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By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 21, 2026
BOCA RATON — A man from Boca Raton now leads the U.S. Department of Labor.Keith E. Sonderling became acting secretary of labor on Monday after Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former Oregon congresswoman, left her role in Washington, D.C.Sonderling had been serving as deputy secretary of labor, a post the ...
JOHNSTOWN – Join the “Color Revolution” and admire over 200 beautiful quilts at Empire Quiltfest April 25 and 26.The show features quilts made by members of five local quilt guilds in the Capital Region. New this year will be the Studio Art Quilts Association (SAQA) showcase of regional quilts, ...
Linden, New Jersey — The Linden Fire Department will illuminate its Firehouses in red, April 26 through May 3, as part of a national tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The annual Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters campaign, led by the National Fallen Firefighters ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle hosted its annual Autism Awareness Flag Raising Event Monday to celebrate Autism Awareness Month.Despite the chilly conditions, residents attended the event, which was hosted in front of Borough Hall, in partnership with Inroads to Opportunities, a non-profit ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – One of Coach Michael Mitchell’s goals for the New Brunswick High School boys tennis team is to top the .500 mark.The surging Zebras are on pace to hit that goal after winning their third straight match on Monday.The Zebras (3-3 overall) defeated South River, 5-0, in a Greater ...
KEYPORT, NJ: The Borough Police have noticed that there is a road closure and detour on Maple Place between Perry St and Kearny S. The road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th, for road repair operations. Please plan accordingly.
BATON ROUGE, LA - Shuting Liu of Union was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kean University.Liu is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - An investigation is underway after four bald eagles were found weak and grounded in the same area of Warren County over a two-day span earlier this week, according to The Raptor Trust. The Morris County-based nonprofit said three of the birds were recovered initially, followed ...
HILLSBOROUGH. NJ - Beginning Monday, April 20, Dukes Parkway West will be closed to traffic between Route 206 and xxx as work crews will begin milling and repaving the heavily-traveled roadway.Heavy truck traffic has contributed to the deterioration of the roadway, which has been temporarily ...
KEYPORT, NJ: In the small bayshore community of Keyport—often referred to as the “Pearl of the Bayshore”—concern is growing over what some residents and experts describe as a troubling pattern of cancer diagnoses. Known for its waterfront views, walkable downtown, and tight-knit neighborhoods, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Some of a town’s best moments are often the simplest: neighbors showing up working side by side and taking pride in the place they call home.That spirit has helped power Beautiful Mountainside, a volunteer-driven nonprofit that formed about a decade ago with a mission focused on ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day with a closer look at the city’s growing tree canopy during the annual Joyce Kilmer Arbor Day Tree Tour on Friday, April 24.Hosted by the City of Hoboken, the guided tour will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be led by members of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — In summer 2026, the global spotlight turns to the New York–New Jersey region as the world’s most celebrated international soccer tournament returns to the U.S. for the first time in decades — with the final match set to take place at MetLife Stadium. Just 25 miles away, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The city has formalized an agreement with Paterson Public Schools that will allow designated school buildings to be used as temporary emergency shelters during disasters and other emergency events.The memorandum of understanding (MOU), approved by the City Council, establishes a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A former Boca Raton Regional Hospital labor and delivery nurse whose nursing license was suspended by the state after publicly wishing the pregnant White House press secretary a fourth-degree tear during childbirth, among other insults, continues her legal battle to overturn the ...
CINNAMINSON, NJ – The Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Voice of Business Awards this month and the Burlington County Agricultural Center along with two Mount Laurel businesses are among the award recipients.The Agricultural Center, The Funplex and Capehart & ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Edison Place will likely be the site for the township to store its salt.Administrator John Bussiculo announced at the April 14 Township Committee meeting that Springfield officals have identified a municipally owned parcel on Edison Place as the preferred location for a new shared ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After a bruising years-long fight over the future of a nearby dump, Coconut Creek city leaders are now looking at how the city handles trash for possibly the next four decades. The city commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday to consider a vote on a revision to an agreement ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ — The Fairfield Township Council moved forward on several bond‑ordinance amendments while engaging in an extended debate over purchasing procedures and transparency at its April 13 meeting.The council unanimously introduced an amendment to a previously adopted bond ordinance.
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Families from across South Jersey are invited to attend a special Burlington County event devoted to increasing understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the many resources that can assist those impacted by the condition.The Autism In My Shoes symposium will take place ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Voters will now have a more convenient and secure way to obtain vote-by-mail ballots, according to Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, who says they can now be applied for online through the New Jersey Division of Elections.The Clerk says that the State of New Jersey’s ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Jack Pimm pitched a complete-game shutout to lift West Orange to a 1-0 baseball victory over St. Benedict's Prep on Monday.Pimm scattered seven hits, walked three and struck out three in seven innings. He threw 99 pitches. West Orange (7-4) salvaged a split with St. Benedict's ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Columbia came out on the winning end of a pitchers' duel with a 2-0 baseball victory over Millburn on Monday.Will Iozzio pitched five innings for Columbia, struck out 10 batters, walked none and allowed four hits. Gavin Lubomski got the save, pitching two innings without allowing a ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Two standout student-athletes from Sayreville War Memorial High School have been recognized not only for their performance on the field and court, but for the character they displayed throughout their careers.Karina Cardoso and Sam Jones were named Greater Middlesex Conference ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...
Steeped in Heritage: The Deep Roots of National Tea Day in HackettstownWhile tea is the national drink of the UK, Hackettstown has its own long-standing relationship with the leaf. To celebrate National Tea Day this April 21, we’re looking back at how this beloved beverage evolved from a luxury for ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Rotary Club of Somerville & Bridgewater will host a dinner and reception on Friday, April 24 to honor two pilots who flew 8,800 miles across 11 countries and the Atlantic Ocean in a single-engine Cessna plane on a mission to raise money to eradicate polio.The pilots, Peter ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Robbinsville scored five runs in the first inning and went on to a 12-6 softball victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Monday.Caroline Kapferer drove in five runs with a home run and a single for Robbinsville (6-3). Juliana Amoroso had two hits and four RBI in the win.Amanda Ciser ...
CAMDEN, NJ – New Jersey American Water recently completed significant upgrades to its water system in the downtown Bernardsville area, delivering on a planned $1.5 million infrastructure investment which began earlier this year to strengthen service reliability and support long-term system ...