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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Rutgers was cruising toward one of its biggest wins of the season, crushing Maryland by as much as …

John Coltrane’s Centennial Birthday to be Celebrated at McCarter Theatre Center and NJPAC  ?> originally published: 03/01/2026 Melissa Aldana, photo by …

If you’ve spent anytime online lately, you’ve likely seen a new celebrity skincare brand making waves thanks to its sensitive-skin-friendly formulations and …

Jersey Mike’s Subs hopes to raise a record-breaking amount for a good cause in March as part of its 16th annual “Month …

Two more Essex County Commissioners will not seek re-election this year, setting up at least four open seats on the nine-member board …

Arsenal faces Chelsea in a Premier League soccer match on Sunday, March 1 at Emirates Stadium in London.

The first cut, on the way to A.C. Well over 3,000 wrestlers entered the weekend of the 2026 NJSIAA / IBEW Local …

The basics: Newport celebrates 40 years of waterfront development in Jersey City $1 million philanthropy initiative supports 40 local nonprofits Organizations can …

Burlington Democrats voted to endorse former Deputy Commissioner of Human Services Jonathan Chebra for County Commissioner at its convention this morning. Chebra defeated …

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I host regular meetings of a book club. It has been very successful; lots of people attend. …

originally published: 02/26/2026 (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) — The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee across …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation …

The basics: Gov. Mikie Sherrill opposes DHS plan to house 1,500 detainees in Roxbury Roxbury officials cite infrastructure limits, environmental concerns, public …

Burlington County Republicans voted to endorse former News 12 reporter Alex Zdan to take on Cory Booker for U.S. Senate. Zdan defeated …

Seton Hall Prep senior Rocco Salerno won his fourth district championship as one of six champions for the Pirates at the NJSIAA/IBEW …

By Bob Makin originally published: 02/27/2026 The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “This Is the Year,” the latest single by …

In the season’s final event inside its home gymnasium, West Essex went out with a bang.

The World of Blue hotel in East Rutherford is ready for the summer and the influx of guests the Meadowlands will draw …

The United States and Israel conducted strikes on Iran early this morning, a major escalation of long-running tensions. Here’s what New Jersey’s …

The BetMGM bonus code NJCOM offers New Jersey players a 100% deposit match up to $1,000 plus $25 on the house. This …

George Street Playhouse to Honor Thomas M. Gorrie, Ph.D. at 2026 Gala Benefit  ?> originally published: 02/27/2026

Credit: (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)File photo: A voter enters a voting booth. The U.S. Department of Justice sued New Jersey and four other …

Sen. Cory Booker (D): “America must be strong and smart. Today’s actions were launched by a president who has rarely proven to …

Insomnia Cookies is bringing its late-night cookie delivery service to four more New Jersey towns.

originally published: 02/27/2026 (CRANFORD, NJ) — Four students from New Jersey high schools wrote the winning plays in The Theater Project’s Young …

We bring you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable. We’ll talk to a panel of local journalists about this …

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces have launched “major combat operations” on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump said in a video posted to …

Groups 1 and 3 and South, Non-Public B girls basketball teams played their first-round games of the state tournament on Friday.

originally published: 02/28/2026 (HACKENSACK, NJ) — Paul Whelihan, producing artistic director of NJ’s renowned touring educational theater, Pushcart Players will appear in …

BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders held emergency security meetings and scrambled to protect their citizens in the Middle East after U.S. and …