TOP LOCAL News
By NEVA RAE
May 21, 2026
SOMERVILLE, NJ– St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomes the Rev. Mark Hernandez, Deacon, as he begins his spiritual ministry.St. John’s in Somerville was his sponsoring parish. “I am thankful to be back at St. John’s, my home parish,” said Hernandez, who lives in Hillsborough with his wife and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ– St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomes the Rev. Mark Hernandez, Deacon, as he begins his spiritual ministry.St. John’s in Somerville was his sponsoring parish. “I am thankful to be back at St. John’s, my home parish,” said Hernandez, who lives in Hillsborough with his wife and ...
News Herald – May 14, 1926 - F.E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. N. Bronk Hazelton in Albany in the Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany on Sunday, May 9. The little one has been named Bruce Campbell.The annual men’s banquet of the Reformed Church was held Wednesday ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Hills High School senior Shaunak Soni’s resume reads like several students’ accomplishments rolled into one: class of 2026 salutatorian, medical researcher, marching band section leader, app creator, volunteer and third-degree black belt.Now, he has added another significant ...
NEW JERSEY — With temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s this week and Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, New Jerseyans are being reminded to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — One of Mount Laurel Township's construction officials has been recognized for his dedication to the community by a statewide organization. Mark Hopkins of the Mount Laurel Township Construction Department was named Fire Protection Inspector of the Year by the New Jersey State ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) is celebrating the achievements of one of its graduating senior-athletes. Julianna Morolda has been chosen as Bordentown Regional High School's 2026 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete. Morolda and other student-athletes from each NJSIAA member school ...
BOCA RATON, FL — When the Civil War ended, the nation set aside a day to remember those who fell in service, and that tradition continues in Boca Raton this year on Monday, but in a different light than in past years due to new chief executive and recent political turmoil in the city.The city plans ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is proud to sponsor an important lecture on An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. The speaker will be Gladian Rivera, the founder and CEO of Obsidian Rising, LLC, in Rahway. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Bank ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring and summer are the ideal times to spend time at a playground, whether with friends or family, as is Memorial Day weekend, which is just days away. East Brunswick officially cut the ribbon on the township's new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15. There ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited South Plainfield residents to attend an open forum on May 19 at the South Plainfield Senior Center to ask questions and voice concerns about the Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Superfund Site cleanup at 333 Hamilton Boulevard.
NEW JERSEY - 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 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring and summer are the ideal times to spend time at a playground, whether with friends or family, as is Memorial Day weekend, which is just days away. East Brunswick officially cut the ribbon on the township's new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15. There ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick’s Spring Birding Day brought about 15 participants together on Sunday, May 17, for a morning of birdwatching across three local parks, where the group recorded 69 bird species.The outing began at 8 a.m. at East Brunswick Community Park near Dallenbach Lake.
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack has received $9.2 million in forgiven funds for sewer and drainage upgrades.Aimed at reducing chronic neighborhood flooding, the city's total investment is nearly $13 million, officials reported. With the funding, Hackensack only repays about $3.5 million.“This is a ...
UNION, NJ - Union will kickoff the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4 with a Historic Bike Tour and Brunch.“We are thrilled to bring our community together for this special 250th anniversary event,” said Union Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier. “The Historic Bike Tour is a fantastic opportunity for ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On May 20, EMT Stephanie Lotfy was honored by the Overlook Emergency Department for her bravery, outstanding performance, and ongoing community service at the Excellence in EMS awards. The annual event is held in conjunction with National EMS Week, recognizes the achievements of ...
The Somerset Patriots fell to the Chesapeake Baysox 12-8 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, MD on Wednesday night.The 3:43 time of game marked Somerset’s longest of the season and longest nine-inning game in franchise history surpassing the previous record of 3:40 on 9/16/21 at Akron.With Coby ...
The Somerset Patriots fell to the Chesapeake Baysox 12-8 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, MD on Wednesday night.The 3:43 time of game marked Somerset’s longest of the season and longest nine-inning game in franchise history surpassing the previous record of 3:40 on 9/16/21 at Akron.With Coby ...
CARTERET, NJ — A Woodbridge High School songstress won a 2026 Central Jersey Marquee Award for her best actress performance in “Pippin,” while Carteret High School’s “Little Shop of Horrors” took top honors for best musical direction and best student orchestra.Students from Franklin High School ...
ELECTION 2026To the Editor:Didi Barrett trumpets her progressive Democratic credentials ceaselessly. But she is in fact blue-washing her State Assembly record so we don’t examine her legislative record too closely. But as voters, we owe it to ourselves to do so. We cannot give her a pass. In 2023, ...
MIDDLEBURGH – Multiple languages; the Civil Rights Movement; the Underground Railroad; women’s voting rights; today’s political climate. These were all topics part of Reggie Harris and Colleen Kattau’s performance as part of the Not So Quiet Concert Series, held at the Middleburgh Library on May ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The cast and crew of the Frozen were nominated for eight FREDDY© AWARDS . Tonight, the results are being broadcast from the State Theatre in Easton, PA. through WFMZ at 7:00 PM. Streaming of the event can be found here. Students from schools across Northampton, Lehigh, and Warren ...
FLEMINGTON, N.J. – A Flemington-Raritan School District parent has raised concerns about kindergarten class sizes at Francis A. Desmares Elementary School, arguing that overcrowding, uneven student distribution and staffing cuts have placed additional strain on both students and teachers.Speaking ...
Linden Public Schools — As Special Education Week in New Jersey concludes, Linden Public Schools is celebrating statewide recognition for School No. 2’s Sensory Night, which earned the 2026 Innovations in Special Education Award. Presented by the New Jersey School Boards Association and the New ...
NEW JERSEY — As communities across the Garden State prepare to honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
LIGHTHOUSE POINT — Mounting sand deposits at the mouth of the Hillsboro Inlet continue to severely limit their boats' operations, say Pompano charter captains speaking to the Hillsboro Inlet District board on Monday night. At the same time, the sheer volume of sand, and the wait for days with safe ...
SPENCERTOWN–Spencertown Academy Roots & Shoots Concerts Series presents New York City’s gritty instrumental trio, Big Lazy, on Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. at the academy’s Blanche Grubin Auditorium, 790 State Route 203. General admission tickets ($30 public, $25 academy members) are available ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Community Pool has canceled its Deep Water Test scheduled for Wednesday evening, along with the planned rain date, as the facility completes what officials described as necessary safety improvements.Pool officials said the work is being done to prioritize the safety of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring and summer are the ideal times to spend time at a playground, whether with friends or family, as is Memorial Day weekend, which is just days away. East Brunswick officially cut the ribbon on the township's new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15. There ...