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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — A chilly Sunday morning was no match for the enthusiasm of New Providence residents who turned out in force for the borough's spring FreeCycle Fest, transforming the Community Pool Parking Lot into a bustling open-air bazaar wher

UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union hosted its fourth annual Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival on Saturday, drawing a large crowd to Stuyvesant Avenue for an afternoon of cultural celebration, live performances and local cuisine.The eve

KENILWORTH, NJ- Fruit Republique located at 522 Boulevard recently announced that in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week the juicery will be offering the following specials. “Attention all teachers we have an offer you can’t refuse” Fruit R

PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles after reporting an uptick in entries into unlocked cars across Plainfield.In an alert issued Sunday, police said the recent incidents involve individuals

RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 23, the Rahway Academy participated as one of 17 teams in the Jr. Minuteman Games, a relay-style meet for middle schoolers. The Rahway team performed exceptionally well.For the boys, a total of four medals were won.&nb

SUMMIT, NJ — Motorists should plan for delays across several areas of Summit this week as utility work is scheduled on multiple roadways, according to city officials.From Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, road work conducted by PSEG is expected to

ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools is officially introducing a new district initiative that’s designed to prepare students for success in college, careers and life.Titled ‘The Portrait of a Graduate’, the forward-thinking framework is an effo

SUMMIT, NJ — The pressure was building on the tennis courts, the kind of late-match tension that usually decides a season’s turning point.Instead, it may have defined oneSummit boys tennis continued its dominant run with a 4-1 win over Westfield in t

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A new water line will soon serve both the planned Springfield Dog Park and the adjacent community garden, administrator John Bussiculo announced during the April 28 Township Committee meeting.“We’ve contacted the water company,” Bus

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Adam Lieb, director of the Springfield Recreation Department, reported on the status of pool readiness, playground improvements and summer programs during the April 28 Township Committee meeting.Lieb announced that Springfield has b

SUMMIT, NJ — Maple Street is headed back to the center of a political fight in Summit, where a proposal to once again allow seasonal pedestrian use and outdoor dining is dividing the Common Council over process, safety, and how far downtown flexibili

SUMMIT, NJ — The sun was out, the coffee was hot, and the Summit Green was buzzing with energy Sunday morning as more than 500 runners, walkers, stroller-pushers and four-legged participants turned out for the Summit Area YMCA's annual Love and Legac

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Tamaques Park redesign concept plans are out, and the town council wants your feedback.The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member,

SUMMIT, NJ — After an 0-2 start that now feels like a distant memory, Summit High School softball has ripped off 19 straight wins and continued its dominant run with a 6-3 road victory over New Providence on Saturday.No. 3 Summit (19-2, 12-0 UCC Moun

SUMMIT, NJ — In a rivalry that cuts straight through the heart of Summit, Oak Knoll School stunned Kent Place School on Saturday with a four-overtime, 9-8 thriller that felt more like a season-defining moment than a regular-season game.The tension bu

CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, April 28, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School softball team (16-2) held its Senior Day, prior to the start of its home game against Roselle Park. The team went on to win the game 11-1.Following the game, players, coaches,

RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School opened its doors to a younger-than-usual crowd this week as it celebrated "Take Your Child to Work Day" on April 23. The halls were filled with energy and curiosity as over 50 children joined the Roosevelt com