TOP LOCAL News
By TELINA CUPPARI
May 13, 2026
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Baseball team is on a six-winning streak, having advanced on Monday, May 11, with an 3-2 triumph over Bellevile.This brings the Bears current record 11-8. Highlights of the game from Head Coach Dave Kaplow include:Dom Condo went 2-4.Dylan Brito went 1-3 with ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Cedar Hill Preparatory School (CHP) recently held its annual Science Fair, showcasing the research and investigative work of students across its Preschool to 8 program. This year's event drew a panel of judges with distinguished professional backgrounds — and left a lasting ...
MIDLAND PARK, NJ — To mark National Police Week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced two new bipartisan federal bills: one to protect law enforcement officers and their families from doxxing — the publishing of personal information online to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany PAL is celebrating another successful partnership event with independent wrestling promotion ISPW following a packed show held Friday night at the PAL facility in Parsippany.In a social media post shared after the event, PAL officials thanked ISPW, the wrestlers, ...
Brady Stewart hit two key 3-pointers as Granville rallied to defeat Glens Falls 62-60 in Unified Basketball on Monday. The Black Bears held an 11-point lead heading to the fourth quarter, but the Golden Horde used a huge fourth quarter to come from behind. "It was a great game by both Granville ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: It is a tragic day today in Red Bank as authorities have identified the individual struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train this morning as a 16-year-old student at Red Bank Regional High School.According to NJ Transit, the victim was struck by Train No. 3218, which departed ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial summer kick off along the Jersey Shore. It also means it's time for the annual Memorial Day Parade in Spotswood, which is sponsored by American Legion Post 253. Spotswood's Memorial Day Parade takes place on Monday, May 25. The parade lineup is ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department has completed another successful Police Unity Tour ride, joining fellow law enforcement officers from across the country in honoring fallen officers during the annual memorial event.Riding with Police Unity Tour Chapter 1, the Florham Park team ...
Argyle started a little slowly, but Riley Kober gave her team the spark it needed as the Scots punched their ticket to the Adirondack League title game with a dominating 11-1 win over Whitehall in a semifinal matchup on Tuesday. Kober's two-run blast over the leftfield fence, the first of her ...
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 ...
Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...
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 ...
Hartford Cruises to ADK Title Game The Hartford baseball team continued its historic run, cruising over Lake George 15-5 in the Adirondack League semifinals Tuesday at Bob Wilkins Field. The top-seeded Tanagers reached the league title game for the second time in three years. Hartford scored two ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ — Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Historic Smithville Park this weekend for a day full of fun and amazement during this year’s May Faire.The annual festival returns to Burlington County on Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 4PM and will feature a Land of Oz theme in honor of the L. Frank ...
NEW LEBANON–Once again, the New Lebanon Central School District finds itself in a bit of a financial squeeze when it comes to the yearly budget. The 2026-27 proposed spending plan, however, is not as painful as the 2025-26 budget, which initially failed at the polls and faced a second round of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A free event taking place in Mount Laurel this weekend will focus on support, connection and community. A Mental Health Awareness Fair will be taking place on Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 1PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at 100 Mount Laurel Road. Hosted by Mount ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center has announced its lineup of free summer events, featuring dance nights, live music and a special appearance by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson.The schedule includes:Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. — Bollywood Dance Party with DJ ArjunDJ Arjun ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Residents of Cedar Grove will have an opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics during Essex County’s Computer & Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, May 16.The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Essex County Public Works Facility and is free for all ...
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 ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Maya Bernstein collected three hits and drove in three runs to lead Columbia to a 9-3 softball victory over Cedar Grove on Tuesday.Cassie McGuire also had three runs batted for the Cougars (17-4). She went 2-for-4 with a double.Columbia also got two hits each from Maggie Feder, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Tuesday afternoon was the Spotswood High School varsity baseball team's annual Senior Day game. Chargers seniors Gavin Romeo, Ryan Orth, Sebastian Saracino, Mike Palumbo and Timothy Uhl were all recognized prior to the game for their contributions to the program. All five players ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Leo Dalton scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh on an error after Eli Balady's bunt to give Millburn a 4-3 baseball victory over Montclair on Tuesday.Millburn (8-12) won despite being limited to three hits. Dalton had two of those hits and scored three runs.Starting ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ - History and public health will intersect during a special presentation at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum on Saturday, as visitors are invited to explore how smallpox nearly changed the course of the American Revolution.The program, titled “Washington’s Battle with the ...
EAST DURHAM — For the second year in a row, the Red Barn Riders RC are turning tragedy into purpose—bringing their community together with a powerful message: “Watch for Motorcycles.”What began as a conversation among members has grown into something far bigger. Nearly two years ago, after a series ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Whippany Park softball defeated Madison 7-2 Tuesday at Whippany Park High School behind a dominant performance from pitcher Kiera Swartz, who struck out 16 batters while allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings.Whippany Park collected 11 hits in the win, led by Anna ...
RAVENA — Local Girl Scouts ended their cookie-selling season with the spirit of giving.Each year, Girl Scout Troop 5099 uses part of the proceeds from their cookie sales to help a local non-profit organization, and a portion of the cookie booth donations to buy cookies for local heroes, according ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski defied the odds on Tuesday, vanquishing her opponents, Councilman Loyad Booker and Board of Education President Mary Jane Demond, without the need for a costly, divisive, and time-consuming June runoff.With election results yet to be certified, when she takes ...
As I was walking along the trail in the early spring through the tall forest of oak and pine, I caught my first glimpse: two mourning cloak butterflies, fluttering around and around each other in the cool air. I lifted my eyes to follow their movements as they spiraled together, up, up and up, ...
As I was walking along the trail in the early spring through the tall forest of oak and pine, I caught my first glimpse: two mourning cloak butterflies, fluttering around and around each other in the cool air. I lifted my eyes to follow their movements as they spiraled together, up, up and up, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: It is a tragic day today in Red Bank as authorities have identified the individual struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train this morning as a 16-year-old student at Red Bank Regional High School.According to NJ Transit, the victim was struck by Train No. 3218, which departed ...