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By VALERIE EGAN
March 8, 2026
NEWTON, NJ - A 2024 BRAVE Initiative Grant has transformed a wooded area behind a Newton school, on school grounds, into a thriving outdoor learning space now known as the Braves Nature Trail, drawing more than 2,000 visits since its opening. Christine Campana, is the District Coordinator of the ...
UNION, NJ - On Saturday, three wrestlers from Watchung Hills earned their spots in Atlantic City by finishing in the top four of their weight classes at the Region 4 tournament. Anthony DiAndrea excelled, taking 1st place in the 132-pound weight class. Alongside him, Jacob Richardson finished 3rd ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Reminder! As of early March 2026, trails at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ, are closed to the public until further notice due to an active, localized outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affecting wild bird ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ — An investigation by the South River police department that began with what appeared to be a routine dispute call has resulted in the arrest of a woman accused of operating an unlicensed dental practice in the borough, police announced.Chief Mark Tinitigan said in a press release ...
UNION, NJ - On Saturday, three wrestlers from Watchung Hills earned their spots in Atlantic City by finishing in the top four of their weight classes at the Region 4 tournament. Anthony DiAndrea excelled, taking 1st place in the 132-pound weight class. Alongside him, Jacob Richardson finished 3rd ...
NEW JERSEY — The cost of long-term care services in the Garden State outpaces the national average and increased year over year, according to CareScout's Cost of Care Survey, which tracks long-term care costs and highlights the financial impact of aging on families.The 2025 survey found that ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Chicken Parm, Penne Pasta, served with Garlic Bread $15.50BBQ Pulled Pork Panni, Cheddar Cheese, Hash Brown Patty, served with Tots $15.50Homemade Roast Beef & Asiago Cheese, ...
2026 Special General Election Day is April 16, 2026Voter registration deadline to be able to vote in the 2026 Special General Election is March 26, 2026. Learn how you can register to vote Here!There are Three Ways to Vote (which is the most convenient for you?!):- Early Voting: April 6th -April ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Hopatcong resident Peter Ecklund has been named Parade Starter for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County. The role is both an honor and a key component of the parade, which steps off at noon on Saturday, March 14 in Morristown.As the Starter, Ecklund will open the ...
NEW JERSEY — No big surprise: A new WalletHub study confirms what most property owners here know. We get heavily taxed year-after-year for our homes and businesses. New Jersey came in last, ranking at 51st among all US states and the District of Columbia, from California-based WalletHub analysts ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - It's been said that there are 70 shades of green in the Irish countryside.Downtown Somerville will come close, as green as green can be, for the Sunday, March 15 annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday on Main Street. with thousands of spectators packed along the street, lining the curb ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — It took East Brunswick sophomore Ava Catanho remarkably little time to reach a significant career milestone.In her final game of the 2025-26 girls basketball season, Catanho surpassed 1,000 points for her career.But, as amazing as Catanho's first two varsity seasons for the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - For the third time in less than six months, a fire broke out at a scrap metal facility on Second Street.Hudson County Regional Health Commission representatives were on scene to conduct air monitoring in the area of the fire and no hazards were detected, officials said, noting that ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday night at around 9:16pm, New Jersey Transit Police responded to a report of a body near the tracks west of Plainfield Train Station, near the New Street Bridge.The body was found on the large right of way near the tracks, and Raritan Valley Line trains were temporarily ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday night at around 9:16pm, New Jersey Transit Police responded to a report of a body near the tracks west of Plainfield Train Station, near the New Street Bridge.The body was found on the large right of way near the tracks, and Raritan Valley Line trains were temporarily ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Thousands of residents and visitors lined the streets of Hackettstown, New Jersey to celebrate the town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, enjoying a festive afternoon filled with community pride and perfect weather.With sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, spectators ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Antonio Maiden, Nolan Brewer, Michelle Gavilanes and Izzy Timonera are headed to Atlantic City. The Nutley quartet each punched their respective tickets to the final event of the 2025-'26 high school wrestling season at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this Thursday to Saturday, March ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It’s only March, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a huge year in the borough. On March 10, South Plainfield is marking its 100th birthday. That’s right! South Plainfield is turning 100. The Borough of South Plainfield was incorporated on March 10, 1926. Now, to put the ...
CLARK, NJ — It’s time to shed those winter blues and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast and basket raffle brought to you by Osceola Presbyterian Church in Clark! Volunteers will be hosting a spring pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, with the last seating being at 10:30 ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Public Library will continue its March movie lineup with the Marvel action film Thunderbolts* on Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m.Rated PG-13 and running 2 hours and 7 minutes, Thunderbolts* ...
This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary - March 9-14Mon, 3/9 - ** Read to a Dog @ 4 PMMon, 3/9 - ** Chocolate Chip Cookie Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 3/10 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 3/10 - Movie: Lucy @ 1 PMTues, 3/10 - ** Everything Mario @ 4 PMTues, 3/10 - Trivia with Jeff @ 7 PMWed, 3/11 - Project Healthy ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - An agreement that will see Mercer County purchase 56 acres of undeveloped land from Rider University will strengthen the University while preserving ecologically and historically significant lands as open space for future generations, a statement from Mercer County Executive Dan ...
TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is taking a hard line against GoFundMe, joining a 22-state coalition to demand proof that the crowdfunding giant may have “ deceived and confused donors and violated state consumer protection and charitable solicitation laws. “In a statement ...
LONG HILL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Sumara and Imran Ahmad, owners of The Goddard School of Long Hill Township, have received the Circle of Excellence Award for the third time from Goddard Systems, Inc., the franchisor of The Goddard School network.The designation is awarded to schools that rank in the top 5% ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The talented student musicians of the Rahway High School (RHS) instrumental music program are awesome, and everyone knows it! Wouldn't you love the opportunity to spend some time with them enjoying a terrific spaghetti dinner?Of course you would! And now you can.On Sunday, March 29, ...
Linden, NJ - The City of Linden held their Ramadan Iftar Celebration on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the John T. Gregorio Center. It was a collaboration between Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Iman Alfred Mohammed (Councilman of the 4th Ward), and The Linden Muslim Community. It was very ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The series of open community town halls across all six wards of Jersey City will continue this week.On Tuesday, March 10, Solomon and Administration officials will speak with Ward B residents at the Jersey City Free Public Library: Miller Branch, located at 489 Bergen Avenue. The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Winter is almost over, but don't put away that desire to learn to skate on the back burner. The fun thing about the new East Brunswick Ice Arena officially opening on Sunday, March 22, is that anyone can lace up the skates all year round. So, future CBR players from East ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The popularity of the apprenticeship programs at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek has the Broward County Public Schools Board considering increasing its funding by $800,000.On March 10, the board is scheduled to consider an $800,000 addition to the existing budget for ...
LIGHTHOUSE POINT — Under a clear Florida sky, family, friends, and fellow sailors gathered Saturday to honor the life of Joshua Christopher Jones, a 19-year-old U.S. Navy sailor whose roots in the area ran deep before his service took him to the shores of Lake Michigan.The funeral service, held ...