TOP LOCAL News
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 20, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside Ghosts defeated the Clifton Mustangs in three sets Tuesday, earning a 25-15, 24-26, 25-17 boys volleyball victory.The win improved Eastside’s record to 16-8 on the season, while Clifton fell to 4-15.Eastside opened the match with a strong first-set performance before ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn rallied for four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and went on to a 7-5 baseball victory over West Orange on Tuesday.Sawyer Stein went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored and Jonah Toubes was 2-for-2 with two runs scored for Millburn (11-14), which trailed, 4-3, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's flag football team defeated Livingston 13-0 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Super Football Conference North Tournament. The victory improved Eastside’s record to 11-1 on the season, while Livingston fell to 7-5.The Ghosts took control early, scoring ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — What began outside Town Hall with a flag rising in the warm evening air ended inside with a unanimous vote on a budget, three new ordinances and one council member's story about stomping out a mulch fire in a Stop & Shop parking lot.Tuesday's Berkeley Heights Township ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Softball is currently riding a two-game winning streak after defeating Ridge last Saturday and Rahway on Monday.Head Coach Nichole Spampinato took a moment to speak to TAPinto Kenilworth about the latest victories.“As a team, we were proud of the way the girls ...
To the Editor: The recycling center in the town of New Lebanon recently closed due to cuts in the county budget. This will almost certainly sharply decrease the recycling that residents will do, since the alternative county transfer stations are all at some distance from our town.There is a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Vanessa Popola had been watching that number inch closer all season. On Saturday morning, she made it official.The Gov. Livingston senior catcher recorded her 100th career hit in the Highlanders' 5-3 victory over Union Catholic, reaching a milestone that head coach Erin ...
ROSELLE, NJ – Roselle Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, gave a presentation during the Board of Education meeting this week, on the progress of the district’s strategic plan that started in 2021.Dr. Fisher and the board believe that they can foster a healthy environment that sets ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s boys volleyball team continued its strong late-season play Monday, cruising past Sayreville in straight sets, 25-5, 25-13, at Piscataway High School.The Chiefs improved to 18-7 overall with the decisive victory after bouncing back from last week’s Greater Middlesex ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Health Department emphasized that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the nation, but also one of the most preventable and treatable, when found early. That's why free cancer screenings are coming to the Borough! Taking place on Thursday, May 28, from 2:30–4:30 p.m., ...
COBLESKILL – “To stand alongside some of the most community-driven, passionate, and inspiring people I have ever met was truly humbling.” These were the words of Little Deb, owner of the hometown ice cream hot spot, Little Deb’s. Along with 24 other Schoharie County local businesses and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly six months after a 17-year-old was fatally struck by a pickup truck in a Boca Raton neighborhood, police have arrested a 19-year-old man they say fled the scene after running the teen over during a late-night confrontation.Douglas Keith Brown Jr., 19, of Boca Raton, was ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ - Long Beach Island is preparing for its traditional surge of holiday travelers this Memorial Day weekend, with local businesses rolling out expanded offerings to mark the unofficial kickoff of the Jersey Shore’s summer tourism season.Among the centerpieces of this weekend's ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Three Roselle Park students’ artwork will be displayed at an exhibit in Union County.The 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit will be on display from May 21 through July 2 and will start at the Springfield Public Library, before it moves around the county.Roselle Park High ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Eisenhower Middle School girls soccer and basketball teams were lauded Tuesday (May 19) by the Roxbury Mayor and Council for their recent county championships.The awards were presented at the council's informal “neighborhood meeting." Deputy Mayor Mark Crowley praised the teams, ...
An SUV plunged over a railing and into the Hackensack River during a chain-reaction collision on a Route 80 bridge.Responders who rushed to the scene found the 2025 BMW X-5 directly under the bridge -- empty.Police chased down a soaking wet occupant at the train yard nearby, multiple law ...
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 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The annual Chatham Art Show was held at the Chatham Middle School on Monday and Tuesday, where over 200 artists from all district schools displayed their personal masterpieces. The entire gallery walk featured a wide range of impressive pieces, but one section that caught the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several residents and businesses reported fraud and attempted fraud last week, according to the Westfield Police Department.On May 14, a business on Elm Street reported fraudulent activity on a phone bill, police said. “The business owner stated they observed approximately $5,000 ...
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 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Motor vehicle services are coming to you this Saturday, May 23, 2026.Click here to set up your appointment!
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Rotary Club of the Plainfields presented Student of the Month Awards to eight deserving seniors from South Plainfield High School at a special breakfast meeting held in their honor on May 19 at the Park Ave Diner.Two students were selected to receive awards for March, ...
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 ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Various law enforcement agencies throughout the county will participate in a coordinated traffic enforcement initiative targeting aggressive driving behaviors, according to Passaic and Morris county law enforcement officials.On Friday, May 22, 2026, officers from local and ...
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 ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Various law enforcement agencies throughout the county will participate in a coordinated traffic enforcement initiative targeting aggressive driving behaviors, according to Passaic and Morris county law enforcement officials.On Friday, May 22, 2026, officers from local and ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken has become the first municipality in northern New Jersey to partner with the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign, a statewide initiative focused on preventing drunk and impaired driving through designated driver awareness programs.Mayor Emily Jabbour joined public safety officials, ...
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 ...
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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Morris County until 8 p.m. as hot temperatures and high humidity continue across the region.Forecasters said heat index values could reach up to 93 degrees, with maximum heat indices near 95 degrees during peak afternoon heating. The advisory ...