TOP LOCAL News
By ROB SEMAN
May 9, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 – Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center recently began performing a new procedure that helps reduce high blood pressure by calming overactive nerves near the kidneys.Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Families, township officials, and community leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the brand-new inclusive playground at Cross Farm Park, marking the successful completion to creating a recreational space designed for children of all abilities.Mayor Rocco ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Douglas Sullivan did not set out to lead a sustainability movement. He just wanted to help with an emissions inventory.More than a decade later, the environmental engineer from New Providence has been named a Sustainability Hero by Sustainable Jersey — the statewide ...
NEWARK - Abdulqudus “Abdul” Morakinyo and Bryan Oko, two seniors at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, have supported and pushed each other academically since they first met in second grade. “After every test, I’d be like, ‘Abdul, what did you get?’ ” Oko said. “And Abdul ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Church of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady in Wood-Ridge held its 10th annual Blue Mass for all the men and women in law enforcement on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. It was well attended with over 340 people present. The Mass was livestreamed as well.A Blue Mass is a Mass ...
NEWARK - Abdulqudus “Abdul” Morakinyo and Bryan Oko, two seniors at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, have supported and pushed each other academically since they first met in second grade. “After every test, I’d be like, ‘Abdul, what did you get?’ ” Oko said. “And Abdul ...
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Rutherford broke open a pitcher’s duel with a three-run sixth, as the Bulldogs defeated Wood-Ridge, 3-0, in the Bergen County Invitation Baseball Tournament on Friday in Rutherford.Both teams were scoreless until the bottom of the sixth when Carlos Echeverry led off with a walk off ...
CHATHAM, NJ – If Chatham baseball moms are into Pearl Jam and know the words to Even Flow, the place to spend Mother's Day afternoon is at the Morris County Tournament semifinals.The theme song for the 2026 Cougar baseball team is Even Flow, and it will be part of the experience when No. 4-seeded ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge pounded out 14 hits as the Lady Blue Devils beat Rutherford, 12-2, in five innings, in the Bergen County Invitation Softball Tournament at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex on Friday.The Lady Blue Devils, leading 4-2 going into the bottom of the fifth, scored eight times ...
WAYNE, NJ – With national small business week upon us, the township council continued its long-standing tradition to honor local businesses here in Wayne. Six were singled out and called up to the podium on Wednesday night at the council meeting to receive a proclamation and the thanks of the ...
UNION, N.J. — Older adults in Union took part Monday in a Baton Flow and Strengthening Workshop designed to promote movement, coordination and social engagement at the Union Senior Center.The session was led by Nicole Marie Placca of Diamondettes Baton & Dance LLC and featured guided exercises ...
CHATHAM, NJ – A fringe benefit will be one of the best views for the annual Chatham Fourth of July Parade, which will help celebrate the country's 250th year this summer. The tenants of 246 Main Street in Chatham, the tallest and newest addition to Downtown Chatham, are offered an overview of Main ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
Movie lovers and history enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this weekend as Montclair’s iconic Bellevue Theatre marks its 104th birthday.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – When Evan Murray first ran for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education 12 years ago, it was out of a deep belief in the power of public education and a desire to give back to the community he and his family had come to love. As the husband and son of educators and a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Just in time for Mother's Day! These ducklings stick close to their mama!Thank you to local wildlife photographer, Holly Cowen!
CHATHAM, NJ – When Braden Faust landed on a teammate's foot during warm-ups for a Chatham boys volleyball match last month, rupturing two ligaments in his ankle, the prospects of a return did not appear to be bright.The senior middle beat the odds and returned to the court on Friday, showing that ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Spartan boys tennis team took all five matches from Pope John on Thursday, playing on Sparta’s home blue courts.Sparta’s results:First singles Graham Mahoney 6-0, 6-1Second singles George Miller 6-1, OT 7-6Third singles Rowan Henrie 3-6, 6-3, OT 10-8First double Christian Layman ...
Three victims were hospitalized with various injuries after an SUV slammed into a utility pole outside Ridgewood High School. Village police, firefighters and members of Ridgewood Fire Rescue and EMS responded along with paramedics from The Valley Hospital around 1:30 p.m. today (Fri., May ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Board of Education recently approved the budget for the 2026-27 school year at its April board meeting.The final budget totals $67,742,445 and includes a $0 increase for city taxpayers. This comes after the tentative budget, approved in March, included a $62 ...
MELBOURNE, FL – City Manager Jenni Lamb included her March 2026 activity report in the April 29 City Council agenda, detailing police and fire activity for the month, with parking citations showing the largest percentage increase among police categories. February figures are included for ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Erika Riggio scored three goals and passed for one assist in East Brunswick's 9-2 girls lacrosse victory over South Plainfield on Friday.Gianna Stavola finished with two goals for East Brunswick (8-7), which handed South Plainfield (11-4) just its fourth loss of the season.Eva ...
READING, PA - The Somerset Patriots scored five unanswered runs to take down the Reading Fightin Phils 6-5 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Friday night. The Patriots have now won a season-high three straight games for the second time this year and eight of their last 11 games overall. Somerset claimed ...
READING, PA - The Somerset Patriots scored five unanswered runs to take down the Reading Fightin Phils 6-5 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Friday night. The Patriots have now won a season-high three straight games for the second time this year and eight of their last 11 games overall. Somerset claimed ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs are heating up at the right time.Fresh off a dominant shutout victory earlier in the week, Piscataway’s baseball team delivered another overwhelming performance Thursday afternoon, erupting for 18 runs in a mercy-rule victory over Timothy Christian as the ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Girls lacrosse team celebrated its seniors and claimed a 17-5 win over Morris Hills on May 6.The seniors and where they plan to attend college in the fall are as follows:Gianna Fox: Desales UniversityMia Bruno: Rowan UniversityRiley Strauch: University of Rhode ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Columbia advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Essex County Tournament with a 10-0 softball victory over Livingston on Friday.Claire Shupe pitched a five-inning two-hitter with six strikeouts and no walks for Columbia (16-4), which scored three runs in the second innings to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s elected leaders are set to consider adopting a curbside recycling program Thursday, that could add to what residents pay to have their garbage hauled away. The city commission will meet on Thursday to discuss the program, which comes after the commission decided ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The Adolph & Rose Levis JCC in West Boca Raton has officially started work on “reimagining” its campus to create a more modern, accessible, and welcoming facility.In January, Levis JCC closed on the purchase of a building with plans to build Jewish life within the secure, ...