She’s retiring at the end of this school year after nearly 40 years as a music teacher, educating all ages from kindergarten to high school. She estimates she’s taught more than 4,000 students.

Michael and Katherine Batiste have always supported their son Jon Batiste’s passion for music. Here’s everything to know ...

Jon Batiste, the acclaimed musician and seven-time Grammy winner, is set to take on one of the most iconic roles of his career: performing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIX. Th ...

I’m ticked off that I see so many cars idling in parking lots when the weather is not too hot or cold, including several in ...

Gianna Bonello-Freund has spent four years acting in fairy tales. Then her life turned into one. The 11-year-old from Savage began acting when she was in second grade at St. John the Baptist ...

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

Miami Palmetto High School senior Alessandra Falcon is Palmetto’s Silver Knight nominee in the Vocational/Technical area. Falcon has a passion for medicine. She’s the president of HOSA and a member of ...

On March 1 and 2, New West Symphony (NWS) continues a celebration of its 30th Anniversary season with Orff's epic Carmina ...

Khirye Tyler said the odds were against him as a kid in foster care. The Mansfield native beat the odds to earn Grammys with ...

When we talk about “a dining experience,” we refer to the scrumptious savoir-faire of eating, drinking, ambiance and so on.

This weekend in North Jersey, Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, experience music, theater, sports, nature and even a celebration of mac and ...

Youth sports today face a crisis of priorities,” writes Andy Phillips in an op-ed. “Instead of fostering joy, balance and ...