News
By ROD HIRSCH
February 28, 2026
SOMERVILLE, NJ - More than 30 Borough residents have filed a formal challenge with Gov. Mikie Sherrill and several state agencies regarding a grant awarded to a developer who has proposed building 15 units of affordable housing in two buildings along Route 202/206 on a 1.55-acre property that ...
High Bridge, NJ – Borough Council's meeting on Thursday night, February 26th at the firehouse on Maryland Avenue started with public comments for residents to vent about any concerns, and the focus became recent issues with Borough finances, the coming budget and the municipality's process of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – On the final morning of Black History Month, Phillipsburg gathered at the Phillipsburg Cemetery on Filmore Street to perform a solemn duty: acknowledging a life that has been unrecognized for 182 years.The ceremony, held today, February 28, 2026, was opened by Liz Wyant and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Today marks our final day as the owners of TAPinto Ridgewood. Before we pass the torch, I want to thank our readers and the community for their continued engagement over the past five years.Long before I ever published a story about this town, I experienced it as so many community ...
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – Livingston advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 tournament with a 38-29 boys basketball victory over Mount Olive on Thursday night.Daniel Gbadamosi scored 16 points for Livingston (15-12), which outscored Mount Olive, 12-5, to start the game.Tyler Katz ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Emergency responders were dispatched Saturday afternoon to a reported rollover motor vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 78 in the Summit area, according to dispatch audio summaries.The incident occurred near mile marker 46.8 on Interstate 78 in Summit at approximately 4:30 p.m. Fire ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Livingston girls basketball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 tournament with a 49-31 victory over Montclair on Thursday.Aubrey Cohen scored 17 points and made two steals for Livingston (19-6), which outscored Montclair, 13-2, in the second quarter ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Emergency responders were dispatched Saturday afternoon to a reported rollover motor vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 78 in the Summit area, according to dispatch audio summaries.The incident occurred near mile marker 46.8 on Interstate 78 in Summit at approximately 4:30 p.m. Fire ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Livingston advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Public Tournament with a 3-1 ice hockey victory over Mendham on Thursday.Zach Givner scored in the first period with an assist from David Weinrib to give Livingston (20-3) a 1-0 lead.Weinrib made it 2-0 with a goal ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The February meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council was held on Thursday because of the snowstorm that hit the area early this week. Thursday's meeting was originally scheduled for Monday and was held in-person as well as via Zoom. The caucus meeting was held first with proposed ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The DPW worked almost 30 consecutive hours to clear the roads after a blizzard dumped almost two feet of snow on the town Feb. 22 and 23.The Westfield Rink will remain closed for the rest of the season after part of the tent structure collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, possibly due ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - After an exiting first-round victory in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Girls Basketball Tournament on Thursday over eighth-seeded Delaware Valley Regional High School, the ninth-seeded Chargers lost in the quarterfinals to top-seeded Manasquan Regional High School 54-34 on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Union rallied from a nine-point deficit after three quarters for a 65-61 victory over Piscataway in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 girls basketball tournament on Saturday,Tahirah Greenwood finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for 11th-seeded ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
POMPANO BEACH — More than 100 residents gathered at the E. Pat Larkins Center to honor the families and hardworking neighborhood members who built the foundation of northwest Pompano Beach, marking a powerful finish to the month-long Tiger Trail Festival.The event, called "Raising a Family, ...
Princeton, NJ — I wanted to start this column by cursing about the immigration nightmare in our community. Instead, I end up praising cursive in our schools. Admittedly, this is an unusual transition, but my grandson made it happen. The cursing would have been a written rant about the paralyzing ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ - The New Jersey Lottery announced that a winning lottery ticket was sold.A Jersey Pick 5 ticket was sold at Shoppers Express on Washington Ave. The drawing took place on February 21. The ticket is worth $764,968.
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents will have a front-row seat Tuesday as the Common Council considers zoning changes that could bring new affordable housing and redevelopment to Summit neighborhoods, while also honoring this year’s Officer of the Year, Keith Kwiatek. The council will meet at City Hall, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - In the classic film, Auntie Mame promises to have her grandson back from Karachi in time for the first day of school, the day after Labor Day. Nutley parents planning global adventures this summer are going to have to adjust their holiday schedules as the Board of Education approved ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Eighth‑seeded Summit came out firing Friday, dominating ninth-seeded Carteret 41‑25 in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament and proving the team is ready to make noise in the postseason.Charlotte Yarnall scored a team‑high 14 points, and Kate Shin added 11 ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
CAPITOL REGION – The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from two of the Capital District’s congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
CAPITOL REGION – The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from two of the Capital District’s congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ...
CLARK, NJ — Carl H. Kumpf Middle School recently hosted an exciting and engaging Family Feud Night, bringing together students, families, and staff for an evening of friendly competition and community fun. The event featured eight teams, each competing in a bracket-style tournament using survey ...