Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By VICTORIA CARUSO
October 31, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Mike Bertram has been ‘bee-sy’ writing and publishing his second book and, this time, the Roosevelt Elementary School teacher has teamed up with one of his former students. Bertram has taught in the South Plainfield School District for 26 years and, for almost as long, his ...
SOMERSET, NJ - After a one-year hiatus, Franklin Township Restaurant Week is back for its second year, celebrating the township’s rich cultural diversity through food. With more than two dozen nations represented in Franklin’s culinary scene, diners can explore global flavors right here at home.The ...
NEW JERSEY - Happy Halloween! Here are some Halloween fun facts to pass around while trick or treating later today.National Black Cat Day was last week, but cats have been a part of Halloween traditions dating back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.Black cats are considered to be good luck ...
NEW JERSEY - Happy Halloween! Here are some Halloween fun facts to pass around while trick or treating later today.National Black Cat Day was last week, but cats have been a part of Halloween traditions dating back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.Black cats are considered to be good luck ...
Halloween is upon us! Thank you to everyone who attended our Spooky Season events including the Halloween Movie, Halloween Parade, and last week's 3rd Annual Witches Night Out! Speaking of Witches Night Out, we are happy to announce the winner of the ...WITCH'S CAULDRON GIFT BASKETCongratulations ...
Princeton, NJ — It’s not the Louvre, and there are no jewels to snatch, but all the talk this weekend is about the 24-hour open house activities inside the reopened and renewed Princeton University Art Museum – a celebration that begins Friday, October 31, at 5 p.m. and continues through the night ...
Princeton, NJ – So what’s your opinion of the new Princeton University Art Museum? That’s the question buzzing around town these days in advance of the 24-hour grand opening celebration. You can go online and catch some of that buzz, or you can head over to the campus anytime – and we mean anytime ...
PARKLAND, FL- One of Parkland's most popular holiday celebrations returns to town in early December. “Light Up the Night” will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6-9 p.m. outside The Shoppes of Parkland along State Road 7.“Light Up the Night” is a celebration of all things “holiday season” ...
VERONA, NJ - Verona Township has confirmed Verona’s 28th Annual Fair in the Square. The event will take place at the Verona Civic Center on Saturday, December 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents of all ages are welcome to attend. The event will feature holiday entertainment, merchant and food ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - A Woodland Park Resident was among the winners of Essex County’s Canine Costume Parade and Contest on October 25. Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. congratulated Rachel Swarz and her pet Millie for winning First Place in the Most Creative Costume Category. Rachel and ...
Join us for a magical evening of music, community, and giving back! My family and I are honored to present our annual holiday concert in support of the Nutley Family Service Bureau’s Annual Appeal, benefiting the essential programs that strengthen our community from vital mental health services to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Ghosts, goblins, and superheroes are set to take over downtown as we gear up for a festive Halloween weekend filled with family fun, costume parades, live entertainment, and plenty of sweet treats. From trick-or-treating events for the young and bar crawls for the not so young ...
Above photo: Amanda wearing Barbie Spiderwoman oufit. MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Comic Con events bring together enthusiasts, artists, and fans from around the world, creating a space where creativity and fandom flourish. One of the most compelling aspects of these conventions is cosplay, where dedicated ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Ghosts, goblins, and superheroes are set to take over downtown as we gear up for a festive Halloween weekend filled with family fun, costume parades, live entertainment, and plenty of sweet treats. From trick-or-treating events for the young and bar crawls for the not so young ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Ghosts, goblins, and superheroes are set to take over downtown as we gear up for a festive Halloween weekend filled with family fun, costume parades, live entertainment, and plenty of sweet treats. From trick-or-treating events for the young and bar crawls for the not so young ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A community celebration honoring local veterans will take place Sunday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Tradewinds Park & Stables in Coconut Creek.The event, called ParkFest: Boots & Beats for Our Brave, will feature live music by Whisky Six, a kid zone, food trucks, and ...
SPARTA, NJ -Sparta Township officials have announced Valley View Trail will be closed to through traffic from Alpine Trail to Summit Road for safe trick or treating on Halloween, Friday, October 31 from 5 to 9 p.m.Residents are reminded of the annual “mischief night” and Halloween curfews. In ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It was a little worrisome for some hours, as the rain poured down just a day or so before Halloween, but it's looking dry and fun for Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.Simon Toffell was on hand to see all the fun on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at the annual Women In Community Service Halloween ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Veterans Affairs Committee is proud to announce the township’s first-ever VetFest ’25, a community-wide celebration honoring local Veterans and their families. The event will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Kenilworth Senior Citizens Center announcing monthly activities and educational programs for seniors. On Friday, October 31, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver and her staff will host “Halloween Bingo for Seniors” at the Kenilworth Senior Center ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Recreation held its annual Trunk or Treat event at John F. Kennedy Primary School Oct. 25. Students and families got candy, played games and visited decorated trunks around the school to celebrate the holiday.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At 6pm on Friday, the City of Plainfield will host its annual Trunk or treat in the City Hall parking lot with free candy for any kids 12 and under.All cars who'd like to participate must be in place by 5:45pm to be eligible to receive an award for the best decorated trunk. Last ...
MADISON, NJ - Nate Tota, a resident of Clinton Town and a Jazz Studies major at William Paterson University, is one of six New Jersey Jazz Society scholarship winners who will perform with professional jazz musicians at NJJS' Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert on Sunday, November 2, in Madison.Winner of a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has unveiled a striking new mural on the northwest corner of City Hall — a vivid public artwork that captures the City’s history, culture, and creative spirit in a single sweeping design.The large-scale mural, painted by artist Danielle Mastrion, wraps ...
VERONA, NJ - Two Verona Residents were among the winners of Essex County’s Canine Costume Parade and Contest on October 25. Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. congratulated Rob Jakob and Stefanie Calello and their pet Moose for winning Second Place in the Most Creative Costume ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The property surrounding Fonthill Castle will soon have about 50 fewer trees.Beginning Nov. 4, workers will remove 50 “hazardous” trees from the 69-acre property. The trees were identified in a forestry assessment plan and will be removed under the supervision of Michael Dunn, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — In honor of Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy, heavy metal tribute bands Sabbra Cadabra and Death Metallic will take center stage at Union County Performing Arts Center’s historic theater (UCPAC) on Friday, November 14. The event will be hosted in collaboration with Garwood-based restaurant and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The 43rd Annual Phillipsburg–Easton Halloween Parade once again brought the twin cities on the Delaware River together on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The parade, celebrating generations of tradition, was another display of creativity, music, and local pride, wrapping up a perfect ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Due to extreme weather forecast for Thursday and based on the recommendation of the Office of Emergency Management, all planned activities for Thursday have been canceled, according to the Downtown Somerville Alliance. Downtown merchants will have candy to give to trick or treaters ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ – The Township of Green Brook and the Green Brook Police Department would like to remind all residents that the Township has a juvenile curfew in effect for October 30th and October 31st of each year,restricting the presence of juveniles (under the age of 18) in any public place ...