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April 13, 2026
CHATHAM—Chatham-based Trinity Mouzon Wofford will celebrate the release of her new cookbook, “Eating at Home,” with a hometown launch event on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m., in collaboration with The Chatham Bookstore and Marton & Davis.The evening will begin at The Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A long-discussed plan to expand and redesign the parking lot at Frost Elementary School moved forward during the Board of Education meeting on April 9, with district officials emphasizing student safety while residents raised concerns about communication, environmental impact, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
WAYNE, NJ — During this past Wayne Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lauren Kazmark gave a required presentation on chronic absenteeism. The good news is that things have improved, but three Wayne public schools still remain above the state's threshold for the second year ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you know an outstanding female graduating senior from Mount Laurel who deserves a scholarship to continue her education?Applications are now open for the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council scholarships for 2026. Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this month's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains is flying the Autism Awareness flag outside the Municipal Building on Park Ave. during April, which is recognized as Autism Awareness Month. It is a time dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Motorists should avoid Route 33 traveling through the Twin Rivers section of East Windsor Township on Monday morning, April 13, 2026.According to a Nixle Alert published by East Windsor Township, at 10:30 a.m., a motor vehicle accident occurred at Route 33 West near the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this month's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...
CASTLETON--On March 25, Questar III BOCES hosted the 37th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit at its main office. The exhibit features 27 pieces of art submitted by 25 students from seven districts and two Questar III BOCES programs. This year's art show juror was Daria Askari, Questar III BOCES ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Township of Bloomfield will host a community wellness event as part of a broader public health initiative led by Mayor Jenny Mundell and local officials.The event, titled “Mayor Mundell’s Wellness Walk,” is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday afternoon, April 2, just as the spring break for the Rahway Public Schools began, the Rahway track and field team hosted its first Rahway Rising Stars Invitational of the season.The Invitational began in 2022, according to Head Coach Leon Bunion, “to provide young track and ...
NEWARK - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once ...
NEWARK — One in four city residents experience food insecurity, according to the Greater Newark Conservancy, with barriers to fresh, affordable food access still persisting far after the COVID pandemic. To reach residents in high-traffic areas who are struggling with food insecurity, United ...
Ronald C. Guilder, Jr., 45, of Kingsbury faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Jessica Keenan, 41, after she was found dead at his Queens Drive residence early April 12, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Washington County District Attorney's ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A violin lost during the Holocaust and returned to its rightful family nearly eight decades later will be the focus of an upcoming speaker series at the Boca Raton Public Library.Author David Groen will present “Bram’s Violin: A Seventy-Six Year Journey from Auschwitz to ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey held its annual 24-hour pack-a-thon on Friday with a special guest.Gov. Mikie Sherrill spent time volunteering at the Hillside facility and packed some meals for neighbors in need.“We were honored to have the Governor join us for a very important ...
POMPANO BEACH — For Mariella Perez, the dream of owning a spa began more than 15 years ago while working in the treatment rooms of high-end resorts like the Hard Rock and Hilton. For her daughter, Karen Ortiz, the dream started even earlier—around the age of 8, watching her mother work.That ...
POMPANO BEACH — City finance officials have signaled another year of fiscal stability for Pompano Beach, reporting a "clean" audit for its latest fiscal year. The announcement comes as city commissioners prepare to discuss Pompano's budget for 2027 in a 9am workshop meeting tomorrow.In a memorandum ...
DUNELLEN, NJ — Families in Piscataway and surrounding communities are invited to give their children a summer filled with learning, creativity, and fun at A+ Academy’s Summer Camp 2026, now open for registration.Designed to keep students engaged and active, A+ Academy’s summer program offers a ...
Exciting news for local pet owners! Commissioner Tom Evans and the Municipal Clerk’s Office are once again offering convenient animal licensing services.Mark your calendar for Monday, April 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM and get ready for an improved experience. This year, licensing services ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Resident Taylor Faust and her daughter alongside Girl Scout Troop 80882, and Flemington Borough, held the kickoff for the Flemington Fairy Trail at Tuccamirgan Park April 11.More than 100 fairy house entries were submitted from all over Hunterdon County, and other towns including ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick School District is reminding parents and guardians of a scheduled two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, April 14. Tuesday's delayed opening is not weather related and is scheduled on the 2025-26 South Brunswick School District academic calendar. The South ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ—The Bridgewater Township 2026 proposed budget, which still requires approval, came in at $54.9 million, up from $51.5 million a year ago, with a net increase of $3.375 million. This year’s municipal budget was introduced over a month earlier than it was in 2025. Last year's budget ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — East Brunswick residents Howard Alexander and Larisa Perlovsky have been named by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce as 2026 Community Leaders of Distinction. Perlovsky and Alexander are among five people and one organization to be honored in May at a special ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Borough Council is scheduled to hold its next meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber on the second floor of the Hartley Dodge Memorial building.As of Monday morning (8:52am) , the meeting agenda has not yet been ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. This week's show includes information on Junior Prom Ticket Sales, Mission Street Prom Sale, Noche de la Hispanidad and a Morris Museum volunteer opportunitySee the full broadcast below:
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — A Rabies Public Health Advisroy has been issued by The Morris Plains Board of Health, in coordination with the Morris County Division of Public Health, after a skunk in the borough tested positive for the virus.Officials are urging residents to take precautions, noting that ...