Local officials recently unveiled the new and improved Mabie Playground in Summit. This is the city’s first all-abilities playground, with a communication board, a sensory-friendly play structure and wheelchair-accessible activities.

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh helped cut the ribbon on Glow House Nutrition on Preakness Avenue. The shop serves energy teas, shakes and other specialty drinks.

The Borough of Hopatcong has announced the passing of former Mayor Mike Francis.
Francis started as a council member in 2008 and was appointed mayor in December of 2016, serving through 2023.

The Somerset Patriots celebrated the legacy of the New York Black Yankees, a professional baseball team that played in Paterson. As part of the event, Yankees legend Willie Randolph threw out the first pitch.