TOP LOCAL News
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
May 13, 2026
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Linden, NJ – On April 18, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Union County Regional Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a stabbing inside Wheeler Park in Linden, New Jersey. Responding officers from the Union County Police Department and the Linden Police Department located a 14-year-old male ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Board of Education recognized the district’s Teachers of the Year, Educational Services Professionals of the Year and retiring staff members during its May meeting, celebrating educators, support staff and longtime employees from across the district.Calling the evening “a ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison closed out the regular season with a 10-1 victory over Parsippany Hills on Tuesday, May 12.Madison took control early, building a 3-1 lead after the first quarter and holding Parsippany Hills scoreless the rest of the way. The Dodgers added one goal in the second quarter, two ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Madison fell to Whippany Park, 7-2, on Tuesday, May 12.Whippany Park took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, added another run in the fourth and broke the game open with three runs in the fifth. Madison answered with two runs in the sixth, but Whippany Park added two more in the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Two women with deep ties to Berkeley Heights have been named 2026 Union County SHEROs — an honor that recognizes outstanding women whose leadership, compassion and achievements have left a lasting mark on their communities.Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney and school ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - Morristown came up just short against Randolph, falling 3-2 on Tuesday, May 12.Morristown picked up both of its points in singles play. Charlie Beyer won at second singles, defeating Siddharth Vadali 6-1, 6-1. Simon Beyer added a victory at third singles, topping Ben Karol 6-3, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Two great weeks of Soccer Camp return to Nutley's Owns Field this Summer with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 16 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and ...
PARKLAND, FL- Representatives from Somerset Parkland Academy presented initial plans for an expansion by adding a high school to their current campus at the corner of University Drive and Hillsboro Blvd. in Parkland.The request from Somerset Parkland Academy would increase the allowable square ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Board of Education recognized the Hornets of the Month during its meeting Tuesday evening, honoring students who exemplified responsibility. Each month, students throughout the district are selected for demonstrating a specific positive quality both inside and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Board of Education voted unanimously on May 7 to adopt the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) literacy curriculum for kindergarten through second grade, following a detailed presentation from Superintendent Dr. Evelyn Mamman and district curriculum leaders ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — One of the oldest buildings in Livingston, built in 1853 and located at the corner of W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue and North Livingston Avenue, will become community property after the Livingston Township Council unanimously and enthusiastically approved the purchase of the historic ...
READINGTON, NJ – The lesson started with something simple – designing a dream bedroom.For fourth grader Nolan Ochuna, it meant choosing furniture, staying within a budget and figuring out what he could afford. But somewhere along the way, the assignment stopped feeling like math.“I think ...
ROSELLE, NJ — John Fitzgerald, a 14-year member of the Roselle Park Police Department, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant at the Borough Council meeting on Thursday, May 7.“I learn from the good calls, the bad calls, the long nights, the successes and the mistakes,” Fitzgerald said at the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hundreds of New Jersey police officers embarked May 9 on the Police Unity Tour, a four-day, 300-mile cycling event to honor their fallen colleagues.Led by an honor guard of motorcycles and accompanied by service vehicles, hundreds of police officers from northern and central New ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee made a big announcement on Monday. Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter shared an important reveal on social media to kick off the week, announcing that lifelong borough resident Gary Conger would serve as the 2026 Milltown ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - American Legion Post 401 in Monmouth Junction is hosting free CPR Awareness classes. Participants 18 years and older learn the basics of CPR in the 45-minute class. The classes are made possible thanks to a grant from South Brunswick Township and the Middlesex County Board of ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, N.J. — Students, educators, city leaders, and community partners gathered Friday afternoon, May 8, outside School No. 1 for an Arbor Day tree dedication ceremony celebrating environmental stewardship, civic pride, and the lasting impact one tree can have on future ...