TOP LOCAL News
By KATHY CRYAN
May 11, 2026
UNION, N.J. — A two-day Memorial Day celebration featuring a living history encampment, parade and commemorative program will take place May 24-25 in Union to honor the nation’s history and recognize those who have served in the military.The events will begin Sunday, May 24, with a Living History ...
WOOD-RDGE, NJ – Natalia Nieves had three hits, drove in two runs, and held Cliffside Park to one hit as the Lady Blue Devils defeated the Red Raiders, 13-3 in a NJIC girls softball game on Saturday evening at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge is now 16-5 on the season. Cliffside Park ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Space Coast Honor Flight will host its 87th flight Saturday, May 16, from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), and organizers are inviting the public to support veterans during the Welcome Home Celebration.The May flight marks the second of five planned honor flights for ...
Princeton, NJ – After more than a dozen years operating with two separate zoning codes, one from the former Princeton Borough and the other from the former Township, Princeton is finally getting around to “harmonizing” its two codes and creating one unified set of rules for land use in town. Last ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Led by an honor guard of motorcycles, hundreds of police officers from northern and central New Jersey pedaled through town Saturday afternoon on their to Washington, DC, the first of four days on the road for the long blue line, riding in memory of their fallen colleagues.Police ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Dozens of South Plainfield High School students were recently recognized for their achievements in extracurricular activities during the 2025-2026 school year. During the board of education’s May 6 meeting, Principal John Foscolo acknowledged the students who garnered success ...
OLEAN, NY — Firefighters extinguished a fire at 2003 W. State St. on Sunday morning.According to a press release from the City of Olean Fire Department, fire crews were notified of a structure fire at approximately 9:38 a.m. The report indicated people may have been trapped inside. Crews arrived ...
OLEAN, NY — Firefighters extinguished an early morning fire at 604 Irving St. on Sunday morning.According to a press release from the City of Olean Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 1:38 a.m. in response to a report of a structure fire with the possibility of people trapped ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday Night at around 10:30pm, the Union County Police towed a car believed, based on emergency radio transmissions, to be part of a homicide investigation.Several officers in three patrol vehicles were on Saint Nicholas Boulevard in Plainfield as the tow truck arrived shortly ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday at around 11am, there was a shooting on East Third Street in the vicinity of Milt Campbell Field on Plainfield's East End. Police and EMS personnel were observed on the scene shortly after the incident.The investigation is being handled by the Union County Prosecutor's ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Delbarton only needed five hits to score 12 runs while Chatham pitchers matched that “hit” number by plunking five Green Wave batters.The combination of an early lead and the pitching of Wake Forest commit Kyle McBride helped top-seeded Delbarton, the No. 1-ranked baseball team in ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A festive fundraiser is bringing music and community together in Montclair to launch AAPI Heritage Month and raise funds for the advocacy and advancement of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the state.Welcoming dancers of every experience level, “Give & ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Wednesday morning, May 6, was a very special time at a new business on Village Plaza. It is the New Home of Orange House Cafe, and where the official welcoming ribbon cutting was held.The ceremony was held just outside the front entrance with Melissa Hodge, executive Director of ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The final Teen Night of the season brought the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Building to life as hundreds of local teens filled the space with music, dancing, and genuine joy. Hosted by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Committee, the event marked the third Teen Night of the year—and perhaps ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — As Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated across the country, the Long Branch Free Public Library is inviting residents to step back into America’s early history through a special presentation exploring the lives and contributions of some of the nation’s earliest Jewish ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Local officials are taking a multi-layered approach to public safety in West Orange, rolling out new programs and policies aimed at strengthening community trust, protecting pedestrians, and enhancing transparency in policing.Recent efforts led by the West Orange Police Department ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Township Committee began its Monday meeting with a solemn moment of silence for Jonathan Tiersten, a beloved Maplewood resident, coach, and colleague who passed away at the age of 60.Melissa Mancuso, Maplewood’s Director of Community Services, spoke movingly about ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township School District has embraced mental health awareness by creating programs and support that give students tools to manage difficult emotions and encourage them to seek help when they need it.“Our counseling department takes pride in supporting our students, our ...
Princeton, NJ – The newly approved public trash cans for Princeton’s downtown may be attractive (see TAPinto Princeton’s May 6 story on “Sidewalk Trash Cans Costing $2,500 Apiece? In Princeton It Might Turn Out to Be a Bargain”), but they are a mistake in a town struggling with a rat problem. By ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Borough of Sayreville partnered with the Sayreville Historical Society to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and 150th anniversary of the borough on Saturday, May 9, by burying a time capsule in Kennedy Park. Now located in the shadow of the American Flag next to ...
NEW JERSEY - Mother’s Day, celebrated each year on the second Sunday in May, has roots that stretch back centuries, but the modern American holiday began in the early 1900s. The holiday was largely inspired by Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her late mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, a community activist ...
NEW JERSEY, - Mother’s Day, celebrated each year on the second Sunday in May, has roots that stretch back centuries, but the modern American holiday began in the early 1900s. The holiday was largely inspired by Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her late mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, a community ...
SOMERSET, NJ — While many in the St. Matthias community remember the parish’s longtime annual carnival as a signature spring tradition, school and parish leaders are hoping a new event celebrating the school’s 60th anniversary will create lasting memories for a new generation.St. Matthias School ...
READING, PA -The Somerset Patriots fell 6-1 to the Reading Fightin Phils at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday night in the series finale. The Patriots have now split both of their series with Reading to start the season. With 10 strikeouts, Somerset’s pitching staff notched double-digit strikeouts for ...
READING, PA -The Somerset Patriots fell 6-1 to the Reading Fightin Phils at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday night in the series finale. The Patriots have now split both of their series with Reading to start the season. With 10 strikeouts, Somerset’s pitching staff notched double-digit strikeouts for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...
Princeton, NJ – TAPinto Princeton welcomes letters of support for candidates for Princeton Council, the Mercer County Board of Commissioners, and the 12th Congressional District. Contested elections for the Democratic Party nominations will be held Tuesday, June 2. Princeton residents should E-mail ...
PLAINFIED, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships held May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished third with a score of 42. County power Union Catholic won the event in dominating fashion with a team ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Flank Steak, Veggies & Baked Potato $15.50Chicken Parmigiana over Linguine, Garlic Bread $15.50Chicken Cutlet, Eggplant, Asiago, Hot Cherry Peppers & Baby Greens topped ...