When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying ...

Read more »

The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...

Read more »

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials are seeking a $384,000 grant from the NJBPU Clean Fleet and EV Charging Program.According to officials, the grant dollars would allow for the purchase of a total of 18 changing stations, nine of them to be used by the county’s vehicle fleet and nine of ...

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COLONIE – On Saturday at the Colonie Mall, we met many racing friends among the race cars, go karts, and vintage racers. One of the first racers we encountered was multi-time Lebanon Valley champion Andy Bachetti of Sheffield, Massachusetts, who was showcased in the center of the event where all ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park invites residents to join them in making the community greener this Spring. A borough-wide cleanup will take place on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Casano Community Center. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date of April 19 has been ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg marked a more than 30-year tradition Tuesday by raising the Irish flag in honor of St. Patrick’s Day at Shappell Park, the heart of the town’s downtown district. Local leaders, elected officials and community members gathered for the ceremony, which ...

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CHARLOTTEVILLE – The Charlotteville Fire Department held its last pancake breakfast of the season on Sunday, March 15. “People come from near and far,” for the firehouse breakfast, said Chief Georgia VanValkenburgh. The breakfasts at the FD have been held for about 15 years, she said. On the menu ...

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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 ...

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ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle and Roselle Women on the Move will host the annual “Trailblazing Women” celebration on Friday.The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Amalfe Community Center, honoring women who have made significant contributions to the community.The event is free.

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ONEONTA – Chris DeCesare, the board director of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS), will be leading a birding field trip on Saturday, March 21 (rain date: March 28). The trip will guide participants through Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and the adjacent Wetlands Complex to view ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County has declared a Code Blue Weather Emergency based on projected weather forecasts, the County announced. A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when frigid weather conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals or families ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County has declared a Code Blue Weather Emergency based on projected weather forecasts, the County announced. A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when frigid weather conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals or families ...

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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.

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TOTOWA, NJ - Students in the Totowa School District will have a half day on Good Friday, April 3, with early dismissal scheduled for 1:20 p.m., the Totowa Board of Education announced.Superintendent of Schools Patricia Capitelli said the early dismissal is intended to make up for a snow day earlier ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Cedar Grove Historical Society is inviting residents to step back in time for a charming afternoon during its upcoming Spring Tea event on April 25 at 12 p.m.The gathering will take place inside the society’s historic 1845 farmhouse in Cedar Grove, offering guests a unique ...

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Washington County Public Health has released the schedule for its free rabies vaccination clinics for 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities throughout the year to protect their pets and comply with New York State vaccination requirements.The drive-through clinics will be held in several ...

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SALEM - Music from Salem will celebrate its 40th anniversary season with a spring concert featuring the Grammy Award-winning Cuarteto Latinoamericano on Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at Hubbard Hall. Suggested admission is $30, although Music from Salem has a “pay-what-you-can” policy.Touring the ...

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