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May 13, 2026

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Fourth-seeded Woodbridge advanced in the first round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with a 10-4 victory over 13th-seeded Middlesex on Wednesday.Olivia Bekesy went 3-for-4 with three doubles and one run batted in for Woodbridge (18-4), which scored three runs in the ...

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BerlinSpring Wreath CraftMake you own wreath just in time for the 4th of July Parade. The event takes place on Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department at 11 Community Avenue. The cost is $50 with all proceeds benefiting the Berlin 4th of July Parade Committee. There will ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick softball team advanced in the first round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with an 8-0 victory over South Brunswick on Wednesday.Christine Lee pitched a three-hitter with six strikeouts and no walks in seven innings.Makenna Gay went 2-for-4 with ...

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SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — The shores of Long Beach Island are about to get a lot more lively. A beloved local tradition, the Children’s Sand and Surf Mission (CSSM), has officially announced its return to the 19th Street Beach for two weeks of high-energy, family-friendly fun.Starting Monday, July 20, ...

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BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — In a match that came down to the wire, Central Regional narrowly defeated Southern Regional, 214–215, in a Shore Conference girls' golf showdown. The single-stroke victory highlighted the competitive parity between the two programs as they battled through nine holes of ...

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SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — The shores of Long Beach Island are about to get a lot more lively. A beloved local tradition, the Children’s Sand and Surf Mission (CSSM), has officially announced its return to the 19th Street Beach for two weeks of high-energy, family-friendly fun.Starting Monday, July 20, ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - A new ACE Hardware store held its soft opening last Friday in Cedar Knolls, with an official grand opening planned for June, adding another recognizable commercial business that local economic development leaders say is the kind of long-term investment that helps strengthen ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Chicken Wings, choice of Chipotle Asian, Teriyaki, Buffalo or Naked, served w/Tots $15.50Meatball Parmigiana on ½ Sub, Served with Tots $15.50Homemade Shrimp Salad, topped with Tomatoes and ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police addressed a spate of swatting calls Tuesday, posting on social media about reports that have struck the city over the past week.Police posted the warning at around 4 p.m. In the post, police described the incidents as involving "false reports intended to generate ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Two high school seniors will attend college with a $2,500 scholarship awarded by the Women's Club of Coconut Creek to help pay their way, officials announced on Monday. In addition, four teachers at schools in the city were awarded grants to purchase classroom materials. And ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A months-long deadlock over the prospect of building a second beachside parking garage may be shifting toward a compromise after a city commissioner, who initially opposed a higher-priced version of the project, proposed "value engineering" the design to shave millions off its ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A popular New York café known for coffee, pastries, and brunch is heading to downtown Boca Raton.Black Star Bakery, a Brooklyn-born mini chain with locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, is preparing to open its first Florida location in Royal Palm Place near the corner ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fifteen architecture and engineering firms have submitted proposals to design the Coral Springs Sportplex, a project that could reshape the city's recreational facilities and draw major athletic tournaments. The range of firms competing for the work spans from international ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police addressed a spate of swatting calls Tuesday, posting on social media about reports that have struck the city over the past week.Police posted the warning at around 4 p.m. In the post, police described the incidents as involving "false reports intended to generate ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marly Metayer, the mother of slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, has filed to run for her daughter’s vacant commission seat. She joins four others who have also submitted the needed paperwork to the city clerk’s office to become candidates, according to the city’s ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs police officer who pulled over a driver for a traffic violation last week ended up finding marijuana, joints, a digital scale, and dozens of empty bags inside the car — what police said looked like a mobile marijuana distribution setup — according to an arrest ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A popular New York café known for coffee, pastries, and brunch is heading to downtown Boca Raton.Black Star Bakery, a Brooklyn-born mini chain with locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, is preparing to open its first Florida location in Royal Palm Place near the corner ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Two high school seniors will attend college with a $2,500 scholarship awarded by the Women's Club of Coconut Creek to help pay their way, officials announced on Monday. In addition, four teachers at schools in the city were awarded grants to purchase classroom materials. And ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A proposed affordable housing development was unanimously approved by the Phillipsburg Town Council Tuesday evening following a public discussion that drew debate over the municipality’s obligations under New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements and the potential financial ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marly Metayer, the mother of slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, has filed to run for her daughter’s vacant commission seat. She joins four others who have also submitted the needed paperwork to the city clerk’s office to become candidates, according to the city’s ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A months-long deadlock over the prospect of building a second beachside parking garage may be shifting toward a compromise after a city commissioner, who initially opposed a higher-priced version of the project, proposed "value engineering" the design to shave millions off its ...

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 WARREN, NJ – Behind another dominant performance from ace pitcher Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills advanced to the Somerset County Tournament championship game with a 7-0 victory over Immaculata in the semifinals.“We’re very excited to have another opportunity to play in the county final,” said ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs police officer who pulled over a driver for a traffic violation last week ended up finding marijuana, joints, a digital scale, and dozens of empty bags inside the car — what police said looked like a mobile marijuana distribution setup — according to an arrest ...

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This is the last chance to get our limited-release scents Cocoa Rose and Sakura until next year! We still have products available, so shop in-store or online today!.Supplies are limited and once they are gone, they're gone .About Hyssop Beauty ApothecaryHyssop Beauty Apothecary transcends ...

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 WARREN, NJ – Behind another dominant performance from ace pitcher Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills advanced to the Somerset County Tournament championship game with a 7-0 victory over Immaculata in the semifinals.“We’re very excited to have another opportunity to play in the county final,” said ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield City Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve 30-minute parking for part of the block of East Front Street near Park Avenue in efforts to free up parking for downtown businesses.Ordinance MC 2026-11 was approved on second reading, establishing 30-minute parking ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - On Tuesday, May 12, behind another gritty performance and a clutch extra-inning rally, the Brearley Varsity Softball team punched their ticket to the Union County Tournament semifinals with a thrilling 4-3 victory over #2 seed and No. 20 in NJ.com Top 20, Governor Livingston High ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield Police Department announced it will begin its participation in the Click it or Ticket campaign on May 18 until May 31.“During this time, the Plainfield Police Department will be doing heavy traffic enforcement in an effort to keep our residents safe and to ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday from noon until 4pm, the Plainfield Office of Emergency Management will host its Autism Acceptance and Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair at Washington Community School in Plainfield.Attendees can receive health screenings, meet first responders, visit resource ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...

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