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By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
May 18, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — Questions over the status of the former firehouse at 396 Broad St. are again surfacing ahead of Tuesday’s Summit Common Council meeting, despite the city having approved its sale in December 2025 for $5.45 million.At that time, the council unanimously authorized the sale to K&K ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Franklin Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser is now less than two weeks away, bringing together local artists, restaurants and community members for an afternoon focused on fighting food insecurity in Franklin Township and surrounding communities.The grassroots ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Benjamin Franklin is having a quarrel with his son William, who is the last colonial governor of New Jersey.“Even an old fool like me knows to beat back the bounds of liberty with a good stick,” he declares.“Is that the lesson you learned in years past,” replies William, with a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Students from the College Mentorship Program at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School recently traveled to New York City for a cultural enrichment trip to see the Broadway production of The Outsiders.The trip took place May 15 and gave students the opportunity to experience ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ —Watchung Hills used a four-run third inning and a dominant outing from Robert Centamore to knock off Ridge, 4-2, on Monday.“Great team win! “ said WHRHS head coach Joe Tremarco. “Robbie was the definition of a bulldog! JJ stayed hot at the plate and our defense played great behind ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – The Morris Plains Municipal Alliance is excited to invite community members of all ages and fitness levels to its upcoming Family Fitness Event on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This special, health-focused day features a diverse lineup of complimentary fitness classes designed to ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Mayor Desai and the Parsippany Police Department have announced that the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will participate in the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, running from May 18 through May 31 in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety.The ...
Somerset, NJ — May 2026 — Cedar Hill Preparatory School's First Lego League team, Wildcats@CHP, brought home two awards at the Menlo Park Mashup Tournament on Saturday, May 16, 2026, competing against more than 30 teams from across New Jersey.The team earned 4th Place in both the Innovation Project ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ —Watchung Hills used a four-run third inning and a dominant outing from Robert Centamore to knock off Ridge, 4-2, on Monday.“Great team win! “ said WHRHS head coach Joe Tremarco. “Robbie was the definition of a bulldog! JJ stayed hot at the plate and our defense played great behind ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - On this week's Colonial Corner News, viewers will hear what's ahead for Morristown High School students. They have a busy stretch ahead, with events and programs highlighting student media, athletics, arts, academics and end-of-year traditions. Among the upcoming activities is the ...
MADISON, NJ - Borough officials are reporting a power outage affecting the Ridgedale Avenue section of Madison as temperatures climb into the 90s Monday afternoon.In an urgent notice, the borough said the Madison Electric Department is actively working to restore service but that there is currently ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Two Jersey City men were found shot to death inside an Old Bergen Road residence in the early hours of Monday, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.A statement said that members of the Jersey City Police Department were notified of shots fired in the area of 109-111 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Panepinto Properties announced on Monday that MENSHO, the world-renowned ramen “Farm to Bowl” destination recognized by the Michelin Guide for nearly a decade, is set to make its highly anticipated East Coast debut at 505 Summit in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. The ...
UNION, N.J. — Union Public Schools will operate on an early dismissal schedule Tuesday, May 19, due to a forecast calling for unusually high temperatures, district officials announced.The district said the decision was made “to prioritize the health and safety of students and staff.” All schools ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township public school students will be dismissed early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to excessive heat in the forecast, district officials announced. Operating on a one-session schedule, high schools will close at 12:04 p.m., middle schools will close at 12:45 p.m., and ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Morris County residents can expect summer-like heat to start the week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s before thunderstorms and cooler weather arrive midweek.Sunny skies on Monday will help temperatures rise to around 94 degrees, with light winds increasing during the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Championships are in Tyler Lombardi’s DNA.At the rate the last few months have been going, that may be true for him and all of his peers at Gill St. Bernard’s School.Before making a swift jump from the basketball court to being a first-time lacrosse player as a sophomore, Lombardi ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Last week, the Plainfield City Council voted unanimously to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from entering city-owned property without a valid judicial warrant or judicial order. It has also banned city employees from ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents can expect summer-like heat to start the week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s before thunderstorms and cooler weather arrive midweek.Sunny skies on Monday will help temperatures rise to around 92 degrees, with light winds increasing during the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents can expect summer-like heat to start the week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s before thunderstorms and cooler weather arrive midweek.Sunny skies on Monday will help temperatures rise to around 92 degrees, with light winds increasing during the ...
Renss LensTROY – Deputy Police Chief Steven Barker has informed the Renss Len the adult female shot on May 6 at 750 2nd Avenue in the city, passed away from her injuries on May 11, despite intensive medical care. Police identified her as 34-year Shardonay Tyce of Albany.According to Deputy Chief ...
CRANBURY, NJ – Jack Whitlock hit two home runs to help power South Brunswick to a 13-3 baseball victory over North Brunswick on Sunday.Whitlock went 3-for-3 with three runs batted in for the Vikings (11-10). Thomas Nyitrai also was 3-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI.Winning pitcher Collin ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — AAPI of East Brunswick hosted a congressional candidate meet-and-greet at Cozy Cup Cafe on Route 18, giving East Brunswick residents an opportunity to speak with candidates running in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.The event was attended by AAPI leaders Kimberley ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...
NEWARK - Two contractors have been ordered to halt their work at the 13-story apartment building on Market Street in Newark following the discovery of alleged wage theft, improper classification of workers and other labor law violations at those firms.New Jersey's Department of Labor last month ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police charged a Bristol man with spending prop money used in movies at a township gas station last month.On April 30, police were called to the Sparta gas station on Route 611 just south of Bristol Road. Employees said that 24-year-old Andy Ruben Rodriquez ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 22-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing multiple attempted murder charges after a neighborhood dispute on May 6 escalated into a daylight gun battle involving rifles and pistols, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office records. Tyrone Lanard Troutman was arrested following the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of the following updates and notices:Township Committee Legal and Conference - Meeting CanceledThe Hanover Township Committee Legal and Conference Meeting scheduled for May 28 has been canceled, according to a Township notification distributed ...
UNION, N.J. — A Union family is receiving an outpouring of community support after all five members were seriously injured in a crash while traveling to a family vacation in Florida.The Belloso family arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, May 15, for what was supposed to be a long-awaited cruise ...
Princeton, NJ – Patrick H. Ryan, TAPinto Princeton’s editor in charge of all things Princetoniana, was the first to sound the alarm in a column posted several days ago.A full-length portrait of Princeton basketball legend Bill Bradley, Class of 1965, which for years had occupied a place by itself ...