TOP LOCAL News
By THOMAS A. ARNONE
May 19, 2026
Dear Monmouth County Residents, As we move through May, welcoming the beautiful spring weather here in Monmouth County, I hope all the mothers throughout our community had a very Happy Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with family, loved ones, and those who mean the most to them.One of the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Neurodiverse students and their families can enjoy a fun night out at an event taking place this week. Bordentown SPARTAN Bootcamp will be hosting its 3rd Annual Neurodiversity Celebration Event on Friday, May 22 from 6PM to 7PM at Friendship Fields, located at 455 Ward ...
By the time the recruiter from Bank of America approached him, Raphael Adedoyin was ready to leave.After more than three hours of networking at a career conference, Adedoyin had already spoken with dozens of employers and was quietly heading for the door. He even had a summer internship lined up ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A Trenton man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in an operation that sold underage girls for sex on an online classified advertising website, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced.According to the sentencing, Al-Tariq Mitchell, 28, will serve ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills has notified residents and parade goers of road closures and parking restrictions during Monday's annual Memorial Day parade.The Parade will be held on May 25th and will proceed down Littleton Road (Route 202) starting at Sylvan Way and ending ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - County College of Morris will hold the 2026 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21.The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the William G. Mennen Sports Arena, located at 161 East Hanover Avenue in Morristown. College officials noted that the event will not take place on CCM’s ...
POMPANO BEACH — West Marine, the nationwide boating supply retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under the weight of more than $50 million in annual lease expenses. While the retailer has announced no specific plans yet for store closures, the bankruptcy filing could put the ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central Regional High School was on lockdown around dismissal time Tuesday because police were looking for someone in the area who might be heading toward campus, according to Hunterdon Central communications officer Maren Smagala.Smagala said the school was told by ...
Nothing beats a cool, creamy dessert on a hot summer day. We’ve got a customizable recipe for no-churn ice cream that starts with two simple ingredients.The trick to making ice cream without an ice cream maker? Folding in fluffy whipped cream.For the base, you need a 14-oz. can of sweetened ...
Madison Area YMCA and Chatham Township are excited to welcome families back for another unforgettable summer at the Colony Pool Club – a cherished community destination that has brought generations together since 1928. Established nearly a century ago as a local swim club, the Colony Pool Club has ...
Nothing beats a cool, creamy dessert on a hot summer day. We’ve got a customizable recipe for no-churn ice cream that starts with two simple ingredients.The trick to making ice cream without an ice cream maker? Folding in fluffy whipped cream.For the base, you need a 14-oz. can of sweetened ...
MADISON, NJ - A Heat Advisory remains in effect across Morris County until 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures and humidity continue to create dangerous conditions throughout the area.Officials are urging residents to take precautions as prolonged exposure to hot and humid weather can lead to serious ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A Heat Advisory remains in effect across Morris County until 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures and humidity continue to create dangerous conditions throughout the area.Officials are urging residents to take precautions as prolonged exposure to hot and humid weather can lead to serious ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee condemns the horrific and cowardly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego in the strongest possible terms. The targeting of a place of worship and learning is an egregious assault on the universal values of peace, faith, and basic human dignity.
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Farmers Market will return for its 24th season on Saturday, June 13, bringing fresh produce, specialty vendors, live entertainment and community activities to the Morris Plains Merchant Block.Sponsored by Provident Bank and supported by the Morris Plains Mayor ...
KENILWORTH, NJ -On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Kenilworth Police Department will proudly participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting the Special Olympics New Jersey. Officers will carry the “Flame of Hope” through Kenilworth as they receive the torch from the Roselle Park Police ...
Meeting NoticeLinden, NJ - A Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held on Thursday, May 28th, 2026 at 6:00PM, at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ.To join the meeting via Webex, please click the link ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An insurance company is asking a Palm Beach County court to find that it has no duty to defend or indemnify Florida Atlantic University, the Autism After 21 organization, or its director, Michelle Rubin, against claims in a negligence suit filed last year by Jane Doe over an ...
NEW JERSEY – A heat advisory is in effect for Tuesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 20 for much of New Jersey, including the Mount Laurel area, which is experiencing a heat wave. The U.S. National Weather Service based in Philadelphia/Mount Holly says that temperatures will reach into the mid 90s with ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ – The FBI Newark announced on May 18, 2026 that a reward of up to $50,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of Nazeer Hameed, who they believe is connected to the 2017 murders of a Burlington County mother and her 6-year-old son. According to the FBI, Hameed ...
NEWARK - Anveta Flowers bought 208 Fairmount Ave. in Newark’s West Ward after coming to a financial crossroads: re-sign her apartment lease with rising utility costs or move into a home with stable mortgage payments. Flowers is income restricted, but makes too much to qualify for Section 8 housing ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Middle School has announced the Students of the Third Marking Period. The sixth-grade teams’ teachers each nominated two students. This year the seventh and eighth grade students do not have teams. Teachers in each of those two grades nominated six students, just as they have ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek monitors potential property tax reforms that could have a drastic impact on its budget, come next fiscal year members of the city’s fitness center could pay more than double their current annual fees under a proposal the city’s parks and recreation department ...
GREENPORT—Greenport Rescue Squad, Inc., a nonprofit, community-based emergency medical services agency with a 90-year history, announced the expansion of its EMS coverage to the Towns of Livingston, Germantown, Clermont, Taghkanic and Gallatin through a collaborative agreement with Columbia County ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The area is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, according to the National Weather Service.A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 ...
TRENTON, NJ - Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz said technology should not be allowed to distort one of the most important financial decisions families make as the Assembly Housing Committee advanced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in property listings.A4728 would prohibit ...
TRENTON, NJ - Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz said technology should not be allowed to distort one of the most important financial decisions families make as the Assembly Housing Committee advanced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in property listings.A4728 would prohibit ...
Atlantic Health is partnering with Garner Health Technology, Inc. on an innovative offering that improves affordability and timely access to high quality care by providing patients and employers with powerful analytics and insights to find a doctor and receive high-quality care at lower ...
CHATHAM—Take a Members-Only Library Tour at the Shaker Museum Library & Administrative Offices, 29 Jones Avenue, Friday, May 22, 3 to 4:30 p.m.The tour is free to members with registration.Join Shaker Museum for an exclusive members-only look at the library of Shaker Museum.Available only to ...
Atlantic Health is partnering with Garner Health Technology, Inc. on an innovative offering that improves affordability and timely access to high quality care by providing patients and employers with powerful analytics and insights to find a doctor and receive high-quality care at lower ...