TOP LOCAL News
By CRUSADER NEWS STAFF
April 23, 2026
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is proud to announce its April Student of the Month, Benjamin Brand. Benjamin is a well-rounded student with many accomplishments throughout his four years at ALJ.Benjamin is on top of his game in the classroom, earning a spot in several prestigious ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Spring is one of the busiest seasons for gardeners, and in Mountainside it also marks the return of a longtime tradition that helps support local preservation efforts.The Mountainside Restoration Committee will host its annual Spring Plant Sale from Thursday, April 30 through ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Laughter and whipped cream filled the air at Grover Cleveland Elementary School yesterday as a group of determined students celebrated a major academic achievement with a uniquely sweet reward: pieing their teachers in the face.The fun-filled culmination was the result of a month-long ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - In a match last week, after two tough matches against No. 10 Bridgewater-Raritan and No. 4 Hillsborough, the Ridge boys volleyball team returned to the win column with a hard-fought three-set victory over No. 17 Hunterdon Central, 25-23, 17-25, 25-20.Battling through illness and ...
Bridgewater, NJ— Families looking to plan ahead for summer now have a range of options as enrollment opens for summer camps offered by the Somerset County Park Commission.With programs designed for children and teens ages 6 to 18, the camps combine outdoor adventure, hands-on learning and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Graduating seniors at John F. Kennedy High School will soon have the opportunity to step outside the traditional classroom and into hands-on learning through a new pilot program set to begin this spring.The Paterson Board of Education approved a Senior Project Pilot Program for the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑05 at its April 14 meeting.The ordinance removes the permit‑parking requirement on the east side of Profitt Avenue. The restriction was originally created decades ago due to parking overflow from a medical ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Winning a state championship is difficult enough.Led by New Jersey’s Pitcher of the Year in Emily Van Cleef, along with her seven fellow members of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2025, the Red Devils’ softball team achieved this feat for the third time (1991, ...
Somerville, NJ – The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Summer Stage Concert Series, bringing live music to Division Street every Saturday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM throughout the summer.Kicking off in late May and running through ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - West Orange High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter delivered another outstanding performance at the 2026 Spring Leadership Conference Competition, held March 25-26 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Student designers earned an impressive total of 12 medals, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mark your calendars for Mount Laurel Township's Shred Event, happening on Saturday, April 25.The Shred Event will be held from 9AM to 12PM at the Mount Laurel Municipal Building, located at 750 Centerton Road.The event will help protect you and your family from identity theft, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Thousands of boaters are expected to converge on Lake Boca Raton this Sunday for Boca Bash 2026, an unsanctioned but deeply entrenched annual boat party that’s been going on for decades — and this year the celebration arrives in the shadow of violent chaos at a similar event just ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A group of homeschooled students – including two from Coral Springs – are heading to an international stage after their creative problem-solving team earned a spot at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.Ethan Joly, 14, and his sister Carmen, 10, are part of Dream Team ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Christ Church Bordentown will be holding a “Fill Father Matt's Truck” donation drive next week to benefit mothers and babies in need for Mother's Day.The annual Spring event will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 5PM to 8PM at Old Town Pub, located at 135 Farnsworth Avenue ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners have big plans for the proposed 2026 county budget, including a significant investment for renovations at the county’s senior center, more funds for municipal emergency services and support of a new advanced manufacturing program at ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – It will be a busy day in Hightstown on Saturday, April 25 with a trio of community events to clean up the community, add to the local environment, and clean out personal clutter. The Hightstown Environmental Commission will be commemorating Arbor Day and Earth Day on Saturday with ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education approved several purchases at its April 20 meeting.The school board approved a contract for $46,867.40 with Cifelli & Son General Contracting for concrete and asphalt work through EdData Bid #12742. The district also authorized a $130,610 contract ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – To celebrate all the hard work and dedication of teachers and the district's staff, Teacher Appreciation Week is held the first full week of May, which this year is May 4 through May 8.To make this week extra special, the Harding Elementary School PTO posted the following link if ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The 2025 PBA 87 Children’s Charity Classic, the 40th annual golf outing hosted by the Scotch Plains PBA, was another strong success, raising more than $17,000 this year for Olivia Gonzalez, the daughter of late Fanwood police officer Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.Held in September ...
FAR HILLS BOROUGH, NJ – Celebrate spring and Earth Day by purchasing plants for your yard at the Leonard J. Buck Garden plant sale, where there will be a variety of spectacular plants available. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, from 12 to ...
HAZLET, NJ: The Hazlet Business Owners Association (HBOA) continues to play a vital role in connecting, supporting, and advocating for local businesses throughout Hazlet and the surrounding Bayshore region. The organization brings together business owners, professionals, and community leaders to ...
RED BANK, NJ: The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will welcome Tony Award winner and four‑time Grammy‑nominated R&B artist Melba Moore for a special appearance on Saturday, May 9, featuring a VIP fundraiser, public conversation, and book signing.The afternoon begins at 3pm with a VIP Meet ...
Home Refresh Week is here! We're excited to invite you to visit downtown Red Bank between now and April 25 to learn about all the ways you can refresh your home! 14 downtown businesses are participating in this event. Visit at least 3 of them, and you will have the opportunity to win...THE HOME ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Public Schools has announced that Livingston High School (LHS) senior Fiona Chen has been named the valedictorian and Emma Xing has been named the salutatorian for the Class of 2026 after achieving top academic honors throughout their high school careers.Both students ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The 22nd annual Wood-Ridge Memorial Foundation Dinner, celebrating "Excellence in Education & Community Service," was held at the Fiesta on March 20th. The Foundation honored Tony & Colleen Sartori and Keri Stellato for their service to the community and Teri Trivigno, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Ridgefield kept its perfect record with a 3-2 victory over Hasbrouck Heights in a NJIC Meadowlands boys tennis match on Wednesday at the Neil McCarthy Tennis Courts in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights falls to 5-2, with both losses coming at 3-2 scores to the ...
UNION, N.J. — Union’s Wednesday Night Summer Series will return to Union Center on June 24, bringing weekly entertainment, local shopping and dining promotions, and two outdoor FIFA watch parties to kick off the season.The series opens with an international sports theme, featuring large outdoor ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham's Lafayette School third and fourth graders probably couldn't imagine what was happening at their school in 1976, but they'll get a glimpse into the past on June 11th when an assembly will be held to reveal the contents of its recently excavated time capsule.Cheryl Russo, the ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: A community tradition is set for this weekend! With Earth Day having just passed, the community of Holmdel is continuing the celebration with one of its most anticipated annual traditions—the Earth Day Festival & Greenway Walk at beautiful, historic Bayonet Farm. Article continues ...
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