TOP LOCAL News
By TOBY MOORE
May 12, 2026
On a Tuesday morning, a man in front of me at a coffee shop dropped his wallet and what looked like the last thread holding his patience together. Before I could bend down, a teenager in work boots scooped everything up, handed it back, and said, “Looks like your money tried to leave without ...
“In the meantime, our great military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest. AMERICA IS BACK.”~ President Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social, April 08, 2026America, as the president posted, is back. But the critical question is: Back to what? For the first time ...
GREENVILLE — Middle and high school students participated in Greenville’s 13th annual Career Day recently. Students had three opportunities to attend career sessions where they listened to experts from a variety of industries, discovered exciting careers, and learned what to expect when they enter ...
“In the meantime, our great military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest. AMERICA IS BACK.”~ President Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social, April 08, 2026America, as the president posted, is back. But the critical question is: Back to what? For the first time ...
On a Tuesday morning, a man in front of me at a coffee shop dropped his wallet and what looked like the last thread holding his patience together. Before I could bend down, a teenager in work boots scooped everything up, handed it back, and said, “Looks like your money tried to leave without ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High Orchestra teacher Liam Keller was nominated fot the Grammy Educator Award and was recently named a quarter-finalist by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum.“I am honored to be nominated for the Grammy Educator Award," Keller said. " Thank you to all of my students and ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos are thrilled to announce a partnership with St. Joseph’s Health, naming the renowned healthcare organization as the club’s Official Hospital and Physical Therapy Partner for the 2026 season. The partnership brings together two North Jersey institutions rooted ...
NEWARK - The polls are open, and Newark voters will decide between incumbents or new blood for mayor, four at-large City Council members, and one City Council member representing each of the five wards today. The mayor and City Council positions are all for four-year terms. Last night, a “Souls to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - More than 300 pieces of art created by East Brunswick School District students in grades kindergarten through 12th along with student musical compositions will be on display from Friday, May 15 through Monday, June 15 at the township's Municipal Complex. There is a special ...
COBLESKILL – The Cobleskill-Richmondville Future Farmers of America hosted their Farm Fest at the C-RCS High School on Saturday.The event included a fair in the gym, with about 50 local vendors offering handmade goods, crafts, specialty items, and more. Other events included a petting zoo, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In the two most important games of her young career to date, Madelyn Hoadley came through at the plate for crucial hits that helped Phillipsburg High School beat Delaware Valley, 5-4, on Friday in a Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament semifinal game and defeat arch-rival Easton, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Sophomores Rebecca Debenham and Josalyn "Josie" Giordano have been named the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raiders of the Month (sponsored by Fabio's Bistro) for April 2026. Rebecca Debenham: Rebecca is a thoughtful and driven student who comes to class smiling, ...
CHATHAM—Get on the map for Chatham’s Kinderhook Street Tag Sale.Neighbors on Kinderhook Street (and the neighboring adjoining streets) in the Village are banding together for a large neighborhood tag sale, Saturday, June 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of June 20. Anyone who lives in the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside girls flag football team scored in every quarter Monday to defeat Empowerment Academy Charter 39-0.The Ghosts improved to 9-1 on the season with the victory, while Empowerment Academy Charter moved to 5-6.Quarterback Aubrey Newell completed 12 of 18 passes for 235 yards ...
CLARK, NJ — Students, families, and staff at Valley Road Elementary School recently came together to celebrate environmental awareness through two meaningful events focused on caring for the planet and learning about the importance of trees and sustainability.On Earth Day, teachers, parents, and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys volleyball defeated the Kennedy Knights in straight sets Monday, earning a 25-14, 25-22 victory in Paterson.Eastside improved to 14-6 on the season with the win, while Kennedy fell to 2-12.Senior hitter Patricio Alejo Severino led Eastside with 12 kills and added four ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -Assemblyman Jerry Walker (D-Hudson) will officially open his new district office in Jersey City with a public grand opening event on Saturday, May 16.The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 39 Kearny Ave., Annex 4, in Jersey City. Residents will have an opportunity to meet ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ -- Mercer County will once again be honoring area residents who gave their lives to defend the freedom of America during their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The Annual Mercer County Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 206 in the Field of Honor ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A stolen firearm was among three that were recovered, as well as high capacity magazines and hollow point bullets, following a lengthy investigation by the Hamilton Police Department.According to an announcement, the HPD’s Anti-Crime Unit also made three arrests following the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Steinert softball team brought an end to Donovan Catholic's 20-game winning streak, handing the Toms River team its first loss of 2026 with a 2-0 victory on Monday.Ellie Miller pitched a three-hitter with six strikeouts and four walks to get the win.The game was scoreless until ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Gas prices remain elevated across the country, with the national average for regular gasoline at $4.52 per gallon as of May 11, according to AAA. New Jersey’s average is slightly higher at $4.529 per gallon.AAA data shows regular gas prices are up from $4.457 a week ago ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department will undergo an on-site accreditation assessment conducted by the State of New Jersey on May 26 and May 27.The assessment was announced during the public safety report at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting.Accreditation reviews are designed to ...
Morristown, NJ - Grow it Green Morristown is proud to announce a special Cheese and Wine tasting fundraiser, “Fund our Fence”, hosted by Jersey Artisan Café in Morris Plains. The event will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with all proceeds supporting the replacement ...
The Unity Charter School community is proud to celebrate Grade 6 student Harshini Lingam Muhilan for once again being recognized in the annual New Jersey School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Harshini earned 2nd Place in Division 3 of the statewide competition, making this her fourth consecutive year ...
Winning certainly never gets old.And for the Bloomfield High School track and field program, gold medal performances have resulted in continued championships.On May 9, the Bloomfield High boys team captured a second straight Essex County Tournament championship, at Woodman Field, in Montclair. The ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison officials reminded residents this week that the grace period for second-quarter property tax payments has ended.During Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, officials said the borough tax department had been especially busy processing second-quarter tax collections over the ...