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By MATTHEW KASS
April 19, 2026
WESTFIELD, NJ — Put them in coach. They’re ready to play.Under nearly cloudless blue skies on Saturday morning, hundreds of players from the Westfield Baseball League and Girls Softball League of Westfield gathered at Gumbert Park for the town’s annual Opening Day Ceremony.The morning began with ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Saturday, April 25 is earmarked for fun at the Community Arts Center. There is a lot going on that residents won't want to miss out on. The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with the East Brunswick Youth Council's fourth annual Color Fun Run. This family-friendly event features a ...
Greetings, Carlisle.Honoring Rich Smith: At least 50 people came together at the Schoharie County Public Safety CAP Court to pay tribute to Carlisle’s Rich Smith who announced his retirement from being our justice for the last 15 years due to health reasons.Introduction was made by Dawn Fiorello ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare—and deeply meaningful.Residents in Mountainside are invited to hear a powerful firsthand account of survival, courage, and hope when Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme speaks on Thursday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m.The presentation ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A Notre Dame High School guidance counselor is scheduled to appear in court on May 28, 2026, following his arrest on charges involving a 14-year-old student, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.Antoine A. Hart, 53, of Lawrenceville, was arrested on April 15, 2026, ...
Denville, NJ - A late push wasn’t quite enough for No. 6 Morris Knolls, which dropped a tight 3–2 decision to No. 11 Summit on Saturday afternoon.Summit (10-2) broke through in the fourth inning, plating all three of its runs in a decisive frame. Chloe Jacobson delivered the biggest swing of the ...
Denville, NJ - No. 20 Morris Knolls ran into a sharp and balanced No. 6 Oak Knoll squad on Saturday morning, falling 11–4 in a nonconference girls lacrosse matchup on April 18.Oak Knoll (5-3) set the tone early behind Genevieve Guenther, who poured in five goals, and Lauren Dietrich, who added a ...
HILLSBOROUGH. NJ - Beginning Monday, April 20, Dukes Parkway West will be closed to traffic as work crews begin milling and repaving the heavily-traveled roadway.Heavy truck traffic has contributed to the deterioration of the roadway, which has been temporarily patched at several locations on a ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Abby Anemone scored six goals and passed for one assist to lead Caldwell to a 22-14 girls lacrosse victory over Livingston on Saturday.Hannah Swift collected five goals and two assists for Caldwell (8-1). Kaitlyn Mullin had three goals and two assists and Adriana Brown had three ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton’s signature food-and-wine weekend once again packed houses and poured for a purpose.The 23rd annual Boca Bacchanal, a three-day event benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society and The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, sold out as guests moved from private dining ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton West scored seven runs in the first two innings and went on to a 9-0 baseball victory over Elizabeth on Saturday.Joaquin Gutierrez pitched a three-hitter for Hamilton West (6-2) with 10 strikeouts and no walks. He threw just 85 pitches over seven innings.Bryce Bolognini ...
PATERSON, NJ - One victim is dead and two others are in critical condition following a shooting in the area of 10th Avenue and East 29th Street in Paterson on Saturday. A fourth victim is in stable condition.According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department ...
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 ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team continued its strong start to the season Saturday, defeating West Essex High School, 3-1.The game remained scoreless through much of the afternoon before the Hornets (8-1) broke through late, capitalizing on limited opportunities to secure the win.
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Lunch Bunch of the Activities Club, under the chairmanship of Chris Megalos, convened its April lunch at Black Jack Mulligans.
NEW BRUNSWICK – Marcus Cosgile was excited to explore New Brunswick after moving here last May, but he had trouble finding a place to have breakfast.So, the man who considers himself a waffle enthusiast was inspired to open his own place.House of Waffles at 50 Paterson St. had its soft opening on ...
A 20-year-old driver from River Vale survived when his sedan slammed into a tree and a utility pole on Route 17 in Paramus overnight, obliterating the front of the vehicle and leaving the engine in the middle of the highway. The motorist was headed north on the highway when he lost control of his ...
A 20-year-old driver from River Vale survived when his sedan slammed into a tree and a utility pole on Route 17 in Paramus overnight, obliterating the front of the vehicle and leaving the engine in the middle of the highway. The motorist was headed north on the highway when he lost control of his ...
A 20-year-old driver from River Vale survived when his sedan slammed into a tree and a utility pole on Route 17 in Paramus overnight, obliterating the front of the vehicle and leaving the engine in the middle of the highway. The motorist was headed north on the highway when he lost control of his ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — “Proactive, on-the-ground policing,” thwarted what Jersey City officials are characterizing as a violent robbery attempt.According to reports, members of the Jersey City Police Department were on patrol on April 13 when they noticed a disturbance near Summit Avenue. Intervening ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – An evening of art, music, and community connection is set to return to Coconut Creek later this month, as the Coconut Creek Multicultural Circle hosts its third annual “Evening of Elegance.”The free event will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 30 at the Coconut Creek ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Three redevelopment proposals — spanning an aging strip plaza, a new restaurant build-out and improvements to a longtime neighborhood eatery — are headed to city redevelopment officials as part of an effort to upgrade key downtown properties.The Coral Springs Community ...
WEST BOCA RATON — Perry Menschel says he first learned the power of helping others when he gave a few hours of his time to local students six years ago. Since then, he’s made serving others part of who he is.Publix recognized the Boca Raton store manager this week, when the company’s Miami Division ...
OLEAN, NY — As Earth Day 2026 approaches, the Olean Meditation Center is preparing to host its annual community gathering with a message organizers hope resonates far beyond a single afternoon.World Earth Day 2026 will take place Saturday at the center’s 11.5-acre property at 2275 Dugan Road. Doors ...
Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant lobbied natives to fight on behalf of the British.According to oral tradition, centuries before European contact, Iroquois nations in New York State agreed never to fight one another and to join in an alliance for mutual protection. Led by Deganawida, the peacemaker, and ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will honor fallen heroes at the borough's annual Memorial Day parade and service on Monday, May 25.“On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr. said in a news release. “This year’s parade carries ...
CATSKILL–The timeless magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is coming to the Catskill Senior High School auditorium, 341 W Main Street. Produced by Upstage Productions, Inc., this beloved fairytale will take the stage for three performances only: April 24 and 25 at 7 p.m., and a matinee ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons in Woodbridge Township on 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...