TOP LOCAL News
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
May 1, 2026
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in the Bordentown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for May 2026 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The calendar is broken ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A man sat in the trunk of a parked car on Coconut Creek Parkway when police arrived on a domestic violence call. A search of the car and the man turned up a stolen gun, drugs and thousands of dollars in cash, according to a probable cause affidavit.Officers from the Coconut ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The NJ Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, in partnership with the Borough of New Providence, invites mothers in the community to a free morning of wellness and connection as part of its Paint the Town Green campaign. "Move, Breathe, Bloom: A Morning for Moms" will be held ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The hallways of Hackettstown High School were buzzing with "Tiger Pride" this week as two standout student-athletes officially committed to the next chapter of their journeys. Surrounded by family, administration, and coaches, Aaron Woldrich and Marcos Rosado signed their ...
CAMDEN – The Camden Dream Center is taking applications for its free summer program for literacy and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for students who will be in kindergarten through eighth grade in the fall.Part of the Children's Defense Fund Freedom School, the STEM program runs ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council approved the following items at the April 28th meeting of the Mayor and Council in the Council Chambers at Boro Hall in Hasbrouck Heights.Communications:Memo from the Superintendent of Elections, Debra Francica, advising details of the Logic and ...
EMERSON, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights continued its domination in NJIC Track on Tuesday, capturing both the boys and girls American Division championships by significant margins. The girls team dominated, defeating second-place Bogota by a 267.5 -126.5 score. Lodi was third with 51 points. Wood-Ridge ...
MIDDLETOWN – Middletown South continued its dominant run through the Shore Conference’s Freedom Division on Thursday, sweeping Red Bank Regional, 5–0, in a straight‑sets victory.The Eagles (8–2, 8–0 Freedom) controlled the match from the opening serve, winning all three singles courts and both ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: A local favorite event for many is coming soon! The 2026 Bayshore Greekfest countdown is now! From June 4th-7th Big Greek Fun is happening in the Bayshore, offering delicious Greek foods, live music and dancing, shopping and vendors and so much more! TAP the play button below to see a ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: A local favorite event for many is coming soon! The 2026 Bayshore Greekfest countdown is now! From June 4th-7th Big Greek Fun is happening in the Bayshore, offering delicious Greek foods, live music and dancing, shopping and vendors and so much more! TAP the play button below to see a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Emma Vallone struck out 14 Glen Rock hitters as Hasbrouck Heights defeated the Panthers, 3-2 in 10 innings in a NJIC Meadowlands girls softball game on Wednesday in Hasbrouck Heights. The Lady Aviators record improved to 10-5 with the win, 3-4 in the Meadowlands. Glen Rock ...
WAYNE, NJ – The long-awaited start to the 6th annual Wayne Cornhole League happened Tuesday night as 44 teams showed up to the Outback Steakhouse or the Village Inn for some serious (and not-so-serious) corn-tossing competition. Prize Sponsors Dennis Simmons from the Wayne Surgical Center and Conan ...
UNION, NJ — The Township of Union Planning Board has unanimously approved a proposal to convert vacant office space into three residential apartments at a prominent corner property in the township’s downtown core.The application, presented by attorney John Sullivan on behalf of ADM Investment ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: 180 Turning Lives Around celebrated a successful evening of philanthropy and community support at its 2026 Gala, All That Glitters Is Gold, raising $500,000 to benefit survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of trauma. The event was held on Thursday, April ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: 180 Turning Lives Around celebrated a successful evening of philanthropy and community support at its 2026 Gala, All That Glitters Is Gold, raising $500,000 to benefit survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of trauma. The event was held on Thursday, April ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — Ryann Buchan scored three goals and passed for four assists as the Holmdel girls lacrosse team defeated Jackson, 16-3, on Senior Day on Thursday.Buchan also won 15 faceoffs. Preeya Chen had three goals and three assists, and Sunny Betz totaled three goals and two assists.Avery Dubin ...
STANHOPE, NJ – Charlie Askins, Analia Garcia and Gigi Hodge each connected for a home run and Lexi Doherty collected four hits and four RBI for Chatham in its 23-14 softball win vs. Lenape Valley on Thursday.Sophomore Hodge launched her first career homer for Chatham in the win (see below).Clare ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Chatham girls track & field team saved its best for last at the Morris County Relays, winning the final event, the 4x400 relay, on Wednesday at Randolph High.The winning 4x400 team of Fiona Jackson, Emily Piskadlo, Lucy Arps, and Sarah Nacinovich clocked 4:01.05 and were ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 1Parent’s Night Out; Verdi EcoSchool, 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.First Friday Art Walk; Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A six-run first was the beginning of Passaic Valley’s offensive outburst as they defeated Wood-Ridge, 22-3, in an independent girls softball game on Thursday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge falls to 12-4 with the loss. Passaic Valley is now 13-2 with the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS boys tennis team took to the courts at the Donald Van Blake tennis complex in Plainfield Wednesday for the opening rounds of the 2026 Union County Tournament. Coach Barbara Joyner’s young squad comprises two freshman, two sophomores, and three ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Board of Education voted to adopt the final 2026–2027 School Year Budget following its public hearing on April 27 at Jonathan Dayton High School. The new budget represents an increase of $4.1 million over the previous budget.The spending plan, previously approved ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - May kicks off on Friday, which means the countdown to the unofficial start of summer is on. Of course, May has quite a lot going on for residents of all ages at the South Plainfield Public Library. From new reads to programs to crafts and more. So, let's see what's happening ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Lexi Faye Heart of Gold Lacrosse Scholarship is hosting a flapjack fundraiser this weekend to support the Newton High School Lacrosse team.Faye was a stats girl for the lacrosse team and became part of the Newton High School lacrosse team family. The scholarship was created in memory ...
It’s Back!Sparta Summer Arts Workshop returns to Sparta Middle School again this summer.Sussex County students grade 5 to 12 are invited to register for classes including music, cooking, STEM, art, sewing, theater and more.Music classes will include band, orchestra, choir, piano and guitar. Sparta ...
Princeton, NJ - Second quarter taxes are due this Friday, May 1, with a grace period to Monday, May 11. Note that tax and sewer auto-pay require separate enrollments. First-time auto-pay users should confirm their bank withdrawal before the grace period ends, and homeowners who are selling their ...
Princeton, NJ – The long line in front of the Nassau Presbyterian Church on the sunny Sunday afternoon of April 26 didn't discourage the 500 people waiting to enter the church. All were eager to hear eminent law professor and historian Annette Gordon-Reed introduce her newly-published book ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked off the Portland Sea Dogs 9-6 in the ninth inning at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. Coby Morales’ walk-off home run marked Somerset’s first since 5/16/25 vs. Portland by Dylan Jasso. It was Somerset’s first walk-off win since DJ Gladney notched a ...
FLANDERS, NJ – The Chatham High golf team delivered a thrilling performance to capture the 2026 Morris County Championship, edging out Madison by just one stroke, 308 to 309, in a dramatic finish that came down to the final hole.Chatham junior Roger Rice wound up in a tie with Brady Grippo of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked off the Portland Sea Dogs 9-6 in the ninth inning at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. Coby Morales’ walk-off home run marked Somerset’s first since 5/16/25 vs. Portland by Dylan Jasso. It was Somerset’s first walk-off win since DJ Gladney notched a ...