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By BOBBIE PEER
June 6, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Darius Francis does not say much. He does not have to.The Governor Livingston High School junior lets his jumps do the talking — and this spring, they spoke volumes.Francis has been named Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week following one of the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Local leaders and a small group gathered in Shappell Park early Saturday morning to celebrate love, equality, and visibility at the town's official PRIDE Day ceremony. Held at Shappell Park, the event kicked off at 9:40 AM with an opening invocation delivered by Laura Zhang ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Family Service Bureau's annual musical event, Rock Hunger, took over the Old Canal Inn on Saturday, June 6, and was proclaimed a success before the last tent was taken down. The four-hour outdoor event features four local bands who donate their time and talent to benefit the ...
Princeton, NJ — According to Billy Joel, movin’ up means he is “Movin’ Out.”According to longtime Pine Street residents Deborah Kaple and Miguel A. Centeno, movin’ out means movin’ in laterally -- literally moving from their big house and going just a few feet across the lawn to one of Pine ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Just in time for beach season, visitors arriving on Asbury Park's shoreline this summer will notice something new waiting for them between the sand and the boardwalk: modern restrooms, upgraded shower stations, and improved accessibility features designed to make a day at the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Immigration & Customs Enforcement took two people into custody in Westfield on Tuesday morning, a spokesperson for the Town of Westfield confirmed.It’s déjà vu all over again as the Westfield Health Department has imposed another six-day closure on 1958 Cuban Cuisine.See who ...
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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of June 7, 2026.NEW THIS WEEK: In Bedminster Township, Elephant Road between Route 113/Bedminster Road and Old Bethlehem Road will be closed and detoured on weekdays for paving from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ...
EDISON, NJ - According to the County, approximately 7,604 Edison residents voted in Tuesday's Primary Election out of the township's 66,573 registered voters (11.42% voter turnout). The following are the final vote counts in Edison Township for the 2026 Primary Elections:DEMOCRATIC BALLOTSU.S.
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 ...
ELECTION BARTo the Editor:When I received the Volunteer Service Award from Parks and Trails New York in 2014, Assemblyperson Didi Barrett took time away from her legislative duties in Albany to attend the brief award presentation. When the Harlem Valley Rail Trail desperately needed $2.5 million in ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Continuing an annual tradition, about 30 Franklin Elementary School fourth-graders on June 4 were handed control of the Roxbury Rotary Club's weekly luncheon.The youngsters were part of the Franklin School Early Act Club, a precursor to the Roxbury High School Interact Club. Both ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – One of Asbury Park’s most colorful and anticipated annual traditions returns this Sunday as Jersey Pride brings thousands of people from across New Jersey and beyond together for a day of celebration, advocacy, entertainment, and community.Now in its 34th year, Jersey Pride has ...
WAYNE, NJ — A team of Passaic County Tech STEM Academy students developed a camera-based system that could help track and dispense needed medication aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This was a part of the NASA HUNCH program, and presented to NASA engineers and others during a special ...
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 ...
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 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Members of the Kenilworth Police Department joined law enforcement personnel across the state on Friday, June 5, for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics New Jersey. Team captain and Kenilworth resident Giovanni Mancini carried the torch until the end ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Senior outside hitter Daniel Ennis recorded a match-high 20 kills to lead four players in double digits and power top-ranked Scotch Plains-Fanwood to a come-from behind 3-1 (22-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-22) home victory over third-seeded Westfield in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 ...
Linden, NJ - Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred last night. On Friday, June 5, 2026, at about 11:40pm, Linden Police officers responded to a home on E. 12th St in the area of S. Wood Ave on reports of shots fired. According to initial reports, unknown suspects fired multiple ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Members of the Hanover Township Elementary Schools Children's Chorus had the opportunity to perform with American Young Voices at Prudential Center in Newark on June 3, joining thousands of students from across the country for one of the largest school choir concerts in the ...
CANAJOHARIE – Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Do you want to stay on target for your clay target team? Wanna try trap for the first time? Come join the Sprout Brook Rod and Gun Club Summer League Program. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and shoot two rounds of 25 between those ...
SPARTA, NJ – The boys lacrosse 2026 season continues after beating number three seed Holmdel 9-7 on Thursday. Jonny Palmer hit the milestone of winning 200 face-offs in the NJSIAA North Group 2 game. By the final whistle, Palmer had won 12 of 20 face-offs and scooped up nine ground balls. Eddie ...
Dear Linden Families,As we enter the final 11 days of the 2025-2026 school year, I am filled with immense pride as I reflect on all that our students, staff, and families have accomplished together. Our students have shown up and continued to ROAR, living our mission and vision every single day.
SUMMIT, NJ — Downtown Summit turned into a block party Thursday as Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) hosted its annual Family Fun Night, drawing families from across the region for an evening of food, games, and entertainment in the heart of the city.TAPinto Summit attended the event as Bank Street and ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Several members of the Parsippany Police Department recently participated in the 2026 Special Olympics New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run, helping carry the "Flame of Hope" on its journey to the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games Opening Ceremony.Representing the ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Planning Board has once again delayed voting on the measure to approve PSE&G’s electrical substation until their July meeting.Their monthly meeting, which occurred on June 3 at Borough Hall, was a continuation of the electric company’s presentation to the planning ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s Pride in the Park returns to Riverside Gardens Park today, Saturday, June 6, offering an afternoon dedicated to love, inclusion, and community connection along the Navesink waterfront. The Borough is inviting vendors, artists, and sponsors to take part in this year’s ...
Photos contributed CHATHAM--Maddox Dallas-Wright, Bronson Haner, and Reed Fisch are Chatham High School's recipients of the Outstanding Business Education Student award.The Business and Marketing Educators Association honored the three Chatham seniors as some of the top business students of the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Kent Place has seen Oak Knoll twice this season, and both times the Dragons came up short.Now, after finally breaking through in the state tournament semifinal, Kent Place gets one more shot — with a championship on the line.The No. 2 Dragons defeated Trinity Hall, 5-2, on Friday night ...