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By REED BECKER
May 26, 2026
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Long Branch will celebrate Pride Month with an evening of live music, community spirit, and entertainment at “Pride in the Park” on Friday, June 12, 2026.The event will take place at 6 p.m. at West End Park on Brighton Avenue and will feature a live performance by Des and the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Learning came to life for Children on the Green Pre-K students during a recent visit to one of Morris Street’s newest restaurants, Sabores Latinos.The restaurant, which opened in early April, serves Latin American cuisine in a colorful and welcoming atmosphere. During the visit, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is advising township residents via a Nixle of a large event taking place at Rowland Park on Wednesday, May 27 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drivers are being advised to plan an alternate route if possible or plan for extra time when driving near ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ — Zadies Bake Shop has officially reopened its doors after the July 2024 fire destroyed its former shop on Fair Lawn Avenue.On May 26, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer joined community members, local leaders, and the Steinberg family to celebrate the grand reopening of Zadies Bake ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Mayor and Council are scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 27, with affordable housing regulations, the 2025 municipal audit and several consent agenda items up for discussion.The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Committee Room, with the council expected to enter closed ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Phillipsburg High School added another proud chapter to its athletic tradition Tuesday, as 37 seniors announced their college commitments during the school’s Spring Signing Day event.While National Signing Day once centered on NCAA Division I and II athletes signing National ...
MIDLAND PARK, NJ - High School students rose from their seats in class at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, and headed outdoors to the new red paved track. Music blasted from the speakers, hyping the students up for a beautiful day outside. They gathered, as a school, and began their trek. They ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Borough recommends that motorists avoid 29th Street and/or drive with caution so they don’t kick up the loose stones that may have been left behind during the milling process. From now until June 5, 2026, Tilcon paving company is milling 29th Street, according to a borough ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville teams remained active in conference tournaments and postseason competition this past week:Flag FootballThe Sayreville flag football team advanced to the semifinal round of the 2026 Big Central Conference Tournament with a 25-20 victory over Hunterdon Central on ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Broad Commons Park in Doylestown will host a “big community sing” this Saturday afternoon to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The event, which will take place at 4 p.m., will feature Grammy-nominated singer Moira Smiley, who is known for performing with the Irish-American band ...
Teachers deserve all the sweetness this week Mindy's Munchies in Morristown is OPENTuesday - Friday 11am - 6pmSaturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm Mindy's Munchies is located at 22 Schuyler Place, Morristown NJ 07960 Due to the construction on the street, Mindy's Munchies will provide curbside ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of the following updates and notices from Hanover Township boards and agencies:Board of Adjustment - Meeting to be Held by ZoomThe Hanover Township Board of Adjustment announced its June 2, 2026 meeting at 6:30 p.m. will be conducted through a Zoom ...
Princeton, NJ - Pride month will kick off in Princeton on Friday, May 29, at noon with a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Monument Park. Pride events in Princeton are free and open to the public.Other Pride events next month include the following:Pride on the Plaza — Friday, June 5, from 6:30 to 9 ...
COBLESKILL – In the May 19 Village of Cobleskill meeting, Village Attorney Joanne Darcy Crum announced that the PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) agreement for Stoneview Apartments is coming up for renewal. Stoneview has received two previous PILOTs, totaling 30 years in such an agreement. “I’m ...
Teachers deserve all the sweetness this week Mindy's Munchies in Morristown is OPENTuesday - Friday 11am - 6pmSaturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm Mindy's Munchies is located at 22 Schuyler Place, Morristown NJ 07960 Due to the construction on the street, Mindy's Munchies will provide curbside ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Residents are invited to celebrate Portuguese culture, pride, and community during the upcoming Portuguese parade and festival scheduled for Sunday, June 7, in Elizabeth.The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and travel down Elizabeth Avenue, bringing together community members, ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Rides, games, food, and family fun will return to Cedar Grove as St. Catherine of Siena RC Church hosts its annual carnival from May 28 through May 31.The four-day community event will take place at St. Catherine of Siena Church, located at 339 Pompton Avenue, and will feature ...
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...
West Orange, New Jersey, May 26, 2026 – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2026 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their ...
UNION, N.J. — Thirteen people were injured Tuesday morning in a four-vehicle crash involving an NJ Transit bus on Morris Avenue, according to Union police.The crash occurred at about 9:06 a.m. on Morris Avenue westbound at Spruce Street, police said.Authorities said the crash involved an NJ Transit ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough held its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026.While it rained through much of the holiday weekend, the skies cleared for the afternoon parade.So, it seems no one can rain on Hawthorne's parade.
The Village of Whitehall is in the process of conducting a lead service line (LSL) inventory of water service lines in the Village’s water system. This LSL inventory is required as part of the Revised Lead and Copper Rule that has been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains honored one of its own – 92-year-old Korean War veteran George Becker, who has lived in the township for more than six decades – on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026).The ceremony honors residents who have fallen during conflicts ranging from the American ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – As the spring athelic season approaches its end, the Raiders continue to push forward across multiple sports: BaseballThe Raiders defeated St. Joseph’s (Metuchen), 7–5, on Monday behind a strong offensive performance. Lucas Bolton led the way, going 4-for-5, while Joe ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Calusa Elementary School in Boca Raton raised more than $94,000 at the school’s annual St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event fundraiser last Friday, according to school officials and media reports. The event includes students and teachers cutting or shaving their hair to support ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Towanda Johnson moved from Newark to New Brunswick in search of a neighborhood she felt safe in.As she stood outside the handsome, red-bricked Stirlingside Residences building on Neilson Street that she now calls home, she said she has found a happy, peaceful place to live.“My life ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
A Bloomingdale woman was airlifted to St. Barnabas after she ran back inside her burning home to try and save her cats on Memorial Day afternoon and was overcome, authorities said.Three officers who valiantly tried to rescue her were taken to Chilton Hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke ...