TOP LOCAL News
By MEAGAN KANE
May 9, 2026
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Downtown Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance (MSBA) is bringing back their Business Expo after leaders expressed positive feedback and a large turnout last year.“The response to last year’s Expo showed just how valuable it is to bring our business community together in one ...
PRESIDENT, CAPITAL REGION INDEPENDENT MEDIAMark VinciguerraTell us a little about yourself.I grew up outside of Syracuse in Liverpool, New York. It was a suburban area that was, at that time, a factory town. Most people I grew up with were solidly blue collar. It was a melting pot kind of city; ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...
The tour of the Theodore Robinson Community Forest on April 26./Photo by David LeeGERMANTOWN--It was a big day in the town on Sunday, April 26, marked by the official opening of the newly-created Theodore Robinson Community Forest, a 23-acre parcel of land just north of Palatine Park and adjacent ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Perth Amboy will be receiving an $83,450 Clean Communities grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Solid Waste Division. Clean Communities grants help municipalities and counties across New Jersey promote volunteer and paid clean-up events, purchase ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
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 ...
CHATHAM--The Mary E. Dardess Elementary School Drama Club proudly presents Disney’s “The Jungle Book KIDS.” Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling and adapted from the classic Disney animated film, the musical features a host of colorful characters and some very catchy music. Performances will be ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Phase one of the mixed-use residential development project at Westfield Garden State Plaza has begun.Photo credit: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek ResidentialComing to the 13-acre area are two mixed-use, five-story mid-rise buildings, which will bring 575 luxury apartment ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 25, honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military.The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at 25 Deforest Ave. and will proceed through downtown Summit to the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mothers, families, and community leaders gathered Thursday in Paterson for the city’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch, a long-standing tradition celebrating the love, sacrifice and contributions of mothers across the community.Hosted by the city ahead of Mother’s Day, the event brought ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Looking for a "must-see" highlight before the convention floor closes? Make sure to stop by for a true milestone moment at Phillipsburg's Comic Con: the official release party and debut of a two-volume comic anthology created entirely by local students.Yes! Talk about supporting ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls High School captured the Morris County Tournament championship Friday night, surviving a back-and-forth slugfest to defeat Morris Catholic High School, 10-9, at Landing Park.Morris Knolls (17-3) pounded out 17 hits and built an early lead before holding off a furious ...
Denville, NJ - Powered by a balanced offensive attack and another strong pitching effort, Morris Knolls High School advanced to the Morris County Tournament championship game with a 5-3 victory over Hanover Park High School in the semifinal round Thursday night at Landing Park.Morris Knolls (17-3) ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The police department and PBA Local #98 held an annual memorial service on Thursday, May 7th to honor its fallen law enforcement officers who gave their lives in service to the community.The ceremony marked National Police Week, established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The forecast called for rain. The fair had other plans.Clouds threatened all week, and a few stray drops fell Friday evening at Our Lady of Peace Parish's annual OLP Fair — but nothing was enough to dampen the spirit of one of New Providence's most beloved community ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Two New Providence firefighters who plunged into rapidly rising floodwaters to save a woman and her dog trapped inside a submerged vehicle will be honored for their bravery later this month.Firefighter Daniel G. Nelson and Firefighter William "Bill" Vignali have been ...
Chatham, NJ - Morris Knolls High School saw its run in the Morris County Tournament come to an end Thursday afternoon with a 21-4 loss to Chatham High School in the quarterfinal round.Chatham (10-3) controlled the pace throughout the matchup, using a balanced offensive attack and strong faceoff ...
RAHWAY, NJ — If you’re into comedy, theater, and tribute performances, then “I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” is right up your alley. On Friday, October 2, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), in partnership with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, will be hosting a theatrical performance ...
Flemington, NJ – At their meeting on Tuesday evening, May 5th, the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation honoring the local chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) as instructor Natalie Guarino and several of her students from Hunterdon ...
Princeton, NJ - Morris Knolls High School rallied from an early deficit to knock off The Hun School of Princeton, 5-3, in nonpublic baseball action Thursday night.Trailing 3-0 after two innings against a Hun squad that entered the game at 17-3, Morris Knolls (12-7) steadily chipped away before ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The forecast called for rain. The fair had other plans.Clouds threatened all week, and a few stray drops fell Friday evening at Our Lady of Peace Parish's annual OLP Fair — but nothing was enough to dampen the spirit of one of New Providence's most beloved community ...
CLARK, NJ — On April 16, at 4:30 a.m., Clark Police were dispatched to the area of John St. and Haliday St. on a report of three suspicious males with flashlights. Patrolman Mateusz Pazdan arrived in the area first and observed a male wearing all black near a John St. residence. Upon seeing ...
Montville, NJ - Morris Knolls High School earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Montville Township High School on Thursday afternoon in NJAC-American Division boys tennis action.Morris Knolls improved to 8-8 overall and 3-8 in division play by sweeping both doubles matches and getting a dominant ...
As you know, Hawthorne contracted with a new garbage, recycling, and yard waste company: Ricova. I am asking you to please see the few pages that I have attached to this letter, which have been copied from the 2026 Borough Calendar. If you don’t have the copy that was mailed to you, you can find ...
Dear Teachers,Yesterday kicked off National Appreciation Week, and today we pause to celebrate the heartbeat of every school: our teachers.Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!I want you to know that I see you. Not just what you do, but who you are. The planning, the pivoting, the showing up ...
TRENTON - You just had a baby and use coupons for formula when the following week your app has a coupon for baby wipes. Magic? Nope — just a smart loyalty program doing exactly what it was designed to do.Now imagine state lawmakers making that illegal.That's what a coalition of New Jersey business ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's girls lacrosse team earned a 15-7 victory over Mary Help of Christians on Friday.The Hornets improved to 3-9 on the season, while Mary Help of Christians fell to 2-7.Alyssa Ricca led Passaic Valley with six goals and two assists for eight points. Magdalena ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Two New Providence firefighters who plunged into rapidly rising floodwaters to save a woman and her dog trapped inside a submerged vehicle will be honored for their bravery later this month.Firefighter Daniel G. Nelson and Firefighter William "Bill" Vignali have been ...