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By DAVID RUTHERFORD
June 4, 2026
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As the New York Knicks lead the San Antonio Spurs 1-0 in the NBA Finals, while riding a 12-game winning streak, Plainfield's Knicks believe that this may be the year that the team breaks through for its first championship since 1973.“Every year we Knicks fans will say ‘This is our ...
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 ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee held its final meeting before the summer break Thursday night, using the session to look ahead at upcoming events, future programming and ways to increase awareness of the Township's Municipal Hall art gallery.One challenge quickly ...
Princeton, NJ – Ten years after it left its home in the historic Bainbridge House at 158 Nassau Street and moved to the Updike Farmstead on Quaker Road, the Historical Society of Princeton has found its way back to Nassau Street. It is not a permanent location, but it is right in the heart of town ...
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 ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle is inviting young men and their mentors to spend a day outdoors at the upcoming Boys to Men Fishing Trip on Saturday, June 6, at beautiful Echo Lake.Hosted by Mayor Donald Shaw, the Roselle Borough Council, and Roselle Men on the Move, this special community ...
ANNANDALE, NJ — After trailing by two runs through three shutout innings, Cranford's bats came alive and the third-seeded Cougars went on to a 9-3 victory over second-seeded North Hunterdon in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 baseball tournament on Wednesday.Quinn Smith went ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — The East Brunswick boys tennis team won the NJSIAA Group 4 state championship on Thursday afternoon, defeating Livingston, 4–1, at Mercer County Park to claim the program’s first state title in four years.At first singles, East Brunswick's Neil Lund rallied but fell short as ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Decades after his parents fled civil war in Lebanon and settled in Franklin Township in search of opportunity, Dr. Jamil Maroun is returning home to lead the school district that helped shape his life.The Franklin Township Board of Education voted Thursday night to appoint Maroun, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, transformed its New Brunswick inpatient rehabilitation unit into a colorful Candy Land-themed celebration for pediatric patients and their families on May 29.The evening featured music, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Prom season is underway, and TAPinto Piscataway is inviting local high school seniors and their families to help celebrate the Class of 2026 by submitting photos for the annual Prom Photo Gallery.Students from Piscataway are encouraged to send in their favorite prom pictures for ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Mayor Pulkit Desai will host a community Town Hall meeting on Monday, June 8th, offering residents an opportunity to hear updates on township initiatives, ask questions, and share feedback on issues affecting the community.The meeting is scheduled for 7pm at Eastlake Elementary ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury High School softball team on Thursday (June 4) won the state sectional championship with a dramatic 2-0 win over Morris Hills.Photo Credit: Roxbury Softball InstagramThe NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1 victory, is the seventh for the softball program and the first since ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - At this week’s Maplewood Board of Health meeting, the story wasn’t just numbers on slides—it was a portrait of a town stitching together practical care, vigilance, and neighborly drive.Public Health Officer Candice Davenport walked through a slate of programs that are quietly—but ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Figures from history, sports, and music came to life at Lighthouse Christian Academy as third and fourth-grade students debuted their "Living Wax Museum" on Monday. The presentation served as the grand finale to an end-of-the-year research project led by their teacher, Miss ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Six hikes will make for happy trails this weekend at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek.The hikes mark National Trails Day, and they’re sponsored by the Happy Hoofers Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. The nature center is located at 201 Lyons Road South.The hikes ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Figures from history, sports, and music came to life at Lighthouse Christian Academy as third and fourth-grade students debuted their "Living Wax Museum" on Monday. The presentation served as the grand finale to an end-of-the-year research project led by their teacher, Miss ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A documentary exploring the personal and political fallout of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel will be the focus of a special event this Sunday hosted by the Boca International Jewish Film Festival.The festival will present a screening of The Prophet on Sunday, June 7, at Movies of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A 24-year-old man is under arrest after shooting two people outside a downtown Boca Raton restaurant and fleeing the scene, Boca Raton police announced on Thursday morning. The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, outside The Standard Cuisine & ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - This adorable dog was turned into the East Hanover Police department after it was found on Rt 80 by 287 in Parsippany. If you or anyone you know recognizes this pooch or know the owner, please call 973-887-0432.
BOCA RATON, FL — A documentary exploring the personal and political fallout of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel will be the focus of a special event this Sunday hosted by the Boca International Jewish Film Festival.The festival will present a screening of The Prophet on Sunday, June 7, at Movies of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A 24-year-old man is under arrest after shooting two people outside a downtown Boca Raton restaurant and fleeing the scene, Boca Raton police announced on Thursday morning. The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, outside The Standard Cuisine & ...
HANOVER PARK, NJ – Hanover Park’s Jack Kovacs limited Wood-Ridge to two hits, and Colin Heinold had three hits and three RBI as the Hornets defeated the Blue Devils, 10-0, in the NJSIAA baseball playoffs on Wednesday in Hanover Park. The game was scoreless through three innings until Hanover Park ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – One person suffered serious injuries and four others were hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Coral Springs, according to preliminary information from authorities.The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. in the 5000 block of Riverside Drive while the ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — The Southern Regional girls lacrosse team fought until the final whistle, but a furious fourth-quarter comeback bid fell just one goal short.Third-seeded Montgomery jumped out to an early lead and survived a late surge to defeat second-seeded Southern, 9-8, in a thrilling NJSIAA ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Six hikes will make for happy trails this weekend at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek.The hikes mark National Trails Day, and they’re sponsored by the Happy Hoofers Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. The nature center is located at 201 Lyons Road South.The hikes ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – One person suffered serious injuries and four others were hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Coral Springs, according to preliminary information from authorities.The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. in the 5000 block of Riverside Drive while the ...
POMPANO BEACH — From the Wall Street Journal comes news of a record price paid for a Pompano Beach condominium. The buyer, it would seem, knows a thing or two about finding a comfortable place to sleep.Upgrading the ViewAccording to a new WSJ “Luxury Homes” article, Stuart Carlitz, founder of New ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Top-seeded Southern Regional put on a clinic in possession and transition execution, defeating fourth-seeded Cherokee, 17-7, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 4 tournament.The Rams (17-5) jumped ahead early and never looked back, riding an overpowering ...