News

June 5, 2026

Denville, NJ - A late-night blaze inflicted significant damage on a well-known restaurant in the heart of downtown, as speculation continues regarding the establishment’s future. Authorities reported no injuries in the June 2 fire at Cafe Crevier. However, the incident forced the restaurant and ...

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TRENTON, NJ – The creation of an inclusive park in East Windsor could be moving forward thanks to a grant awarded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). According to an announcement by NJDEP on June 5, 2026, East Windsor Township has been allocated $622,500 through a ...

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CANAJOHARIE – The Marathon for a Better Life Team Valarie is hosting its first annual charity golf tournament on June 20. The event will be held at the Canajoharie Golf Club, with registration at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m.This charity supports individual teams of fundraisers who share the ...

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CAMDEN – Calling the fire-plagued EMR scrapyard a “direct and immediate threat to public health and safety,” City Council next Thursday will consider a resolution calling on county, state and federal regulators to shut down the South Front Street facility.Council President Angel Fuentes and Vice ...

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Denville, NJ - Please join us in congratulating our three newest officers on graduating from the Morris County Police Academy!After months of hard work, dedication, and training, these officers have officially completed the academy and are beginning their careers with our department. We are proud ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Police announced Friday a new arrest and additional findings in the ongoing investigation tied to a November 2025 dog attack near Briant Park, following what officials described as a supplemental investigation prompted by new witness information and community concerns.TAPinto ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Board of Commissioners officially recognized June as Pride Month during a recent meeting, adopting a proclamation celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirming the township’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and acceptance. The proclamation noted that Pride Month ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...

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NEWARK - City officials threatened to expand its existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, receiving ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — As of recently, the odds of Westfield High School and Bridgewater-Raritan High School playing each other in the postseason have been very high.While this has particularly spilled into each of New Jersey’s fall, winter and spring seasons over the past few years, most of their ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park 5th and 6th grade girls basketball teams are headed into postseason play after strong regular-season performances.The recreation team finished the season with an 8–2 record and earned a playoff berth, while the newly formed travel team also secured a postseason ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - New Jersey's State Seal of Biliteracy program started in 2016 as a way to encourage high school students to understand the value of becoming proficient in a second language. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 62,000 seals and counting. South Brunswick High ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...

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SUMMIT, N.J. — Summit will commemorate Juneteenth with its fifth annual celebration, featuring a two-day schedule of events that includes a flag-raising ceremony, live performances, family activities, and a community gathering at the Summit Family Aquatic Center (SFAC).The celebration will begin ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison residents have graduated from local colleges and universities. Here are the students who received their diplomas:Dean Cozzolino has graduated from the University of Scranton. Cozzolino earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.Carson McDonald, Dylan ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The city is moving ahead with plans to close sections of George Street to traffic starting Monday, June 8.A resolution to close George Street between Albany and Church streets, and between Paterson and Bayard Streets, through June 17 was approved by the City Council at its June 3 ...

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MANALAPAN, NJ –The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to attend a public hearing to learn about services available to older adults in Monmouth County through the Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services on Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at Monmouth County ...

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EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce (PMRC) has named veteran business leader Laurence Saul as the next President & CEO to lead Central Jersey's preeminent business organization. The selection comes after an almost three-month search for a new leader of the ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford:  “What’s Up: A Down to Earth Sky Guide” — Friday, June 5 Amateur Astronomers’ monthly look at what to look forward to in the heavens.Relay for Life — Friday, June 5 Join folks raising money for and ...

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The arrival of Brazil's national team quickly became the talk of Morris Township on Monday. Helicopters overhead and fans gathering along Columbia Turnpike signaled that one of the world's most recognizable soccer teams had officially arrived in Morris County to begin ...

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LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Jobseekers strode through the Rider University campus with portfolios of resumes in hand with a purpose – to find a new career opportunity at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce (PMRC) Job Fair. The Chamber estimates that more than 400 jobseekers attended the event ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson Township School District officials met with New Jersey Commissioner of Education, Dr. Lily Laux, regarding the schools' submission of an unbalanced budget on June 2. Although the District hoped for suggestions or solutions to the $2.9 million shortfall, they were ...

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NEWTON, NJ – Get your bathing suit and grab your towel, the Newton pool is opening on June 6. Residents can swim for free from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. The pool hours are adjusted for this first weekend, coinciding with Newton Day festivities ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Communities across Morris County will mark Pride Month with several events and displays celebrating inclusion, diversity and LGBTQ+ residents, neighbors, friends and visitors.In Madison, Rainbow Pride flags will once again be displayed along Waverly Place throughout the month of ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...

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