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April 28, 2026

MONTVILLE, NJ – Madison pulled off a come-from-behind win Monday afternoon against Montville to improve to 7-6-1 on the season.  The Dodgers trailed 2-1 in the bottom of the 4th as the Mustangs were looking to add to their advantage. Montville loaded the bases with only one out and had a prime ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has issued an announcement about road construction sites in town for Tuesday, April 27.“The locations listed below will be active construction sites. When driving through these locations, please be sure to use caution and drive safely. To be noted: There ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - It has been 100 days since Mayor James Solomon took office, and on Friday, he was joined by City officials and members of his Transition Policy and Co-Governance Committees to highlight the progress they have made. “The first 100 days set up the next 100 days, and the next 100 ...

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 WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School community gathered on Thursday to honor the lasting legacy of beloved educator and administrator Dr. Thomas F. DiGanci with a special dedication ceremony at the school.Held at five pm, with a sunbeam shining into the atrium, the event recognized ...

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BOCA RATON — On summer Friday nights, the stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater comes to life.The city of Boca Raton will host its Summer in the City concert series beginning June 12 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the shows begin at 8 p.m.The lineup features ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Rock out for a good cause this weekend in support of Bordentown Regional High School's marching band and local musicians.The Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) “Battle of the Bands” is taking place on Friday, May 1 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center, located at BRHS at ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — For many people, clutter can feel overwhelming—but knowing where to begin is often the hardest part.The Mountainside Public Library is offering residents a chance to tackle that challenge with confidence through an upcoming workshop designed to help simplify spaces and create ...

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 WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School community gathered on Thursday to honor the lasting legacy of beloved educator and administrator Dr. Thomas F. DiGanci with a special dedication ceremony at the school.Held at five pm, with a sunbeam shining into the atrium, the event recognized ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ – With thousands of New Jersey senior citizens experiencing isolation as they live alone, CONTACT of Mercer County is working to create a line of communication for them through their Reassurance Program. Tony Ciavolello, Executive Director of CONTACT, says the program is critical ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Township Council honored a special group of student-athletes for their championship season at its meeting on April 20. The Council presented a proclamation to the Lenape High School girls basketball team to celebrate the team winning the Group IV State ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Saturday evening. Honored this year were Justin Iacouzzi, Matt McIvor, Ashish Moholkar, Kim Molteg, and Eric Morrell.Justin Lacouzzi, Class of 2000: Decorated U.S. Navy ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The city of Coral Springs on Monday announced the opening of a community center at Kiwanis Park, converting a former fire station into a space for recreation and programs, according to a city press release.City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Saturday at 500 ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Providence softball team has become a dangerous offensive force this season, and senior Carys Lee has been at the forefront of the team's hitting exploits.Lee, a senior who plays left field and third base, has 11 runs batted in seven games dating back to April 14.New ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — The proposed Woodfield Historic District drew criticism from residents during the April 21 Millburn Township Committee meeting.The ordinance would formally create the Woodfield Short Hills Estates Historic District. During the public comment period, residents urged the committee to ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A Morris County resident is set to begin reading his recently released children’s book at local elementary schools in May, bringing a years-in-the-making project into the community.Beck, who leads a neuroscience service line for Atlantic Health System, published “Happy Birthday ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – As the head of Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital’s new Division of Pediatric Cardiology-Fetal and Adult Congenital Heart Center, Dr. Rajiv Verma will care for patients at all stages of their lives who have placed their lives in his hands.For the parents of newborns – with their ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mothers and their newborn babies appear to be in good hands at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital, where maternity care got high marks in Newsweek’s latest 2026 study.Robert Wood Johnson is one of four RWJBarnabas Health named to ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — If you’ve recently spotted a teenager lurking behind a mailbox with a neon plastic squirt gun or noticed a student wearing swimming goggles at a local restaurant, there is no need to panic. You aren't witnessing a neighborhood security concern; you’re witnessing a long-standing, ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — Brooke Gillen pitched a no-hitter to lead West Essex to a 7–1 softball victory over Bloomfield on Monday.Gillen finished with 12 strikeouts and no walks in a seven‑inning complete game. Bloomfield’s lone run came in the sixth, but West Essex had already built a comfortable ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Students, staff, and alumni of Berkeley Heights Public School will take the stage once again at the Berkeley Heights Education Association's “BHEA’s Got Talent” talent show on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Kenneth Stiefel Theater at Governor Livingston High ...

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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and Bernards Township Health Department recently launched “Mind Matters: Exploring Mental Health, Connection, and Conversation Through Film”, a series of documentary screenings and facilitated discussions to spark conversation about ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Essex rallied from a four-run deficit after one inning for a 6-5 baseball victory over West Orange on Monday.Caden Lozito went 3-for-4 with two doubles and four runs batted in for West Essex (9-5), which trailed, 5-1, after one inning before picking up four runs in the second ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s softball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Monday, exploding offensively and locking down defensively in a 12-0 shutout over Woodbridge Magnet, while the Chiefs baseball team faced a tough 12-2 loss on the road at South River.On a day ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The May 6th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council has been canceled, per an announcement from Borough Clerk Gina Affuso.  The next meeting will be May 20th.BOROUGH OF WOOD-RIDGECOUNTY OF BERGEN, N.J.NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that:BOROUGH OF ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Lucas Mendoza threw a two-hit, complete-game shutout as Wood-Ridge defeated Garfield, 6-0, in a NJIC non-divisional baseball game on Monday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex.  The Blue Devils improved to 9-6 on the season.  Garfield falls to 3-10.Wood-Ridge broke open a ...

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WAYNE, NJ — You may have noticed that the Quality Inn on Route 46 in Wayne remains open despite the township denying its license four months ago. The issue went to court and, with some new restrictions, the hotel, labeled multiple times by Mayor Chris Vergano, as one of the four “problematic” ...

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UNION, NJ - Union planning officials took a key step this week toward potential revitalization along a stretch of Stuyvesant Avenue, endorsing a study that found the corridor meets criteria for designation as an area in need of rehabilitation.During a presentation to the Planning Board, Christopher ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Parks and Recreation Committee will hold their monthly meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 28, 7:00pm at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.

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CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...

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