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April 6, 2026

 WARREN, NJ — A competitive early game slipped away from Watchung Hills on Monday afternoon as Summit used a big fifth inning to power past the Warriors, 14-3.Watchung Hills struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. The Warriors held Summit in check through the early ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton–based pickleball standout Sofia Sewing has been named the first player signed by the Palm Beach Royals, a new franchise in Major League Pickleball, according to a news release from the team.Sewing, currently the top-ranked women’s singles player on the APP Tour, is ...

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BOCA RATON, FL— The sixth annual Battle of the Bands competition will return to the Mizner Park Amphitheater this summer and organizers are accepting applications for the event, which brings an evening of live music, competition and cash prizes to Boca Raton.The event, scheduled from 7 p.m. to ...

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POMPANO BEACH - A 50-year-old man died Sunday night after being pulled from the water near Pompano Beach Boulevard, according to local authorities.In a statement from the city, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a swimmer in distress at ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Pompano commercial real estate continues to set new benchmarks for South Florida’s industrial market with the recent record-breaking $219.7 million sale of a five-warehouse portfolio, signaling the city’s ongoing transformation into a major regional logistics center.According to ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton–based pickleball standout Sofia Sewing has been named the first player signed by the Palm Beach Royals, a new franchise in Major League Pickleball, according to a news release from the team.Sewing, currently the top-ranked women’s singles player on the APP Tour, is ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Police shut down Mullins Park Sunday night after a large, unsanctioned gathering of teens – organized on social media – created what authorities described as a public safety hazard.The initial call came in just after 8:00 p.m. on April 5, with officers clearing the park, at ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Since operations began in December in Mizner Park, Boca Raton’s MiCa autonomous shuttle has received high marks from both riders and engineers. As a result of its success, the fully electric, autonomous shuttle extended its service as of April 1, Boca Raton's Public Works and ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – Senior right-hander Adam Goldberg pitched a four-hitter to lift Livingston to a 6-2 baseball victory over Millburn on Monday.Goldberg struck out seven batters and walked none. He threw 91 pitches and allowed one run.Livingston (1-2) scored single runs in the second, third, fourth ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Drivers in Hanover Township and across Morris County can expect to see more police activity on the roads this month as New Jersey’s annual “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign gets underway.Running from April 1 through April 30, the statewide effort is part of National ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek city leaders prepare for what property tax reform may bring to the Butterfly Capitol of the World, they’re trying to find a way to keep funding local nonprofits possibly by working with the Community Foundation of Broward County. Community foundation officials ...

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POMPANO BEACH - A 50-year-old man died Sunday night after being pulled from the water near Pompano Beach Boulevard, according to local authorities.In a statement from the city, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a swimmer in distress at ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Police shut down Mullins Park Sunday night after a large, unsanctioned gathering of teens – organized on social media – created what authorities described as a public safety hazard.The initial call came in just after 8:00 p.m. on April 5, with officers clearing the park, at ...

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CRANFORD, N.J. — Residents in a Cranford neighborhood reported a series of overnight vehicle vandalism incidents early Monday in which car windshields were smashed with large bricks.Posts circulating on social media groups Monday morning indicated that multiple vehicles parked along Cauyga Road and ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Cranford and South Plainfield baseball teams last met in the quarterfinal round of last year's NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament en route to South Plainfield's eventual sectional championship.Both teams had gotten off to good starts this season and both have high hopes, ...

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🔥 Lunch Done Right at Violante’s 🔥No boring lunches this week… we’re bringing real flavor, real portions, and meals that actually hit the spot.From comfort classics to fresh favorites, everything is made the way it should be — hot, hearty, and ready when you are.Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison girls lacrosse broke open a close game with a six-goal third quarter and went on to defeat Morristown-Beard, 12-5, on Monday afternoon.After Morristown-Beard took a 2-1 lead at the end of the first quarter, Madison answered in the second and then took control in the third. The ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison boys golf opened its season with a narrow 162-167 victory over Summit on Monday in a nine-hole stroke-play match.The Dodgers, now 1-0, were led by a strong showing at the top of the lineup, with Andrew Schiller and Theo Bruns each carding a 39 to share medalist honors.

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MADISON, NJ — Madison baseball carried an early lead into the sixth inning, but Hanover Park pushed across two late runs to edge the Dodgers, 2-1, on Monday afternoon.The loss dropped Madison to 1-3, while Hanover Park remained unbeaten at 3-0.Madison grabbed a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first.

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents can expect a stretch of mostly sunny spring weather this week, with cooler temperatures at the start before a steady warmup pushes highs into the upper 60s and low 70s by the weekend.Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees and a northwest ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Erin Murphy tossed five hitless innings and struck out 13 as Morristown softball rolled to a 10-0 softball win over Mendham on Monday afternoon.With the victory, Morristown improved to 3-0, while Mendham fell to 0-3-1.Murphy dominated in the circle, allowing no hits and no runs ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ -  Families in Parsippany will have a chance to celebrate the joy of reading as the Parsippany Library’s Lake Hiawatha Branch hosts a special week of programming in honor of International Children’s Book Week this April.The event is designed to inspire imagination and foster a ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Lazar Middle School student Cameron Deak has been selected to join the prestigious Draftday team to compete in the World Hockey Group’s International Cup in Bolzano, Italy. The tournament, which features 11 elite teams from around the globe, represents the pinnacle of 12U youth ...

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NEPTUNE CITY - NCPD is warning residents to be vigilant about the increase in internet schemes designed to steal data and money from unsuspecting consumers.The Neptune City Police have been investigating an increased number of targeted scams including the IRS, warrants, wire transfers, and crypto ...

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East Hanover, NJ — An inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and impact is just around the corner. The Calais Foundation 14th Annual Gala is on April 23, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover.  Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a ...

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East Hanover, NJ — An inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and impact is just around the corner. The Calais Foundation 14th Annual Gala is on April 23, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover.  Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a ...

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HARRISBURG, PA—A bill sponsored by a local state senator aims to modernize police technology in the Keystone state by allowing local police to use radar to catch speeding motorists.In Pennsylvania, only state police can use radar guns. Senate Bill 1237 aims to change that.The bill was introduced by ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ — Morris County residents can expect a stretch of mostly sunny spring weather this week, with cooler temperatures at the start before a steady warm-up pushes highs into the upper 60s and low 70s by the weekend.Monday was mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees and a northwest wind of ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...

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