TOP LOCAL News
By JULIA DIGERONIMO
May 7, 2026
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--–Three seats are open on the Bloomfield Town Council, and seven democratic candidates are running.The municipal election will take place on Tuesday, June 2, and the winners will advance to the November general election.Greg Babula is running for Second Ward against fellow newcomers ...
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 ...
On May 2, 2026, 79 students from the New Providence High School STEM club competed in 36 competitive events at the 2026 NJTSA State Conference under the direction of their advisors: Rachel Fintz, Daniel Barletta, Jennifer Pasuit, Susan Rembetsy, and Michael Makmur. The Technology Student ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Work on the Cranford Public Library expansion project was temporarily halted last month after the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) issued a stop-work order against a subcontractor tied to the site, citing wage theft and multiple labor law violations.According to an April 14 ...
NYVT MediaTROY – Police say they were called to 720 Second Avenue in the Lansingburgh section of the city shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday night for a report of gunfire. Once there they found a woman seriously injured. She was treated on the scene by Troy Fire Department EMS and transported to a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city will receive an $81,847 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 equipment, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Firefighters arrived in uniform. Parishioners arrived with gratitude. And on a Sunday morning, the two came together for something quietly powerful.Our Lady of Peace Church hosted a Fire Service Hero Mass on Sunday, May 3, bringing together local firefighters and parish ...
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 ...
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 ...
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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Broward County Public Schools is recognizing 50 students and 22 educators across the district – including in Coral Springs – for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership and commitment both inside and outside the classroom, school officials announced on Wednesday. The ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is under arrest after being caught smashing car windows along West Camino Real in the early morning hours on Saturday. A resident called police shortly after 1 a.m. on May 2 to report seeing a man, later identified as 50-year-old Benjamin Robert Connolly, going ...
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 ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — While the official Earth Day took place on April 22, you can still celebrate at one of Bordentown City's local businesses this weekend.Sleeping Cat Art Studios, located at 1 ½ Crosswicks Street, will be hosting an Art Afternoon in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, May 9 from 1PM ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Dayton pulled away with four runs in the top of the seventh and went on to an 8-3 baseball victory over North Plainfield on Wednesday.Patrick Ferguson went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in for Dayton (7-12), which led, 4-2, before adding four insurance runs in the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Broward County Public Schools is recognizing 50 students and 22 educators across the district – including in Coconut Creek – for demonstrating outstanding character, leadership and commitment both inside and outside the classroom, school officials announced on Wednesday. The ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — When guests arrive at the historic Levi Cory House for Steeped in History, “Boston Tea Party,” on May 17 honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, they may notice the charm of the historic home, the welcoming back porch, the shade of the awnings, the beautiful Amish shutters on ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved its budget for the 2026–27 school year at its May 4 meeting with an increase of slightly more than 5 percent in the general fund.The total revenue shows a 5.13 percent increase year over year, from $112.2 million in the general fund last year ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan baseball team lost in the opponent's last at-bat for a second day in a row, as Ridge beat the Panthers, 4-3, in eight innings on Wednesday.Ridge (12-6) trailed, 3-1, going to the bottom of the sixth inning. Casey Kucerka hit a leadoff home run in the sixth ...
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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A free event taking place in Mount Laurel this month will focus on support, connection and community. A Mental Health Awareness Fair will be taking place on Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 1PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at 100 Mount Laurel Road. Hosted by Mount ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A new water line will soon serve both the planned Springfield Dog Park and the adjacent community garden, administrator John Bussiculo announced during the April 28 Township Committee meeting.“We’ve contacted the water company,” Bussiculo said. “We’ve put in an application in ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Cole Jacobus pitched a six-inning two-hitter to lead Hunterdon Central to a 10-0 baseball victory over Hackettstown in the quarterfinal round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament on Wednesday.Jacobus struck out five batters and walked four. He threw 97 pitches.Nick Holot's RBI ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — This May, the streets of Hackettstown will transform into a sea of red, white, and blue as the community gathers for a milestone edition of the Annual Memorial Day Parade.Hosted by the American Legion Blue Ridge Post #164, the parade is set for Monday, May 25, 2026, with a ...
CUBA, NY — Carol Crossed, president and founder of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, will present “Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards" on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Cuba Circulating Library, 39 E. Main St.“Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards” also is the title of Crossed's 2019 book, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...