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By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
April 23, 2026
RED BANK, NJ: The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will welcome Tony Award winner and four‑time Grammy‑nominated R&B artist Melba Moore for a special appearance on Saturday, May 9, featuring a VIP fundraiser, public conversation, and book signing.The afternoon begins at 3pm with a VIP Meet ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Public Schools has announced that Livingston High School (LHS) senior Fiona Chen has been named the valedictorian and Emma Xing has been named the salutatorian for the Class of 2026 after achieving top academic honors throughout their high school careers.Both students ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The 22nd annual Wood-Ridge Memorial Foundation Dinner, celebrating "Excellence in Education & Community Service," was held at the Fiesta on March 20th. The Foundation honored Tony & Colleen Sartori and Keri Stellato for their service to the community and Teri Trivigno, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Ridgefield kept its perfect record with a 3-2 victory over Hasbrouck Heights in a NJIC Meadowlands boys tennis match on Wednesday at the Neil McCarthy Tennis Courts in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights falls to 5-2, with both losses coming at 3-2 scores to the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham's Lafayette School third and fourth graders probably couldn't imagine what was happening at their school in 1976, but they'll get a glimpse into the past on June 11th when an assembly will be held to reveal the contents of its recently excavated time capsule.Cheryl Russo, the ...
UNION, N.J. — Union’s Wednesday Night Summer Series will return to Union Center on June 24, bringing weekly entertainment, local shopping and dining promotions, and two outdoor FIFA watch parties to kick off the season.The series opens with an international sports theme, featuring large outdoor ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: A community tradition is set for this weekend! With Earth Day having just passed, the community of Holmdel is continuing the celebration with one of its most anticipated annual traditions—the Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk at beautiful, historic Bayonet Farm. Article continues ...
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MONMOUTH COUNTY: Earth Day is a powerful reminder that while April 22 every year, is set aside to celebrate our planet, caring for the environment is something we can—and should—do every day. In Monmouth County, that message resonates strongly thanks to the area’s commitment to preserving open ...
NEWTON, NJ – The former Vernon resident, Robert William McCaffrey Jr, accused in the murder and kidnapping of Lisa Marie McBride, had a plea of not guilty entered by his attorney on Monday, April 20 in Sussex County Superior Court.McCaffrey appeared before Judge Janine Allen, shackled, wearing an ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Samantha Marley turned in a standout week for the Bombers, earning TAPinto Raritan Bay Athlete of the Week honors after leading the girls lacrosse team to a pair of victories.Marley powered the offense with 11 goals and two assists across the two wins, consistently creating scoring ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, Spring is in full swing here in Monmouth County, and with the warmer weather finally upon us, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout our communities. From outdoor events and community gatherings to important discussions about our future, this is ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Mayor Mapp will deliver his annual State of the City address on Thursday, April 30. The speech will take place at 7pm at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School.Each address has a theme, and following his re-election to a record fourth term in office, Mapp has entitled this ...
SPARTA, NJ – Days after a brush fire in Lake Mohawk, the township council presented Fallen Firefighters Foundation's Amy Hayowyk with a proclamation for Light Up the Night for Fallen Firefighters week.Deputy Mayor Michael Sylvester discussed the details of the “substantial brush fire this weekend, ...
RICHMOND, VA - The Somerset Patriots roared back from down five runs, beating the Richmond Flying Squirrels 9-8 at CarMax Park on Wednesday evening. The last time Somerset overcame five runs to win a game was also in Richmond (6/28/24 @RIC, 7-5 W, trailed 5-0). Somerset smashed four home runs, ...
RICHMOND, VA - The Somerset Patriots roared back from down five runs, beating the Richmond Flying Squirrels 9-8 at CarMax Park on Wednesday evening. The last time Somerset overcame five runs to win a game was also in Richmond (6/28/24 @RIC, 7-5 W, trailed 5-0). Somerset smashed four home runs, ...
NEWARK, NJ – A Pine Brook man who pleaded guilty last year to defrauding the federal government through his Paterson pharmacy has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Nestor E. Jaime, 37, was arrested in 2025 as part of a $2.5 million crime ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Residents Miguel Liriano and Alison Porga have been named South Plainfield High School’s 2026 Unsung Hero Award recipients. Presented annually by the Middlesex County School Boards Association and Middlesex County Association of School Administrators, in collaboration with ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerville Environmental Commission invites residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day 2026 with a full weekend of community-focused events dedicated to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and reuse.Taking place April 25–27, 2026, this year’s Earth Day weekend ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Livingston completed a sweep of a two-game baseball series over Montclair with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday.The score was 2-2 before the Lancers scored five runs in the top of the sixth inning.Livingston (5-5) had only four hits in the game, and only one of those came in the five-run ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Earth Day is a powerful reminder that while April 22 every year, is set aside to celebrate our planet, caring for the environment is something we can—and should—do every day. In Monmouth County, that message resonates strongly thanks to the area’s commitment to preserving open ...
Welcome to this Thursday edition of the Renss Lens Newsletter. We have brief news about the new Hoosick Falls Village budget, how the village is coming together to help fire victims and this week's Community News Column. Friday look for our Cops and Courts report as well as the community calendar, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Catherine Payne has been selected by the Somerset County Federated Republican Women as the recipient of their 2026 Millicent Fenwick Award. This award is presented annually as it acknowledges and recognizes women who have dedicated their lives to outstanding public service ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – Sophomore first baseman Kieran Brendle delivered three hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs to highlight Chatham's sixth straight baseball win, 11-2 vs. Parsippany Hills on Wednesday.Senior left-hander Justin Zigon earned the win for Chatham (10-2) with four ...
Colts Neck, NJ — A heartfelt new book written by a mother and her son is resonating with readers and families alike, arriving at a time when awareness and understanding are more important than ever. April has long been recognized as Autism Awareness Month in the United States. In recent years, many ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials are pressing for progress on the cleanup of a former industrial property as redevelopment plans move forward at the Pan Chemical site.The issue was discussed during the April 15 council meeting, where officials provided updates on efforts to remove contaminated ...
HOOSICK FALLS – The Village’s Board of Trustees gathered on Wednesday evening to adopt a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The plan calls for $4.8 million in spending but only hikes taxes 0.006% per thousand of assessed valuation.The Renss Lens will have a complete report on the budget and the ...
In a market where a lot of flowers start to feel the same, certain brands still manage to separate themselves.Victory Natural Farms is one of them.And right now, The Frosted Nug at Red Bank has just made it a lot easier to see why — with 30% off all Victory Natural Farms flower and pre-rolls.And ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - 911 operators are the first voice people hear when reporting in an emergency.Last week marked National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the Jefferson Township Police Department expressed its gratitude to the men and women that play an integral part in the safety of the ...
HOOSICK FALLS - A GoFundMe page has been set up for Jason and Erin Conety following a devasting early morning fire on Friday, April 17 that destroyed their Congress Street home. While no injuries were reported the family lost two cherished pets and all their belongings.The funds raised through this ...