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By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
April 17, 2026
When we talk about binge drinking, it’s often in the context of college-aged adults. However, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency & Hospitalist Services at ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch High School baseball team fell 17-0 to Lakewood High School on its senior day on Thursday, April 16.Lakewood took a 1-0 lead in the top half of the first inning, but freshman Alex Melgarejo worked out of a jam to limit the damage. The Green Wave had a runner on ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. Today is Friday, April 17th.On Saturday, there is a 5K run at Alvin P. Williams Park in Sewaren starting at 9 am, sponsored by the Lydia Amputee Organization. Call (640) 204-5568 for details.The Children’s Clothes Closet will be at the First Presbyterian from ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When the Doylestown Farmers Market opens on Hamilton Street for its 2026 season on Saturday morning, shoppers will find not only familiar vendors, but some interesting new faces.There will be wine produced by a local vineyard, large strips of bacon grilled and served on skewers and ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ- The Township of Little Falls has issued a proclamation celebrating April 22 as Earth Day. Mayor James Damiano presented the proclamation at the April 13 council meeting. He also invited residents to the Township’s annual Earth Day tree planting in the park. “We celebrate Earth Day ...
PRINCETON, NJ – Last week on the Princeton University campus, nine cadets from West Point were among attendees gathered in Arthur Lewis Auditorium in Robertson Hall. All were there to hear a lecture by Josiah Ober, professor of classics and political science at Stanford University and senior fellow ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is turning Riverside Gardens Park into an open‑air canvas this spring with the Red Bank Graffiti Jam, a community‑driven celebration of street art, creativity, and local talent. The event will be held Saturday, April 25, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm at Riverside ...
RUMSON, NJ: BIG!! It’s a Whale of a Sale! Don't miss the famous Rumson Country Day School annual Rummage Sale — dubbed the largest tag sale in New Jersey! This beloved tradition is one of RCDS’s most impactful fundraisers, supporting the school’s tuition assistance program while also giving back ...
NEW JERSEY — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office is raising awareness about a serious crime: sexual assault aboard aircraft.Federal officials emphasize that sexual assault on an airplane—most commonly involving unwanted touching—is a felony offense ...
NEW JERSEY — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office is raising awareness about a serious crime: sexual assault aboard aircraft.Federal officials emphasize that sexual assault on an airplane—most commonly involving unwanted touching—is a felony offense ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Board of County Commissioners is once again championing local businesses and community connections with the return of its highly anticipated Spring Made in Monmouth Expo. Set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at Brookdale Community College, ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Police Department has announced that Hillcrest Road northbound is currently closed from Valley Road until further notice due to a disabled vehicle blocking the roadway.Motorists traveling in the area should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes while ...
REOPENED WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Police Department has announced that Hillcrest Road northbound is currently closed from Valley Road until further notice due to a disabled vehicle blocking the roadway.Motorists traveling in the area should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes ...
COPAKE FALLS—Get over to Taconic State Park, 253 State Route 344, and work on going green with staff April 18 through 26 anytime during regular park hours.An Earth Day Activity sheet is available at the Park Office. The free activities listed will challenge you to do different things in celebration ...
EDISON, NJ - Police say a pocket knife was recovered during a fist fight between two students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Authorities say the knife was never displayed during the altercation.On Monday, at 11:15 AM, police say a fight broke out between a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old ...
COPAKE—In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Copake’s Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) hosts the free screening of the film, “The Little Things That Run the World” at Copake Grange #935, 628 Empire Road, Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.Released in 2025, the film introduces viewers to a diverse group ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School scored in the first inning on shortstop Shantalina Blake’s third home run in the last three games, but the offensive output stopped there in a 3-1 loss to Hillsborough in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division softball game at the Ruth Gibbs Complex on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Ahead of the Board of Education elections slated to take place later this month, the candidates for the Westfield Board of Education met earlier this month for the annual candidates' forum, presented by the Westfield Parent Teacher Council.With three open spots and just three ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity softball team shook off two losses in a big way on Thursday night at Mannino Park. It took extra innings, but the Chargers defeated the Old Bridge High School 6-4 behind a 15-strikeout performance by senior Mikayla Ott on the mound. Spotswood's ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents traveling to 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium can expect major changes to regional transit operations and sharply higher event-day fares, with round-trip NJ Transit costs widely reported to rise from about $20 under normal service to between $100 and $150 ...
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 ...
Above photo: Gary Gellman, Founder of Gellman Images. FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials have announced that Gary Gellman, a Howell resident and longtime professional photographer, has been selected as the winner of the fourth annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest.Gellman, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Baseball team has kicked off their season with a current record of 2-6.On April 7, the Bears defeated New Providence 4-3 and on Tuesday, April 14, the team beat Dayton 10-9.Highlights of Tuesday's game from Head Coach Dave Kaplow include:Alex Skwarek drove in ...
CAMDEN – Although 11 counties over the last two years went before it, Camden County this year got a state program offering free home visits by a nurse for mothers and newborns.“The first few weeks after birth are critical for both the health of the baby and the parent,” according to the Family ...
The Greenwich Free Library will host a Bluey-themed Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mowry Park in Greenwich.The free, drop-in event will feature a Bluey story time, a scavenger hunt, free books, snacks and drinks! Families are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood's Borough Council held a special meeting on Monday, April 13, to discuss refunding ordinance 2026-04. The refunding ordinance pertains to the seven-year bond which was approved by the Local Finance Board in Trenton last week. Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien updated residents ...