haarlemsdagbladJun 4, 2026, 10:00

De Evenaar primary school in Heemstede explores merger with neighboring De Ark: ‘Independent survival no longer a realistic scenario’

Primary school De Evenaar in Heemstede is exploring a merger with neighboring school De Ark due to declining student numbers. Director Domien Geluk stated that remaining independent is no longer a realistic option for providing sustainable, high-quality education. The schools will investigate the details of the potential collaboration over the coming year.

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Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award

Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its extensive support services for families, while Spaarnediners was honored for organizing inclusive dinners that connect asylum seekers with local residents.

Presentation of book on Bloemendaal’s first minister this weekend

On Sunday, June 7, the book "Op een hellend vlak" will be presented at the Dorpskerk in Bloemendaal. The biography details the life of Johannes Lubberti, who served as the first minister of Bloemendaal and Deventer between 1605 and 1647.

Trauma team dispatched to workplace accident in Schiphol-Rijk, victim taken to hospital

A person was injured during an industrial accident on Koolhovenlaan in Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday morning. A trauma team was deployed to the scene, and the victim was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment.

'We're better artists than fifty years ago.' Legendary Rolling Thunder Revue revived without Bob Dylan, but with key figures Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera

Members of Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue, including Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera, are touring the Netherlands fifty years after the original 1970s tour. While Dylan himself is not part of the revival, the performances offer Dutch fans a chance to experience the iconic phenomenon that never reached Europe during its initial run.

Megan Haakman embodies her idol Joni Mitchell again for Rolling Thunder Revue concerts: ‘Her songs have such a rich sound’

Megan Fleur Haakman, a 29-year-old singer from Enkhuizen, is reprising her Joni Mitchell tribute for the Rolling Thunder Revue concerts. She will perform alongside musicians who toured with the original artist in the 1970s, a collaboration she describes as a dream come true. The tribute highlights the rich musical sound and lasting impact of Mitchell's discography.