TOP LOCAL News
By LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 13, 2026
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 ...
MADISON, NJ - Oak Knoll defeated Madison, 12-3, on Tuesday, May 12, in girls lacrosse action.Madison fell to 3-10 with the loss, while Oak Knoll improved to 14-3.Devin Regan led Madison’s offense, scoring all three of the Dodgers’ goals. Olivia Burrow added an assist for Madison.Emily Ostberg ...
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – It was a tough day at the office for the Morristown Colonials as they were defeated by Mount Olive, 9-0. The Colonials had several chances to score against the Marauders, especially early in the game. Morristown had baserunners in five out of seven innings and got a runner into ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit artificial intelligence data centers in all zoning districts throughout Union.According to the ordinance, township officials determined that large-scale AI data centers and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School pulled out all the stops last week to honor its dedicated educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. Led by the administrative team of Dr. Holness and Mrs. Mosca, the week was filled with gourmet treats, community partnerships, and high-energy school ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Borough Council appointed Colleen Lange as borough clerk and adopted a nearly $22 million municipal budget during its May 7 meeting, Lange officially assumed the role on May 11, filling the vacancy left by Edith Gil’s retirement.“We are pleased to announce the ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a local student has captured the nation's history so effectively that it has earned him congressional recognition.Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced this week that Nathan Veillard, a student ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Succasunna resident and Navy veteran Jeff McDonald has been named the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Memorial Day Parade, anchoring a month-long celebration of military service in the community.Jeff McDonaldThe announcement, by Roxbury Memorial Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marly Metayer, the mother of slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, has filed to run for her daughter’s vacant commission seat. She joins four others who have also submitted the needed paperwork to the city clerk’s office to become candidates, according to the city’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education announced a pair of administrative personnel appointments at its meeting on Tuesday.Following the impeding retirement of long-time Washington School Principal Dr. Andrew Perry, the board has named Dr. Tiffany Jacobson as his replacement. Jacobson is ...
CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, March 10, the Clark Police Department received information about a possible threat to St. John the Apostle Church on Valley Road. The threat was written in a Facebook post and reported to the Clark Police. This prompted an immediate investigation involving the Clark Police ...
Below are the scheduled athletic events for Phillipsburg High School for the week of May 11th through May 17th. All dates could be subject to change. *Events are listed as follow: Team/Location/opponent(s)/Time May 11th: Girls Golf - Away @ Great Gorge Golf Course versus Vernon High School @ ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...