TOP LOCAL News
By PAT SHARKEY
May 2, 2026
BARNEGAT, NJ — For the Ferringo family, hospitality isn't just a business; it’s a birthright. This spring, a new chapter begins in a storied local legacy as Bobby Ferringo, along with his wife Kaitlyn, officially takes ownership of the beloved Barnegat landmark, now rebranded as Sweet Jenny’s ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — For the Ferringo family, hospitality isn't just a business; it’s a birthright. This spring, a new chapter begins in a storied local legacy as Bobby Ferringo, along with his wife Kaitlyn, officially takes ownership of the beloved Barnegat landmark, now rebranded as Sweet Jenny’s ...
COLONIA, NJ – Woodbridge scored 10 runs in the first two innings on its way to a 17-2 softball victory over Colonia on Saturday.Riley Vazquez went 3‑for‑3 with three runs scored and a double for Woodbridge (14-2). Gia Pedde drove in four runs on a pair of singles, while Olivia Bekesy added three ...
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE EDITORAlbert Oscar BrueckTell us a little about yourself.I was a rescue who lived with Karen Brueck, but her allergies were too bad, so I moved into the Times Journal office. I miss her loads, but she comes to visit, so that's cool. She kept calling me Oscar, when my name before ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Residents looking for a relaxed way to connect with local leadership will have the opportunity this week as the City of Asbury Park hosts a “Coffee with a Councilmember” event on Tuesday, May 5 at 10 a.m.The informal gathering will take place at The Art of the Bean and Leaf, ...
BELMAR, NJ – A longtime Belmar resident is stepping into the political arena with a grassroots effort aimed at the upcoming Republican primary in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District. Neil Scheck of 4th Avenue has announced a write-in campaign, encouraging registered Republicans and unaffiliated ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Located at 505 North Michigan Avenue, Sculpt Fitness recently announced the May Member of the Month. Please see the following message from Sculpt Fitness."Andres V has been with us since the very beginning and it shows. Day in and day out he shows up, gets his pre workout, locks ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Since taking the helm six months ago, City Manager Mark Sohaney has been working to assess Boca Raton’s homelessness challenges, he told City Council members during a meeting earlier this week.During the city manager’s report at the council's Tuesday meeting , Sohaney said that ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The School District of Palm Beach County announced on Thursday leadership changes impacting two West Boca Raton elementary schools, effective this summer.Stephanie Cook has been named principal of Banyan Creek Elementary School in Delray Beach after serving as principal of ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The South Brunswick girls lacrosse team scored five goals in the opening quarter and went on to a 17-5 victory over Edison on Saturday.Dulcinea Solomons led the way with five goals and won 12 faceoffs for South Brunswick (10-5).Madison Monkowski added three goals and two ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Between May 2 and May 7, stop by the Rahway Public Library to experience Starlab! Starlab is an inflatable planetarium that projects a variety of astronomical images that both educate and entertain.The Starlab event is sponsored by the nonprofit organization Bella Kind.Those interested ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – What started as a mother’s fight to get her son the care he needed has grown into a mission that’s now shaping how police interact with autistic drivers in Coconut Creek and beyond.Tamika Lecheé Morales, founder of the Coconut Creek-based Autism Hero Project, is behind the push ...
(Note: This is a revised story originally published Saturday, May 2nd)POMPANO BEACH — In some areas of the Hillsboro Inlet, intensive sand dredging by the Hillsboro Inlet District is taking navigational depths back to normal, deeper levels after nor'easter storms in March and April. But in emails ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The School District of Palm Beach County announced on Thursday leadership changes impacting two West Boca Raton elementary schools, effective this summer.Stephanie Cook has been named principal of Banyan Creek Elementary School in Delray Beach after serving as principal of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Westview Drive theater building has racked up fire code violations, blocked exits and graffiti citations, and a court battle in another city could erase what Coral Springs is owed for all of it, which could amount to tens of thousands of dollars. The City of Wilton Manors ...
(Note: This is a revised story originally published Saturday, May 2nd)POMPANO BEACH — In some areas of the Hillsboro Inlet, intensive sand dredging by the Hillsboro Inlet District is taking navigational depths back to normal, deeper levels after nor'easter storms in March and April. But in emails ...
Owen Hughes athlete of the week. Sophomore Baseball player7:22 AMCame on in relief and threw 5 scoreless innings to get the win vs point beach. Shut down defense and had 3 hits on the week. Owen Hughes athlete of the week. Sophomore Baseball player7:22 AMCame on in relief and threw 5 scoreless ...
Owen Hughes athlete of the week. Sophomore Baseball player7:22 AMCame on in relief and threw 5 scoreless innings to get the win vs point beach. Shut down defense and had 3 hits on the week. Owen Hughes athlete of the week. Sophomore Baseball player7:22 AMCame on in relief and threw 5 scoreless ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School head softball coach Chris Di Nucci just secured his 150th career win!The milestone was reached in Johnson's 6-3 victory over Verona on Thursday, April 30.Meanwhile, the Lady Crusaders continue to have a terrific season. They are currently 16-2 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Container gardens allow you to easily dress up your balcony and patio, create a colorful welcome for guests and keep edibles close at hand for cooking and entertaining. They’re also a terrific way for new gardeners to get their start. Increase your success growing vegetables, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Warren Hills scored on a two-out, two-run single in the top of the seventh to break a 2-2 tie to beat Phillipsburg High School, 4-2, in a second round Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament baseball game on Saturday afternoon at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex. The Stateliners were ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Brynlee Cahill’s two-run single highlighted Phillipsburg High School’s seven-hit, seven-run third inning for the only scoring of the game as the fourth-seeded Stateliners defeated No. 13-seed South Hunterdon on Saturday afternoon in a Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex second round game at ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A 24-hour stretch to begin the weekend embodied both the promise that the Bridgewater-Raritan baseball team offers, as well as the inconsistency that has marked the Panthers' season to this point.On Friday, Bridgewater-Raritan scored all its runs in the fourth inning of an 8-1 ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — The West Essex Regional School District has been recognized as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education for the 12th consecutive year, according to an announcement from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.The ...
Linden, NJ - At this month’s Linden City Council meeting, Resolution 2026-198 was passed. This resolution calls for expanded funding and support for the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program—helping more families qualify, reducing out-of-pocket costs, and strengthening access to affordable, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood scored eight runs in the bottom of the second and went on to a 10-0 win over Bridgewater on Saturday.Bridgewater-Raritan (6-9) and Scotch Plains-Fanwood (10-5) both await the seeding of their respective county tournaments on Monday — Somerset County and ...
COBLESKILL – Cobleskill Partnership Inc. is cleaning up Cobleskill. CPI organized Cobleskill Clean Up Weekend, on Friday–Sunday, April 24–26. About a dozen volunteers met at the clock in Veterans Memorial Centre Park on Friday morning. Other volunteers joined in throughout the morning. CPI ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The VFW Post 6259 hosted its first-ever Super Yard Sale, transforming its parking lot into a sprawling marketplace of donated goods — and the community showed up. From holiday decorations and tableware to bikes, coffee makers, crock pots and jewelry, there was something for ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...
EDISON, NJ - A group of students at Edison Academy Magnet School were awarded the top prize at this year's MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge in New York City. The students – Ashwath Ram, Vedaswaroop Kunamneni, Sreethan Gangavarapu, Alexander Poon, and Ishan Nagpal took home the top award of $20,000 ...