TOP LOCAL News
By BOBBIE PEER
May 13, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Springfield Avenue is getting a takeover — and everyone is invited.The annual Berkeley Heights Summer Block Party returns Sunday, June 7, from noon to 4 p.m., filling Springfield Avenue with local businesses, community organizations, food vendors, rides, entertainment and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Cutoff week marks the end of a busy softball regular season across the Garden State.It also signifies the final stretch for New Jersey’s graduating seniors, including Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s lone member of this June’s Class of 2026: Bri Cacchio.Prior to the Panthers’ ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council officially adopted a salary ordinance on May 12 in a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Ed Saultz casting the lone dissenting vote and warning the measure could drive experienced municipal employees to seek higher-paying jobs elsewhere. During council ...
Stacey A. Anderson, MD, a board-certified gynecologist (GYN), member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, with years of experience providing care to women of all ages, and who sees patients at the RWJ Center for ...
WARREN, NJ —The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education approved the appointment of James Huff as the school’s new vice principal during Tuesday night’s meeting, bringing a familiar face and longtime Warrior back into a leadership role within the district.SEE HERE!Huff is a Watchung ...
Four Democratic candidates vying for New Jersey's seventh congressional district squared off Monday in a live-streamed primary forum, unanimously targeting Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. while drawing sharp contrasts on health care, immigration, energy and foreign policy.The forum was ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Mercer County officials will host an in-person public meeting to discuss the Arena Drive & South Broad Street Road Safety Study. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to learn about the findings of the study as well as planned improvements and to share feedback and ...
WARREN, NJ —The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education approved the appointment of James Huff as the school’s new vice principal during Tuesday night’s meeting, bringing a familiar face and longtime Warrior back into a leadership role within the district.SEE HERE!Huff is a Watchung ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will receive $242,907 in state funding to support litter cleanup and beautification efforts as part of a broader $25.2 million initiative announced by the Sherrill administration.The funding, awarded through the state’s Clean Communities program, will be used to support ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball team continued its dominant run on Monday, May 11, with a sweep of Roselle 25–10, 25–13 in the Union County Tournament quarterfinal. The Raiders showcased balanced play across the roster, led by strong performances from Daniel ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District proudly announced recently that 18 students from Hightstown High School have been chosen to participate in the 2026 Mercer County Teen Arts Festival. As selected participants, the students will each have a piece of their work displayed as ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District Board of Education has revised its Policy 2262 on civility, and begun a broader review of how it defines academic achievement (Policy 2620), two efforts officials say are aimed at aligning district expectations with current needs.Board member ...
KINDERHOOK—The Columbia County Traffic Safety Board, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Bike Patrol (BEE Unit), NYS Hudson River Valley Greenway representatives, Columbia Friends of the Electric Trail, Kinderhook Fire Department, Valatie Rescue Squad and local elected officials will take part in a ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — The West Essex Board of Education adopted the 2026-27 budget at its April 27 meeting.The 2026-27 budget totals $52,099,496, an increase from last year’s $50.7 million budget. The general fund rises from approximately $49.9 million to $51,389,533. Special revenue remains stable ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fifteen architecture and engineering firms have submitted proposals to design the Coral Springs Sportplex, a project that could reshape the city's recreational facilities and draw major athletic tournaments. The range of firms competing for the work spans from international ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police addressed a spate of swatting calls Tuesday, posting on social media about reports that have struck the city over the past week.Police posted the warning at around 4 p.m. In the post, police described the incidents as involving "false reports intended to generate ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A fugitive wanted by the South Brunswick Police Department for a robbery in December 2025 was arrested and returned to New Jersey last week. According to a news release from South Brunwick Police Deputy Chief James Ryan, 45-year-old Nathan E. Simpson was arrested and returned ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A Lenape Regional High School team is heading to the Garden State eSports Spring 2026 finals to compete against teams from around the state. The Lenape Regional High School eSports team will be competing in the Garden State eSports (GSE) during the State Finals in the High School ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Two high school seniors will attend college with a $2,500 scholarship awarded by the Women's Club of Coconut Creek to help pay their way, officials announced on Monday. In addition, four teachers at schools in the city were awarded grants to purchase classroom materials. And ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Township Committee introduced three major ordinances totaling more than $3 million in capital and road improvements at its May 6 meeting.The measures include:Ordinance 2749‑26 — $200,000 for parking utility upgrades, including new pay stations and meter replacements. Ordinance ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) has partnered with students from Bordentown Regional High School to unveil a new project honoring three notable figures from the Revolutionary War era with ties to the City. The initiative features commemorative banners recognizing ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan advanced to the Somerset County Tournament semifinals with a 16–10 girls lacrosse victory over Hillsborough on Tuesday.Giada Catanzaro finished with nine goals and three assists to lead all scorers, while Ashley Ciufo added three goals and five assists for ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield is preparing to revise its escrow requirements after discovering that current deposits often fail to cover the cost of professional reviews, Township Administrator John Bussiculo told the Township Committee on April 28.“Our escrow accounts aren’t enough to cover ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Students from Hoboken Middle School earned top honors at the New Jersey Junior Thespians Festival on May 9, taking home five Superior Thespy Awards during the statewide theatre event held at the OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy.The festival brought together middle school theatre ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Sixth-seeded Steinert advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Colonial Valley Tournament with a 7-4 baseball victory over third-seeded Robbinsville on Tuesday.After scoring two runs in the top of the first inning, Steinert broke the game open with five runs in the sixth.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nettingham Middle School has announced the names of students who made the Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. Congratulations to the Honor Roll students!8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Thayer Albanese, Alessandro Aramo, Olivia Babeu, ...