TOP LOCAL News
By CHRIS MANDERIOLI
May 12, 2026
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys volleyball team is steamrolling towards the end of the season, riding a 6-game win streak that has their record at 19-3 with two games left before the state playoffs. ( Photos from most recent game in link at end of story ) In that streak, the Rams passed a big test ...
NEWTON, NJ – The boys golf team got past Sparta 160 - 162 on Tuesday, playing at Newton Country Club.The Braves’ results1st Jack Young tied with 371st Nick Delorio tied with 376th Caden Armstrong tied with 436th Nick Kurilko tied with 439th JT Kuriklo shot a 4612th Devlin Schmidt shot a 52Newton ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Brevard Zoo announced free admission for children ages 3 to 18 on May 22, 26 and 27 when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.The zoo limits free admission to three children per paying adult. The admission does not apply with other discounts, including reciprocal ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – In a high-stakes local rivalry that came down to the final scorecards, Barnegat narrowly defeated Central Regional with a team total of 159-164 on Tuesday. Despite a dominant individual performance from Barnegat’s Joseph Bacskai, Central Regional’s depth proved to be the deciding ...
NUTLEY, NJ – Caldwell got more than a small measure of revenge for a tournament loss to Nutley last week.Caldwell scored all its runs in the first inning and held on for a 4-3 baseball victory over Nutley on Tuesday to clinch first place in the Liberty Division of the Super Essex Conference.Last ...
Barnegat Boys Volleyball Dominates Middletown South in Straight SetsBARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat High School boys volleyball team continued its impressive season on Tuesday, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Middletown South. The Bengals (17-5) showcased a balanced offensive attack and ...
Jazz music will fill the CHS auditorium Wednesday evening as student musicians from across the district come together for the annual CHS Jazz Concert on May 13 at 7 p.m.Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Audiences can show up to enjoy performances from the Chatham Middle School ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Following the death of longtime crossing guard Jean Schultz, members of the Woodland Park Police Department announced a series of traffic and pedestrian safety initiatives during last Wednesday’s council meeting, including increased enforcement, crosswalk visibility ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) aims to crack down on landlords who harass tenants, establishing new criminal penalties for coercive and unsafe housing practices.Stewart announced the bill recently, saying it is designed to protect tenants ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – South Brunswick scored five runs in the first inning and went on to a 12-2 baseball victory over South River on Tuesday.Collin Perna went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and three RBI for South Brunswick (10-8), which piled up 15 hits in the game.Jack Whitlock went 3-for-4 with ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
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 ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) announces CCM Accelerate, a flexible, 100% online degree option designed for busy adults. Launching for Fall 2026, the program allows part-time students to make full-time progress towards an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration, with ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters delivered a major political shakeup tonight, unseating two incumbent councilmembers in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council moving forward.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ - With 100% of precincts reporting, Belleville will soon have a new mayor. Frank Velez, and team of Danyale Wells and Michelle Rodriguez, emerged victorious about an hour after polls closed on Tuesday May 12.Velez received 3,255 votes. Incumbent Michael Melham received 2,218 ...
ROXBURY, NJ — 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 ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 12-1 baseball victory over Ferris on Tuesday.Chris Cunningham hit a home run and scored three runs for Bayonne (17-6), which scored five runs in the fifth inning to take an 8-1 lead. Cunningham was ...
DENVILLE, NJ - The Parsippany High School Redhawks girls softball team snapped a lengthy losing streak in emphatic fashion on May 8th, erupting for 13 hits in an 11-2 victory over Morris County School of Technology.Parsippany wasted little time getting on the board, scoring two runs in the opening ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters delivered a major political shakeup tonight, unseating two incumbent councilmembers in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council moving forward.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South ...
NEWARK - Team Baraka’ candidates are maintaining the lead on Election Night, May 12, with almost a sure promise that Ras J. Baraka will take a fourth term as Newark mayor in a field of eight candidates. The heavily favored mayoral incumbent, endorsed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill at Monday night’s Souls ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park girls softball team continued its strong season Monday afternoon with an 18-4 victory over Newark Academy at Hanover Park High School.The Hornets improved to 15-4 overall and 8-1 in the NJAC Liberty Division with an explosive offensive performance that featured ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters delivered a major political shakeup tonight, unseating two incumbent councilmembers in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council moving forward.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South ...
WHITEHALL – The property on Broadway proposed as the site of a new transportation facility for the school district is not ideal, but it is the best available option, members of the Board of Education told community members who attended an information session on the project May 7.“There is no one … ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Village Council meeting this week featured two major presentations: an in‑depth update from the South Orange Rescue Squad ahead of its 75th anniversary, and a detailed proposal from the Environmental Commission urging a complete ban on gas‑powered leaf ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Chicken Balsamic, served with Spinach & Roasted Potatoes $15.50BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast served w/Sweet Potato FF $15.50Homemade Roast Beef & Asiago Cheese Wrap ...
NEWARK - Ras J. Baraka declared victory in his race for a fourth term as Newark mayor, and several candidates running on the Team Baraka slate also earned consecutive City Council terms.But there was one shocking upset: Donna Jackson, a first-time candidate who has cemented a reputation for loudly ...
WARREN, NJ — The 2026 senior class of the Watchung Hills Regional High School flag football program was celebrated on Tuesday as the Warriors honored their graduating players for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the growing program and, the Warriors got a W, defeating New ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A beautiful 12 year old senior cat is available for adoption in Parsippany. Her name is Betty and she needs a home. She lost her home when her owner was hospitalized and was no longer able to care for her. She is a sweet girl who likes people and enjoys attention. She is spayed, ...
Update 9:44 p.m.: With additional results being reported it appears that both the 2nd and 3rd Ward races will face a runoff in June. In the 2nd Ward, Melissa Godesky-Rodriguez is leading over Councilman Gary LaPelusa and in the 3ed Ward, Tommy Gillen maintains a lead over Sal Gullace. No candidates ...
WARREN, NJ — The 2026 senior class of the Watchung Hills Regional High School flag football program was celebrated on Tuesday as the Warriors honored their graduating players for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the growing program and, the Warriors got a W, defeating New ...