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April 5, 2026

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranks among the top 10 states in the nation for online searches related to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as interest in medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continues to surge—often outside traditional medical channels.According to new data released by Tmrw, New Jersey ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The week ahead for Whippany and Cedar Knolls.Municipal Meetings and Community EventsWednesday, April 8Board of Health MeetingTime: 7:30 p.m.Location: Main Public Meeting Room, 1000 Route 10, WhippanyThe Hanover Township Board of Health will meet as part of its ongoing mission ...

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KINDERHOOK--On Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m., Concerts in the Village presents chamber music from the late-18th, mid-19th, and early-20th centuries: Beethoven’s “Quintet for Piano and Winds,” Gabriel Fauré’s “String Quartet,” and Louise Farrenc’s “Nonet for Strings and Winds.” Encompassing only ...

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WHIPPANY, NJ – Whippany's Wildcats of girls lacrosse set the tone of the game early on for an emphatic 10-2 win over the Scarlet Knights of Morris Hills on Thursday afternoon.Whippany came out strong, with four goals in the first quarter and five more in the second to build a comfortable halftime ...

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"We are excited to let our fellow New Jerseyans know that we are moving our family to Drumthwacket this summer.  “From Day One this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our commitments. We’re thrilled to further strengthen that commitment by living full time in ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department is eager to host kids in Grades 2-6 for a fun program centered around skateboarding!The Learn to Skate course, partnered with Shred Co, will take place on Tuesdays starting April 7 through May 12.Here are some highlights:Warm-up ...

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CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School proudly hosted a Women’s Leadership Series in recognition of Women’s History Month, offering students an inspiring opportunity to engage with accomplished professionals from a variety of fields.The event featured a panel of distinguished guest speakers, ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stretch of early spring weather will bring a mix of cool temperatures, clouds, and periodic rain chances to Piscataway from Monday, April 6 through Saturday, April 11, before a gradual warming trend begins later in the week.According to AccuWeather, the week is expected to begin ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit has scheduled road work from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, with work occurring from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. each day.Monday, April 6 (PSEG): Glen Oaks Ave, Ashland Rd at Laurel Ave, Pembroke Rd, Oak Ridge Ave, Springfield Ave near Passaic Ave, ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - Drivers in Hamilton Township can expect increased police patrols and enforcement this month as part of New Jersey’s annual “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign targeting distracted driving.The statewide initiative, announced by New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — A “criminal attempt into a motor vehicle” was reported Sunday in the area of Fay Place in Summit, according to the Summit Police Department.Police say the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. when an unknown suspect attempted to break into a vehicle but was “unsuccessful.” ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A new solo exhibition has hit The Ruth Bauer Neustadter Gallery at HACPAC!Titled Far-Fetched, Artist Ever Blanco Valverde's work is said to make viewers think, question, guess and smile.“Imagery has proven to be my most amenable vehicle for translating inner vision into something ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Forget the grass — this egg hunt happens underwater.Boca Raton’s Spring Egg Dive is set for Sunday, April 12, at Meadows Park Pool, where children will dive in to collect eggs scattered across the bottom of the pool and trade them in for prizes.The event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 ...

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