TOP LOCAL News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
May 4, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL — Two office buildings — one anchored by a Bank of America branch and the other home to the Wyndham Boca Raton — have changed hands in a deal that brings renovation plans and a push to fill vacant space, company officials recently announced. The purchase of the buildings at 2000 ...
Newark, N.J. — Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II is pleased to announce that a new session of ECPO’s free domestic violence response initiative, “Sanctuary”, will start on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.“Sanctuary”, is a comprehensive 100-hour program that trains community members to provide ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A drugmaker wants to grow its space in Boca Raton, and it's seeking the city’s approval to move forward.On Thursday, the city's Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request from ADMA Biologics to expand its building at 6300 Park of Commerce Boulevard, according to city ...
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, ...
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 ...
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, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A drugmaker wants to grow its space in Boca Raton, and it's seeking the city’s approval to move forward.On Thursday, the city's Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request from ADMA Biologics to expand its building at 6300 Park of Commerce Boulevard, according to city ...
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 ...
ALBANY - New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey is co-sponsoring legislation to exempt pet food from the state sales tax, offering what she characterizes as financial relief for New York pet owners stretched by rising costs.Hinchey said, “Our pets are our family and at a time when we need to do ...
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 ...
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, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Providence boys lacrosse team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Union County Tournament with a 13-8 victory over A.L. Johnson on Monday.The score was 8-7 after three quarters before the Pioneers finished off Johnson with a 5-1 advantage in the fourth ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — Junior Gianna Gomez delivered a masterclass in the circle and at the plate as the Barnegat Bengals improved to a stellar 15-1 on the season with a 10-0 victory over Toms River North. The game was called after five innings due to the mercy rule, following a persistent offensive ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat girls golf team moved to three games over .500 on the season, securing a narrow 211-218 victory over Jackson Township. The win brings the Bengals to an 8-5 record, while the Jaguars move to 6-7.In a match defined by depth and consistency, Barnegat’s collective ...
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 ...
MANASQUAN — Behind a dominant offensive display from sophomore Mackenzie Sininsky, the Southern Regional girls' lacrosse team improved to 9-2 on the season with a hard-fought 8-6 victory over Manasquan.The Rams (9-2) relied on a balanced attack and steady goaltending to hold off a late push from ...
Linden, NJ— On Saturday, May 2, 2026, The Linden Health Department held a successful Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Linden Fire House #2 located at 302 West St. George Ave. The clinic was very successful and vaccinated approximately 60 dogs and cats. This clinic was the first in their series of ...
Renss LenTROY – The Troy City council has proposed a local law that places restrictions on how information garnered from Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR), sometimes called Flock cameras after the name of the manufacturer, can be used and how long it may be stored. Mayor Carmella Mantello is ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Dante Placenti drove in five runs to lead Caldwell to a 13-1 baseball victory over Millburn on Monday.Placenti went 2-for-4 with a two-run single when Caldwell (16-1) scored seven runs in the second inning.Ryan Keenan went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs batted in, two runs scored ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Southern Regional Director of Athletics Chuck Donohue Jr. passed on the following information about the Southern Regional HS Girls Track Team.On Friday May 1, 2026, the Southern Regional Girls Track and Field team proved once again why they are a powerhouse in South Jersey ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...
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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield native Renee Sterling Washington has long demonstrated a gift for leadership and a passion for service. A natural organizer from a young age, she served as class vice president for four consecutive years in high school and has consistently sought ways to uplift those ...
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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 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Azlan Shafi drove in six runs to lead South Brunswick to a 12-6 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Monday.Shafi went 4-for-4 for South Brunswick (8-7), which erased a 2-0 deficit after a half-inning, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first and three more in the third ...
STAFFORD — It was a tale of two matches for the Southern Regional boys volleyball team this week. The Rams (15-4) faced their toughest test of the season in a heavyweight clash against top-ranked Monroe before bouncing back with a clinical performance against Holmdel.In a match that lived up to ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Azlan Shafi drove in six runs to lead South Brunswick to a 12-6 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Monday.Shafi went 4-for-4 for South Brunswick (8-7), which erased a 2-0 deficit after a half-inning, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first and three more in the third ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – As Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off, one local business is making sure Stafford Township educators start their mornings with a high-quality caffeine boost.Beach Haven Coffee Roasters has announced that they will be donating free coffee to all schools within the Stafford ...
Town of Clinton, NJ – On Monday morning Mayor Janice Kovach and Town Councilman Ross Traphagen, along with JD Bryden from Congressman Tom Kean Jr.'s local office, visited Couture at 21 Leigh Street, the new boutique reformer Pilates studio – for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to celebrate the business ...