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June 1, 2026

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.

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BRIDGEWATER , NJ– Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School has selected  Trinity Grover, a senior in the Welding program, as the Student of the Month for June 2026. Trinity is the daughter of Stephanie Torres and Charles Grover of Hillsborough. Each month during the 2025-2026 school ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.

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Edgar, aimless and socially inept, lives with Vinny, his former T.A. in Binghamton, NY. Both are committed to being actively anti-racist. In fact, Edgar maintains a blog condemning American imperialism, and Vinny is three-quarters into a Ph.D. in Black Studies.When Edgar’s older brother Stuart ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Members of the Woodland Park 7th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Program were recognized during the May 20 Borough Council meeting after capturing a championship during the spring season.Mayor Tracy Kallert and members of the Borough Council presented certificates to players and ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — World-class art, gourmet food trucks, and handcrafted cocktails are coming together on a summer afternoon at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) for one of the season’s most flavorful community celebrations.From longtime locals to first-time visitors, the Museum is inviting everyone to ...

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PARKLAND, FL- If you attended State of the City last month, you learned more about the exciting projects that continue to define Parkland and tell the story of who we are as a Community. During State of the City 2026, we talked about dreams – not just whims, but Big Dreams – ideas with substance, ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will spend $73.8 million to make county roads safer for motorists and pedestrians, and an additional $26.6 million to improve the streets in Elizabeth.The road improvements are part of Union County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and are being ...

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Red Bank Public Library Newsletter for the Week of June 1Pride in the Park is at Riverside Gardens on Saturday, June 6th! (Rain date is Sunday, June 7th.) Stop by and visit RBPL’s booth from 12-3PM!RBPL’s marquee event this week is Breaking the Silence: Essential Mental Health Workshop. Acompáñenos ...

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UPDATEPARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a traffic alert for Tuesday in addition to Monday in Parsippany, according to the Township.Between 7am and approximately 4pm on Tuesday, Kingston Road will be closed for milling between Littleton Road and Allentown Road.There are detours in place.   

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SUMMIT, NJ -- A political battle over the future of the former Bristol-Myers Squibb campus and the possibility of hyperscale data centers in Summit is headed back to the Common Council.Just weeks after council members publicly sparred over whether Summit faces a legitimate threat from large-scale ...

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HAZLET, NJ: Around 9:40am, TAPinto received a report of a motor vehicle crash in Hazlet near Holmdel on Line Road. First responders are on the scene, reports indicate the crash involved 4 vehicles with at least one hitting a pole. Avoid Line Rd near the 500 section at this time. 

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HAZLET, NJ: Around 9:40am, TAPinto received a report of a motor vehicle crash in Hazlet near Holmdel on Line Road. First responders are on the scene, reports indicate the crash involved 4 vehicles with at least one hitting a pole. Avoid Line Rd near the 500 section at this time. 

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HAZLET, NJ: Around 9:40am, TAPinto received a report of a motor vehicle crash in Hazlet near Holmdel on Line Road. First responders are on the scene, reports indicate the crash involved 4 vehicles with at least one hitting a pole. Avoid Line Rd near the 500 section at this time. 

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HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside Public Schools is recognizing winners of the Charlotte Jones Black History Month Essay Contest.The yearly contest is hosted by the Hillside Branch of the NAACP.The winners, from Ola Edwards Community School, Deanna G. Taylor Academy and Hurden Looker Elementary School, were ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair’s annual Pride Festival will still take place in 2026 — but not during Pride Month.Out Montclair announced today that the Montclair Pride Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 13, has been postponed until Saturday, August 1, citing financial and operational ...

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BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Water bills are going up in Coconut Creek, starting today, city officials announced. The rate hike takes effect June 1. The city announced a 3.4 percent increase that passes along a Broward County rate increase that began in October 2025.Coconut Creek does not operate its own ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - Passaic County's commission board has approved $81,000 in open space grant funding to the borough for bleacher improvements at Wagaraw Field 4.In September 2025, Passaic County awarded $125,000 of grant funding for bleacher replacement at Wagaraw Field.   "Twenty-five years ago, ...

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For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...

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For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Just can't bear to part with that favorite blanket or hoodie that's worn through? How about the much-loved stuffed animal a little one can't sleep without or that broken necklace that's a family heirloom? Well, it might not be too late to save it. That's what the upcoming ...

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Dennis Gonzalez gives a speech to the guests.WEST ORANGE, NJ - the Unity Table and Little Box of Love organized a Healthcare Network Event at the Highlawn to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The event was sponsored by Le Kool Champagne and Brivado Cigars, featuring guests such as ...

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PISCATAWAY — Girls across Middlesex County will have an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of one of the nation's fastest-growing sports at a free flag football introductory clinic hosted by the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center on Friday, June 5, from 6–8 p.m.The clinic is open to girls ...

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RICHMONDVILLE – Richmondville Days 2026 is kicking off its patriotic celebration, "Let Freedom Ring!" with a very special homecoming. Renowned professional storyteller Lona Bartlett is returning to her roots for a full weekend of engaging performances, historical reflection, and community ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — For Zunilda Sanchez, earning a college degree was never about how quickly she crossed the finish line. It was about refusing to give up on a dream that began more than 25 years ago.This spring, the Piscataway High School Class of 1992 graduate celebrated not one, but two major ...

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Passaic Valley Water is currently experiencing an issue in Clifton that is affecting water pressure throughout the Township. To help maintain the integrity of our water system and preserve adequate pressure for fire protection and emergency response, we have instituted temporary water restrictions ...

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Nutley Family Service Bureau thanks Gary Cohen for sponsoring our upcoming event, Rock Hunger, with a $500 Smithereens Sponsorship. Join us on Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00pm at Old Canal Inn, Nutley, NJ.  Last call for sponsorships is Wednesday June 3rd! Get your tickets and sponsorships on our ...

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WINDHAM—New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers R. Commerford and R. Dawson responded to a Wilderness Rescue call on the Escarpment Trail, where an 11-year-old from Valatie was reportedly acting lethargic, May 10 at 3:51 p.m.The Escarpment Trail stretches about ...

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