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By JOHN MOONEY
April 20, 2026
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, April 18, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. Located at 2450 Route 22 the store sells home improvement items at a fraction of retail price with proceeds helping families. The Habitat for Humanity team ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two Top 10 teams, the Gov. Livingston Highlanders and Gloucester Catholic Rams, faced off Sunday as part of the Autism Awareness Challenge at North Brunswick Community Park, and the matchup lived up to its billing.Playing through raindrops and cold conditions, both teams ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Calling it “a dynamic new chapter for local leadership,” Roselle has launched the Roselle Borough Youth Council.For residents between the ages of 15 and 24, the council is for those who are interested in leadership and service.“This program focuses on four core pillars: leadership ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team played their third Colonial Council game against Mohonasen (3-0, 5-0) on April 16. Mohonasen was the preseason favorite to win the Colonial Council. This game had issues before the first pitch was even thrown. Pieter B. Coeymans field was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Brunswick School welcomed families from across the community for its recent STEAM Quest event on April 11th, an interactive morning designed to engage children ages 2–8 in hands-on discovery across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Held in the school’s ...
RICHMONDVILLE – The Schoharie Valley Concert Band (SVCB) will be performing its 44th annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the Cobleskill-Richmondville HS Auditorium. The concert is open to the public with free admission for students. Conductor Samantha Baldwin’s wonderful ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – The Hoboken Shelter is thrilled to announce the official kickoff of registration for the 2026 HoBOOken 5K Halloween Run and Scary Scurry Kids Race, returning to Pier A in Hoboken on Sunday, October 25, 2026.The beloved community tradition has grown into Hoboken’s biggest 5K race, ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland Soccer Club has released the tryout schedule for their 2026-2027 season. Tryouts begin the week of May 4, and most boys and girls will have two tryouts on the schedule for two consecutive weeks, or four tryout sessions total for each youth. Ages for Parkland Soccer Club are ...
HOBOKEN, NJ— A new pilot program aimed at easing one of the biggest frustrations for bike-share users is now underway in Hoboken, as city officials roll out a first-in-the-region overflow parking solution for Citi Bike riders.Launched earlier this week in partnership with Lyft, the initiative ...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City officials have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program designed to solve one of the most common frustrations for Citi Bike users: arriving at a full docking station with nowhere to park.Introduced this week in partnership with Lyft, the overflow parking pilot ...
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 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Get ready to spot local birds with the Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Green Team!Sightseers are asked to wear comfortable shoes, as the walk will be approx. 2 miles long, at a slow pace. They are also encouraged to bring binoculars.The next Spring Bird Walk will take place ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Lions Club is inviting the community to come together for an evening of food, entertainment, and giving back at its upcoming “From Italy With Love” fundraising dinner. Scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the event will take place at Fellowship Hall ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Alan J. Steinberg, the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor, will deliver the Lenna Lecture “Academic Freedom and Tolerance: The Higher Education Challenge of This Decade” at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Doyle Conference Center.Free and open to the public, the talk is the highlight ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly a year after opening Splash and Dash Groomerie and Boutique in West Boca Raton, Eric Van Gelder is betting that local dog owners want something different from the typical grooming experience — quieter, safer and more personalized. For Van Gelder, the business in the Del ...
It begins earlier than you think. In fact, it is already underway.Even now, as winter loosens its hold, the woods are opening to new life. Snow lingers only in the most shaded parts of the forest and along the highest ridges, tucked into quiet places where sunlight arrives last, but all around us ...
It begins earlier than you think. In fact, it is already underway.Even now, as winter loosens its hold, the woods are opening to new life. Snow lingers only in the most shaded parts of the forest and along the highest ridges, tucked into quiet places where sunlight arrives last, but all around us ...
NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio,also known as Damaris Tineo ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — In the mood for sushi or Thai? Want to try Peruvian cuisine? Maybe you hanker for a meatball Parmesan sub or Sichuan takeouts. Well, downtown Woodbridge has it all, with more food choices on the way. Downtown Woodbridge also has many new fine dining restaurants, emerging as a ...
Within the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused attitude. When we consider the idea behind sharing the good news, we begin with ...
Within the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused attitude. When we consider the idea behind sharing the good news, we begin with ...
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 ...
Dear Rusty: I was born on Jan. 1, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment. I’m not sure if I should start in December, with the first payment in January 2028. Or should I start in January with the ...
Dear Rusty: I was born on Jan. 1, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment. I’m not sure if I should start in December, with the first payment in January 2028. Or should I start in January with the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham wore its gray jerseys for the first time this season as the Cougars revived their boys lacrosse competition against neighboring Madison on Saturday at Cougar Field.In the first meeting between the programs since 2019, Chatham rode four goals apiece from seniors Shep Boyd and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Sheriff's Office and East Windsor Township are joining the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to help provide safe disposal of unused and unexpired prescription drugs, including opioid painkillers, no questions asked on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Club will offer patrons a choice of Texas hot dogs or hot dogs with sauerkraut on Wednesday.Meals will be $12 and include two hot dogs, baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The deadline to order is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Patrons should call 716-372-4191 and specify pick-up ...
OLEAN, NY — As the Olean Local Development Corporation, led by President Dr. Colleen Taggerty, continues holding open meetings and conversations with community members and board representatives, the proposed indoor sports dome remains in its earliest stages.Taggerty emphasized that the project is ...
MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials.With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure created ...