TOP LOCAL News
By JANEL “JAYCEE" MILLER
May 13, 2026
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – “We Hear You.” That is the message that the East Windsor Township mayor and council wanted to send to the public at their meeting on Tuesday, May 12, when an ordinance was introduced to pause creation of data centers in the community. According to research sources, data centers ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The Council will take up a full slate of redevelopment, staffing, and capital‑funding measures at its upcoming meeting.Key Agenda Items Up ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Nearly nine decades of uninterrupted volunteer emergency medical service are being celebrated this May, following a proclamation by the Township Council designating the period as Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Month.The proclamation honors the squad’s 90-plus volunteer members who ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A New Jersey author will be in Bordentown City this weekend for a book signing for her first novel.The Old Book Shop of Bordentown will be hosting Olivia Martel, who will be signing copies of her popular book How to Fly on Saturday, May 16 from 12PM to 4PM. The visit will take ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel community is invited to celebrate their own heritages, as well as their fellow residents', at an annual event being held next week.Culture Fest, hosted by Mount Laurel Township and the Mount Laurel Education Association, will be happening on Friday, May 15 from ...
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 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton officials are preparing to launch a fast-moving public planning effort that could shape the future of 17 acres in the city’s downtown civic area.During a Monday workshop meeting, Deputy City Manager Andy Lukasik presented the city council with a six-phase framework for ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Want to know how to effectively care for your loved ones or acquaintances?Community Health Nurse, Diane Sabbagh, will meet with attendees in the Pat Mancuso Senior Lounge to discuss helping those with physical, psychological or developmental needs.The event, The Basics of ...
TOTOWA, NJ - A $25.1 million municipal budget approved by the Totowa Borough Council calls for a roughly 5.2% increase in the local property tax levy, according to budget documents.Under the spending plan, about $15.7 million will be raised through local property taxes, an increase of roughly ...
ROXBURY — 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 ...
ROXBURY — 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 ...
ROXBURY — 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 ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Recreation Department has curated several athletic camps for kids in grades 1-8.Participants will receive specialized coaching by JetSette Speed Training to develop running, jumping and throwing skills, such as:SprintsDistance runningLong jumpShot PutDiscusJavelinRunning ...
ONEONTA--Sixty-four first-generation SUNY Oneonta students were inducted into the Alpha Alpha Alpha national honor society during a ceremony on campus on April 18.Alpha Alpha Alpha, known as Tri-Alpha for short, was founded in 2018 to recognize and celebrate the hard work and academic success of ...
Before the Jandoli School of Communication became a TAPinto franchise, the students in its Journalist Workshop courses wrote their stories for a WordPress site called The Convergence. In this May 2015 article, English Department Chairman Pat Panzarella talked with reporter Jacob Mishkin about his ...
ATLANTA, GA – Ruhi Patel of Sayreville (Parlin) earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2025 at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester.Georgia Tech is one of the top ...
PARKLAND, FL- Three teens in Cooper City recently stopped to help a local resident with car trouble, and it ended up possibly saving the elderly gentleman's life.From Broward Sheriff's Office of Cooper City:"What began as a simple act of kindness quickly turned into a life-saving response. Three ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, June 10, Rahway High School (RHS) will hold its Senior Awards Night in the RHS Performing Arts Center (high school auditorium), located at 1012 Madison Ave.The annual senior awards event celebrates the members of the Class of 2026 and their accomplishments in a variety of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Six Cranford women are among the 2026 recipients of the Union County SHERO Award, an annual honor recognizing women who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through leadership, service, and advocacy.The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced this ...
EDISON, NJ - A $5,000,000 lottery ticket was sold last week in Edison Township, according to the NJ Lottery. The winning $5,000,000 Fortune ticket was sold at the Quick Stop, at 940 Inman Avenue, on Tuesday, May 5.Last week, 11 New Jersey Lottery players won prizes worth $10,000 or more, two of ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Green Team gathered at Memorial Park on April 26 for its Arbor Day event and planning for a ‘green’ future, according to Michael J. Ciolino, Fair Lawn Green Team Advisory Committee Chair.The committee meets next on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Millburn, NJ (May 11, 2026) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), proudly announces the nominations for adjudicated production categories of the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in New Jersey High School Musical ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public Library is partnering with Valley Health to host an event for caregivers for those with dementia.Taking place on Monday, May 18, from 5-6 p.m., Dementia Consultant Amy Matthews will discuss with participants how to better care for themselves mentally and ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Morris Township is inviting residents to help shape the municipality’s future as officials prepare a new master plan.The township will hold several Master Plan Visioning Workshops in May to gather public input. The master plan outlines a 10-year vision for land use within the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Summer movie nights in Hackensack are returning this August!The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has announced its annual Movies Under the Stars schedule:August 6: Space JamAugust 13: Insight Out 2August 20: Remember the TitansAugust 27: RockyThe program will begin at ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District Board of Education meeting included updates on student activities, testing, curriculum, finance, labor agreements and district operations following a lengthy retiree recognition ceremony.Student representative Daisy Zhang reported that spring sports are ...
NORTH ARLINGTON – Police Chief Michael Horton is urging residents to prepare for sweeping changes to New Jersey's e-bike laws, warning that electric bicycles will soon be regulated far more like motor vehicles than traditional bicycles under a new statewide law set to take effect in July.Chief ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown outlasted Westfield, 7-6, in a double-overtime girls lacrosse battle on Tuesday night.The Colonials built an early 2-0 lead after the first quarter before Westfield answered with five goals in the second to take a 5-2 advantage into halftime. The Colonials responded by ...
MADISON, NJ - A planned power interruption is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for residents on Pomeroy Road between No. 3 and No. 47, according to the Borough of Madison.The outage is needed so the Madison Electric Department can safely remove dead and hazardous trees near ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department announced a roadwork site for Wednesday, May 13.The announcement stated:“The intersection of Lake Avenue and Oak Ridge Road will have active road work until approximately 2:00 PM today. Motorists should expect heavier-than-normal delays in the area and are ...