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By TONY GALLOTTO
May 4, 2026
CARTERET, NJ — Basketball courts at a Chrome neighborhood park were closed for the weekend to prevent a ‘pop-up takeover’ that threatened to bring in hundreds of potential partygoers, authorities said.The borough closed basketball courts at Bishop Andrew Park just before Saturday, May 2nd, as a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - An investigation has been launched into the stabbing death of a 47-year-old Jersey City man on Sunday. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello, the incident took place at approximately 12:35 p.m., in the area of Dwight Street near Bergen Avenue. Once on scene, responding ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris School District Board of Education addressed a range of topics during its latest meeting, including a proposed calendar adjustment, updates on capital projects, and community concerns surrounding special education services and staffing.Superintendent Dr. Anne Mucci ...
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School senior Kate Robimon of Westfield won a 2026 National Merit Scholarship. She achieved a perfect score on the PSAT, garnering the highest result possible in the math and verbal sections. Kate will attend Harvard University in the fall.“We are thrilled ...
Pioneer Productions is excited to announce an upcoming production of Merrily We Roll Along, the groundbreaking musical by Stephen Sondheim with a book by George Furth. Based on the 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the musical premiered in 1981 and has since become one of Sondheim’s ...
WARREN, NJ — Authorities have closed a section of Mt. Bethel Road following a motor vehicle crash, according to the Warren Township Police Department. The roadway is currently shut down between Mt. Horeb Road and Dubois Road as emergency responders handle the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid ...
WARREN, NJ — Authorities have closed a section of Mt. Bethel Road following a motor vehicle crash, according to the Warren Township Police Department. The roadway is currently shut down between Mt. Horeb Road and Dubois Road as emergency responders handle the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and once again the Martin Wallberg American Legion Post 3 will host a service, parade and barbecue to honor the American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.The day's events will begin with the traditional ceremony at 10 a.m. in Memorial Plaza to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — It has been a season of milestones in New Providence — 100 goals for AJ Whitehead, who now sits at 128 for his career, 105 goals for Ryan Knight, and 468 saves for goalkeeper Drew Gullo — and the Pioneers are hitting their stride at exactly the right time.The New Providence ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team (7-3-1) met the LaSalle Cadets (5-1, 9-4) in a Colonial Council matchup April 29. Both teams come into this game hot and were tied for second place in the Colonial Council. The game was played at Twin Town Little League under overcast ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team (7-2-1) played their fourth straight Colonial Council game April 27. The Ravens are riding a four-game winning streak. RCS’s next opponent is the Lansingburgh Knights (1-5, 5-6). They come into the contest having dropped three games last week ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ – Ladder 1 from the Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to Belleville for mutual aid to assist with the pervasive structure fire on Sunday night.Upon arrival, crews were immediately redirected to a secondary fire ignited by embers from the main incident. Members operated ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Improvements are coming for two roads in the Twin Rivers section of East Windsor Township, according to an announcement by Mayor Janice Mironov. The Township has been awarded two grants by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for roadway improvements to resurface ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — As Bordentown Township's offices prepare to transition into the Township's new Municipal Building complex, residents should be aware of closures and meeting cancelations that will be taking place due to the final move. Bordentown Township's municipal offices will be closed ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A 15-year-old female has been missing since April 28, 2026, Hackensack Police confirmed. Khalia Simpson was last seen by a relative who dropped her off that day at a bus stop in Teaneck near Teaneck Road and East Tyron Avenue. Officials say Simpson is known to frequent the areas of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is investigating a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle accident that occurred Sunday night on Church Street.According to a statement released by the MLPD on Monday, officers responded to the 1400 block of Church Street at approximately ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Kaylee Rios, a toddler teacher at The Goddard School of Fairfield (LIttle Falls Road), has been named a regional finalist for the Goddard School Teacher of the Year Award.Rios' “thoughtfully designed classroom supports children as they navigate new emotions and developmental growth ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Softball team is on a six-winning streak, having advanced on Friday, May 1, with a 20-2 victory over Elizabeth. “Our team has been putting in an incredible amount of hard work this season, and it’s showing in every aspect of our game” Head Coach Nichole ...
GARFIELD, N.J. — The New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL) held its annual End-of-Year Gala on April 23, 2026, at the Royal Manor in Garfield, bringing together school administrators, district leaders, and educators for an evening of recognition and networking.The event’s top honor, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum has launched its Spring Membership Drive, inviting community members to support the museum’s programs, exhibitions, gardens and historic preservation efforts.As a nonprofit museum, Macculloch Hall relies on memberships to help preserve its historic ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and author of five comprehensive autism laws, earlier this month, welcomed advocates from across the country to Capitol Hill as part of ongoing efforts to advance autism research and support ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick Township is holding the first of a series of veteran street dedication ceremonies on Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at Cambridge Road and Winant Road in honor of Edmund M. Mastandino. “This program is a meaningful way for our community to recognize and remember the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Borough of South Plainfield formally dedicated the “Officers Richard H. Conklin and William J. Cady Memorial Overpass” on Interstate 287 at a ceremony Friday morning before a capacity gathering at Borough Hall.Patrolman Richard H. Conklin was killed on January 21, 1972, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is a huge one for the nation. America is celebrating its semiquincentennial or 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. So, be sure to mark the calendar for the 2026 Spark in the Park on Saturday, June 27, ...
CAMDEN – Eastside High School senior Elijah Vargas shared a secret: Ever since freshman year, he wanted to sneak into the four-hour, high-energy annual College Signing Day celebration for Camden seniors going to college, the military, the trades or other post-high school learning.This year Vargas, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A proposed plan to close a portion of Maple Street to vehicle traffic this summer will take center stage Tuesday night as the Summit Common Council holds a public hearing on the ordinance at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, a move officials say is designed to expand pedestrian space and support ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison Little League officials are addressing a series of behavioral incidents at games this season, reminding players, parents and coaches of expectations for sportsmanship and conduct.In a letter sent to league families, the Board of Madison Little League said that while the season ...
MADISON, NJ - Unity Bank played a prominent role in last week’s Taste of Madison, serving as a Platinum Sponsor for one of the borough’s signature community events.Held on April 27th at The Madison Hotel, the annual Taste of Madison brought together residents, local businesses, and top area ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A new network television drama is bringing lights, cameras and production crews to Cranford Monday, as filming for the upcoming CBS series “Cupertino” takes place on Holly Street.The show, expected to debut during the 2026–27 television season, stars Mike Colter as an attorney who ...
PATERSON, NJ - City, county and state officials gathered Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Paterson Vista State Park, a newly completed 6.4-acre urban park designed to expand access to open space and recreation in the city.The park, located near the Great Falls National Historical Park, ...