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By NEW YORK COSMOS
June 3, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - The Cosmos return to action in the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup as they take on Hartford Athletic in another important group stage matchup. The fixture, set to kickoff at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, presents a major test for the Cosmos, as Hartford competes in the USL Championship, one ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District selected their nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives during Tuesday's Primary Election, setting the stage for a November matchup between Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway.According to unofficial election ...
WAYNE, NJ — Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett is leaving county government this summer to become the chief legal officer for one of the largest transportation projects in the country: the Gateway rail tunnel project between New Jersey and New York.Bartlett, who was first elected to the ...
Former Maplewood Township Committeewoman Deborah Engel, Verona Councilwoman Christine McGrath, West Orange Democratic Municipal Chairman Abdur Yasin and former Newark Central Planning Board Chairman Wayne Richardson won the Democratic nod for at-large Essex County Commissioner seats in the Tuesday, ...
A New Milford driver was drunk when his SUV plowed straight into a realty building in River Edge and burst into flames overnight, seriously injuring his passenger and himself, authorities said.Johan Valencia-Restrepo, 35, was being processed at Bergen County’s jail early this evening (Wed., June ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — After two straight 5-0 victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively, the Westfield boys tennis team met their match on Tuesday.Second-seeded Columbia upended top-seeded Westfield on the road, 4-1, in the final of the NJSIAA Tournament North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School Theatre Department earned five honors at Montclair State University’s Theatre Night Awards, known as the Foxy Awards, recognizing standout work across its 2025 productions.Summit productions received 19 total nominations and secured awards spanning acting, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District selected their nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives during Tuesday's Primary Election, setting the stage for a November matchup between Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway.According to unofficial ...
Whether you’re driving around town or across the country this summer, Proponent Federal Credit Union can steer you to savings on a New, Pre-owned, Refinance, or Lease Buyout Auto Loan.Now through July 31, 2026, Proponent’s Auto Loan Affordability Offer includes the following benefits.Discounted ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District selected their nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives during Tuesday's Primary Election, setting the stage for a November matchup between Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway.According to unofficial ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -Incumbent Mayor Catherine Payne (1,242 votes) and Republican newcomer Rob Movshin (1,145) were unopposed in Tuesday's Primary and will run for two seats on the Township Committee in November's General Election, opposed by Democratic candidates, incumbentTownship Committeewoman ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The town’s newest public mural is a tribute to New Jersey’s deadliest 1951 train wreck, and it honors local people who joined rescuers to sift through the rubble to recover dead and injured passengers from the derailment. Municipal officials recently unveiled the sprawling mural at ...
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners took time during its May 28 workshop meeting to recognize National Police Week, reflecting on the annual observance held earlier this month and honoring the men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect their communities.As ...
MIDDLEBURGH – Middleburgh honor students were recognized at a dinner in the high school gymnasium on Thursday, May 27, 2026. The 81 honor students, from ninth to twelfth grade, had all attained the high honor roll at 89.5% or higher, the honor roll at 84.5–89.4, or the merit roll at ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Get ready for five months of amazing local food, produce, handmade goods and music, as the Bordentown Farmers Market kicks off its 2026 season this Sunday.The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday from 9AM to 1PM starting on June 7 through October, as well as a special ...
CHATHAM--The Friends of the Chatham Public Library are holding their annual “Adopt-a-Book” event June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Chatham Library, 11 Woodbridge Avenue. A variety of gently used items, including books, CDs, and DVDs, will be available for sale by donation. Browse ...
CEDAR GROVE, N.J. — Cedar Grove residents are invited to pitch in for the environment as the township hosts its 34th annual Clean Sweep Day on June 6.Volunteers are asked to gather at Town Hall at 9 a.m., where they will be divided into groups and assigned to specific litter clean-up locations ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
Linden, NJ - A Rahway man has been arrested in connection with two violent crimes that occurred last month, including a carjacking and a shooting in a crowded park. Ryan Billups, 20, of Rahway is charged with first-degree carjacking and conspiracy to commit carjacking, two counts of second-degree ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education recently recognized longtime English teacher Michael Porter as the school’s Educator of the Year, celebrating a career that has left a lasting impact on generations of students before his upcoming retirement. Porter, a beloved ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit's 2026 municipal election season officially turned toward November on Tuesday, as Democrats Elizabeth Skoler and Emily Seelaus secured their party's nominations and Republican Councilman Jamel Boyer advanced to the general election, while a recent shake-up in Ward 1 has set the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday evening, Netherwood Heights Neighbors will hold its 10th annual Soirée en Blanc on Ravine Road near Belvidere and Berkeley Avenues. Each year, the organization invites residents to bring a table, chairs, and food—and to take part in the annual pot luck from 6:30 until the ...
After many years of improvements, The Fair Haven Playhouse has finally received a certificate of occupancy. The theatre is located on the third floor of 53 Main Street, in downtown Fair Haven. Although the certificate only allows for 49 people, it is a beginning to have performances open to the ...
It was a night many Capital Region race fans thought they would never see, and for us old-time fans something we have been waiting for. Yes, fans, it happened as Fonda and Lebanon Valley Speedway promoters Brett Deyo and Howie Commander worked together bringing Deyo’s Short Track Super Series ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — New Providence voters cast ballots Tuesday in the June primary election, but participation was sparse. Just 13.97 percent of registered voters turned out, a figure consistent with the historically low engagement that characterizes municipal primaries in New Jersey outside of ...
It was a night many Capital Region race fans thought they would never see, and for us old-time fans something we have been waiting for. Yes, fans, it happened as Fonda and Lebanon Valley Speedway promoters Brett Deyo and Howie Commander worked together bringing Deyo’s Short Track Super Series ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Temple Sholom’s Sacred Book Burial ceremony involved burying disrepair books and other ritual items, including those damaged by a pipe burst and rescued from a fire. The event also included planting a pollinator garden to symbolize new life from old, emphasizing the Jewish ...