TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
June 2, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For Zunilda Sanchez, earning a college degree was never about how quickly she crossed the finish line. It was about refusing to give up on a dream that began more than 25 years ago. This spring, the Piscataway High School Class of 1992 graduate celebrated not one, but two major ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For Zunilda Sanchez, earning a college degree was never about how quickly she crossed the finish line. It was about refusing to give up on a dream that began more than 25 years ago. This spring, the Piscataway High School Class of 1992 graduate celebrated not one, but two major ...
NEW JERSEY - Consumers in New Jersey and across the country are being urged to check their freezers after Champion Foods LLC announced a nationwide recall of certain Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread products due to the potential presence of Salmonella. According to the FDA, Champion Foods LLC is ...
NEWARK, NJ - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Three batters into the bottom of the first inning, Dayton had a three-run lead.Two innings into the game, the Bulldogs' lead grew to six runs.And while New Providence stemmed the tide and stayed in the game after that, Dayton's early salvos were enough, especially with the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Café Aroma, a family-owned espresso brand founded by Cuban immigrants more than 60 years ago, has opened its first brick-and-mortar café in Boca Raton.Located at Two Town Center, Suite 100, the new café marks a milestone for the New Jersey-based company, which is known for its ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Three batters into the bottom of the first inning, Dayton had a three-run lead.Two innings into the game, the Bulldogs' lead grew to six runs.And while New Providence stemmed the tide and stayed in the game after that, Dayton's early salvos were enough, especially with the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton city officials recently released information on their efforts to combat the record-breaking sargassum blooms inundating beaches throughout the city and South Florida, with another record-breaking month expected in June. An outlook released on Sunday by the University of ...
POMPANO BEACH — When eight-year-old Samir arrived at Broward Children’s Center (BCC) in Pompano after a catastrophic car accident left him paralyzed and ventilator-dependent, he protected himself by shutting the world out —but BCC reports that a new specialized therapy program at the pediatric ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Work has begun at Coral Springs’ Costco Wholesale on Coral Ridge Drive to expand the gas station and rework how vehicles exit onto the street.The store is adding three fuel pumps with six fueling positions, bringing the total to 12 pumps with 24 fueling positions. The project ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Six architecture and engineering firms will present design proposals for the Coral Springs Sportplex project on Friday morning before city officials, after advancing through an initial review of 15 submissions.The presentations are scheduled for June 5 at 8 a.m. in the Coral ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man faces attempted murder charges after a Saturday morning shooting led to an aerial pursuit across Broward County, authorities said.Victor Steven Boyd, 43, was arrested early Saturday following a coordinated effort by Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and aviation ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Pride Month kicked off in Doylestown Borough on Monday evening with a group of nearly 100 people helping raise a Pride flag on the lawn of the old courthouse.The June 1 flag raising helped ring in Pride Month, which is celebrated in Doylestown with a month of events from the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Café Aroma, a family-owned espresso brand founded by Cuban immigrants more than 60 years ago, has opened its first brick-and-mortar café in Boca Raton.Located at Two Town Center, Suite 100, the new café marks a milestone for the New Jersey-based company, which is known for its ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton city officials recently released information on their efforts to combat the record-breaking sargassum blooms inundating beaches throughout the city and South Florida, with another record-breaking month expected in June. An outlook released on Sunday by the University of ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Rotary Club of Kenilworth recently honored the top 10 academic David Brearley seniors at the most recent meeting held at Caetanos Cucina.Congratulations to the top ten scholars!The Rotary Club of Kenilworth is part of an International Organization of 1.2 million people in 200 ...
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown Township Police Department responded to thousands of calls for service and made dozens of arrests during the month of May, according to a department activity report released by Deputy Chief Paul Bailey.The report covers police activity from May 1 through May 31, ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — Facing a steady decline in capital reserves and an extensive list of outstanding infrastructure needs, the Montville Township School District is preparing to take its first steps toward a potential voter referendum.During a presentation at the Board of Education meeting, School ...
POMPANO BEACH — When eight-year-old Samir arrived at Broward Children’s Center (BCC) in Pompano after a catastrophic car accident left him paralyzed and ventilator-dependent, he protected himself by shutting the world out —but BCC reports that a new specialized therapy program at the pediatric ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Immigration & Customs Enforcement took two people into custody in Westfield on Tuesday morning, a spokesperson for the Town of Westfield has confirmed.A witness who did not wish to be identified told TAPinto Westfield that they saw armed, masked ICE agents surrounding a car on ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Work has begun at Coral Springs’ Costco Wholesale on Coral Ridge Drive to expand the gas station and rework how vehicles exit onto the street.The store is adding three fuel pumps with six fueling positions, bringing the total to 12 pumps with 24 fueling positions. The project ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Six architecture and engineering firms will present design proposals for the Coral Springs Sportplex project on Friday morning before city officials, after advancing through an initial review of 15 submissions.The presentations are scheduled for June 5 at 8 a.m. in the Coral ...
12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NJ — Almost 93% of the votes have been counted in the primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.According to unofficial results, Adam Hamawy has won on the Democratic side. Gregg Mele ran unopposed on the Republican side.Tuesday’s winners will face off in the ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) today announced a statewide Goal Zero enforcement initiative scheduled for Saturday, June 6, to honor New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc K. Castellano, killed in the line of duty on Interstate 195 in Howell. The all-day ...
NEWARK, NJ - City officials threatened to expand their existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, ...
NEWARK, NJ - City officials threatened to expand their existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — St. Matthias School honored 28 eighth-grade graduates Friday during a ceremony marking the culmination of their elementary school years and the beginning of new educational journeys ahead.The Class of 2026 was celebrated during a two-part program that included a Baccalaureate Mass ...