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‘The Book of Will’ weaves Shakespearian history into an affecting tribute on N.J. stage | Review
You don’t have to try very hard to get your hands on any Shakespeare play in 2024. More than 400 years since William Shakespeare’s death, it’s easy to take for granted that his scripts are ubiquitous. But the process of capturing, verifying, printing and publishing these scripts is lasting and important.
YMCA fundraiser is Saturday
The YMCA of Montclair will host an evening on the waterfront from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Upper Greenwood Lake Clubhouse, 435 N. Lake Shore Drive, Hewitt. The benefit, with dinner, drinks and live music, will raise funds to provide financial assistance and programming opportunities for families at the YMCA Outdoor Education Center, home to Camp at the Lake.
Five Pocono football games to watch in 2024
It is almost time for high school football in the Poconos, and there are plenty of games to be excited about in 2024. While the rivalries are always attractive and anticipated, there are some other games that carry a lot of implications for the postseason. Below are some of the games that fans on the mountain should watch this coming fall. ...
Pedro Carrion III
Pedro “Peter” Josequin Carrion III of Bloomingdale passed away on May 30, 2024, from multiple complications. He was 43. He was born to Mabel “Mae” Carrion and Pedro “Pete” Carrion of West Milford. Peter started his firefighting career during his junior year and had...
Cross Country Releases 2024 Schedule
2024 Drew University Cross Country Schedule MADISON, N.J. – The Drew University men’s and women’s cross country schedule is set for the 2024 season. Under fourth-year Head Coach Sean Robinson , the Rangers will compete in eight meets, highlighted by a pair of championship races to end the season. The Blue and Green kick off the new campaign on Aug. 30 when they run at the Misericordia University Invitational for the third year in a row. Both the men’s and women’s teams will compete in separate 4,000-meter races held on campus. On Sept. 7, the Rangers will make the first…
Songwriter releases first single
A year after Emma Brooke graduated from West Milford High School in 2013, she packed up and left for Nashville, Tenn., the home of country music. A decade later, she has released her debut single, titled “If You Ever Had A Broken Heart.”. From the age of 4, Brooke...
Bernardsville awarded downtown transformation grant. Here's what the money will do
BERNARDSVILLE – Efforts to enhance the downtown's image and promote economic growth have a received a boost with $150,000 from the state's Transformation Grants to Main Street program. Main Street Bernardsville, the organization formerly known as Downtown Bernardsville, with the mission of revitalizing the town and engaging the community,...
Black Bear Film Festival celebrates silver anniversary year with reunion party
The organizers of the Black Bear Film Festival will be holding a 25th anniversary reunion party on Friday, August 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Landing at Matamoras (120 Route 6, Matamoras). All who have been involved with the festival over this quarter century are encouraged to attend and celebrate this milestone with Black Bear.
Pine Island Chamber Reveals 2024 Black Dirt Scholarship Winners
The Pine Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s Black Dirt Scholarship winners. The Chamber is awarding four scholarships of $1500 each to students who demonstrate a commitment to and involvement in community volunteer service or community work experience. Applicants are evaluated on their character and level of dedication to the service of others. This year’s winners are:
Fundraiser for family of 8-year-old boy killed while riding bike raises more than $50K
A GoFundMe fundraising campaign for the family of an 8-year-old boy killed while riding a bike blocks from his Morris County home had raised more than $56,000 as of Tuesday afternoon. Avyaan Gupta, 8, was struck and killed by an SUV in Parsippany on July 9, officials said. He was...
NWS: Pike, Wayne could see 'isolated to scattered severe storms' Wednesday
Parts of the Poconos could see severe storms on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook that includes Pike and Wayne counties. "Isolated to scattered severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds and heavy rain will be the main threats," the NWS said.
Jets rookie will look to get a head start on coveted roster spot as training camp opens
Football is almost back for the New York Jets Although the entire team is set to report to training camp until July 23rd, a select group of players will get a head start as rookies and quarterbacks will be showing up to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey tomorrow ...
18-Unit Apartment Building Planned For Hamilton Street
Autumn leaves will bring yet another applications for a Hamilton Street-based apartment building to the Planning Board. The Board on October 6 is scheduled to hear the application of Hamilton Street Management, which wants to build a three-story mixed-use building at 681-685 Hamilton Street. The 4,605-square-foot building is targeted for...
Women's Golf Earns WGCA All-Scholar Team Recognition
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — The Columbia women's golf team earned a top-25 ranking in the WGCA All-Scholar Team Award. The Lions posted the No. 21 team GPA in the country among Division I institutions, checking in at a 3.806 during the 2023-24 academic year. The polls recognize the women's...
21-year-old man drowns in Townsend Lake, Oakland Co. sheriff addresses spike in drownings
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A man drowned in Townsend Lake in Independence Township on Tuesday afternoon. The victim, a 21-year-old from Highland Township, was swimming in the lake with another male friend when he went underwater but did not come back up, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said.
ESU Cross Country Adds 12 Student-Athletes For Upcoming Season
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University head men's and women's cross country coach Adam Mengel has announced the addition of 12 student-athletes ahead of the 2024 season. The men's squad added four student-athletes while the women's team welcomed eight new faces. "I'm excited to welcome our newest class of...
Who is Mia Soleil Sanchez? ‘AGT’ Season 19 star proves that age is just a number when it comes to talent
FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: Mia Soleil Sanchez who is set to appear on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 is a talented 13-year-old singer from Franklin, New Jersey, with an impressive list of accomplishments in various singing competitions. In 2018, Mia came third in the Sussex County Idol competition and second in...
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