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By AIDAN MASTANDREA
March 2, 2026
Braydon Sisco netted a hat trick to lead top-seeded Kinnelon/Jefferson/Sparta (KJS) United to a 5-1 victory over fourth-seeded Paramus in the semifinals of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-op tournament at Skylands Ice World in Stockholm.Eddie Brown added two goals and an assist for KJS United. Senior ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Two significant land use applications — including a proposed 16-lot single-family subdivision and a new warehouse are scheduled for public hearing at the Franklin Township Planning Board's Wednesday, March 4 meeting, alongside votes on the township's affordable housing obligations ...
WEST CREEK, NJ – For over a decade, the Arctic Outreach has been the ultimate remedy for the winter blues, transforming the coldest months into a season of profound giving. This year, the tradition enters a fresh chapter as the Jetty Rock Foundation and Tide Table Group move the 11th Annual Arctic ...
WEST CREEK, NJ – For over a decade, the Arctic Outreach has been the ultimate remedy for the winter blues, transforming the coldest months into a season of profound giving. This year, the tradition enters a fresh chapter as the Jetty Rock Foundation and Tide Table Group move the 11th Annual Arctic ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — You're invited to the Somerville Rescue Squad's second Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 7, from 8 -10 a.m. at Applebee's, 640 Promenade Blvd, in Bridgewater.Tickets are $15 per person. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, beverages, and morning conversation.Borough ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The City of East Orange closed out Black History Month with a powerful celebration of culture, history, and music on February 25 at the East Orange Public Library, bringing residents together for an evening of live performances, reflection, and community pride.The event featured ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The kind of run that South Plainfield endured, when Millburn reeled off 15 points in a row in the first half, might well have buried the Tigers about seven weeks ago.But sixth-seeded South Plainfield rallied from a nine-point second-quarter deficit, matched the brilliance of ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. The advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday."Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery roads and limited visibilities," the NWS warned.
As Congress prepares to return to Washington this week, Rep. Nick Langworthy voiced strong support for ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran. Speaking during a virtual press briefing Monday, Langworthy addressed what he described as “Day Three of Operation Epic Fury,” a U.S. military effort ...
SURF CITY, NJ – Following a massive wave of interest in their recent Sea Glass event, Wally’s in Surf City is answering the community’s call for more creative outlets. The local staple has announced its next Art Night, scheduled for Thursday, April 16th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.The evening will be ...
SURF CITY, NJ – Following a massive wave of interest in their recent Sea Glass event, Wally’s in Surf City is answering the community’s call for more creative outlets. The local staple has announced its next Art Night, scheduled for Thursday, April 16th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.The evening will be ...
While students filled the South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education meeting with impassioned testimony about a contested AP Literature novel and the firing of two coaches, Superintendent Bing used his update to broaden the conversation — outlining a new five-year strategic planning process, a ...
STAFFORD – The hallways of Ocean Acres Elementary and the Primary Learning Center (PLC) were filled with more than just the usual rhymes and colorful hats this morning. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, student-athletes from Southern Regional High School traded their jerseys for ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - On February 19, the Soma Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel led by Gary Jones and presented with Dani Geraci of Dani Geraci Branding and Marketing and Zoe (Berkovic) Zela of Poppy & Sesame and House of Zela. The panel meetings, founded by Gary Jones and hosted by the SOMA ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Residents of Totowa will have multiple opportunities to declutter, donate, and participate in community activities during the Borough of Totowa Library’s annual Trash to Treasure Borough-Wide Garage Sale from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26. The event runs daily from 9 a.m.
HACKENSACK, NJ – With many of the Bergen Tech bowlers competing for the third time in three days, the season came to an end in a lower stress environment, as they competed in the 2026 Wallers Scotch Doubles Tournament at Bowler City in Hackensack.The tournament pairs one male and one female bowler ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Green filled the streets, glasses clinked, and friends gathered throughout town as residents celebrated the annual Leprechaun Crawl on Saturday, February 28, officially kicking off Hackettstown’s St. Patrick’s festivities.Participants donned their best leprechaun gear and ...
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Vendor registration for the 2026 Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival is now open, kicking off preparations for one of the city’s largest annual events. Registration will remain open until vendor capacity is reached.Interested vendors can apply through the online portal by ...
PATERSON, NJ - Two major overnight incidents, including a three-alarm apartment fire and a separate blaze tied to a stabbing, displaced more than two dozen residents, injured a firefighter and led to one arrest, Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea announced. According to a statement, at approximately ...
POMPANO BEACH — A major expansion push into Florida by Lindenmeyr Munroe, a large distribution firm in the paper-and-packaging industry, has put Pompano Beach on the industrial supply map.The Purchase, New York-based company indicated that it expects to open its 38,600 square-foot state-of-the-art ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Philip Alleman, a drafting teacher at Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School in Coconut Creek, was named runner-up for the 2026 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year, school officials announced on Friday. Broward County Public Schools recognized top ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Max Schachter, a Coral Springs resident and advocate for safer schools after losing his son in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, is among South Florida residents stranded in Israel as the United States and Israel attack Iran. Schachter posted several videos on ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Two young teens were taken into custody and later released, according to details released by the Hamilton Police Division regarding an incident that occurred Saturday at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park.According to a statement, on the day of the incident officers from the Hamilton ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY— On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, teens, adults and families from across Monmouth County will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of higher education options at the annual Monmouth County College Fair. The event offers a fantastic opportunity with more than 150 colleges, ...
POMPANO BEACH — A major expansion push into Florida by Lindenmeyr Munroe, a large distribution firm in the paper-and-packaging industry, has put Pompano Beach on the industrial supply map.The Purchase, New York-based company indicated that it expects to open its 38,600 square-foot state-of-the-art ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY— On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, teens, adults and families from across Monmouth County will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of higher education options at the annual Monmouth County College Fair. The event offers a fantastic opportunity with more than 150 colleges, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Max Schachter, a Coral Springs resident and advocate for safer schools after losing his son in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, is among South Florida residents stranded in Israel as the United States and Israel attack Iran. Schachter posted several videos on ...