TOP LOCAL News
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
May 24, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit drivers should prepare for another busy week of construction, paving and utility work across the city as multiple projects are scheduled from Tuesday through Friday on several heavily traveled roads and neighborhood streets.The largest impact is expected Wednesday, when PSEG ...
MANVILLE, N.J. — He walked right into the room like he owned it.Jackson Leonard, 2, of Bernardsville, has been doing a lot of that lately — walking into rooms, into new milestones, into a future his family is building one therapy session and one small victory at a time. And on a recent morning at ...
ROXBURY, NJ - (Note: A prior version of this story incorrectly said the memorial service was going to take place at the Roxbury Veteran's Memorial). Roxbury's Memorial Day Parade will not take place tomorrow (May 25) due to forecasts of rain, but all are invited to attend a commemorative service to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Residents in Coral Springs and Parkland may soon notice a new ambulance service responding to medical emergencies in the area.Rabbi Avraham Friedman of Chabad of Coral Springs announced last week that Hatzalah South Florida, a volunteer nonprofit emergency medical service, has ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) Fest Carnival has returned to Paramus!Running through June 7 at Westfield Garden State Plaza, here are the hours:Wednesday–Friday5-11 p.m.Saturday & Sunday3-11 p.m.Memorial Day3-11 p.m.Leaders confirmed that due to ...
GROWING UP IN St. Lawrence County along the Grass River, our family home stood in the shadow of towering poplars.Built in the mid-1800s by my third great-grandfather John Fife Mein, the trees were likely just seedlings then.By the time I was born, they were enormous.They were the kind of trees that ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Nothing beats a cool, creamy dessert on a hot summer day. We’ve got a customizable recipe for no-churn ice cream that starts with two simple ingredients.The trick to making ice cream without an ice cream maker? Folding in fluffy whipped cream.For the base, you need a 14-oz. can ...
CLAVERACK— The Columbia County Sons and Daughters of Italy #659 announce a new spring tradition with the 28th annual John V. Florio Golf Tournament. Moving from its historical autumn slot to kick off the regional golf season, the event will take place Monday, June 1 at the Columbia Golf and Country ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — Southern Regional Football has officially announced the dates and opened registration for its highly anticipated Youth Ram Camp. Designed for young athletes looking to hone their skills on the gridiron, the camp will run for three days this June at the Southern AYF Fields at Doc ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the City of Plainfield raised the Haitian flag in celebration of the country's heritage and history. The celebration was led by Plainfield City Council President Julienne Cherry.“As I reflect back 223 years to the Haitian Revolution, I think about my ancestors who ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Stafford Township marked a major historic milestone on Saturday, May 23rd as the community gathered to celebrate Stafford EMS's 75 years of dedicated, life-saving service.In honor of the three-quarters of a century of unwavering commitment to public safety, Mayor Robert Henken and ...
CLARK, NJ — Clark Township's annual Memorial Day Parade has been canceled.The Township announced on Sunday, "Due to forecasted inclement weather and in the interest of public safety, the Township of Clark has made the difficult decision to cancel the Annual Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Residents in Coral Springs and Parkland may soon notice a new ambulance service responding to medical emergencies in the area.Rabbi Avraham Friedman of Chabad of Coral Springs announced last week that Hatzalah South Florida, a volunteer nonprofit emergency medical service, has ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — With prom season and graduation just around the corner, Barnegat High School seniors were given a sobering, realistic look at the devastating consequences of destructive driving choices during the school’s annual "Project CRASH" event.The powerful, live-action presentation ...
ROSELLE, NJ – It seems like every other week there is a new cannabis dispensary store opening in New Jersey. But in Roselle, a new trailblazer just entered the industry last week as the first black female disabled veteran-owned cannabis retail facility in New Jersey had their grand opening in ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, June 6, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present an enlightening program celebrating African American culture and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, which annually commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It will feature an inspiring ...
NEWARK, NJ — A fiery maverick – who calls herself a “New Jersey Hellraiser,” has won an at-large City Council seat, declaring that the state’s largest city “is not for sale,” and pledging to fight the system from within.With widespread grassroots support and a meager $2,000 campaign fund, outspoken ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The weather has local organizers planning this year’s traditional Memorial Day observances indoors. To ensure the safety and comfort of participants and attendees, the annual Memorial Day driving parade and the scheduled outdoor ceremony at Shappell Park have been officially ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Local teams continued regular season action last week while several Whippany Park, Hanover Park and Park Regional programs also competed in state tournament and sectional play.REGULAR SEASONMay 18Softball: Whippany Park 6, New Providence 3Whippany Park picked up a 6-3 win ...
MANVILLE, N.J. — He walked right into the room like he owned it.Jackson Leonard, 2, of Bernardsville, has been doing a lot of that lately — walking into rooms, into new milestones, into a future his family is building one therapy session and one small victory at a time. And on a recent morning at ...
MANVILLE, N.J. — He walked right into the room like he owned it.Jackson Leonard, 2, of Bernardsville, has been doing a lot of that lately — walking into rooms, into new milestones, into a future his family is building one therapy session and one small victory at a time. And on a recent morning at ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Hriday Sadhvani, a passionate environmental advocate from Scotch Plains, is addressing one of the most overlooked environmental issues—sneaker waste. As the founder of Extra Mile, Hriday is working to make sneaker recycling both accessible and essential in his community."Every ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Temperatures in the low 50s and a steady rain did little to keep diehard runners away from Doylestown’s 33 annual 5K and fun run on Saturday morning.The Memorial Day Weekend event brought nearly 800 runners out to a hilly course that many runners say is challenging. The race is the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany girls softball team used a huge second inning and a strong all-around performance from Lexie Zajac and Nicole Coughlin to power past Madison, 10-4, on Thursday afternoon at Parsippany High School.The Redhawks improved to 9-12 overall and 1-9 in NJAC Liberty play with ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially ...
PATERSON, NJ - For sisters Danielle and Samantha Krumbein, graduating from Passaic County Community College (PCCC) was never just about earning degrees.It was about proving to themselves, and to each other, that their past did not have to define their future.The sisters, who both overcame family ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) Fest Carnival has returned to Paramus!Running through June 7 at Westfield Garden State Plaza, here are the hours:Wednesday–Friday5-11 p.m.Saturday & Sunday3-11 p.m.Memorial Day3-11 p.m.Leaders confirmed that due to ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program delivered an exceptional performance at the Jobs for America’s Graduates New Jersey Career Development Conference (CDC) held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at The College of New Jersey.In just its second year of competition, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Runners are ready to hit the streets for Ridgewood's 49th annual Memorial Day Run!Taking place Monday, May 25, several roads on the Village's east side will be closed down between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Employees and first responders will be working throughout the event to keep the event ...