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By CHUCK O'DONNELL
March 13, 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – 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 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. As previously reported ...
NEWARK, NJ - 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 ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A razor-thin Boca Raton mayor’s race finally ended late Friday afternoon with Andy Thomson winning the race following a manual recount conducted on Friday by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.He won with 7,572 and political newcomer Mike Liebelson got 7,567 votes, ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Graduating seniors in Hamilton Township have the opportunity to apply for several local scholarships through essay contests focused on the township’s future and civic engagement.The Hamilton Township Economic Development Advisory Commission (HTEDAC) is offering a $1,000 scholarship ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Residents interested in a career in law enforcement will have an opportunity to learn more about the process of becoming a Hamilton police officer at an upcoming hiring event hosted by the Hamilton Police Division.The informational event will take place March 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
UNION, NJ — The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, March 14, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call around noontime today, authorities said.The caller demanded money, saying he was outside the school with an AR-15 and that there was a bomb in a bathroom around 12:15 p.m.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — As the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade approaches this Saturday, officials are reminding residents and visitors to plan ahead for a safe ride home and avoid getting behind the wheel after drinking.In a public safety message issued ahead of the celebration, officials stressed ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris School District officials outlined long-term building needs across its schools during a “State of Our Facilities” presentation held March 9, offering residents an early look at projects that could be included in a bond referendum expected in fall 2026.The presentation ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call around noontime today, authorities said.The caller demanded money, saying he was outside the school with an AR-15 and that there was a bomb in a bathroom around 12:15 p.m.
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Rotary is offering six $1,500 scholarship awards to high school seniors who live in Madison, recognizing students whose commitment to service reflects Rotary’s longstanding motto, “Service Above Self.”According to the announcement, the scholarships are aimed at students ...
MADISON, NJ — Families in Madison are invited to celebrate the season at a Family Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by the Thursday Morning Club on Friday, March 27 at the Madison Community House.The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the community house, located at 25 Cook Ave.The evening ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Calling all local musicians and Bordentown City residents!Performers and hosts are currently being sought to participate in the 5th annual Bordentown PorchFest, set to take place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 2 from 12PM to 5PM. The event is rain or shine. The ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison Mayor Bob Conley shared remarks this week about attending a Ramadan iftar at the Madison Community Arts Center, describing the gathering as both educational and meaningful for the borough.Speaking during a recent council meeting, Conley said he attended the iftar on Monday, ...
South Plainfield, NJ – On March 11, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the South Plainfield Police Department responded to a Borough Elementary School following a report that a student was in possession of prohibited items. A teacher was alerted that a student had been showing classmates several ...
Atlantic Health is home to four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals for 2026, including Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, one of only 38 Gold Standard Hospitals in the nation. The Top Hospitals list is an annual assessment of hospitals across the nation conducted by the health care research firm, ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call around noontime today, authorities said.The caller demanded money, saying he was outside the school with an AR-15 and that there was a bomb in a bathroom around 12:15 p.m.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Want to get (or keep getting) daily alerts about roadwork in town? You’ll need to enroll.In order to maximize the efficiency and impact of its Nixle alerts, the Town of Westfield is moving its daily roadwork alerts to a newly established Nixle channel specifically for this purpose, ...
COLONIA, NJ — Just about everybody associated with the Colonia boys basketball program claims they still had the belief in the talent and the potential that this year's team offered back in December, when many in local hoops circles might have been disregarding the Patriots' championship chances ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township police say residents can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence at local houses of worship, schools, and community centers following recent attacks targeting a synagogue in Michigan and Old Dominion University in Virginia.In a news release issued ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call, authorities said.The call came in to both the police department's regional dispatch center and the high school main office around noon today (Fri., March 13th), Glen Rock ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) recently reported to the community a pair of drunk driving arrests and an arrest linked to drug possession which all occurred over the course of two days. According to the Department, at approximately 3:33 a.m. on Saturday, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to downtown Morristown on Saturday, March 14, with the line of march featuring pipe bands, Irish dance schools, first responders, veterans groups, community organizations, local businesses and youth sports teams.The parade is ...
NEWTON, N.J. — On March 11, 2026, the Sussex County Commissioners held one of their scheduled regular commissioner meetings at the Sussex County Administrative Building in the Commissioner Meeting Room. During this meeting, a scheduled presentation was made by the Lt. Robert A. Madden Veterans of ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown following an apparent swatting incident, authorities said.Members of Bergen County Sheriff's Bomb Squad and the prosecutor's office were among those who converged on the school following an apparent bomb threat shortly after noon today (Fri., March 13th), ...
GREENWICH — A large quantity of illegal narcotics, including what authorities believe to be one of the largest fentanyl seizures in the history of Washington County, was recovered during an investigation in the Village of Greenwich on March 10.According to the Cambridge-Greenwich Police Department, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Recreation Department volunteer and committee member Rob Wait is joining in on the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All the proceeds from the event go to support Special Olympics NJ. Wait has set up a donation page and is ...