News
By CHRISTIAN FIGUEROA
April 19, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Storytelling is not just about who appears in the frame. It is about who holds the power to shape the narrative.That was the central message of “Telling the Story: Voice, Perspective, and Creative Expression,” the first of three panels conducted during Representation Day: ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge Council approved the consent agenda at the April 15th of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in the Council Chambers at the Wood-Ridge Municipal Building. 1. MINUTES: Minutes of the March 18, 2026 Meeting.2. RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of the following065-2026 Payment of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Emma Vallone struck out 11 Cliffside Park hitters as Hasbrouck Heights defeated the Raiders 10-0 in an NJIC non-divisional softball game on Saturday in Hasbrouck Heights. The Lady Aviators are now 8-2 overall, while Cliffside Park is 4-6. Hasbrouck Heights scored four runs ...
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 ...
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 ...
BELMAR, NJ – Holmdel remained undefeated with a 14-1 softball victory over St. Rose on Saturday.Amanda Tuccillo went 5-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI for Holmdel (7-0), which scored its first four runs in the second innings to erase a 1-0 deficit.Winning pitcher Julia Henderson went 3-for-5 ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown North got two goals apiece from two different players in a 7-3 girls lacrosse victory over Ranney on Friday.Emily Montalto-Zadroga and Alex Vaubel each scored two goals for Middletown North (3-4), and Montalto-Zadroga also had an assist.Katelyn Braunstein, Chloe Noone ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Ahead of April 20th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers that it’s illegal in every stateand territory to drive under the influence of drugs. On “420”, a date commonly associated with marijuana use, ...
HILLSBOROUGH. NJ - Beginning Monday, April 20, Dukes Parkway West will be closed to traffic 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 patched at several locations on ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Senior Day couldn’t have started much better for Scotch Plains-Fanwood with bright skies, warm temperatures and a big lead by the end of the first inning. The Raiders erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back en route to a commanding 14-3 victory ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As Montclair continues to grapple with the fallout from last month’s tax increase referendum, a group of local parents is stepping up to the plate and hoping to hit a home run in its efforts to fill the widening gaps left in the school district budget.Like a sports booster club in ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education reinforced their support for the district’s autism community during Tuesday night’s meeting.Ahead of the second annual ‘Night of Lights’ on April 30th, Bloomfield Board of Education President Kasey Dudley reiterated the board’s support for the ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Local officials and developers gathered this week to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening of The Inkwell Lofts, a new 22-residence boutique development in the heart of downtown.Located at 665 Second Ave., the three-story building by Inspired by Somerset ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents from across Piscataway rolled up their sleeves Saturday, joining Township Council President Michele Lombardi’s Community Clean-Up Day to help keep neighborhoods clean, green, and welcoming.Families, civic groups, schools, faith-based organizations, and community teams ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council proclaimed April “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” Councilman Neill Clark said it was a proclamation he wished he did not have to make as he read it at the April 14 meeting, introducing Ginnie's House and members of the Sparta Woman’s Club who were there to accept ...
TOTOWA, NJ - New field lights were officially unveiled in Totowa as local officials, league organizers and families gathered to mark the long-awaited upgrade, allowing for expanded evening play and increased field access.The event brought together community members, including Senator Kristin ...
MANAHAWKIN — For years, Rumson-Fair Haven has been a gold standard in Jersey Shore girls lacrosse, but on Tuesday afternoon, the Southern Regional Rams rewrote the script. Behind a clutch, five-goal performance from Mackenzie Sininsky, the Rams secured a historic 6-5 overtime victory—the first time ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Leadoff batter Clare Shanley scored four runs and Maddie Huth and Aileen McEnroe knocked in four runs apiece as Chatham posted a 17-12 softball win vs. Kent Place on Saturday at the Chatham Middle School.Charlie Askins singled, doubled, scored three times and collected three RBI for ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek Walmart Supercenter is among dozens across Florida slated for major upgrades as part of the retailer’s broader effort to modernize its shopping experience.Walmart on Thursday announced plans to remodel 58 stores statewide in 2026, including locations across ...
JACKSON — The Southern Regional softball team showcased its offensive firepower on Saturday, racking up 17 hits in a convincing 14-1 victory over Central Regional in the Ocean County Tournament Quarterfinal contest. The Rams (5-5) wasted no time establishing dominance, putting up four runs in the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Broward Public School officials are moving to replace the Coconut Creek school resource officers provided by the city with district police officers at four schools. Starting in January under the current plan, district police officers will roam the halls at Winston Park ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — An 89-year-old West Boca Raton woman was jailed Friday after being accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver near the Polo Club of Boca Raton, deputies said.Rhoda Prager was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Councilwoman Isabel Sousa heard concerns from residents as she hosted the monthly First Ward community meeting on April 15.Along with Councilwoman Sousa, Denise Wilkerson, the borough's assistant business administrator, talked about recent happenings in Roselle.“The big thing ...
MANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional boys volleyball team faced a grueling triple-header on Saturday, coming away with two dominant sweeps before dropping a hard-fought four-set battle in the finale. The Rams now sit at 8-2 on the season after a day of high-stakes volleyball.Rams Cruise Past Egg ...
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The Pompano Beach Historical Society opened its doors Wednesday evening for the debut of "Founding Families," a new exhibit that takes a deep dive into the pioneers who carved a community out of a swampy wilderness.The event, held at Founders Park at 417 NE 4th Avenue, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — An adult male riding an electric bicycle was killed Friday night in a crash involving a marked police vehicle, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.The collision occurred around 9:41 p.m. near the 4300 block of Riverside Drive. Police said the rider collided with the ...
Linden, NJ— On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Union County Board of Commissioners presented a “Setting your Intentions” workshop for Linden residents. The program was held at the John T. Gregorio Center and was hosted by Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek and Union County Surrogate ...