A house on Main Street near Clarkson Street in Newton, N.J., features a number of Halloween decorations on its lawn. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Halloween events Tuesday, Oct. 31 Branchville: Annual Halloween parade starts at the Branchville Fire Department at 6 p.m. after trick or treating... Local News 30 Oct 2023 | 08:44
Fun in the sun without breaking the bank New Jersey High Point State Park, 1480 Route 23, Wantage, 973-875-4800Things to do: High Point Monument, hiking, swimming,... Local News 19 Jun 2023 | 02:03
All hail the Polliwog campers (entering 1st or 2nd grade) at the Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Nature Day Camp. Provided photo. ‘I made a lot of cool friends this summer’ It’s no secret this past year and a half has been stressful for everyone, especially kids. After months of hybrid learning... News 24 Mar 2023 | 04:18
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
The ins and outs of school meals In order to accommodate families during the pandemic, the US Department of Agriculture created school meal waivers to ensure... Back to School 28 Jul 2022 | 10:55
Parades, ceremonies and more Memorial Day events New Jersey Saturday, May 28 Hopatcong Memorial Day Parade: Hopatcong, N.J. The Hopatcong Recreation Department’s Memorial Day... Local News 26 May 2022 | 12:14
Photos by Daria Bonomini ‘The Great Day’: Add Ukrainian Easter traditions to your holiday Easter, or Velykden (“The Great Day”), is celebrated in Ukraine with an array of traditions. Easter in Ukraine follows the... Local News 05 Apr 2022 | 12:04
A surge in kindergarteners? Last fall many schools saw a significant drop in kindergarten enrollment as parents kept kindergarten age children home.... Local News 07 Oct 2021 | 04:13
Group of diverse students wearing face masks running at elementary school. education back to school health safety during covid19 coronavirus pandemic. A surge in kindergarteners? Last fall many schools saw a significant drop in kindergarten enrollment as parents kept kindergarten age children home.... Local News 27 Sep 2021 | 10:06
Bus drivers needed sign in Franklin, NJ ( Photo: Jeanne Straus) ‘It’s beyond anyone’s control’ Across the country, a national shortage of bus drivers added another layer of disruption to the 2021 school year. Local districts... Local News 22 Sep 2021 | 09:18
Summer vaccination numbers: Not so hot Though COVID-19 vaccines were made widely available this summer, the rate of vaccination slowed across the Tri-state area... Local News 27 Aug 2021 | 04:30
