TOP LOCAL News
By VICTORIA CARUSO
June 3, 2026
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Two members of South Plainfield High School’s (SPHS) Class of 2026 were awarded scholarships in recognition of their academic and philanthropic efforts. On May 27, seniors Amy O’Sullivan and Arjav Shah were both presented with a $5,000 scholarship courtesy of the VRX ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway voters selected Democratic nominees for four Township Council seats Tuesday, with three incumbents fending off primary challengers and newcomer Shantell M. Cherry emerging victorious in the closely watched Ward 1 race, according to unofficial election results released by ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Top-seeded Millburn had the credentials and the loud home crowd on its side while second-seeded Chatham quietly hung in during the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 state final on Tuesday afternoon.In the end, Millburn (23-3) put too much talent on the court as the Millers ...
JAMESTOWN, NY — After the Jamestown Tarp Skunks took a 1-0 lead, the Olean Oilers scored 11 unanswered runs to win their second game of the season Tuesday at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park.Anthony Radice led the attack for the Oilers with three hits and four RBIs. Conner Vercollone and Thomas Bates ...
JEFFERSON, NJ — Jefferson Township will not have a new mayor come January 2027.Incumbent Mayor Eric Wilsusen was announced as the winner of Jefferson Township’s Republican Mayoral Primary on June 2. He defeated former 25th District Assemblyman Christian Barranco. According to unofficial results ...
Princeton, NJ -Two DWI arrests lead off this week's Princeton police blotter. The following incidents were listed in the June 2 blotter of the Princeton Police Department.DWI: On May 27, at 12:28 p.m., officers conducted a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Balcort ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The votes have been counted, the hard work of winning a seat on the Township Committee is done for this year, so that we can turn our attention to congratulating the winners and seeing what the future holds. Who are the winners in this election - Vic DeLuca – 3417 VotesJohn T.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The (unofficial) results are in for the Bloomfield primary election and the incumbents came out victorious in the 1st and 3rd Wards while the 2nd Ward vote went in favor of Greg Babula. Babula (1159) defeated Jason Martinez (964) and Paul Bonica (63) to advance to the November ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — After months of delays and numerous adjournments, longtime Montclair resident and community advocate David Herron finally got his day in court Tuesday as a Superior Court judge heard his challenge to Montclair’s March 10 school funding referendum in which voters approved a one-time ...
BRIELLE, NJ — All the ballots have been counted for the only contested primary race in the TAPinto Gold Coast coverage area.In the Republican primary for Brielle Borough Council, here are the results. Voters were asked to pick two of the candidates on the ballot.John V. Visceglia 399 votesTimothy ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Jim Cahill all but cinched up his 10th term as mayor Tuesday night.Cahill defeated challenger Charlie Kratovil in the Democratic primary, according to preliminary results announced by Middlesex County officials. Cahill finished with 56.62% of the vote (1,445 votes), not counting ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Over 125 people attended a rally at West Orange Town Hall on May 31. The rally, which was organized by Brielle Winslow-Majette, acting Executive Director of Garden State Equality and a member of West Orange’s Human Relations Commission, protested Mayor Susan McCartney’s decision ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Brian Cahill and Michael Mihalko led Hanover Township's Republican primary race for two Township Committee seats Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results released by Morris County.As of the latest unofficial results, Cahill received 919 votes and Mihalko ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — With 100% of the precincts reporting in Roselle Park's Democratic Mayoral Primary, incumbent Joseph Signorello, Jr. leads by six votes.Signorello has 585 votes. Gregory Johnson has 579.The Mayoral Primary was the only contested race on Tuesday's ballot. The results are not ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ – The Chatham boys volleyball team won the first set, but Ramapo came back to win the next three in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 state semifinal on Tuesday. The Cougars completed their most successful season in the history of the boys' program.Sophomore setter Nico Mannino ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball team is one win away from another NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 Sectional championship. The Raiders defeated fourth-seeded Millburn in straight sets, 25-15, 25-20, 25-18, on Tuesday night at home to advance to the North ...
HARRISBURG, PA - The Somerset Patriots took the series opener against the Harrisburg Senators 4-3 at FNB Field on Tuesday night. With 17 games in the first half remaining, the Patriots are 1.0 game back of the Hartford Yard Goats for first place in the Northeast Division. Since the start of May, ...
HARRISBURG, PA - The Somerset Patriots took the series opener against the Harrisburg Senators 4-3 at FNB Field on Tuesday night. With 17 games in the first half remaining, the Patriots are 1.0 game back of the Hartford Yard Goats for first place in the Northeast Division. Since the start of May, ...
RARITAN, NJ - According to unofficial results from Tuesday's primaries, candidate Adam Armahizer has won the Democratic nomination to run for mayor in the November elections.He defeated James Foohey, 232 to 198, in the primary.Armahizer will now face Republican incumbent Don Tozzi in November's ...
SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. — The Ship Bottom Police Department is mourning the loss of Retired Sgt. Edward Ripoli, a dedicated law enforcement officer who served the Long Beach Island community for nearly three decades.The department announced Ripoli’s passing on Tuesday, honoring his 27-year career with ...
READINGTON, NJ - According to the unofficial results from Tuesday’s primaries, candidates Trevor Izzo and Eric Rhoades have won the Republican primary, and will be on the ballot in the November elections – although the results may be too close to call.Izzo received a total of 1,288 votes, although ...
Voluntary water conservation is in effect while Passaic Valley Water continues to repair their 51 inch transmission line.Nutley DPW and Passaic Valley continue to take necessary steps to maintain water pressure within our system.This may result in discolored water, especially in the western end of ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Gianna Gomez delivered a masterpiece in the circle Tuesday, striking out 15 batters to lead second-seeded Barnegat to a 1-0 victory over third-seeded Haddon Heights in the NJSIAA sectional semifinals.With the victory, the Bengals (23-2) advance to the sectional championship game ...
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NJ — More than 90% of the votes have been counted in the primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.According to unofficial results, Rebecca Bennett has won on the Democratic side. Incumbent Tom Kean is running unopposed on the Republican side.Tuesday’s winners ...
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NJ — More than 90% of the votes have been counted in the primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.According to unofficial results, Rebecca Bennett has won on the Democratic side. Incumbent Tom Kean is running unopposed on the Republican side.Tuesday’s winners ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Voters are headed to the polls today for the 2026 Primary Election. While there are no races on the ballot in Phillipsburg other than the Democratic County Committee, we will be following up with updates on countywide elections, where very few races are contested. Results have ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — In a thrilling matchup of local boys' volleyball heavyweights, the Barnegat Bengals extended their stellar season record to 22-6 with a hard-fought, straight-sets victory (25-21, 25-23) over the visiting Pinelands Wildcats (19-9).Second-seeded Barnegat advanced to the final round of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley residents headed to the polls on Tuesday June 2 for both the Democrat and Republican primaries ahead of the November election. Democrats competed against fellow Democrats for their party's nomination. Republicans competed against Republicans for their respective ...