TOP LOCAL News
By DANIELLE DEGEROLAMO
May 23, 2026
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Local parents spoke at the Phillipsburg Board of Education during the public comment portion of the May 18, 2026, meeting, seeking answers and accountability after a bullet was allegedly discovered on the floor of the Phillipsburg Middle School.The incident was first discussed ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Six high school senior athletes have signed to their chosen colleges and universities: Abby Grove ’26 (Emory University - Basketball), Izabela Samu ’26 (United States Naval Academy - Track), Mia Vergel de Dios ’26 (Swarthmore College - Basketball), Robert Lopez ’26 (Scranton ...
NEW JERSEY- The Ridgewood boys lacrosse team has received the No. 16 spot in the upcoming NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Boys Lacrosse Tournament. The Maroons will face No. 16 seed North Brunswick in the First Round.The seeds and match-ups for the First Round are:No. 1 seed Ridgewood vs No. 16 seed ...
NEW JERSEY- The Ridgewood girls lacrosse team has received the No. 3 spot in the upcoming NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Girls Lacrosse Tournament. The Maroons will face No. 14 seed Passaic Tech in the First Round.The seeds and match-ups for the First Round are:No. 1 seed MorristownNo. 2 seed ...
NEW JERSEY- The Ridgewood baseball team has received the No. 3 seed in the NJSIAA 2026 North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Baseball Tournament. The Maroons will face No. 14 seed Bergen Tech in the First Round.First Round Matchups are as follows: No. 1 seed Passaic Tech vs No. 16 seed MemorialNo. 2 ...
NEW JERSEY- The Ridgewood softball team has received the No. 4 seed in the NJSIAA 2026 North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Softball Tournament. The Maroons will face No. 13 seed Montclair in the First Round.First Round Matchups are as follows: No. 1 seed Morris Knolls vs No. 16 seed HackensackNo. 2 ...
Denville, NJ - Members of the Denville Police Department proudly completed their ride into Washington, D.C. as part of the Police Unity Tour. This incredible journey is far more than just miles on the road, it is a tribute to the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and a ...
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 good flavor and ...
Randolph, NJ - Despite a gritty effort in doubles play, the Morris Knolls Golden Eagles boys tennis team fell to Randolph Rams, 4-1, on Friday afternoon in Randolph.Morris Knolls (9-10) picked up its lone victory at second doubles, where Bruno Rosso and Kevin Boland delivered a strong straight-set ...
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 good flavor and ...
It was over before it began. If you arrived late, you missed it. Top-seeded Hartford scored 10 runs in the bottom of the first, and went on to roll over Bishop Gibbons 17-1 in the Class D baseball quarterfinals at Bob Wilkins Field. The win sets up a rematch with Adirondack League rival No. 4 Fort ...
CLARK, NJ — The Woodbridge baseball team prepared for a first-round state tournament game next week by taking on Union County's best on Friday.Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School, which won the Union County Tournament on Monday night, defeated the Barrons, 8-5, on Friday afternoon in a game between ...
ELECTION 2026To the Editor: What does real leadership look like?I have been following political leaders all my life and great leaders standout.Look at Michelle Hinchey.In just a few years, Hinchey has built a record rooted in tangible results. She listens to her constituents. She’s positive she ...
ELECTION 2026To the Editor:The residents of New Lebanon are lucky to have such a responsive, attentive and helpful person as Didi Barrett to represent us in the New York State Assembly. When we became part of Didi’s district it was a game changer for our town because she understands how to be an ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
HUDSON--Questar III BOCES student Judah Snowden operates a high-pressure fire hose with support from Donald R. Kline Technical School Fire Science clinical instructor Liza Dwon. As required by the program, Judah volunteers with the Earlton Fire Department and is a junior in the Coxsackie-Athens ...
EDISON, NJ - A Metuchen woman is suing the Edison Police Department for unlawfully entering her home, detaining her fiancé, and separating her from her baby. According to the lawsuit, Edison Police were executing a warrant at the wrong address.The lawsuit also names Edison Township and the State of ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Coconut Creek man with numerous theft arrests on his record recently picked up hundreds of dollars’ worth of steaks and shrimp at a Publix, walked out without paying, and then told police he had a family to feed.A Publix employee called police on May 16 at around 4 p.m. and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Sayreville’s pursuit of a Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament title came to an end Friday as the Bombers were shut out by St. Thomas Aquinas, 9-0, in the championship game.It was deja vu for the champions – since the Greater Middlesex County Tournament began in 1974, St.
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is accused of threatening multiple people, including a minor, with a knife during a fight at an apartment complex before later making incriminating statements to police, according to an arrest report.Boca Raton police responded May 15 to the Cynthia Gardens ...
Linden, NJ — Mohamed Abdelaal, 24, of Iselin, was arrested without incident on May 20, 2026, following an extensive, multi-agency investigation involving Detectives from the Linden, Cranford, Hillside, Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge Police Departments. Damage was first reported at approximately ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When a parent calls 911 at 11 o'clock at night saying they cannot find their two-year-old, Coral Springs police and fire departments could soon have drones to search pools and canals within seconds, according to police Chief Brad Mock.That’s thanks to the Coral Springs City ...
BOWIE, MD - The Somerset Patriots beat the Chesapeake Baysox 8-2 at Prince George’s Stadium on Friday night, exploding for five runs off seven hits in the sixth inning., the 12th time this season the Patriots have scored five or more runs in an inning. The sixth inning included Somerset ...
BOWIE, MD - The Somerset Patriots beat the Chesapeake Baysox 8-2 at Prince George’s Stadium on Friday night, exploding for five runs off seven hits in the sixth inning., the 12th time this season the Patriots have scored five or more runs in an inning. The sixth inning included Somerset ...
Bedminster, NJ— Volunteers participating in the 36th annual Stream Cleanup organized by the nonprofit Raritan Headwaters Association removed more than 21 tons of trash and debris from waterways across Somerset, Hunterdon and Morris counties on April 18.Among the unusual items recovered during the ...
It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. Veteran groups and municipal officials from Carteret and Woodbridge plan to hold solemn observances for military personnel, men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Here’s a look at the many planned remembrances:BOROUGH ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - An 18-year-old Jersey City man has been charged with multiple crimes, including murder, in connection with the double fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City on Monday, May 18, 2026. Treshawn Daniels is being sought by law enforcement officials and should not be approached, ...
STUYVESANT--Musical historian and fiddler, Colin McCoy helps Stuyvesant celebrate over 20 years of work to save and restore the Stuyvesant Historic Depot, 55 Riverview Street, Saturday, May 23 at 6 p.m.In 2006, the Depot was a ruin featured in Ronaldo and Yasinsac’s book “Hudson Valley Ruins”. Now ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Senior outfielder Joe Spinello went 5-for-5 to lead East Brunswick to an 8-5 baseball victory over Hamilton West on Friday.Spinello hit two doubles, drove in three runs and scored three times for East Brunswick (7-15), which scored four runs in the third inning to take a 7-1 lead.
GREENPORT/LIVINGSTON--It sounds like a dream. It isn’t. What it is, actually, is proof of the concept that conservation and housing development can co-exist and that conservation and housing groups can collaborate to bring the best of both worlds together. The Bell’s Pond Community Space is an ...