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By NOEL PYNE
March 4, 2026
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, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton landlord demanding rent showed up with a gun instead of a late notice — and left in handcuffs.Eugene Weinraub, 80, was arrested March 3 after authorities say he went unannounced to his rental property on Boston Court in Lake Worth, brandished a firearm and threatened ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton-based luxury dine-in theater chain iPic Theaters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court and plans to pursue a court-supervised sale of its assets, the company recently announced.The voluntary petition was filed Feb. 25, and the company said it ...
The Madison Area YMCA has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates that the organization has achieved the highest industry standards in child safety and abuse ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg continues to prioritize resident safety following a roadway collapse and multiple sinkholes at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis Street.On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Town declared a State of Local Emergency in response to several sinkholes that have ...
COLONIA, NJ — It's one of the rites of March.The clocks go forward, the days get longer, the robins come back and start chirping again, and the Colonia boys basketball team ends Mendham's season somewhere along the line in the sectional tournament.Despite going nearly 10 minutes before making its ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg continues to prioritize resident safety following a roadway collapse and multiple sinkholes at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Lewis Street.On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Town declared a State of Local Emergency in response to several sinkholes that have ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board on Wednesday approved a 16-lot subdivision at 295 Cedar Grove Lane, but not before board members delivered a blunt rejection of the developer's proposed gated entrance, telling the applicants that a guardhouse and security gate had no place in the ...
Linden, NJ — Come celebrate NJ Maker’s Day at the Linden Public Library!NJ Makers Day is a statewide event that celebrates and promotes maker culture, as well as the values associated with making, tinkering and STEM-based learning.“We are ecstatic to be able to bring this type of programming to ...
Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of spring- and fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.Include a few dahlias known for their excellent pollinator ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Absent the usual fanfare, hoopla and bouquets of multi-colored balloons, the borough's first-ever cannabis dispensary opened for business this week at the corner of Route 22 and Gaston Avenue the former site of a Sunoco gas station and convenience store.The low-key, soft opening ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Patti LuPone will close the 20th anniversary season of Festival of the Arts BOCA with a finale performance on Sunday, March 8, marking her only Florida appearance this season.The Broadway performer is scheduled to headline the festival’s closing night at the Mizner Park ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A new national study from Florida Atlantic University and University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire has found a sharp rise in teen sexting, exposing adolescents to serious risks including sextortion, coercion, and privacy violations.Researchers surveyed a national sample of 3,466 ...
STAFFORD — A late-night traffic stop in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township resulted in the arrest of a local resident on multiple narcotics charges this past Saturday.At approximately 11:45 PM on February 28, 2026, Patrolman Ryan Cahill of the Stafford Township Police Department initiated ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Downtown Boca Raton will come alive Thursday evening as the city hosts its monthly Night Market at Sanborn Square.The outdoor event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 5 at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, featuring live music, food vendors, local artists, and a mobile bar ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Chicken Marsala Platter Mashed Potatoes & Veggies $15.50“The Big Michigan Burger” double quarter pounder, with shredded lettuce onion, pickle & Michigan Deli Special Sauce on a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Patti LuPone will close the 20th anniversary season of Festival of the Arts BOCA with a finale performance on Sunday, March 8, marking her only Florida appearance this season.The Broadway performer is scheduled to headline the festival’s closing night at the Mizner Park ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Downtown Boca Raton will come alive Thursday evening as the city hosts its monthly Night Market at Sanborn Square.The outdoor event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 5 at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, featuring live music, food vendors, local artists, and a mobile bar ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs signed on to be part of the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County in 2023, and at a Wednesday workshop city leaders will get a chance to see what that may entail and potential costs. Coral Springs has contributed $163,000 to the authority in the current and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A pair of Coral Springs realtors are appealing to Broward County Circuit Court a series of violations and fines levied by the city for allegedly violating vacation rental standards.Georges Cadet McNally and Fabienne McNally filed a lawsuit last week on Feb. 23, appealing final ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Township Council held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 3—council members Joe Hathaway and Helene Elbaum were absent.The meeting opened with a Proclamation, given by Mayor Mark H. Forstenhausler, congratulating the Randolph Township Super Pee Wee Football Team on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs signed on to be part of the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County in 2023, and at a Wednesday workshop city leaders will get a chance to see what that may entail and potential costs. Coral Springs has contributed $163,000 to the authority in the current and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A pair of Coral Springs realtors are appealing to Broward County Circuit Court a series of violations and fines levied by the city for allegedly violating vacation rental standards.Georges Cadet McNally and Fabienne McNally filed a lawsuit last week on Feb. 23, appealing final ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council approved a series of ordinances Tuesday night aimed at advancing the township’s state-mandated affordable housing obligations, while residents and officials debated the potential financial impact of future development and tax ...
STAFFORD – It has been a banner week for the Southern Regional Rams as the community celebrates a hard-fought girls' basketball season and the next chapter for two standouts from the football program.Hardwood Success; Girls Basketball Wraps UP 17-10 season. The Southern Regional High School girls' ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This reliable member of the Westfield High School boys indoor track team is respected for his dedication to training, which positions both him and his teammates for greater success.Junior Nicholas Dena is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield ...
SOMERSET, NJ - An unknown man who entered a private daycare facility on Franklin Boulevard Tuesday prompted a lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures at several nearby schools, according to a Franklin Township Police Department press release.Officers responded to the facility at approximately ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne city leaders said they are preparing to consider possible safety regulations for electric bicycles after the issue was raised during the Feb. 24 City Council meeting.Vice Mayor and District 6 Council Member Julie Kennedy raised concerns about the safety of fast-moving ...
BOONTON, NJ – The atmosphere was warm and welcoming at the Jam-e-Masjid Islamic Center on March 1 as Montville residents, politicians, and community members gathered to break the fast of Ramadan with Boonton and Parsippany area clergy and the JMIC congregation.The Purpose of the FastRamadan began ...
BEACH HAVEN TERRACE, NJ — As the salt air begins to warm on Long Beach Island, a local staple is preparing for more than just the summer tourist rush. Compassion Cafe, the beloved non-profit coffee shop located within the Beach Haven Terrace First United Methodist Church, has officially announced ...