TOP LOCAL News
By BRINDA PATEL - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
May 7, 2026
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 ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School Technology teacher Gary Hull offers seniors taking his Honors Special Topics in Computer Science class a unique experience. Students have the opportunity to work on a project of their own choosing for the academic year. Many students typically gravitate toward ...
HUDSON—In Flight, Inc. hosts its first-ever Spring-O fundraiser at Hudson Brewing Company, 99 South Third Street, Friday, May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.The event brings the community together for an evening of bingo, local brews, and fundraising to support people with intellectual and developmental ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A year to the day after her story aired on national television, a Hanover Township resident is using her experience to show that what happens in the past does not define what comes next.Kelly Sutliff’s story was featured on I.D. a year ago. Credit: K. SutliffKelly Sutliff of ...
ORANGE, NJ — Residents, city officials, and members of the Orange Fire and Police Departments gathered at City Hall on May 5 as Congresswoman LaMonica McIver formally announced a federal grant of more than $2 million for critical infrastructure improvements in the City of Orange.The funding will ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, drawing, eating strawberries and trying new fruit, and he idolizes his big sister, Avya.What's not typical — Advay Jain is a published author. In March, his children's book,” Dino Learns Not to Waste Food," was ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown Colonial Nation will host its third annual Trivia Night on Tuesday, May 19, bringing together Morristown High School alumni, Morris School District families, educators and community members for an evening of fun, friendly competition and fundraising.The event will begin ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With deadlines approaching and polling places set across Summit, residents are being reminded of key dates and options for voting in the June 2 Primary Election.Voter registration closes Tuesday, May 12, and the City Clerk’s Office at 512 Springfield Avenue will remain open until 9 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights is officially making history as the first town in New Jersey to pilot the Moms Brigade on behalf of Moms Helping Moms (MHM). This local initiative empowers a dedicated team of residents to act as ambassadors, organizers, and changemakers for a statewide ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison High School track and field athletes set multiple school records during recent spring competition, according to posts from the Madison cross country and track and field program.Nathan Beland, Kyle Desrmeres and Allan Eldridge set a new boys three-man long jump relay record ...
CHATHAM--On May 19 voters living in the Chatham Central School District will be asked to approve a new $37.4 million budget (a 1.75% tax increase over last year) and to decide which four of eight candidates should sit on the seven-member Board of Education (BOE).Across the county, school taxes ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Tri-M Music Honor Society presented “Through the Decades” May 1.Performing were Grayson Brice, Giulio Angelico, Carly Perrine, Katherine John, Robert Pouria, Edward Hodnicki, Riko Bettermann, Grayson Brice, Cara Ritchie, Myra Panthri, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Tuesday, May 5, a day that few outside their dugout believed was possible, the Brearley Varsity Softball team delivered a performance built on grit, execution, and belief, took down Summit in a dramatic, low-scoring battle that sent shockwaves through New Jersey softball.Coming ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Mark B. Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group, which is headquartered in Florham Park, has been named a 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, earning the No. 10 ranking in New Jersey by Forbes and SHOOK Research.The recognition highlights Murphy’s continued impact in ...
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 ...
MADISON, NJ - Sugarlips Donuts issued an urgent warning to customers after the business said its email account had been compromised and scammers were attempting to collect fraudulent payments.In a social media post shared Wednesday, the Madison-based donut shop told customers that someone was ...
TRENTON — 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 following their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have proposed ...
TRENTON — 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 following their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have proposed ...
TRENTON — 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 following their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have proposed ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A team of fifth-grade students from Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School has advanced to the finals of the New Jersey STEAM Tank Challenge for the first time in Berkeley Heights Public Schools' elementary competition history, bringing with them an invention they believe could ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - At the May 5 Spotswood Board of Education meeting, Sean Henry was appointed as the new principal at the Spotswood School District's Appleby School, effective July 1. Henry was introduced by Spotswood Board of Education President Dan Lennan at Tuesday's BOE meeting after his ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Regional Board of Education approved the 2026–2027 school budget during its meeting on Wednesday night.The spending plan, which was practically unchanged since its introduction in March, totals slightly more than $54 million and will raise property taxes in the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick Recreation Department's 2026 Youth Fishing Derby is casting a line in the water at Dallenbach Lake on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This event is for first time or seasoned anglers aged five to 15. A limited number of fishing poles will be on hand for ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Numerous employers, experts and educators are preparing to speak with jobseekers at the Paramus Public Library. Those in need of a career change, their first job or just want to learn more about available opportunities can kick off their search at the Job Fair Career Carnival, taking ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater Township is taking steps to curb speeding drivers in the municipality, although there is still much work to be done.The matter of speeding in town, particularly on Vosseller Avenue, was broached at the council's April 23 meeting by vice president Andrew Bucko, who ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ - South Brunswick's Vidhi Lakhawala is among the 24 top ranked American Junior Golf Association players taking part alongside the best golfers in the LPGA's Mizuho Americas Open at the Mountain Ridge Country Club on Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10. Lakhawala is one of three ...
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 ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township held its annual Green Fair at the Dvoor Farm May 3.
School No. 1 parent shares debut picture book with first and second-gradersA parent author returns to School No. 1Author Essence C. Myrick sat in a rocking chair at the front of the School No. 1 gymnasium, her colorful, illustrated book open wide as rows of first-grade students leaned forward on ...
ROSELLE PARK, 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. On that day, the Roselle Park Borough Clerk’s Office will ...