TOP LOCAL News
By PATRICK H. RYAN
May 15, 2026
Princeton, NJ – You know the top photo. It’s been there in the Nassau Inn’s Tap Room since the mid-1960s: Bill Bradley ‘65. Needs no introduction.It’s the lower picture that caught my attention. That, dear reader, is Pete Hegseth ‘03, Secretary of Defense (War), who played basketball at Princeton ...
On Sunday May 17 10am-2pm, join us at our usual downtown location on Booth Drive, Nutley for our special Spring Farmers Market, a preview of our upcoming 17th season (June 14-October 25, 2026)!Musical guest: Anna Felice! Shop for Jersey Fresh produce, food, beverages, and handmade goods, and ...
MADISON, NJ — Watchung Hills rallied late and held off Madison for a 6-5 road victory on Friday, improving to 13-6 on the season. The Warriors erased an early 2-0 deficit and scored twice in both the fifth and sixth innings to take control before surviving a late Madison push in the seventh.“Today ...
NUTLEY, NJ - In an atmosphere reminiscent of a small town carnival, Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Clara Maass Medical Center hosted Nutley's 5th annual EMS night- a celebration of emergency service workers. Residents could tour the inside of emergency vehicles including an ambulance. For fun, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Downtown Plainfield will come alive with art, music, movement, and community celebration during Arts in Bloom, an outdoor festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from noon until 5pm on North Avenue between Park and Watching Avenues.Hosted by Downtown Plainfield, Arts in Bloom will bring ...
Renss LensTROY – “This is workforce education done right.” That is how Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) President Dr. Michael Brophy described the initiative, kicked off Thursday morning, May 14 in the college’s Gene F. Hass Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills.This effort to address the ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation targeting the rising cost of prescription drugs cleared Assembly committees on Thursday.The Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the "Patient and Provider Protection Act" (Bill A1502), sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman. The legislation would regulate pharmacy ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — Another successful 250th celebration event is officially in the books, as the Henry Doremus House welcomed visitors during this year’s Pathways of History.Held as part of Morris County’s countywide initiative, the event drew more than 215 visitors from across multiple towns, ...
MADISON, NJ — Watchung Hills rallied late and held off Madison for a 6-5 road victory on Friday, improving to 13-6 on the season. The Warriors erased an early 2-0 deficit and scored twice in both the fifth and sixth innings to take control before surviving a late Madison push in the seventh. Jacob ...
MENDHAM, NJ - Morristown softball broke open a close game late and rolled to a 13-2 victory over Mendham on Friday, May 15.Morristown led 5-2 entering the seventh inning before erupting for six runs in the final frame to put the game away.Diamond Riley led the offensive attack, going 3-for-4 with ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
Maplewood, NJ - Maplewood Township invites the community to attend a third virtual community meeting to review and discuss the revised concept plan for bicycle lanes, traffic-calming treatments, and pedestrian facility improvements along the entire length of Prospect Street, from Concord Avenue at ...
UNION, NJ - Students at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School had many artistic options to choose from when selecting this year’s Class of 2026 yearbook cover.Hosted by art teacher Anne Marie Caldarola and the school’s PTA, the contest invited fourth-grade students to design and create their own ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ —State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday, May 16 at 7p.m. Jersey Talent, a talent show for ages 8–25 that returns for its third year. Ten finalists, including singers, dancers, and instrumentalists, will perform live at the historic State Theatre. The winner ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission are clear on one thing: they want to bring back once-weekly recycling. But just how much it will cost and when it can happen is up in the air. That’s because of conflicting deadlines for signing a new contract with the city’s trash hauler, the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A second man involved in an altercation with a 13-year-old wheelie-popping e-bike rider in the West Boca Raton Lotus community has been criminally charged in connection with the recent incident which was captured in a viral video. Ari Brooks, 53, was booked into the Palm Beach ...
POMPANO BEACH — Rapper Kodak Black bonded out of jail Friday afternoon, a day after surrendering to BSO to face felony charges stemming from an active arrest warrant, marking the South Florida artist's second booking in less than two weeks.According to court documents, the 28-year-old rapper, whose ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Representatives and volunteers of the Montville First Aid Squad issued an urgent plea to the Montville Township Committee during its April 28 meeting, calling for a significant increase in financial support to maintain 24/7 emergency coverage for the community. Longtime volunteers ...
The greenhouse at Artesian Gardens already has some color!Every year, we start getting excited to see the new growth, especially in the greenhouse. Great care is given to each plant, unlike the mass production in some places. Mother’s Day is ahead, and the hanging baskets are filling out, getting ...
NEW JERSEY - Flags are being flown at half-staff today, Thursday May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.The observance is held under NJSA 36:2-50, which calls for flags to be lowered in recognition ...
POMPANO BEACH — Driving by on Copans Road near Federal Highway, it's hard for residents not to notice the quick pace of construction for the apartment buildings going up next to Pompano Citi Centre and the city golf course. Dubbed “Caroline @ Pompano Beach” by the developers, the 12-acre, 356-unit ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Parking concerns in West Orange’s Valley neighborhood dominated discussion during the Township Council’s May 12 meeting, as residents strongly opposed a proposed pilot program that would have converted several streets into one-way traffic patterns in an effort to create additional ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Officer Hannah Rincon of the Coral Springs Police Department recently received the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council Medal of Valor Award for her community outreach and public safety work, officials announced this week. Rincon has served as the sole sworn officer assigned to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Emily Jackson needed a place to work with glass, and Kim Ferguson had a vision for a maker space. A pottery class brought them together, and what started as a conversation became Crafted Art Club & Studio in Coconut Creek.The idea had been in the works for about two years, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police recently arrested a 55-year-old Coral Springs man and charged with false imprisonment and battery in connection with unwanted touching of his niece in their shared apartment, according to police.Police arrested Roberto Jose Gonzalez after they responded to a call on at ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — One hundred golfers recently gathered in West Boca Raton to compete in a tournament that raised funds for youth education programs.The Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup tournament took place on April 23 at Boca West Country Club. B'nai Torah Congregation hosted the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Officer Hannah Rincon of the Coral Springs Police Department recently received the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council Medal of Valor Award for her community outreach and public safety work, officials announced this week. Rincon has served as the sole sworn officer assigned to ...
Linden, NJ - TAPinto Linden gave all the candidates running in Linden as part of the June 2nd Primary Election an opportunity to introduce themselves and share their responses to three questions.All candidates were asked the same three questions. TAPinto Linden is publishing the responses ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police recently arrested a 55-year-old Coral Springs man and charged with false imprisonment and battery in connection with unwanted touching of his niece in their shared apartment, according to police.Police arrested Roberto Jose Gonzalez after they responded to a call on at ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 62-year-old resident of the Lotus community in West Boca Raton is facing criminal charges following an altercation with a 13-year-old e-bike rider who was doing wheelies in the neighborhood.At the time of the April 3 incident, Mitchell Schuman was arrested on a single charge ...