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The Bergen Record

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Northern Highlands football survives behind backup's career game

ALLENDALE – Michael Strandes is making the most of his opportunities. The Northern Highlands backup running back hasn’t had many carries this season. But lately, the junior has been making every touch count, emerging as a key contributor during the Highlanders’ late-season surge. With Northern Highlands embracing a next-man-up mentality all season, Strandes' career performance and a goal-line defensive stand in the closing seconds helped the Highlanders, No. 3 in the latest North Jersey Public Super 20 rankings , edge Morris Knolls, 28-27, in a North 1, Group 4 semifinal on Nov. 6 at Northern Highlands High School. Thrust into an expanded role after starting running back Tucker Kanning exited in the second quarter with a shoulder injury, Strandes answered the call. The junior rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown in the second half, finishing with a career-high 148 yards as Northern Highlands advanced to its seventh straight sectional final. “My guys believed in me. At halftime we saw that Tucker [Kanning] wasn’t coming back. Woodsy [Jack Woods] came up to me in the locker room and said ‘yo, Mike, we got you,’” Strandes said. “I ran with confidence tonight and I stepped up. I’ve been preparing for this

Allendale, NJ · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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Bay Beaches and Skyline Views Line This Paved New Jersey Bike Trail

A former railroad line now carries bikes, strollers, and dog walkers right along a bay beach with the New York City skyline floating in the distance. That view alone made me stop scrolling. The path is paved, flat, and roughly ten feet wide. Long stretches hug the water, and side...

Atlantic Highlands, NJ · 23h
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When Thanksgiving Pies Sell Out, New Jersey Families Turn To These 7 Old-Fashioned Bakeries

Every November, the same scramble plays out across New Jersey. The supermarket pie shelf goes bare, the store-bought crust looks sad, and someone at the family group chat asks who is bringing dessert. That is when smart planners head to the old-fashioned bakeries and farm markets that have been turning...

New Jersey · 1d
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Shore News Network

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New Jersey Car Insurance Minimums Could Climb Again Under New Bill Because of Uninsured Drivers

Ocean County Assemblymen Paul Kanitra and Gregory McGuckin want standard policies to carry at least...

New Jersey · 2d
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D.C. Man Found Guilty In Multi-State Robbery Spree Targeting Pharmacies, Cellphone Stores

WASHINGTON — A 33-year-old Washington, D.C., man has been convicted on federal charges for his role in a violent robbery crew that targeted pharmacies and cellphone stores across Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. Deaundre Blount was found guilty Thursday, November 5, 2026, following a weeklong...

Washington, DC · 10h

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New Jersey man says his $1 million win was destiny, second-chance promotion delivers

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — As he walked into a football stadium, a New Jersey man sensed that something big was about to happen — that he was going to emerge from the night a lottery millionaire. A New Jersey lottery player said his $1 million second-chance win was...

East Rutherford, NJ · 1d

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Hopewell Valley’s Season Ends in Overtime as Makeshift Goalkeeper Keeps Colts Neck Close

Hopewell Valley High's boys soccer season ended Saturday at Ackerson Field in Hopewell Township, where Colts Neck won 2-1 on an overtime goal, The Trentonian reported. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs were beaten by the fifth-seeded Cougars in the NJSIAA Group III Central tournament. Senior Sean Moore scored his 107th career goal...

Colts Neck, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey high school students turn a football field into something extraordinary to fight hunger

New Jersey high school students drive a statewide initiative gathering over 113.4T of provisions to support vulnerable regional centers. High school volunteers fill an entire athletic stadium with donations, breaking state records for local food drive collections. Regional distribution networks transport hundreds of thousands of meals directly to families experiencing...

New Jersey · 2d

NJ.com

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N.J. football playoff photos: Teaneck at Middletown North, NJSIAA N2G4 semifinal, Nov. 6, 2026

Getting deeper into the N.J. football playoffs

Middletown, NJ · 2d

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Freehold Raceway Mall Adds Two Stores, Reopens Journeys, and Starts Exterior Project

A kiosk is open, a renovated store has returned, and a jewelry shop arrives this month at Freehold Raceway Mall. Work on the front entrances has started too. Criollas Baked Empanadas now sits on the lower level, near Five Below. Local farms supply the ingredients for the empanadas. Journeys held...

Freehold Township, NJ · 23h

thelocalgirl.com

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Where to Eat Gluten-Free + Vegan at the Jersey Shore

Finding restaurants that cater to both gluten-free and vegan diets at the Jersey Shore can be pretty challenging. From our experience, plenty of places have gluten-free or vegan options, but finding restaurants that accommodate both can narrow the list quite a bit. we rounded up local spots with options worth knowing about, from fully plant-based cafes and bakeries to restaurants serving gluten-free pizza and pasta. And if dairy-free is the priority without necessarily eating fully vegan, some of these spots are worth checking out, too. Read on for where to eat at the Jersey Shore when you’re gluten-free and vegan.

Asbury Park, NJ · 1d

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Check Out the New TLS Town Resources Page!

Trying to find the right township office, check a recycling schedule or figure out who to call when the power goes out? TLS has put together a new Town Resources page to make those everyday questions easier. The page brings together practical contacts and official links for Lakewood, Jackson, Manchester,...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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Middletown Police Sergeant Sentenced to Prison Term

FREEHOLD – A former Middletown Township Police Department sergeant has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for crimes related to multiple forms of abusing his authority as a law enforcement officer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said in an Oct. 6 statement. At a...

Middletown, NJ · 6h

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Democrats Stun GOP in County Races, Some Local Contests

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Amid a Democratic “blue wave” nationwide during the midterm elections, Monmouth County also saw some GOP setbacks, including in commissioner and surrogate races. Locally, Democrats pulled off some surprise wins, although most races for federal offices and municipal and school board positions maintained the status quo.

Monmouth County, NJ · 2d