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By NEW YORK COSMOS
April 5, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos have announced a new community initiative that will provide free tickets to all Paterson high school students for matches at Hinchliffe Stadium. The program is open to students from all Paterson high schools and is designed to bring more young fans into the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — James Grainger’s six-goal, three-assist performance led Summit to a commanding 13–3 victory over West Essex on Saturday in North Caldwell, keeping the Hilltoppers undefeated and reinforcing their No. 4 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20.Summit jumped ahead early with a 3–1 first quarter and ...
NEW JERSEY — It’s Easter Sunday! Christians here and around the world are celebrating one of their most joyful and meaningful religious holidays: The resurrection of Jesus Christ and the renewal of spiritual life.Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week, which began on Palm Sunday on March 29th, ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Borough officials joined business owner Divya Patel on Friday, April 3, to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Good Karma Dispensary, a woman-owned cannabis retail shop that recently opened following a soft launch in February.Mayor Larry LaRonde, along with council ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Residents in Sayreville can look forward to a series of Colonial-themed events taking place throughout the year, offering a mix of history, music, and interactive community activities.Time Capsule —Satruday, May 9 (Kennedy Park, 11:00 a.m.)Independence Day Celebration —Saturday, ...
The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, April 11, the Mountainside Softball and Baseball League will launch its 2026 season with a full day of events that celebrate not only the start of a new season, but the strength of the community behind it.The day will begin with the league’s annual Opening Day ...
CLAVERACK–The Friends of the Claverack Free Library, 9 Route 9H, will hold their annual beer concert on April 11 at 4 p.m. The Amy Ryan Band (ARB) will perform in the library community room. The ARB rocks the blues with its combination of soulful originals and interesting covers that range from ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood pitcher Connor Hayeck held opposing batters to four hits and one run while striking out eight and walking two in six strong innings of work as the Raiders defeated Arthur L. Johnson HS (Clark, NJ) by a score of 5-1 on Saturday, April 4. Davis ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...
NEWARK - An Elizabeth man involved in a Sunday morning car crash that resulted in the death of beloved Ironbound legend and former Assemblyman Alberto “Al” Coutinho has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide, according to county prosecutors. Coutinho, 56, of Newark, was involved in a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the role of coastal restoration in protecting local shorelines during an upcoming installment of a free lecture series at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.The event, part of the center’s EcoWatch lecture series, is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council will introduce the proposed 2026 municipal budget when it meets Tuesday, April 7.The meeting will open with a conference session that includes an Eagle Scout project presentation, followed by the 2026 budget presentation and a debt ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Hunterdon Central won its first game for new baseball coach Tom Reindel, 13-0, over Ferris on Saturday.Danny Contiliano went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and a run batted in for Hunterdon Central (1-1).John Santos Santiago went 2-for-3 with three RBI for the Red Devils, who ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ— Under bright blue skies, warm sunshine, and a slight morning chill, police officers, firefighters, and rescue squad personnel gathered alongside eager players waiting by their team signs, ready for the parade to begin.The first sign it was underway came as bagpipes filled the air ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence, according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...
NEW JERSEY — In response to a growing number of serious and fatal accidents involving electric bicycles, the State of New Jersey has enacted a comprehensive new law regulating e-bikes. The new law, now in effect, applies to all classes of e-bikes, including pedal-assist, throttle-operated, and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This Easter season, homebound residents unable to attend holiday festivities or other activities and events were not forgotten by members of Rahway's St. Thomas Byzantine Catholic Church. Parishioners worked diligently the day before Easter, preparing special baskets filled with eggs, ...
The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...
The Easter Bunny has become one of the most recognizable and beloved symbols of the Easter holiday, especially for families and children across New Jersey and the United States.The tradition of the Easter Bunny traces its roots back to Europe, particularly in Germany, where early folklore spoke of ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Easter Bunny is on the way, and the forecast for Sunday across North Plainfield, Green Brook, and Watchung calls for mild spring conditions, with temperatures around 60 degrees, cloudy skies, and a chance of showers.While Easter often brings egg hunts, candy, and family ...
🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter!🐰 🐣 🐇 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣 🐇 Today, Christians around the world celebrate one of the most joyful and meaningful days of the year—the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of new life. In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on April 5, marking the culmination of Holy ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — New Providence will host a community Freecycle event on Sunday, May 3, at the NP Community Pool Parking Lot, 1378 Springfield Ave.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with item drop-off ending at noon. Residents are invited to donate or “shop” for gently used items ...
WARREN, NJ — The Easter Bunny is on the way, and the forecast for Warren this Sunday calls for mild spring weather, with temperatures around 60 degrees under cloudy skies and a chance of showers.While Easter often brings images of egg hunts and family gatherings, the holiday holds deep religious ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Watchung Hills delivered a dominant offensive performance on April 4, defeating Morris Catholic 15-4 in a Public vs. Private Challenge matchup at Seton Hall.Leading the way for the Warriors were Olivia Videla, who went 3-for-4 at the plate with five RBIs, driving in runs in key ...
Linden, NJ - The Summer EBT Program is a federal program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Eligible families will receive $120 per child to purchase groceries. In New Jersey, benefits will be loaded onto an EBT card and mailed to your home. The card can ...
CARTERET, NJ - It's certainly been a week to remember for Spotswood High School varsity softball pitcher Mikayla Ott. Ott threw a perfect game earlier this week in the Chargers season opener against Metuchen High School on March 31. The senior then picked up her second victory of the season on the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Being able to stay in their homes and remain independent is a big concern for many seniors. The term aging in place simply means living in one's own home instead of moving to a care facility or with relatives when people get older. While some seniors may not be super ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Shopping for a college student's first off-campus apartment? There are plenty of reasons to love a good yard sale, which is why residents will want to put Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on the calendar. The East Brunswick ...