TOP LOCAL News
By JERRY DEMARCO
May 11, 2026
A multi-vehicle crash sent a Jeep into the Jack Daniels showroom in Fair Lawn and its driver to the hospital, authorities said. A 26-year-old Wayne man was heading east on Broadway in his 2026 Mercedes GLE on Mother's Day when he blew the light at the intersection of 30th Street, Fair Lawn Police ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit is returning to the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road on May 19th, beginning at 11 a.m.The event will focus on issuing REAL ID licenses and renewing vehicle registrations. While those services will require ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys tennis team continued its strong season with a 4–1 victory over Rahway to improve to 11–6 on the year.The Raiders took two of three singles matches. At first singles, Ethan Li battled through a tight match, but lost to Rahway’s David ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team will face Hagerty High School (Orlando area) in the State Semifinals on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers.Stoneman Douglas was awarded the second seed out of four teams competing and will be playing third seeded Hagerty ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Youth Night is free to attend for kids in grades 5–11. At the next event, taking place Wednesday, May 13 at the Hackensack Recreation Center, attendees can expect a game truck, pizza and ice cream with local first responders! It will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m.“It’s a great opportunity ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Open Door Arts Center has scheduled their first “Stand Up Comedy Night,” featuring live comedy showcasing local performers.The one-night-only event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the People Care Center Auditorium, 120 Finderne Ave. Parking in the rear of the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday afternoon, the Union County Prosecutor's Office (UCPO) released details on Sunday's shooting on East Third Street in Plainfield.The victim is identified as Tyquan James, age 39, of Plainfield. He sustained a single gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital, ...
JAMESBURG, NJ – The Jamesburg Police Department is looking for the public's assistance in gathering information regarding a fatal overnight accident. According to the Jamesburg Police Department, a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred at 1:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 10 on Forsgate Drive at the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The spring sports season at Cranford High School has now passed the halfway point, and with the regular season winding down, many teams are turning their attention toward postseason play. One such team is the CHS girls softball squad, which is building momentum at the right time.The ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Two days after falling in triple overtime, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team answered with a statement win, defeating DePaul 12-11 Saturday behind a dominant five-goal, six-point performance from sophomore Andrew Werner.Triple Overtime Heartbreaker — May 7The ...
POMPANO BEACH — Waterworks is returning to Mitchell Moore Park this weekend, as city officials once again prepare to transform the local green space into a sprawling, one-day-only aquatic playground. The City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department announced that the "pop-up water park" ...
Princeton, NJ - The Municipality of Princeton will host a Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Workshop on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street. This event is free and open to the public.The workshop will feature a Q&A segment with attorneys from ...
ELECTION 2026To the Editor:At a time when families across the Hudson Valley are struggling to keep up with rising costs, we deserve leaders who are fully focused on us, not entangled with the very industries driving those costs higher. That is why I am writing in strong support of Sam Hodge for ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Four suspects were arrested and face a variety of weapons possession charges, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – With free food, live music, family activities and dozens of community resources, Long Branch’s annual “Spring Into Action” Disability Resource Fair is set to return bigger than ever this month.Now in its fourth year, the event has grown into one of Monmouth County’s most inclusive ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ— The June 2 primary election is less than a month away.Here is some important information about who is on the ballot and how to vote.Registering to VoteIf you are not registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, May 12.Voters can register in-person, online, or by mail. Somerset ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Human trafficking is often imagined as something that happens “somewhere else,” in another country or another city, hidden far from suburban communities. But the message repeated throughout Wednesday night’s Human Trafficking Awareness Event at the Township Municipal Building ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Human trafficking is often imagined as something that happens “somewhere else,” in another country or another city, hidden far from suburban communities. But the message repeated throughout Wednesday night’s Human Trafficking Awareness Event at the Township Municipal Building ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A disability resource fair later this week will highlight resources and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The fair will connect individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers with local support services. It will take place on May 14, 2026, ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Recreation Department is teaming up with USA Sport Group to offer a variety of summer sports programs for children beginning in July.The programs, which will take place at locations throughout Woodland Park, include multi-sports, soccer, NFL flag football, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown finished sixth at the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 tournament on Tuesday, May 5, shooting a team score of 311 in the 18-hole stroke play event.The Colonials tied Phillipsburg with a 311 and finished ahead of Piscataway, Montclair, Bridgewater-Raritan, Fair Lawn, West ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Six firearms were recovered and four people were arrested following a Franklin Township investigation conducted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force Street Crimes Unit and the Franklin Township Police Department, authorities announced ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison finished eighth at the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions on Monday, May 11, shooting a team score of 316 in the 18-hole stroke play event.St. Joseph of Montvale won the team title with a 299, edging Mainland by two strokes. Montville finished third with a 303, followed by ...
MORRISTOWN, 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 nationally ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – There are two things everyone at Saint Peter’s University Hospital knows about Christine Slavick. For one, she has worked tirelessly to care for the patients and her colleagues at Saint Peter’s University Hospital for 48 years.Oh, and she’s an admitted, pass-me-a-tissue crier.So ...
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 ...
PATERSON, NJ - City, county and state officials gathered Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Paterson Vista State Park, a newly completed 6.4-acre urban park designed to expand access to open space and recreation in the city.The park, located near the Great Falls National Historical Park, ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Four suspects were arrested and face a variety of weapons possession charges, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 12, with the 2026 municipal budget, liquor-license matters and several ordinances on the agenda.The Local ABC Board agenda includes a public hearing on ABC extension of premises permit approvals for The Homestead. The ...