TOP LOCAL News
By FRED J. AUN
May 14, 2026
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 ...
MILLTOWN, NJ — The Milltown Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that would amend fees for the borough pool and certain recreation programs.Ordinance 26-1585 was introduced at the council’s regular meeting on Monday, May 11. The ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing and possible final ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park Councilman Jay Robaina thinks the borough should receive more information about a data center being built in Kenilworth.Multiple reports say construction has already started on the center, which borders Roselle Park’s Fifth Ward, which Robaina represents. Reports say ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The final marking period is always an exciting one for high school seniors with graduation looming in June. This week, East Brunswick High School senior Camille De La Cruz earned a remarkable achievement more than a month before she officially receives her high school diploma.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Saturday, May 9 was a special day for longtime South Brunswick Township resident Edmund M. Mastandino. Mastandino was born in 1928 in Brooklyn, New York and has been a resident of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick for most of his life. Mastandino enlisted in the ...
READINGTON, NJ – Months of after-school meetings, trial and error and last-minute adjustments came down to a single day in March.For two teams of Holland Brook School students, the result was a pair of top finishes at the New Jersey Destination Imagination State Tournament, including a first-place ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Board of Education approved its final 2026-27 school district budget on Thursday, May 7, after a public hearing that outlined how the district closed a projected $5.59 million budget gap through a mix of new revenue, staffing changes and spending ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nick Homer scored six goals to power No. 11 Scotch Plains-Fanwood to a commanding 13-2 victory over St. Peter’s Prep on Tuesday afternoon at Wexler Field.The Raiders controlled the game from the opening faceoff and never looked back, improving to 14-3 on the season with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Authorities closed Somerset Academy Riverside on Thursday morning as a result of an ongoing investigation in the area around Royal Palm Boulevard and Riverside Drive, police said. Earlier in the morning, Coral Springs police asked residents to stay clear of the area as they ...
CHATHAM, NJ - The WCEC Women’s Business Center proudly hosted its 8th Annual Business Pitch Competition at Eisenhower Corporate Campus in Livingston, bringing together growth-stage small business owners, government resources, funders, and supporters for a dynamic event. Niurca Louis, Deputy Chief ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Concerns over accessible parking in downtown Millburn prompted a discussion at the May 5 Township Committee meeting after residents urged officials to review ADA compliance in municipal lots and the parking deck.One resident, speaking from personal experience following a knee ...
UNION, NJ - Two individuals from Elizabeth were recognized during the Union County Human Relations Commission’s 23rd Annual Unity Achievement Award presentation on May 12 at the Kean University STEM Center in Union Township.“Our Award recipients are all different on the surface, but the thread ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior righthander Nick Yaccarino tossed six shutout innings to pick up the pitching victory and six players drove in a run in Phillipsburg High School’s 7-0 victory over host Bernards in a Skyland Conference baseball game on Wednesday afternoon.Yaccarino improved to 5-1 on the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — More than a hundred stores and restaurants will put their wares and samples of delicious cuisine on downtown sidewalks this Saturday, May 16th, as the Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Main Street fair.People, families and visitors from throughout Central New Jersey are welcome ...
NEW BRUNSWICK — The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials, community leaders, and residents gathered recently at Eastside Park to celebrate the opening of the city’s first pickleball court, a project funded through a $100,000 donation from Veloce Capital and supported by the Friends of Paterson Parks.The new court, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Three Atlantic Health medical centers received a top five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the 2026 CMS Overall Hospital Star Quality Rating system, with all six medical centers earning four stars or higher. Atlantic Health Morristown ...
June 2026 Events — New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave. (908) 665-0311Teen Volunteer Sign Up June 1–18 Summer Reading starts June 18 and we need teens for 2-hour shifts. SignUp Genius goes live June 1. Slots fill up fast! Knit Night/ Stay & Crochet June 1 & 18 from 7:00 to 8:30 ...
PATERSON, NJ - Students in grades 1 through 4 at Senator Frank R. Lautenberg School recently participated in a Read Across NJ Assembly designed to promote literacy and encourage students to develop a love for reading both inside and outside the classroom.The event featured a live DJ, athletes and ...
HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Philly Phanatic will take the field this year as teams from the Hamilton and Robbinsville police departments return for the fourth annual Charity Softball Game on June 9.Presented by Friendly’s, this year’s game will be in aid of The Miracle League of Mercer ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced emergency traffic pattern modifications on Route 22 near Somerset Street following recent structural damage caused by a barrier strike.According to NJDOT, the left lane in both the eastbound and westbound directions at ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced emergency traffic pattern modifications on Route 22 near Somerset Street following recent structural damage caused by a barrier strike.According to NJDOT, the left lane in both the eastbound and westbound directions at ...
TRENTON, NJ - Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) has introduced legislation aimed at connecting domestic violence survivors with safe, temporary housing while offering incentives for property owners to participate.The proposed bill would establish a public-private partnership designed ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 20-year-old Coconut Creek man was shot and wounded in a drive-by shooting in North Lauderdale early last Friday, an incident that left another victim dead and resulted in the arrest of four suspects, according to authorities. The shooting occurred at approximately 1 a.m. on ...
GHENT—Hawthorne Valley Farm Store has announced the opening of Rural Grounds, a specialty coffee and smoothie endeavor.Rural Grounds is located in a customized food truck right outside the Farm Store, 327 County Route 21C. Springtime hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Rich espresso, creamy lattes, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A student at Lenape High School has earned a prestigious National Merit Scholarship to be used toward their higher education experience. Jessica Yao has earned a $2,500 scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds. She intends to study Neuroscience ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield has recorded zero sewer flow exceedances so far this year, a notable trend reversal after years when the township faced dozens of violations and costly penalties. Administrator John Bussiculo and committee members discussed the progress during the April 28 Township ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The May 7 meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners in Bordentown Township's Fire District #2 was not just business as usual. Officials used the opportunity to honor several members of the Fire Department at an annual awards ceremony. Several firefighters were recognized ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) stood before a crowd of more than 100 at the American Legion Post in East Windsor on Monday evening, May 11 to hear directly from constituents. While he gave brief opening remarks, the majority of the evening was an opportunity for attendees to ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Big crowds with all eyes on you can be scary.When the biggest crowd of your regular season to date is on your side, however, that might put you at ease as a high-school athlete.That was true for the Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys’ tennis team on Tuesday afternoon, when a ...