Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MARY ELLEN DAY
March 17, 2026
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) Lancer Jazz Band recemtly delivered a standout performance at the NJAJE State Prelims at Liberty Middle School in West Orange, where the Lancers competed in a field of 12 ensembles and was one of only three to earn a Gold rating. In addition to the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Today is St. Paddy's Day. No matter how hard the mood strikes, it is not St. Patty's Day. We did the research, with a little help from our friends at Merriam-Webster, and here's what we discovered. if you've ever spent any time with members of the Nutley Irish American Association, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High students received many awards in the 2026 Scholastic Writing Awards regional competition, with Lara Paglinawan earning a gold key and two silvers and Ishar Swamy receiving a gold key in the poetry category.Eight CHS students were recognized for their writing, with Ecrin ...
NEWTON, NJ—Spring Street once again ran green and gold, with leprechauns, their hats, pots of gold, dogs and even some frogs too, as Newton celebrated with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 7.The 2026 Grand Marshall for the St. Patrick's Day Parade was long-time resident and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield Public Library is excited to announce our upcoming Prime Time Family Reading series. Prime Time Family Reading is a nationally based program that centers on family bonding through storytelling, discussion and humanities-based learning. Over the course of ...
Princeton, NJ – Even though we are already halfway through it, the time has come to take notice of Women’s History Month. An annual lecture in honor of a former Princeton Township mayor, the late Phyllis Marchand, celebrates Women’s History Month and reflects Marchand’s interest in inspiring women ...
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Whether you plan to celebrate or not, here are some fun facts to expand your knowledge.March 17 is not St. Patrick's birthday; it's the day he died.He was born in 385 AD on an unknown date. After spending most of his adult life converting the pagans of Ireland to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Recreation is eager for a summer full of fun!With limited space each year is the Summer Playground Program, open to kids ranging from 5-15 years old.Registration opens on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Hackensack.RecDesk.com.Programs include:Theater CampAges: ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Robbinsville is among 15 New Jersey municipalities newly designated as “Film Ready Communities,” a certification designed to help towns attract film and television productions.The designation was announced by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Hamilton is among 15 New Jersey municipalities newly designated as “Film Ready Communities,” a certification designed to help towns attract film and television productions.The designation was announced by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — Who needs to travel to the American Girl Café in New York City when you can have all the excitement and fun without the steep price at the Kenilworth Public Library.Recently held, the library hosted an American Girl Tea Party and the event was a hit! There was a great turnout of ...
According to a recent WalletHub report, millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year, with consumers expected to spend about $7 billion on the holiday, and wearing green remaining one of the most common traditions. Overall, $4.6 billion will be spent on dining, flags, clothing, and, ...
Princeton, NJ – Presentations on esoteric subjects are commonplace on the Princeton University calendar of public events. Many are held in spacious lecture halls with free public access offered by the university – last minute attendees are welcomed. Not so with events hosted by the Fund for Irish ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — Students at Hurden Looker Elementary School are preparing to take the stage for a sweet theatrical treat when the school presents its upcoming production of Willy Wonka Kids.The show will run for two performances only, on Thursday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. Hurden Looker Elementary ...
VERONA, NJ — Young readers in the community will have a unique opportunity to build their confidence and reading skills when Paws & Pages returns on March 18 at the Verona Public Library.The program pairs children with friendly therapy dogs for short reading sessions designed to make practicing ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of March 16 - March 20.Don't forget to come in and vote for your favorite books on the book madness display all week long to see who will advance to the final two next week. Related ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The countdown is on. With just one week to go, the Taste of Berkeley Heights is almost here — and if you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time. Organizers are reminding the community that limited tickets remain for the second annual event, set for Monday, March 23, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The countdown is on. With just one week to go, the Taste of Berkeley Heights is almost here — and if you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time. Organizers are reminding the community that limited tickets remain for the second annual event, set for Monday, March 23, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Eisenhower Intermediate School performed “Addams Family, Jr.,” March 11 and March 12.In the cast were Franz Kendrik Timbang, Ella Bossotti, Charlotte Lemelle, Neehara Nair, Kyle Basile, Maggie Pryll, Zack DiGrazio, Katie Strauss, Liana Ospina, Julian Hickson, Matthew Aromando, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Jack D'Antoni has always been attracted to the bigger, deeper sounds that can be heard in a band. That's why the Chatham High senior band member made his way to the baritone saxophone in seventh grade and has stuck with it ever since.“When I was in fourth grade, I always thought the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Right on cue for Oscar weekend, Montclair’s Bellevue Theatre has earned a place on the global cinematic stage after being ranked No. 94 on Time Out’s list of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world, placing the historic venue alongside iconic movie houses in cities such as Paris and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The luck of the Irish descended on Little Flower Parish Sunday afternoon as roughly 160 seniors and guests dressed in their best green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Seniors Luncheon — two hours of music, laughter and a conga line that had the whole room on its feet.Emcee ...