TOP LOCAL News
By JEANNE WALL
May 22, 2026
Raritan High School Drama students entertained the Senior Citizens at a fun performance of “Murder at the Prom”HAZLET, NJ — An ordinary afternoon turned into an unforgettable whodunit at the Hazlet Senior Center, where suspense, style, and spirited fun took center stage during a lively “Murder at ...
Swastikas, a racial epithet and an anti-Semitic slur were found on the tile walls, stall doors and mirrors of a boys' bathroom at Hackensack Middle School today.Profanity against Jews and a racial slur against blacks were among multiple symbols of Nazi Germany scrawled in the 8th grade boys' ...
Memorial Day Facts For Kids:Memorial Day is celebrated to honor and remember all the men and women who died fighting for our country. These men and women dedicated their lives so we can be a free nation.Some people get Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day confused. Veteran’s Day is a day to honor all ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — Not all fitness is created equal.At Pyour Core, movement is intentional.Our instructors are fully certified, deeply educated in anatomy, injury prevention, and modification-based training — creating a safe, elevated environment where members feel supported at every level.From ...
Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup sold in New Jersey and several other states has been recalled because it may contain undeclared shrimp, according to an announcement from Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, Massachusetts.The recall affects 24-ounce containers of the soup distributed to Whole Foods ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ -The Borough of Florham Park Council convened for its latest meeting Thursday primarily to discuss the 2026 Municipal Budget plan. Chief Financial Officer Patricia Visco presented the plan for Florham Park's 2026 budget based on conservative estimates, with last year's budget ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — A Plainfield man was arrested on Friday and charged in connection with a murder that took place on May 10 on the city's East End. The announcement came from Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James Abney on Friday afternoon.Jeffrey Lee, 60, is ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A Wayne man pretending to be a police officer pulled over a woman driving on Route 80 in Roxbury earlier this month and attempted to kidnap her, according to authorities.The man, Julio D. Estrada-Mogollon, 36, was eventually caught by police and charged on May 12 with second-degree ...
Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom with Montville Township this Memorial Day as we honor the legacy of our nation’s first patriots and recognize the local Revolutionary War veterans who helped shape our community’s history. From Pequannock to Montville, this special ceremony commemorates the courage, ...
ONEONTA--Cristal Cruz, Kinderhook, was among 82 students who earned diversity awards at the Kente Graduation Recognition Ceremony at SUNY Oneonta. The ceremony took place on campus in the Hunt Union Ballroom on April 23. Sponsored by the university’s Department of Africana/Latino Studies and Center ...
The beauty of the Mandevilla! Such a tropical splash!This flower is slow growing, loves heat, and drinks water.It can be overwintered in a sunny spot in your house. But when spring comes and more sunshine, a healthy Mandevilla will pop out with bright colorful flowers, bringing cheer to anyone who ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison woman was arrested and charged in Ohio for operating a brothel, according to the Toledo Police Department. Na Shu, age 40 of Edison, alongside Lizzhen Feng, age 46 of Toledo, OH, were both arrested on Monday and face charges of promoting prostitution and soliciting persons ...
SCHOHARIE COUNTY – Marathon for a Better Life has received a donation of $4,300 from the proceeds of May 2’s S’Cary Legs 5K Run. The contribution will help support local residents battling cancer and continue the organization’s mission of providing assistance to individuals and families throughout ...
Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup sold in New Jersey and several other states has been recalled because it may contain undeclared shrimp, according to an announcement from Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, Massachusetts.The recall affects 24-ounce containers of the soup distributed to Whole Foods ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Just outside Borough Hall before Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting, demonstrators gathered to protest the proposed $1.8 billion data center planned for the former Merck & Co. property.The project is slated for the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus, ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A Wayne man pretending to be a police officer pulled over a woman driving on Route 80 in Roxbury earlier this month and attempted to kidnap her, according to authorities.The man, Julio D. Estrada-Mogollon, 36, was eventually caught by police and charged on May 12 with second-degree ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With the massive former Bristol-Myers Squibb campus looming over Summit’s future and fears of hyperscale data centers creeping closer to Union County, an already-heated Common Council debate exploded this week during Tuesday's meeting into a blunt political clash over whether Summit ...
Swastikas, a racial epithet and an anti-Semitic slur were found on the tile walls, stall doors and mirrors of a boys' bathroom at Hackensack Middle School today.Profanity against Jews and a racial slur against blacks were among multiple symbols of Nazi Germany scrawled in the 8th grade boys' ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A controversial new state law restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products is going to have a direct effect on local businesses, including The Green Room on Elm Street in downtown Westfield.Westfield Regional Health Department Director Megan Avallone explained the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Otis Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week! Introducing Otis! This lovable dachshund beagle mix is two years old. We got him as a rescue dog. Otis is super playful, friendly, and a strong little guy! Last November he was in an accident. He was hit by a car. After surgery and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Just outside Borough Hall before Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting, demonstrators gathered to protest the proposed $1.8 billion data center planned for the former Merck & Co. property.The project is slated for the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus, ...
Franklin Township, NJ — Carol Kuehn, a retired teacher, lives in a trim house on the edge of Route 27, about two miles north of Princeton and the village of Kingston. Her Franklin Township property is narrow but deep, stretching almost nine acres back into a hardwood forest. Part unofficial art ...
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 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – John “Gary” Yurkovic’s 73-year-old knees groaned as he stood up and wiped the soil from his hands.He had been neatly arranging geraniums that had just been planted at the tombstone of James F. Lynch, a Port Authority cop who was last seen on 9/11 carrying air tanks up to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – John “Gary” Yurkovic’s 73-year-old knees groaned as he stood up and wiped the soil from his hands.He had been neatly arranging geraniums that had just been planted at the tombstone of James F. Lynch, a Port Authority cop who was last seen on 9/11 carrying air tanks up to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – John “Gary” Yurkovic’s 73-year-old knees groaned as he stood up and wiped the soil from his hands.He had been neatly arranging geraniums that had just been planted at the tombstone of James F. Lynch, a Port Authority cop who was last seen on 9/11 carrying air tanks up to ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A motor vehicle stop by members of the Hamilton Township Police Department yielded a sizable drug bust, a statement announced on Friday.According to the report, while on routine patrol on May 20, Police Officer Kemler and Police Officer Chianese observed a silver Chrysler 300 with no ...
UNION, N.J. — Members of the Union Garden Club joined students from Union High School and Cub Scouts Pack 68 on Saturday to plant the municipal gardens in front of Town Hall.The Union Garden Club, established in 1980, selected red, white and blue vincas and ageratums for the display in honor of the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City tenants living in multi-dwelling buildings that utilize Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) to determine utility cost will now have greater transparency in how their charges are calculated. The measure passed unanimously by the Jersey City Municipal Council ...
POMPANO BEACH — The ongoing legal battle between District 1 City Commissioner Audrey Fesik and Pompano city hall officials, over security camera footage from the city commission chambers building, is in court-ordered mediation for now.According to court documents filed on May 11, Circuit Judge ...