TOP LOCAL News

April 23, 2026

COCONUT CREEK, FL — A plan to swap out Coconut Creek police officers at four local schools hit pause this week after the school district pulled back the notice that set the change in motion.On Wednesday, Broward County Schools Police Chief Kevin Nosowicz sent a letter to Coconut Creek city leaders ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A local U.S. Congressional representative took to the House floor this week to announce plans to introduce legislation naming a post office after slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who represents Coral Springs in Congress, made the announcement ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Dozens of children were welcomed to City Hall on Thursday for Paterson’s annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day,” offering a hands-on introduction to local government and public service.Observed nationally each year, the event is designed to give young people a better understanding of ...

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Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys volleyball team battled through a tight match Wednesday, defeating Ridge in three sets, 25-18, 19-25, 25-22, to earn a 2-1 victory.With the win, Eastside improved to 7-4 overall, while Ridge fell to 6-6.The Ghosts set the tone early by taking the opening set behind ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with separate shootings that have taken place in Jersey City in past week, a statement announced on Thursday.According to the statement, on April 14, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Clendenny and ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Elizabeth Public Schools and city officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Joseph Battin School No. 4 on Tuesday. “The construction of another new school in Elizabeth will provide much-needed relief for the ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - City officials are relaunching the mayor’s LGBTQ+ Task Force and are calling on residents to apply by May 4 to help guide policy focused on equity, safety, and opportunity for LGBTQ+ communities across the city.Announcing the initiative, Mayor James Solomone said the effort comes ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Residents facing financial hardship, housing instability, or other challenges will have a chance to connect with free help and services at an upcoming community event in Boca Raton.Changing Lives of Boca Raton will host its 4th Annual Unity Day Expo Fair on Saturday, April 25, from ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is excited to announce the return of the Bloomfield Center Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026 , from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. This has been rescheduled due to a stormy forecast on the original date of April 25th. The day will feature more than 20 ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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ROSELLE, NJ – The rain could not keep people off the streets for long.After postponing the Inroads to Opportunities Earth Day Different Abilities Clean-Up by one day due to inclement weather, the group was out in full force on Thursday morning as dozens lined the streets of Roselle picking up trash ...

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Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

Read more »

Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...

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WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Chamber of Commerce gathered at Paheli Modern Indian Cuisine on April 22 for a member-only tasting that turned into more than just another networking night.“This was truly a special night,” said Wayne Chamber of Commerce President Joe Graziano. “We were supporting one of our ...

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Princeton, NJ –  Princeton Porchfest, town’s largest music festival, will return for its fifth year on Saturday, April 25, from noon to 6 p.m. This festival of local talent is coordinated by the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), and brings friends, neighbors, and visitors together to listen, dance, ...

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BAYONNE, NJ — The Bayonne Fire Department has placed Engine 7, its newest fire apparatus, into service on officials announced. The apparatus will be based on the firehouse on Chosin Few Way,The addition marks the eighth new truck incorporated into the department’s fleet in recent years, part of an ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Basketball fans attending Parkland basketball games at Pine Trails Park will soon be getting a reprieve from the heat on sunny afternoons. The Parkland City Commission approved $92,476 to go towards shade canopies that will cover the bleachers at the Pine Trails Park basketball ...

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Construction is underway on the New York Red Bulls’ new training complex at 101-103 Columbia Road, marking a major milestone in a project that will bring professional, academy and youth soccer programs to the 80-acre site.Township officials recently joined project ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Senior Night is always about more than the final score, and that rang especially true Wednesday evening at Snyder Field, where the Gov. Livingston girls lacrosse team honored its six seniors in a hard-fought 17–11 loss to Cedar Grove.Though the Highlanders fell to 1–5 on ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...

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GERMANTOWN—Join Kiersten Marcil as she discusses her book, “Witness to the Revolution,” the first book of a Historical Fantasy Saga, Saturday, April 25, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Germantown Library, Lower Level, 31 Palatine Park Road.The event is free, visitors must register in advance at ...

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