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By KATHY CRYAN
April 13, 2026
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Four juveniles were taken into custody for burglary on Wednesday night after they were found in possession of approximately $100,000 worth of jewelry from the Macy’s department store located at the Livingston Mall. Livingston police responded to the mall at approximately 11:17 p.m.
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Residents are invited to give back and reduce waste at Stafford Township’s upcoming Second Chance Toy Drive, an initiative aimed at keeping gently used toys out of landfills while helping local families.The event, organized by Stafford Township’s Green Team, will take place over ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Residents are invited to give back and reduce waste at Stafford Township’s upcoming Second Chance Toy Drive, an initiative aimed at keeping gently used toys out of landfills while helping local families.The event, organized by Stafford Township’s Green Team, will take place over ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Sophie Rothfeld scored three runs and led an eight-hit attack that helped carry Livingston to a 9-6 softball victory over West Morris on Monday.Rothfeld went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in for Livingston (3-3), which scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A federal judge has set a May 12 hearing on Roxbury’s request to halt a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, as town and state officials seek a ruling before the project can begin, possibly as early as May 28.The May 28 date was mentioned in ...
KEARNY, NJ –Assemblyman Jerry Walker will host mobile office hours at Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, on Wednesday, April 15.The mobile office, set up to provide residents of the 31st Legislative District with direct access to state-level assistance and resources, will run from 9:00 a.m. until ...
WHIPPANY, NJ — The Calais School invites the public to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 45 Highland Avenue in Whippany. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities — and the families, caregivers, and professionals ...
KEARNY, NJ –Assemblyman Jerry Walker will host mobile office hours at Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, on Wednesday, April 15.The mobile office, set up to provide residents of the 31st Legislative District with direct access to state-level assistance and resources, will run from 9:00 a.m. until ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Felina, an acclaimed Italian restaurant with locations in Summit and Ridgewood, will be opening at 226 Park Ave in Plainfield. Built by Landmark Hospitality, it will be an adaptive reuse of the former Courier News building.“Felina’s arrival in Plainfield marks another important ...
PATERSON, NJ - A judge has dismissed all charges against Third Ward Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Alex Mendez in a long-running voter fraud case tied to the 2020 Paterson municipal election, according to statements made by Mendez following the court decision.Mendez announced the dismissal ...
PATERSON, NJ - For Jerome Alexander, mentoring young people in Paterson isn’t just a passion—it’s personal.His journey took shape in part through the Paterson Healing Collective (PHC), a community-based organization focused on healing, mentorship, and breaking cycles of violence. After joining one ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Township is seeking applicants for a full-time administrative assistant position in the Township Clerk’s Office, officials announced in a recent job posting.The position, which also serves as Alternate Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, carries a salary range of ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Have any unused, unwanted or expired medications that need to be disposed of? Check out this upcoming event! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, in collaboration with the County Board of Commissioners, Prosecutor's Office and Department of Health Services, are recognizing ...
HAMILTON, NJ - An 18-year-old Lakewood man was killed early Sunday when the car he was traveling in as a passenger reportedly crossed in front of a US Postal Service tractor trailer on Rt. 130, law enforcement officials have announced. According to the preliminary investigation, the crash took ...
NORTH CHATHAM--North Chatham Free Library (NCFL) announces a free screening of “Borderland: The Line Within” followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Pamela Yates and Paco de Onis on April 19 at 3 p.m. This event is located at the Trolley Station, 103 Depot Street.“Borderland” explores the human ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) has submitted a $4 million Community Project Funding request to the House Appropriations Committee on behalf of Berkeley Heights and a coalition of Passaic River towns, seeking federal dollars to clear debris-clogged waterways and reduce the ...
EDISON, NJ - Hands of Hope for the Community’s fifth annual Tee Off Against Hunger conducted at TopGolf in Edison on April 12 generated a single-year record of more $63,000 for the nonprofit. Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, who serves as Hands of Hope for the Community’s president, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A driver was airlifted by New Jersey State Police helicopter to a nearby hospital after experiencing serious injuries resulting from a Monday morning collision on April 13, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The Department said in a statement that at ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School senior Ella Pruskowski has been named the district’s 2026 “Unsung Hero,” an honor presented by the Somerset County School Boards Association during its annual awards celebration on March 2. The Unsung Hero Award, coordinated in partnership with the ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School senior Ella Pruskowski has been named the district’s 2026 “Unsung Hero,” an honor presented by the Somerset County School Boards Association during its annual awards celebration on March 2. The Unsung Hero Award, coordinated in partnership with the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hanover Township residents are invited to attend an upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness Event aimed at educating the community and promoting prevention efforts.The event, hosted by the Township in partnership with Mayor Gallagher and the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, will take ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs pharmacist has had his license suspended following accusations that he modified Publix customer prescriptions to obtain opioid drugs for personal use, according to the Florida Department of Health.Anthony Palumbo, a licensed pharmacist, is the subject of an ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison native attending Syracuse University is one of the recipients of the Remembrance Scholarship, which commemorates the students killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Sreshtha Thangaswamy, a political science major and economics major at the Maxwell School, is one of 35 ...
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ROXBURY, NJ – A big day at the plate and a solid effort on the mound lifted Watchung Hills to a 12-2 win over Roxbury, improving the Warriors to 4-1 on the season. Sophomore Lucas Sheehan earned his second win of the year, allowing two runs over four innings on four hits while walking two and ...
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SUMMIT, NJ — Graduation season is around the corner, and across Summit, caps, gowns and proud family moments are about to take center stage — but there’s one place where those milestones can live on long after the applause ends.TAPinto Summit is inviting residents to share life’s biggest moments — ...