TOP LOCAL News
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 24, 2026
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 ...
Hillsborough Township abounds in placenames. From 18 th and 19th-century villages such as Neshanic,Clover Hill, and South Branch, to tiny hamlets like Higginsville and Zion, our 54-square-mile municipalityhas a name for almost every crossroads! We can even boast of some great ghost towns such ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer in New Jersey. Sure, Memorial Day weekend 2026 doesn't exactly feel like a typical one, but there are sunnier and warmer days ahead. Brunswick the Bear is, of course, ready for summer in East Brunswick. He's got a bunch of ...
IT WAS 4:15 A.M. on a cool, damp morning when robins and white-throated sparrows began to sing. Gradually, a few catbirds chimed in. Eastern towhees sang “drink your tea.” The field and woods behind the house began to appear through the mist. More birds began to sing their wonderful “dawn chorus.” ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — If you’ve ever wondered where a career in automotive repair can take you in five years, or where you will be, look no further than Miguel Rosario. On April 27, 2026, the local business owner and graduate of Warren County Technical School returned to his alma mater to talk ‘shop’ ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Police Department (HPD) has issued a reminder for residents and visitors traveling to and through the town on Monday, May 25 that certain roads will be closed for the Memorial Day Parade. According to the police department, roads throughout Hightstown will be ...
COBLESKILL – Schoharie County’s Festival Farmers Market, now in its 30th year of operation, is both a cherished tradition and a hidden gem that has welcomed returning, local customers, as well as people coming from Amsterdam, the Capital District, and elsewhere, especially as families get their ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ— The Memorial Day Parade scheduled to begin prior to the 81st annual Tour of Somerville Bike Race on Monday has been canceled, as well as the Family Fun Ride that was to have preceded the bicycle race.The Tour, however, will go as scheduled with the first race set to go off at 9:25 ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ— The Memorial Day Parade scheduled to begin prior to the 81st annual Tour of Somerville Bike Race on Monday has been canceled, as well as the Family Fun Ride that was to have preceded the bicycle race.The Tour, however, will go as scheduled with the first race set to go off at 9:25 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - In preparation for the 2026 Hawthorne Memorial Day Parade, the Hawthorne Police Department will be posting temporary “No Parking” signs today, Sunday, May 24, 2026.Please note: These signs will not be enforced until Monday, May 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM, to allow for DPW street sweeping ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ— The Sayreville Police Auxiliary is proud to welcome its newest member, Patrol Officer Zachary Sargent, who graduated from the Middlesex County Auxiliary Police Academy on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.The academy is a 13-week training program held at the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Borough of Watchung is celebrating a historic milestone as the community officially marks its 100th anniversary on May 24, 2026.Established on May 24, 1926, Watchung has spent the last century growing from a small Somerset County community into a vibrant borough known for its ...
POMPANO BEACH - On Saturday, a former county-owned fire station with a historic legacy in Pompano's Collier City neighborhood, was transformed into a community hub dedicated to youth mentorship and civic development.Several hundred guests, residents and dignitaries attended the ribbon-cutting, to ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- With the state tournament set to begin next week, the Summit girls lacrosse team turned in one of its most balanced offensive performances of the season Saturday morning, rolling past Northern Highlands Highlanders 13-7 behind an 11-point performance from Kelsey Shallcross.Shallcross ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Township will host their annual MEMORIAL DAY Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 11 AM. The public is invited and all are welcome to join in the memorial service to honor our fallen at the VFW Post 7333 building, located at 103 Carrell Road, Randolph NJ. The service typically ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - After the Pride flag was removed from the steps of West Orange Town Hall last month, an LGBTQ+ activist group took it upon themselves to repaint it with chalk on Sunday, May 17. The movement was led by Brielle Winslow-Majette, acting Executive Director of Garden State Equality and ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Thanks to a grant from the Glen Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Glen Rock Public Library is proud to announce a 6-part lecture series in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. These programs are paid in part by a grant offered from the Chamber to fund community ...
TRENTON – Governor Sherrill declared New Jersey in a State of Emergency, effective immediately, following the conclusion of loss assessments conducted to evaluate agricultural damages from prolonged freezing temperatures that impacted the State between April 19 and April 22. The assessments, ...
TRENTON – Governor Sherrill declared New Jersey in a State of Emergency, effective immediately, following the conclusion of loss assessments conducted to evaluate agricultural damages from prolonged freezing temperatures that impacted the State between April 19 and April 22. The assessments, ...
Roseland and West Caldwell will honor fallen service members this weekend with solemn Memorial Day ceremonies that will bring together local officials, veterans, first responders and residents. In Roseland, the annual ceremony at Monument Park in front of Borough Hall will start with the Roseland ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Business owners, township officials, and community members gathered inside the new Robbinsville Township Municipal Building for the first Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) “Bagels and Business” networking event earlier this month.Hosted by Robbinsville’s EDAC, the ...
For generations, the voices of the Newark Boys Chorus echoed far beyond the city. The young singers performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and even the White House, earning a reputation as Newark’s Musical Ambassadors. The apprentice choir even visited Warren Township ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — If you are planning to attend or travel through Hackettstown this Memorial Day, town officials are advising you to plan ahead.The Town of Hackettstown has issued a traffic alert detailed by Public Information Officer Darren Tynan regarding temporary road closures and parking ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Glenside Avenue jug handles on Route 22 in Scotch Plains are closed, according to the First Alert system.The traffic signal is down due to a power outage. The repair time is unknown. Authorities advice : DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS ROUTE 22 AT THIS LOCATION.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The robotics team from St. George and St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church was celebrated by the Jersey City Municipal Council for its achievements in the FIRST Robotics Competition Mid-Atlantic District.The resolution that was approved during the May 20 council meeting, recognizes ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A resident collapsed from cardiac arrest. A bystander performed CPR. An automated external defibrillator sat in a park cabinet. In Coral Springs, this sequence of events has unfolded with outcomes that place the fire department among the nation's best response agencies, city ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ— The Memorial Day Parade scheduled to begin prior to the 81st annual Tour of Somerville Bike Race on Monday has been canceled, as well as the Family Fun Ride that was to have preceded the bicycle race.The Tour, however, will go as scheduled with the first race set to go off at 9:25 ...