TOP LOCAL News
By JAKE NEMCEK
June 3, 2026
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 ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Voters in Berkeley Heights headed to the polls Tuesday for the June primary election, but most stayed home. Just 13.97 percent of registered voters cast ballots.Despite the thin turnout, the results set the stage for what could be a competitive November general election for ...
SUMMIT, NJ - On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the SPHS Tigers traveled to Summit to face the State-ranked #6 Hilltoppers in a rematch of last year’s sectional final. The Tigers jumped on the Hilltoppers in the top of the 1st inning with a double by Ava Fusaro that drove in Cassie Penny. The Hilltoppers ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton will find its next police chief out of state.The city on Wednesday announced the selection of two finalists to become the city’s next top cop.The finalists are Nicholas R. Augustine, assistant chief of police in Montgomery County, Maryland, and Jarad L. Phelps, chief of ...
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 ...
STORRS, CT — A student from Bordentown has been named to the University of Connecticut's Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.Griffin Pendleton, a student in the University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has earned the achievement, the University announced last week. Pendleton was also ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Want to watch the upcoming World Cup matches on a big screen with family and friends? You're in luck!Two watch parties are coming to the Village:For Teens and Adults: USA vs. Paraguay (Opening USA game)When: Friday, June 12Time: 8-11:30 p.m. (Kick-off 9 p.m.)Where: Memorial Park at ...
MARLTON, NJ — An annual golf tournament that will support the community's high school students will be taking place later this month.The 34th annual Kiki Konstantinos Scholarship Golf Tournament is taking place on Monday, July 20 at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton.Proceeds from the event ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Want to watch the upcoming World Cup matches on a big screen with family and friends? You're in luck!Two watch parties are coming to the Village:For Teens and Adults: USA vs. Paraguay (Opening USA game)When: Friday, June 12Time: 8-11:30 p.m. (Kick-off 9 p.m.)Where: Memorial Park at ...
RED BANK, NJ — Summer is officially arriving in downtown Red Bank as the Broadwalk kicks off a full summer of entertainment, fitness, and family fun. Presented by Red Bank RiverCenter and the Borough of Red Bank, the lineup features daily activities designed to bring the community together — from ...
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 ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange City Council met virtually on May 26, advancing a series of redevelopment, infrastructure, housing, and public safety measures while also hearing resident concerns regarding neighborhood quality-of-life issues, parking enforcement, and property maintenance.The ...
LITTLE FERRY, NJ — This fixer-upper in Little Ferry in Bergen County is officially under contract. Zachary Sebek, of the Zachary Sebek Group at Compass Real Estate, told TAPinto Nutley, “We were fortunate to bring together both the buyer and seller and help them reach an agreement before the ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Town of Coeymans is currently advancing the $2.5 million grant award through the New York State Community Development Block Grant program to address the long-standing sewer system needs in our community. This grant work reflects the strength of our community and an administration committed to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District is heading into a busy final stretch of the school year, with graduations, honor society inductions, awards ceremonies, early dismissals and the last day of school all scheduled in June.Morristown High School will host several student recognition events ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The kindergarten classes at Roosevelt Elementary School recently traded their classrooms for the coastline, embarking on an exciting and educational field trip to Jenkinson’s Aquarium. The trip served as a hands-on extension of the students' current science unit, "Living Things and ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, June 11, giving residents an opportunity to meet local police officers in an informal setting.The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, located at 14 Lincoln Place in ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The arrival of Brazil's national team quickly became the talk of Morris Township on Monday. Helicopters overhead and fans gathering along Columbia Turnpike signaled that one of the world's most recognizable soccer teams had officially arrived in Morris County to begin ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The arrival of Brazil's national team quickly became the talk of Morris Township on Monday. Helicopters overhead and fans gathering along Columbia Turnpike signaled that one of the world's most recognizable soccer teams had officially arrived in Morris County to begin ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police responded to three e-bike crashes on Tuesday, two of them with juveniles not wearing helmets, just a school lets out for the summer. That has Coral Springs police continuing their campaign about electric vehicle dangers. Late on Tuesday, city officials ...
SUMMIT, NJ — City officials are advising residents to plan ahead for significant transportation impacts during the FIFA World Cup 26™ matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford this summer.Because no spectator parking will be available at the stadium, fans will rely heavily on public ...
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 ...
COLUMBUS, N.J. — Governor Livingston track and field athletes rose to the moment at the NJSIAA Group 2 State Championships, held May 29-30 at Northern Burlington Regional High School, with several Highlanders earning top finishes — highlighted by a podium performance in the boys high jump and a ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad (CVES) is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 4. You are invited to donate between 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad House at 875 Raritan Road. The squad makes donating easy with private, lighted, off-street ...