News
By DAWN MILLER
April 19, 2026
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity softball team took part in the 2026 Autism Awareness Challenge at Community Park on Saturday. The annual weekend challenge for New Jersey high school softball and baseball teams takes place every April in honor of Autism Awareness Month.
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
Morris County, NJ — Parents and caregivers in Morris County can take advantage of free car seat inspections offered regularly through Safe Kids Northern New Jersey.The inspections are held at the Morristown location at 171 Washington Street, where certified car seat technicians are available to ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At 9:41am, a call went out regarding a residential fire in the Michael Manor Apartments at 802 E Front Street. Firefighters from Plainfield, North Plainfield, and South Plainfield arrived on the scene shortly after.The fire was under control quickly, but not before causing direct ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Public Schools on Thursday night hosted its District Spelling Bee at Clinton Elementary School.Each elementary school in the district was represented by two students who reached the finals of their internal Spelling Bees.“What followed was an impressive display of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton residents will soon have a new opportunity to speak directly with City Hall leadership, as city officials roll out a new public engagement series following a closely watched election and debate over the city’s future.City officials announced last week the launch of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield boys track and field team had solid performances on their home track over the two-day Union County Championship Relays at Westfield High School, April 14-15.The shot put team took home top honors as Nicholas Dena finished first with a throw of 49-11.50. Luke Romano ...
GOLD COAST, NJ — This is Part 1 of a three-part series examining how the long-standing “college-first” mindset in the United States has shaped education pathways—and contributed to a growing gap in the skilled trades workforce.For decades, the message to American students has been consistent: if ...
NEW JERSEY — Consumers are being urged to stop using a recalled Morovan gel nail polish remover after the product was found to contain methylene chloride and chloroform, two hazardous substances prohibited in cosmetic products. The company announcement was dated April 9, and the recall was ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – With spring in full swing, the Monmouth County Park System is inviting residents to get outside, explore nature, and connect with local history through a variety of engaging programs and events for all ages.Kicking things off is Rockin’ the Trails, a countywide scavenger hunt ...
NEW JERSEY — Consumers are being urged to stop using a recalled Morovan gel nail polish remover after the product was found to contain methylene chloride and chloroform, two hazardous substances prohibited in cosmetic products. The company announcement was dated April 9, and the recall was ...
Biologist Kyle Bradford holds up a spotted salamander egg mass for the group to see. Photo by David LeeKINDERHOOK--The Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program conducted a guided ecology walk at the Martin Van Buren Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Road, Saturday, April 11. The walk was titled ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – With spring in full swing, the Monmouth County Park System is inviting residents to get outside, explore nature, and connect with local history through a variety of engaging programs and events for all ages.Kicking things off is Rockin’ the Trails, a countywide scavenger hunt ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Hanover Park boys baseball team used a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching to defeat Parsippany High, 7-3, on Wednesday afternoon.The Hornets, now 6-3 for the season, jumped out early, scoring three runs in the first inning to take control. After a quiet stretch, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Hanover Park boys baseball team used a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching to defeat Parsippany High, 7-3, on Wednesday afternoon.The Hornets, now 6-3 for the season, jumped out early, scoring three runs in the first inning to take control. After a quiet stretch, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Milling and paving are coming to Ridgewood streets this week.According to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, a two-day overnight roadwork project will take place starting at 7 p.m. on April 20 and April 21 on North Broad Street, from East Ridgewood Avenue to Franklin Avenue.Kazmark ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Displays, snakes, plants, games and activities filled the borough's annual Cel-Earth-Bration where everyone became an environmentalist for the day. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Hawthorne High School hosted the event, along with the Environmental Commission and the Green Team. Upon ...
DENVILLE, NJ — Genevieve Guenther powered a dominant offensive effort as No. 6 Oak Knoll Lacrosse rolled past No. 20 Morris Knolls, 11–4, in nonconference action Saturday.Guenther led the way with five goals, setting the tone early as Oak Knoll (5–3) controlled possession and tempo throughout the ...
COBLESKILL — Since 2020, Chieftans Restaurant & Bar has been the home of weekly line dancing for members of the community. Eventually, the program became popular enough that it fell under the umbrella of Upstate Line Dancing, run by founders Kathlyn McCarty and Allison Drapeau, along with ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – With spring in full swing, the Monmouth County Park System is inviting residents to get outside, explore nature, and connect with local history through a variety of engaging programs and events for all ages.Kicking things off is Rockin’ the Trails, a countywide scavenger hunt ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It seems that everyone has a podcast.But not every podcast matters, and few have so deftly found a way to mix public policy, politics, community, and beer, into entertaining and thoughtful conversations on a wide range of issues impacting families and moving policymakers across New ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A single swing flipped a heavyweight matchup Saturday afternoon as Summit High School Softball knocked off No. 6 Morris Knolls, 3–2, at Kean University.Summit (10–2) broke a scoreless game in the fourth inning, delivering all three runs in one decisive burst. Chloe Jacobson provided ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is turning Riverside Gardens Park into an open‑air canvas this spring with the Red Bank Graffiti Jam, a community‑driven celebration of street art, creativity, and local talent. The event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at Riverside ...
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 ...
NUTLEY, NJ - It was a night filled with laughter, generosity, and community spirit as the Nutley Rotary hosted its annual beefsteak fundraiser, one many said was among the most successful in recent years.Now in its 67th year, the long-standing tradition continues to reflect Rotary’s guiding ...
NEW JERSEY - As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care.Personal finance company WalletHub has ...
NEW JERSEY - As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care.Personal finance company WalletHub has ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department is advising residents of scheduled road work throughout the week of April 20, with closures and detours expected across multiple areas in Summit.Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the following streets:Glen Oaks ...
A 42-year-old Wallington man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing his father eight times with multiple kitchen knives in their home yesterday, authorities confirmed.Officers responding to a 911 call of a man having difficulty breathing found a bloodied and bleeding 74-year-old John ...