TOP LOCAL News
By DAWN MILLER
May 18, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Hills OBGYN opened its doors in 1996. For many area women, the doctors have provided long-term care, sometimes from the college years all the way through menopause and beyond. So, it was a shock when, earlier this month, rumors began to circulate in online forums that ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee will introduce Ordinance 2753‑26 at its Tuesday, May 19 meeting that authorizes the township to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with ColeMaur Enterprises for property located at 368 Essex St.The property is identified on the tax map as Block ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Hundreds of Mount Laurel area residents caught a glimpse on Friday of what life is like in countries such as Brazil, China, El Salvador, Italy, Pakistan, Ireland, and Greece.And all without setting foot in an airport. Instead, they stepped into the parking lot at Thomas E.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Hills OBGYN opened its doors in 1996. For many area women, the doctors have provided long-term care, sometimes from the college years all the way through menopause and beyond. So, it was a shock when, earlier this month, rumors began to circulate in online forums that ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - What would happen if you joined a not-so-normal Parents Teachers Association at your child’s school and had to navigate the world of magical aristocracy?Jersey City resident and New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rozakis created this wonderfully wacky world - and she’s ...
PATERSON, NJ -Paterson Public Schools were left with nearly $5.7 million in unused federal education funding during the 2024–25 school year after spending about $27.8 million of its $33.5 million allocation, according to district officials.The Board of Education recently approved final expenditures ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Divisions over how to address Hoboken’s mounting fiscal challenges are intensifying after Councilmembers Michael Russo and Paul Presinzano unveiled a plan they say could reduce the city’s proposed 18.9% municipal tax levy increase to roughly 3%.The amendment package outlines between ...
WARREN, NJ — A Warren family is asking for the public’s help in locating their missing cat, Fresa, who was reported lost on May 16 near Primrose Way in Warren Township. Fresa is described as a gray and white cat with a distinctive pink bandage around her neck. The pet’s owners are urging residents ...
EVANSTON, IL/ TETERBORO, NJ - The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced that Cristina Fuschetto is one of this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2026 ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights girls track team captured their sixth straight North 1, Group 1 team outdoor track title during a two-day meet held Friday and Saturday at Livingston High School. The boys' team finished second. The girls beat Waldwick by a score of 112 to 73, with Hawthorne ...
UNION, N.J. — The Union Suffragettes All-Star games brought an evening of energy, excitement, and friendly competition last week, as multiple games took place simultaneously across several fields.“The Suffragettes are near and dear to my heart,” said Union Mayor Patricia Guerra-Fraizer, who threw ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ - North Arlington defeated Wood-Ridge, 3-2, in a NJIC baseball game on Sunday afternoon in North Arlington. Wood-Ridge falls to 14-12 with the loss. North Arlington is now 12-12.Wood-Ridge scored in the top of the first inning, as Jake Wall singled to center field with one ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s largest provider of permanent, supportive housing, is proud to announce the honorees for its 2026 Homes for the Brave Gala. Celebrating courage and resilience after homelessness, this annual event recognizes individuals and leaders whose ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Colts Neck, the 15th seed, advanced in the round of 16 of the Shore Conference Tournament with a 7-3 baseball victory over second-seeded Point Pleasant Beach on Saturday.Ryan Spencer was spectacular in relief, pitching three no-hit innings and striking out six without a ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026, recognizing a graduating class that reflects not only academic excellence, but also the strength, diversity, and service-minded spirit that make the college such an integral part of the Monmouth ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026, recognizing a graduating class that reflects not only academic excellence, but also the strength, diversity, and service-minded spirit that make the college such an integral part of the Monmouth ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026, recognizing a graduating class that reflects not only academic excellence, but also the strength, diversity, and service-minded spirit that make the college such an integral part of the Monmouth ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Seven Chatham High seniors have joined TAPinto Chatham as part of the 2026 CHS Senior Internship Program: Peyton Furst, Annie Irish, Marco Mannino, Sarah Nacinovich, Leah Tapper, Amanda Thornton and Emma Shushansky.Annie Irish: Annie will be attending Bucknell University in the fall ...
WASHINGTON, NJ – Senior sprinter Sarah Nacinovich won sectional gold in both the 200-meter dash and the 400-meter dash as the Chatham girls track & field team placed third at the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 3 state meet held over the weekend at Warren Hills High.Chatham placed third as a team with ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Members of the South Plainfield Middle School Music Department last week competed in the Showcase Music Festival. Held annually in Bethlehem, PA, the festival provided jazz band, concert band, orchestra, and choral students with the opportunity to showcase their talents.“We ...
CARTERET, NJ — The 2026 Marquee Awards red-carpet ceremony returns to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (CPAC) on Monday, May 18th, to honor musical theater achievements from high schools in three Central New Jersey counties.The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center – at ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Happy Days are here again.A long-standing tradition that helped put Somerville on the map decades ago resumes Friday night, May 22 packing Main Street with car enthusiasts and visitors enjoying the dichotomy of Detroit iron.From Model T Fords, big fin Caddy’s and high-powered ...
NEWARK - Abdulqudus “Abdul” Morakinyo and Bryan Oko, two seniors at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, have supported and pushed each other academically since they first met in second grade. “After every test, I’d be like, ‘Abdul, what did you get?’ ” Oko said. “And Abdul ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Happy Days are here again.A long-standing tradition that helped put Somerville on the map decades ago resumes Friday night, May 22 packing Main Street with car enthusiasts and visitors enjoying the dichotomy of Detroit iron.From Model T Fords, big fin Caddy’s and high-powered ...
NEWARK - Abdulqudus “Abdul” Morakinyo and Bryan Oko, two seniors at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, have supported and pushed each other academically since they first met in second grade. “After every test, I’d be like, ‘Abdul, what did you get?’ ” Oko said. “And Abdul ...
CARTERET, NJ — The 2026 Marquee Awards red-carpet ceremony returns to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (CPAC) on Monday, May 18th, to honor musical theater achievements from high schools in three Central New Jersey counties.The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center – at ...
WASHINGTON, NJ – Distance runners Marcus Valenzuela and Thomas Haines placed first and second in both the 1600 and 3200, Kevin Grundy won the triple jump and placed in three events and, Krish Patel placed second in the javelin as the Chatham boys track & field team repeated as NJSIAA Section 2, ...