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By LUIS F. PEREZ
May 31, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a man who seems to have a problem with following orders from authorities, even after he was arrested and on his way to jail. Police charged Dajhan Jaeden Jones, 24, of Margate with resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer ...
Global opportunity and community impact take center stage in the June 2026 issue of Commerce as New Jersey prepares for one of the world’s biggest sporting events while continuing to shape the future of business and education.This month’s cover story, “International Business Welcomes World Cup,” ...
ROSELLE, NJ – With Sunday marking the last day of the early voting period in New Jersey, all eyes now turn to Tuesday’s primary election.In Roselle, there are competitive primaries for local offices as well as the Borough’s countywide and federal representation on the ballot. Residents have one ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Plans for the eastern portion of North Park include more than five miles of walking and riding trails, exercise stations, a dog park, and a playground as the Boca Raton project moves closer to construction.The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District recently requested bids for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ - State Senator Jon Bramnick used a recent town hall meeting to advocate for a proposal he believes would strengthen public participation in government: requiring state legislators to hold regular public town halls.Speaking before residents at the Italian-American Club of Westfield, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Share Your 2026 Prom Photos on TAPinto Kenilworth Arrest Made in NJ-Led Prostitution and Money-Laundering ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Families gathered at the Little Falls Recreation Center on Saturday as the Little Falls Muslim Committee hosted its second annual Eid al-Adha celebration, bringing together residents for an afternoon of food, shopping, arts and crafts, bounce houses and entertainment.The event ...
WAYNE, NJ — Seven Wayne voting districts will report to new polling places for Tuesday’s Primary Election compared with the locations used in the November 2025 General Election.The changes affect voters in portions of Wards 2, 3 and 6. Polls will be open June 2 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and residents ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield baseball team continued its shutout streak in the state tournament.Sophomore left-hander Andrew Bena pitched six scoreless innings and combined with senior righty Jayden Jimenez on a four-hitter to lead fourth-seeded South Plainfield to a 7-0 victory over ...
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, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Somerset County held its annual Historic Preservation and History Awards Ceremony May 27, honoring local organizations for showcasing exemplary leadership and dedication to the preservation of the county's history.Raritan's Historic & Cultural Committee won a History in Action ...
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, ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Families are invited to kick off the summer with a prehistoric adventure at the Bernardsville Library's Summer Reading Kick-Off event, where this year's theme, "Unearth a Story," promises a season filled with reading, discovery, and fun.The event will take place on June 13 from ...
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, ...
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, ...
READINGTON, NJ – Three students from Readington Township were recognized April 28 for a habit that often happens quietly, away from classrooms and grades – choosing to read.During a board of education meeting that included several student recognitions, Superintendent Jonathan Hart opened with the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. — On May 3, 2026, the local community, friends, and educators gathered for the second Educators Hall of Fame event, demonstrating educational excellence as the established Educator Hall of Fame was held. Presented by the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union, the ceremony launched ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - More than 125 vendors are expected to gather next Thursday at TD Bank Ballpark for Somerset County BizFest, a free business networking and community showcase scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. EDT on June 4.The event, held on the ballpark's covered concourse, will bring together ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 15-year-old Alana Wells. Wells was last seen in the area of Sweet Gum Lane on a ring doorbell camera at around 5:24 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. She was last seen wearing a green crew neck ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...
SPARTA, NJ – White Deer Plaza was packed and energized with approximately 1000 runners for the 39th Girls on the Run 5K. The spring 2026 event had 456 GOTR girls and 533 registered runners for a total of 989 participants, according to GOTR NJ North Executive Director Maureen DykstraWeather ...
Bridgewater, NJ — Residents looking to beat the heat this summer can once again enjoy two popular Somerset County destinations, as the Somerset County Park Commission has opened both Warrenbrook Pool and the Colonial Park Spray Park for the season.The facilities are currently open on weekends and ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — It was a banner night for Hackettstown High School at the annual Hunterdon/Warren Scholar-Athlete banquet, as the Tigers claimed three of the evening’s highest honors.The prestigious event, which recognizes outstanding athletic achievement, academic excellence, and community ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald M. Pomper, a national scholar in voter behavior and American presidential politics who dedicated his nearly six-decade career to Rutgers, died on May 21. He was 91.Pomper joined the Rutgers faculty in 1962, when he became a Board of Governors Professor at the Eagleton ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford baseball team scored 31 runs in its first two state tournament games.The third-seeded Cougars scored 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to erase a one-run deficit and finish off a 17-7 victory over 11th-seeded Summit in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald M. Pomper, a national scholar in voter behavior and American presidential politics who dedicated his nearly six-decade career to Rutgers, died on May 21. He was 91.Pomper joined the Rutgers faculty in 1962, when he became a Board of Governors Professor at the Eagleton ...
HAZLET, N.J. — Residents will have the opportunity to take care of a variety of motor vehicle-related services close to home when the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's (NJMVC) Agency-on-Wheels mobile unit visits Hazlet on Wednesday, June 24.Reservations are limited, and will open to reserve on ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The days of allowing developers to pay less than the true cost of connecting new projects to the city's water and sewer system are over, Mayor James Solomon announced recently.Beginning on Monday, June 1, developers will pay higher water and sewer connection fees under a new ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Notre Dame junior and Scotch Plains native Shawn Lyght has rewritten college lacrosse history, becoming the first defenseman to win the Tewaaraton Award. Presented annually to the most outstanding men’s and women's NCAA lacrosse players, Lyght and Madison Taylor were ...
PATERSON, NJ - Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez wants to be President of Paterson's legislative body, he announced on Friday. Velez, who has represented the Fifth Ward for the past decade, formally asked his fellow council members for their support as the governing body prepares to select its next ...