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March 4, 2026

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 ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Just announced, the Paramus Public School District is looking to expand its staff.Two positions are open for application: Elementary School Principal and Part-Time Registered Nurse.Principal Qualifications:Master’s Degree in educational administration and/or specific subject area.New ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – An audience of about 225 attended the Sayreville Historical Society's premiere of John Schneider's "The Story of Sayreville" on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.John Schneider, who wrote the book and produced the movie, was in attendance and played the role of Mr. Sayre. Frank Terzino, the ...

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I promised my Aunt Gail this week’s Front Porch was going to be a light one.And then I livestreamed a video of me following up on multiple tips of ICE activity in Cobleskill.And it isn’t the ICE activity that I’m going to be talking about in this Front Porch.It is the response to my on-the-spot ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – Irritating some of the anti-ICE activists attending a town council budget meeting on March 3, Roxbury Deputy Mayor Mark Crowley stressed the township’s ability to stop a Ledgewood warehouse from being turned into an immigrant processing site is limited by the U.S. Constitution.Deputy ...

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Montville Township is hosting a FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic for residents!Date: Friday, April 10, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Montville Firehouse (Church Lane & River Road)Protect your pets and keep them safe and healthy. This clinic is open to dogs and cats in need of a rabies ...

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MIDDLEBURGH – “Bill loved the Mets. Bill loved the community. Bill loved his wife Erynne.”That’s what Middleburgh Mayor Timothy Knight said of former mayor Bill Ansel-McCabe after a moment of silence at the opening of Monday’s Village Board meeting.Ansel-McCabe was mayor of the Village of ...

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NEW JERSEY – In the midst of ongoing U.S. military action in the countries in the Middle East, American citizens traveling in the region are being urged by the U.S. State Department to return home. The Department says they are providing travel options for American citizens in Middle Eastern ...

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SCHOHARIE COUNTY – Queen had it right: We are the champions.Specifically, two local schools can now claim a state champion wrestler and a sectional champion volleyball team—not to mention two runner-up state wrestling champs.The state champion wrestler, from the combined ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – In a college athletics landscape where winning on the field is increasingly linked to revenue-generating initiatives and name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities off it, Rutgers announced Tuesday the formation of Scarlet Knight Enterprises.Scarlet Knight Enterprises is a ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough is spreading the love with its new marriage ceremony fee, which will be funneled into a special borough trust fund used to support residents experiencing a hardship, according to the mayor.For $50, couples can get married in a ceremony officiated by the mayor or a ...

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John J. Bennett, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 2, 2026, at Albany Medical Center.He was born April 17, 1941, in Manhattan, the son of Joseph and Antonina (Boska) Bennett.John was raised in College Point and received an associate’s degree from Queensborough Community ...

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NEW JERSEY – In the midst of ongoing U.S. military action in the countries in the Middle East, American citizens traveling in the region are being urged by the U.S. State Department to return home. The Department says they are providing travel options for American citizens in Middle Eastern ...

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NEW JERSEY – In the midst of ongoing U.S. military action in the countries in the Middle East, American citizens traveling in the region are being urged by the U.S. State Department to return home. The Department says they are providing travel options for American citizens in Middle Eastern ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Families gathered at the Kennedy Library branch of the Piscataway Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a vibrant Chinese Lantern Festival program that celebrated Lunar New Year traditions through live performances, hands-on crafts and interactive learning.The event, held at ...

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MADISON, N.J. — The Madison Area YMCA is partnering with the New York Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Friday, March 6.The drive will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Madison Area YMCA Family Center, providing residents an opportunity to donate blood and help support ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...

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WAYNE, NJ — Three nominees have been put forward to fill the Fifth Ward seat on the Wayne Township Council following the resignation of Fran Ritter. All nominees must be residents of Wayne's Fifth Ward. “The process is that the Wayne Democratic municipal committee produce three names for the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK - The grand opening of the East Brunswick Ice Arena is Sunday, March 22 and the event will be filled with lots of family-friendly fun. Everything begins at 10 a.m. with a special ribbon cutting ceremony and a welcome address from East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen. There will be a ...

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 This Week's Deals at Frosted Nug Red Bank — Up to 40% OffWe're going big this week at Frosted Nug Red Bank. Whether you're shopping for flower, vapes, concentrates, or edibles, there's something on sale for everyone. Here's a full breakdown of what's discounted right now.20% Off — Anthologie White ...

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Calling all #MonmouthCounty 4th-graders! You’re invited to enter the annual “My County” poster contest sponsored by our Constitutional Officers! Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, County Sheriff Shaun Golden and Surrogate Maureen T. Raisch are challenging each student to create a ...

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Calling all #MonmouthCounty 4th-graders! You’re invited to enter the annual “My County” poster contest sponsored by our Constitutional Officers! Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, County Sheriff Shaun Golden and Surrogate Maureen T. Raisch are challenging each student to create a ...

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Powered by  a 29-point performance by Alex Pace, Camden High easily defeated Lower Cape May, 62-35, in the South Jersey Group 2 semifinal on March 2, 2026 at home.Keyshawn Franklin also contributed 21 points in the victory, which gave the Panthers an 18-10 record on the season and set the scene for ...

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Newark had the nation’s third-highest homicide rate – topped only by Detroit and New Orleans – in 2013 when homicide struck 112 out of the city’s 279,000 residents. But violence and trauma in the state’s largest city has taken a turn for the better in recent years. In 2025, Newark achieved its ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A five-month investigation led by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force (MCNTF) culminated this week with one arrest and the seizure of various narcotics totaling approximately $127,000, three handguns and a shotgun, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced.Members ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – One of the Asbury Park Boardwalk’s most recognizable restaurants has closed its doors after nearly two decades serving residents and visitors along the oceanfront.Stella Marina, the Italian restaurant overlooking the beach south of Convention Hall, announced the news on its ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s Common Council has adopted a long-debated “Fair Share Plan,” establishing a framework that will guide residential development and affordable housing obligations in the city over the next decade. The state-mandated plan outlines how Summit will meet its assigned affordable ...

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LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – The local office of Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, is the U.S. House of Representatives’ official art competition and is open to all high ...

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