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By LEON FOOKSMAN
March 15, 2026
WEST BOCA RATON, FL - Renovations are scheduled to begin next month at the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in West Boca Raton, according to a letter posted on the organization’s website.In the letter, Levis JCC leaders said the project starting on April 1 will “reimagine” the campus ...
POMPANO BEACH — A sprawling multi-family apartment complex in Pompano Beach's northwest area has changed hands for $16.5 million, according to property records and recent social media activity.Meir M. Cohen acquired the 120-unit residential portfolio from Joseph K. Maiuro in a deal that closed ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The luck of the Irish descended on Little Flower Parish Sunday afternoon as roughly 160 seniors and guests dressed in their best green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Seniors Luncheon — two hours of music, laughter and a conga line that had the whole room on its feet.Emcee ...
All season long, Bloomfield High wrestling coach Ryan Smircich said that senior Saharia Quamina had been on a mission to win a state title.On March 14, that mission was accomplished, as Quamina, a senior 235 pounder, won the state title to become the fourth wrestler in BHS history to be a state ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Shortly after 3PM, a fire broke out in the middle of downtown South Orange at the corner of Vose and East South Orange Avenue.Mayor Sheena Collum ordered the closure of Springfield Avenue, and all traffic to be rerouted around the area so as not to impede access for the various ...
SOUTH ORANGE & MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The towns celebrated Hazel Clark Day on March 12 with a seriesof youth-focused events honoring the hometown Olympian and her commitment to inspiring the nextgeneration through sports, education, and community engagement. First proclaimed by local leaders in2018, ...
MANVILLE, NJ - A construction project to replace the water lines on North 13th Avenue between Brooks Boulevard and Dukes Parkway is scheduled to begin Monday, March 16.The project will create traffic delays and detours on North 13th Avenue. The first phase beginning March 16 will take place ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Chicken Francaise Platter, Veggies & Mashed Potatoes $15.50Cavatelli Marinara topped with Grilled Chicken, served with Garlic Bread $15.50Mixed Greens Salad, Feta, Craisins, Glazed ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park City Council has approved hiring outside legal counsel to conduct an independent review of the City’s redevelopment agreements governing several of the boardwalk’s most prominent historic properties.Through Resolution 2026-155, the City authorized a contract with ...
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne. Pyne's site is one to bookmark, and he has been covering virtually all boys basketball games this season, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ A brief warmup is expected to start the week in our area before cooler temperatures settle in midweek, according to forecasts from AccuWeather.Temperatures are expected to climb significantly Monday, reaching the mid-60s. AccuWeather forecasts windy conditions along with ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Fresh off flipping one of New Jersey’s longest-held Republican legislative districts, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) is focused on his first 100 days in office, his approach to government and the practical solutions he hopes to deliver for families across the state.Macurdy, who ...
NEWTON, NJ - Newton School Superintendent Joseph Piccirillo highlighted several recent student achievements across athletics and extracurricular programs at the March board of education meeting. The district celebrated a state championship after Ashley Moretta won the 55-meter dash at the North I ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s free medical clinic hosted a dance gala last weekend that raised more than $300,000.The Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic hosted the third annual Dancing for Buck$ gala at the Warrington Club on March 6. More than 300 guests, sponsors, and Bucks County ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Despite high winds and frigid temperatures, runners braved the weather to participate in the Leprechaun Chase 5k on March 14 at the Arthur Stanlick School. The event was organized by the Jefferson Consolidated PTA, benefiting both Arthur Stanlick and Ellen T. Briggs Elementary ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Jewish center in north Coral Springs is launching a new initiative aimed at delivering fresh meals to people facing illness, recovery, or other life challenges.The Chai Center announced last week that it will begin operating a “Kitchen of Kindness” program from a new ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two students from Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs have died, the school announced Saturday on social media. In a message posted on social media, school officials said the campus had lost two students “tragically before their time.” The students were identified as ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University has earned an “A” grade from the Anti-Defamation League on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, reflecting the Boca Raton-based university’s efforts to address antisemitism and support Jewish life on campus, according to university officials.The ADL ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Twenty-three teachers from Boca Raton public schools have been named 2026 Teacher of the Year honorees by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise and the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Bell Education Foundation.Now in its 40th year, the Rotary Teacher of the Year program ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Schools Superintendent Norma Fernandez is expected to present a report on the impact of an aniticipated loss in state aid at the March 24 Caucus meeting then again at the public Board of Education meeting on March 26.The district learned last week that, based on the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Voting is open for the cover photo of the 2026 County Travel Guide through March 18, giving the public an opportunity to help select the image that will represent the county in the widely distributed publication.Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit Monmouth County ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For more than 28 minutes, Colonia and Ocean City efficiently matched each other play for scintillating play in a mutually well-played championship boys basketball game.But in the last three minutes and 13 seconds of action, Ocean City stole Colonia's title aspirations and ran off ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two students from Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs have died, the school announced Saturday on social media. In a message posted on social media, school officials said the campus had lost two students “tragically before their time.” The students were identified as ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Jewish center in north Coral Springs is launching a new initiative aimed at delivering fresh meals to people facing illness, recovery, or other life challenges.The Chai Center announced last week that it will begin operating a “Kitchen of Kindness” program from a new ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – One student strode forward, paused and held out her canvas at arm’s length.Two dancers took the artwork, moved this way, flowed that way, twirled and finally placed it on an easel.Matisyahu’s “One Day” continued to play as another artist handed off her painting to two more ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Roof repairs on the historic Casino Building along the Asbury Park Boardwalk have now been completed, marking a step toward reopening part of the pedestrian access around the structure while the city awaits a final engineering review.Work on the roof began earlier this month and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With St. Patrick’s Day falling during the week this year, celebrations are expected to take place throughout the surrounding weekend. The Hawthorne Police Department Traffic Bureau encourages everyone to enjoy the festivities responsibly and to make safety a priority.Driving under ...
BELMAR, NJ – Volunteers across the Jersey Shore are preparing to roll up their sleeves next month as part of the annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps, a statewide environmental cleanup effort aimed at protecting New Jersey’s beaches and marine life.The event will take place on Saturday, April 11, ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 will hold its annual pancake breakfast on March 21, 2026.The event at the firehouse on Shewell Avenue will run from 6:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets at the door are $10 for adult and kids 13 years and up. Tickets for kids 6-12 are $5; kids 6 and under eat ...