TOP LOCAL News
By JASON JANTZEN - ASSISTANT CHIEF PLFC#5
May 4, 2026
WAYNE, NJ - On Thursday, April 23, 2026, seven members of the Packanack Lake Fire Company #5 in Wayne, New Jersey, on their own accord, planned and traveled overseas to join in the 150th anniversary celebration of the Kestert Volunteer Fire Department in the village of Kestert, Germany.Nestled ...
PATERSON, NJ - City, county and state officials gathered Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Paterson Vista State Park, a newly completed 6.4-acre urban park designed to expand access to open space and recreation in the city.The park, located near the Great Falls National Historical Park, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – The public school district has announced its 2025-26 Bergen County Educators of the Year.Richard E. Byrd Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Lauren Carter, School Counselor Central Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Crissy Feifer, Special Education Teacher Clara E.
NEWTON, NJ – The E building gymnasium was filled with area law enforcement-related professionals on Thursday for the 2026 Criminal Justice Fair organized by the Criminal Justice Club and faculty members.“I love this event,” Criminal Justice Club vice president Kassandra said.She said they put the ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Boys Golf team finished in second at the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 1 Tournament on May 4. The team shot a combined 334, just one stroke shy of the winning team, Indian Hills. Jefferson finished in seventh place at the tournament a season ago.While the Falcons didn’t ...
A troubled 35-year-old woman from Brooklyn who was airlifted after plunging from the State Line Lookout in Alpine has died, a source with direct knowledge of the incident told TapInto.Hackensack Meridian Health's AirMed1 chopper flew from Greenwood Lake Municipal Airport in West Milford to the ...
COLONIA, NJ – Senior pitcher Colin Kroner became the all-time career strikeout leader in the Colonia baseball program in Monday's 10-4, eight-inning loss to Old Bridge.Kroner, a right-hander and a Seton Hall University commit, struck out 13 batters in 7 ⅓ innings, giving him 249 strikeouts for his ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (LCDI) recently celebrated the sixth annual 2026 Inspiring Women of Livingston honorees, a remarkable group of leaders, volunteers, educators, entrepreneurs, and students whose extraordinary contributions have enriched and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Livingston softball team advanced on Saturday in the second round of the Essex County Tournament with a 10-8 victory over West Orange.That was followed by a 4-2 victory over Montclair in a regular-season matchup Monday afternoon.In the tournament game, Livingston rallied from a ...
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Livingston boys lacrosse team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Essex County Tournament with an 8-7 overtime victory over Glen Ridge on Monday.Livingston (9-6), the No. 7 seed, will play at third-seeded Caldwell in the semifinal round on Wednesday.Livingston dominated ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Livingston will play top-seeded Glen Ridge in the quarterfinal round of the girls lacrosse Essex County Tournament on Tuesday after defeating Millburn, 13-8, on Saturday in the first round.Taryn Dzama scored four goals and had two assists and Casey Conklin had four goals and one ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood teams continued their strong spring play this week:BaseballMonday: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball Rallies Late, Falls Just Short to Roxbury, 6-5Friday: After dropping a game, 9-3, at Oratory Prep on Thursday, the Raiders took the second game of a ...
Princeton, NJ — Here’s something that would never quite work as a lawn sign or an internet meme: “I’m a big fan of Sean Wilentz, the historian and public intellectual, even though I disagree with his Defend Historic Princeton agenda.”Hardly a stirring call to action. But it’s the way I feel.Wilentz ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch baseball team fell to Monmouth Regional High School, 16-0, on Monday, May 4.The Green Wave were without senior Kellen Campbell and sophomore Alex Lucas, leaving the offense hitless through three innings. The Green Wave were also a few players short, with the ...
If your business is generating steady revenue, but growth is starting to feel more complex, you’re not alone.Many small business owners reach a point where early-stage grants no longer apply, yet private equity or outside investors don’t feel like the right fit. This often happens as businesses ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Madelyn Brenner drove in five runs and Gracien Milevoi pitched four no-hit innings in Woodbridge's 16-0 softball victory over Carteret on Monday.Milevoi struck out three batters and walked four in the four-inning game.Brenner hit a pair of doubles in three at-bats for Woodbridge ...
Rams End Two-Decade Drought, Clinch State Finals BerthMANTUA TOWNSHIP — For the first time in 24 years, the Southern Regional golf team is heading to the State Finals.In a gritty performance at the South Jersey Group IV tournament on Monday, the Rams secured a second-place finish in a massive field ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – What began as a quiet afternoon in Beach Haven West nearly turned into a family tragedy on March 17, 2026, if not for the rapid response and decisive action of two Stafford Township police officers.The emergency call reported a 10-month-old infant, Jack Ferrante, choking at ...
HARVEY CEDARS, NJ – In a profession often defined by split-second decisions and high-stakes emergencies, the Harvey Cedars Police Department is taking a moment to honor a different kind of excellence: the steady, unwavering dedication of Officer Joe DeAngelo.The HCPD has officially announced ...
DUNELLEN, NJ — Families and staff at A+ Academy gathered on Friday for a vibrant and inspiring preschool art show that celebrated the creativity of its youngest learners. The event was filled with color, imagination, and pride as children eagerly shared their artwork with loved ones.Each piece ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #249 is inviting the community to step back in time for a “Back to the ’50s Sock Hop Dance Party” on Saturday, May 16th.The event will take place at American Legion Post 249, located at 91 North Beverwyck Road, beginning at 6pm. Guests can expect ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Township Council has introduced a $75.3 million municipal budget for 2026 that includes a 7% increase in the local tax levy, while also setting a public hearing later this month for residents to weigh in before final adoption.The budget, formally introduced on April 28, totals ...
ROXBURY, NJ - In a marathon matchup that stretched deep into extra innings, the Hanover Park baseball team outlasted Roxbury for a 1-0 victory in 13 innings in the first round of the Morris County Tournament on Friday.The game remained scoreless through 12 innings as both teams delivered dominant ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – What began as a quiet afternoon in Beach Haven West nearly turned into a family tragedy on March 17, 2026, if not for the rapid response and decisive action of two Stafford Township police officers.The emergency call reported a 10-month-old infant, Jack Ferrante, choking at ...
Berkeley Heights, NJ — At approximately 11:14 a.m. on May 4, 2026, officers from the Berkeley Heights Police Department responded to a residence on Wren Court following a report of a male suspect brandishing a handgun at a landscaper.Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect allegedly ...
POMPANO BEACH — After more than 50 years as a bargain-seeker's staple, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Pompano will open its doors one final time Saturday to liquidate its remaining inventory, marking the end of a long-standing charitable presence at 2323 N. Dixie Hwy.The store, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police are investigating three recent cases of fraud where city residents were swindled out of more than $50,000 in each case, adding up to a total of more than $265,000 combined, according to a police bulletin. In the first incident reported to police on April 20, ...
POMPANO BEACH — Construction crews building the 28-story Waldorf Astoria Residences tower on the beach reached a key construction milestone in recent days, with a "topping out" ceremony. The event on Friday, March 1st, marked the vertical completion of building's frame at 1350 S. Ocean ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Tri-Rail asked riders for patience while construction for the Link at Boca — an eight-story residential and retail development at 680 West Yamato Road in Boca Raton — is now underway.Parts of station parking lots will be closed, and changes to station access will occur during ...
POMPANO BEACH — The proposed new City Hall project continues to move through Pompano Beach’s planning process. On Tuesday, May 4th, the city’s Architectural Appearance Committee will review building plans and color renderings of the four-story civic building and its adjacent seven-story, 600-space ...