TOP LOCAL News
By JOHN MOONEY
May 17, 2026
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents who use e-bikes and e-scooters in the state should be aware of significant new regulations now in effect that are aimed at improving safety and accountability on local roads.According to guidance shared by local law enforcement, the updated rules introduce new ...
DENVILLE, NJ — Denville Public Schools proudly recognized the recipients of the 9th Annual Denville Public Schools Person of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Combined PTAs and the Denville Education Foundation.This annual recognition celebrates individuals who go above and beyond for Denville’s ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) is set to launch its 2026 Summer Reading Program.“Unearth a Story," taking place from June 15 through August 8, will offer participants the opportunity to earn rewards and incentives for their reading and enjoy a summer filled with ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) announces CCM Accelerate, a flexible, 100% online degree option designed for busy adults. Launching for Fall 2026, the program allows part-time students to make full-time progress towards an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration, with ...
KINNELON, NJ - Hanover Park baseball exploded for nine runs over the first two innings and never looked back in a commanding 12-2 victory over Kinnelon on Friday afternoon.The Hornets improved to 13-8 overall and 4-4 in the NJAC Liberty Division with the road win, while Kinnelon fell to ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Woodbridge 250th Committee has a series of local events for people, families and visitors to enjoy as it celebrates the United States of America’s 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026.Commemorative events unofficially began on April 24th with a “Liberty Tree” planted at the ...
WAYNE, NJ – Social media has seen a number of posts regarding the Rebel Aquatic swim team being booted from the pool at the Wayne Community Center, with comments ranging from confusion to frustration at “the lack of transparency,” regarding the decision, to one post that shared an AI-generated ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany High Girls Softball team rolled to a shut-out 10-0 victory over Newton on Friday afternoon at Parsippany High School, powered by a strong pitching performance from Lexie Zajac and a balanced offensive attack.Zajac was outstanding in the circle for the Redhawks, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ —Behind a dominant performance from Riley Bobrowski in the circle and a balanced offensive attack, Watchung Hills captured the Somerset County Tournament championship with an 8-0 victory over Hillsborough to improve to 20-3 on the season.Bobrowski was nearly untouchable, tossing a ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Touch a Truck returned to Central Park on Saturday morning, giving hundreds of young children a chance to see, touch and climb on trucks of all kinds.The May 16 event took over the parking lot next to the amphitheater, packing it with backhoes and tractors, tow trucks, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ = The Somerset Patriots surged past the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 12-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night With the win, the Patriots won their season-high third consecutive game for the third time this year and secured their second series win of the season. The Patriots climbed ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ = The Somerset Patriots surged past the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 12-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night With the win, the Patriots won their season-high third consecutive game for the third time this year and secured their second series win of the season. The Patriots climbed ...
AS A BIOLOGIST, I have spent many years studying and observing the lives of many species, particularly birds. They never cease to fascinate and amaze me and there are many favorites, including our recently returned ruby-throated hummingbirds. I look out at the sugar water feeder hanging on the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The state champions will now pursue the title of national champions.Four Bridgewater-Raritan High School sophomores – Neil Parikh, Kartik Khurana, Rahul Kopparapu and Varun Naarayan – will compete in the 2026 National Finals of the National Economics Challenge in Atlanta, GA, from ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - American Legion Post 401 Commander Jimmy Chin is inviting South Brunswick residents to come out and attend their annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Refreshments will follow the late morning remembrance service.Memorial Day is a federal holiday, marking ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will host a Pride Flag-raising ceremony on June 3.“Raising the Pride flag is a powerful reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and respected,” Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr. said in a news release. “We are proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public Library will be opening its doors once again for regular business hours on Monday. East Brunswick's popular library has been closed since April 27 to allow for the installation of a new HVAC system. The installation comes just in time as temperatures ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Jr. Comets football team has a handful of successful student athletes, whom are now being recognized for their achievements.Kids ages 6–14 from Hackensack, South Hackensack, Maywood and Rochelle Park partake in the program.Here are the 2025 Notable Jr. Comets:8th ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's art, graphic arts and digital photography students shared months of creative works of art at their annual spring showcase on May 14 in the high school's media center. The media center was transformed into an art gallery where every corner and available space, ...
POMPANO BEACH — Planned renovations for a 54-year-old building in Pompano's beach area will bring a new event venue, along with office suites and retail space, to the Fishing Village and Fisher Family Pier district, according to recent filings and statements to city agencies.Over the years, the ...
CLARK, NJ — As Mother Seton Regional High School prepares to celebrate the Class of 2026, one student is taking her place at the front of the pack. Colby Tavares, MSR’s valedictorian, has distinguished herself not only through academic excellence but also through humility, determination, curiosity, ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ If you haven’t made it out to a Friday afternoon girls flag football game yet, you are officially missing out on the hottest ticket in town.Momentum is building, the buzz is real, and the stands are getting more crowded with every passing week. On Friday, the team gave the growing ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Providence Rescue Squad is sounding an urgent call to action, warning that a state bill scheduled for a Senate committee hearing Monday could effectively dismantle one of the community's most trusted — and free — emergency services.Senate Bill 1421, identical to ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — The West Essex Board of Education held a public meeting on May 11 to present an overview of the district’s proposed Nov. 3, 2026 bond referendum, outlining facility upgrades, academic space expansions and long-term infrastructure needs across both the middle and high ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
Spending Money WiselyThe gold-standard of military defense is to spend about the same as your biggest enemy; if you are efficient, you can spend a little less.We spend almost four times more on military defense than China and almost five times more than Russia. In 2025, the US spent more than the ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — A 28-year-old motorcyclist died on Thursday, May 14, after reportedly colliding with a pickup truck on Convery Boulevard, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said in a prepared statement.Motorcyclist Xavier Sanchez-Serrata, from Perth Amboy, died after a 2:50 pm accident ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ — Residents looking to better understand their Medicare options are invited to attend a free educational seminar on Saturday, June 6, at the Clarence Dillon Public Library in Bedminster.Hosted by Brittani Tymchyshyn, a Medicare Educational Specialist based in Basking Ridge, the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney’s May 13 budget presentation to the Township Council moved beyond police spending and into several public-safety issues that regularly reach Town Hall, including the school security, repeat-call properties, hotel enforcement, mental health calls, ...