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By CANOPY CROSSROAD DISPENSARY
January 21, 2026
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PATERSON, NJ - Efforts to preserve one of Paterson’s most historically significant structures advanced this week as the City Council voted to support transferring ownership of the Van Houten House and a small surrounding parcel of land in Westside Park to Passaic County for rehabilitation and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Carrying on a longstanding community tradition, volunteers for the Washington School Show are preparing for its 79th annual production next week. With a different theme annually, the show is organized and performed by Washington School parents. Each year, a parent writes a script ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Tickets are now on sale for the annual Chatham PTO Catwalk set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Chatham High School. Seventeen CHS students and their models will show off their original designs. The participants include six seniors, five juniors, four sophomores and two freshmen. Eight ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — When the lights dimmed for the premiere of a new documentary produced by the EBTV crew, the audience was not simply watching a film. They were witnessing the story of how one woman’s vision, persistence, and lifelong commitment helped define East Brunswick’s identity as a ...
Bridgewater, NJ — Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music and discovery when the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band (RVSB) presents its annual Children’s Concert, “Let’s Go Band,” on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Bridgewater-Raritan High School.Designed especially for children and families, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The 20th annual West Orange High School Winter Color Guard Invitational will be held on January 24 beginning at 3 pm in the Tarnoff Gym.The Invitational will feature more than 25 color guards from the tri-state area, and will include exhibition performances by the WOHS Adaptive ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Jonas Wilcox took home two first-place awards, one for his contrasting monologue and partnering with Diego Cobo to win the comedic pairs competition, highlighting 10 awards earned by Chatham High students at the 2026 Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey Governor's Awards ...
Princeton, NJ – South Korea is on our arts radar this week, starting with Kim’s Convenience, the award-winning comedy about a Korean family-run corner store. It opens at McCarter's Berlind Theatre on Friday, January 23, and runs through Sunday, February 15.Inspired by the hit CBC television series ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township has accepted bids to operate the concessions at the newly opened Ice Arena. To learn more about the East Brunswick Ice Arena, click here.The bids do not reflect who will be awarded the contract. The vendors will pay the Ice Arean/the Township a gross percentage of ...
This Week at the Library: January 19th-24thTues, 1/20: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 1/20: Movie: Hud (1963, NR, 1h5m) @ 1 PMTues, 1/20: Trivia with Jeff @ 7 PMWed, 1/21: Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 1/21: Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 AMWed, 1/21: De-Stress @ 6:30 PMThurs, 1/22: Linden Dept. of Health ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Calling all Paramus students in grades 5-8! The library is offering Teen Tuesdays, a fun afternoon activity all about food!The hands-on food programs run until the end of February, with several tasty treats on the menu! Check out the upcoming item:Jan. 27: Cake PopsRegistration is ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The cameras are rolling in Phillipsburg. The town has officially earned certification as a New Jersey Film Ready municipality, opening the door for film and television productions to call it “action.” The Film Ready New Jersey program is a five-step certification initiative led ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood High School (RHS) Jamboree will open on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. with shows on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively. All performances will be held at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood. This year’s all-new ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
Princeton, NJ – She’s not exactly Dr. Ruth – Ruth Westheimer, the celebrated sex therapist who died in 2024 at the age of 96 — but Princeton resident and Bunn Drive-based Dr. Maria Sophocles has become a nationally recognized thought leader in menopause and female sexual function.An advocate for ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- After 42 years in the classroom, including the past 14 at RHS, beloved art teacher Tracey Platt is retiring at the end of this month, leaving behind a lasting legacy for many young artists.“Mrs. Platt has shaped more than clay,” Principal Jessica Baxter said. “She has shaped the lives ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flier of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Jan. 19 - Jan. 23.For more information about programs or to register for special events, please call the library at 908-276-2451 or visit us at 548 Boulevard. Related Articles:Kenilworth Public ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Residents looking to stay active this spring will soon have a wide range of options, as Spring Program Registration opens online on January 26, offering programs for youth, adults, and seniors.The spring lineup features a variety of recreational, fitness, and enrichment ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Young readers are invited to warm up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa at the Hillside Public Library. The Hillside Public Library Youth Department will host a Book Swap & Cocoa event on Friday, January 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. The program encourages children and teens to bring ...
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Public Library will present an art lecture, “Lost Treasures of the Titanic,” exploring some of the most fascinating and valuable artifacts lost on the night the Titanic sank — and what those objects reveal about life aboard the ship.The lecture will be led by Mallory ...
GLASSBORO, NJ – The Barnegat Township School District is celebrating a major musical milestone this week as senior Liam Roehrig represented the Bengals on one of the region's most prestigious stages.On Sunday afternoon, Roehrig performed with the All-South Jersey Region III Symphonic Band during ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host its annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7, at Ocean County College, welcoming middle and high school girls from across Monmouth and Ocean Counties for a powerful day of inspiration, leadership, and connection. The ...
Bloomfield, NJ--– The Friends of Watsessing Park Conservancy (https://www.friendsofwatsessing.org) elected its 2026 leadership team on January 11, as two of its founding members stepped back from leadership positions after a decade of service. Officers for 2026 are Richard Moseson, President; Luis ...
GLASSBORO, NJ – The halls of Rowan University echoed with musical excellence this past Sunday, January 18th, as nine standout students from Southern Regional took the stage for the 2025-2026 All-South Jersey High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band concert.The prestigious event followed a ...
GLASSBORO, NJ – The halls of Rowan University echoed with musical excellence this past Sunday, January 18th, as nine standout students from Southern Regional took the stage for the 2025-2026 All-South Jersey High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band concert.The prestigious event followed a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – For the first time in its 25-year history, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek crossed the ten-figure mark, paying out more than $1.1 billion in jackpots to guests over the course of 2025.The milestone, confirmed in a year-end breakdown released by the casino, paints a picture of a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A literary legend is coming to Cranford, and the story behind the visit is as notable as the author himself.R. L. Stine, the creator of the Goosebumps series and one of the bestselling children’s authors in history, will appear in Cranford on February 21 in what organizers describe ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society is hosting their annual Winter Open House at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m.Visit highlights include educational activities for children, marching with a musket like a militia member, and learning how the British invasion ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – As Morris County begins its multi-year celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, a new interactive coloring book is giving a nod to Montville’s unique colonial roots.The Morris County 250th Anniversary Coloring & Activity Book is a 15-page collection of illustrations ...