TOP LOCAL News
By MICHAEL DAIGLE
May 21, 2026
FLEMINGTON – The borough is one of 34 New Jersey towns that has been awarded World Cup Community Initiative Grants.Ally Norton, executive director of the Flemington Improvement District, told the borough council about the award at the May 11 meeting.She offered few details other than that the ...
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 ...
BERNARDS, NJ - Bernards Baseball and Mendham engaged in a high-scoring contest on Tuesday, with Mendham narrowly escaping with the victory, 9-7. After a 1-1 score through two innings, Bernards went on to score 4 runs in the top of the third to put them ahead 5-1. Mendham answered in the bottom of ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was standing room only for the Tuesday, May 19 Spotswood Board of Education meeting in the Spotswood High School Media Center. The first order of business was to spotlight the Spotswood School District's 2025 Educators and Educational Services Professionals of the Year. This ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan resident Donna Lapadula has privately dealt with an autoimmune disease for almost 30 years – and now she is sharing information about her medical condition, and asking for help from her community.Lapadula is facing a serious liver disease, and a transplant, preferably from a ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the spring track & field season comes to a close, the Roselle boys and girls team posted strong showings across multiple competitions this month.The Rams competed in the Union County as well as the Central Jersey, Group 2 Sectional Championships, performing well in both ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick restaurants and bars could have the option to stay open later during the FIFA World Cup 2026 if township officials choose to temporarily adjust local alcohol hours-of-sale rules.Governor Mikie Sherrill announced new guidance from the New Jersey Division of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys golf finished 10th at the NJAC Championships on Wednesday, May 20, shooting a 343 in the 18-hole stroke-play event.The Colonials, who entered the tournament at 7-10, finished in a field led by Delbarton, Chatham and Madison. Delbarton won the NJAC title with a 310, ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison boys golf finished third at the NJAC Championships on Wednesday, May 20, carding a team score of 319 in the 18-hole stroke-play tournament.The Dodgers entered the event at 14-1 and placed behind only Delbarton and Chatham. Delbarton won the championship with a 310, while ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown baseball powered past Morris Hills, 12-4, on Wednesday, May 20, using a seven-run fifth inning to break open the game.Morristown jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning before Morris Hills answered with three runs in the bottom half. The Colonials went back in front ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Brady Kernan drove in three runs to lead Middletown North to a 9-2 baseball victory over Red Bank on Wednesday.Kernan went 2-for-2 for Middletown North (13-10), which won its third game in a row.Ryan Clark went 2-for-4 with a double for the Lions. Derek Thoms had a hit and two RBI ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for New Jersey counties after an April freeze caused an estimated $300 million or more in agricultural losses statewide.Sherrill sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Join us all Memorial Day Weekend for a large roster of classes with your favorite instructors, and the energy that kicks off summer at Black Sheep.Hot Infrared Classes will take place at our Manahawkin Location - just 3 minutes from the LBI bridge via Hilliard ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for New Jersey counties after an April freeze caused an estimated $300 million or more in agricultural losses statewide.Sherrill sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Join us all Memorial Day Weekend for a large roster of classes with your favorite instructors, and the energy that kicks off summer at Black Sheep.Hot Infrared Classes will take place at our Manahawkin Location - just 3 minutes from the LBI bridge via Hilliard ...
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Memorial Day Weekend is almost here! Fire up the grill and let Violante’s handle the good stuff. We’re stocked up with everything you need for the long weekend — Butcher Bundles, house-made ...
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Mayor Edward Davis, the Essex Fells Town Council, and Chief Darren Volker promoted Det. Jonathan Berger to the rank of Sergeant on May 19. “Congratulations Sergeant Berger and thank you for your continued dedication to the Essex Fells Police Department,” Volker said in a Facebook ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington Police have issued a traffic alert for Friday, May 22, due to a large funeral service taking place in the borough.Residents, businesses and visitors should expect temporary road closures, no-parking restrictions and traffic delays in the Main Street and East Main Street ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Two community members whose lives and volunteer work have centered around helping families through unimaginable loss will be honored during the upcoming “A Night of Impact: The Madd Ox Benefit” on Thursday, June 4, at the Cranford Social.This year’s event will recognize Diane ...
VERONA, NJ - Residents interested in lowering their energy costs and learning more about clean energy options are invited to attend a Community Solar workshop hosted by Sustainable Verona on June 9 at the Verona Community Center.The event will feature two workshop sessions designed to educate ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Somerset Hills YMCA celebrated the conclusion of the 34th season of its Saturdays in Motion program with a luau-themed dance on May 2, honoring both the children and volunteers who participate in the long-running special needs recreation program.The event, hosted by the Somerset ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - A competitive race is shaping up in Elizabeth’s Ward 2, where candidates are making their case to voters ahead of this year’s City Council election.Three candidates are vying for the open council seat: Jerry Jacobs has served on the Elizabeth Board of Education since 2018, currently ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City officials are moving forward with a proposed camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot program aimed at cracking down on double-parking, blocked bike lanes and crosswalks, and other traffic violations that city leaders say have contributed to safety concerns on local ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In coordination with the soon to be considered launch of a camera-assisted parking enforcement system, Jersey City officials have launched a parking survey.The survey, which can be found and completed by clicking here, is intended to help officials better understand current ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents are waking up to cooler temperatures, but according to a Nixle from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning, the storm cleanup continues. Wednesday evening's quick-moving storms took out trees and power in parts of South Brunswick Township.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents are waking up to cooler temperatures, but according to a Nixle from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning, the storm cleanup continues. Wednesday evening's quick-moving storms took out trees and power in parts of South Brunswick Township.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents are waking up to cooler temperatures, but according to a Nixle from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning, the storm cleanup continues. Wednesday evening's quick-moving storms took out trees and power in parts of South Brunswick Township.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A violent neighborhood dispute involving bleach, pepper spray, a stun gun, and multiple alleged assaults resulted in several adults and a juvenile being charged following an investigation by the Phillipsburg Police Department. According to a police report obtained by TAPinto ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials are seeking up to $5 million in federal funding to complete a comprehensive renovation of the Riverside Vets Recreation Center, the city’s only dedicated senior recreation facility and an official polling location.The Paterson City Council introduced a resolution ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will seek nearly $1.7 million in state Urban Enterprise Zone funding for park improvements and business development initiatives following City Council approval of two resolutions tied to neighborhood revitalization and economic activity.The approved resolutions authorize the ...