TOP LOCAL News
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
April 30, 2026
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military Affairs will host an event in Bordentown this weekend that will offer resources, information and more to military service members and their families.Military & Veteran Appreciation Day will be taking place on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30AM to ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public School District is celebrating its music educators and students after being recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME). Awarded by the NAMM Foundation, school leaders cheer that it is the District's 22nd consecutive year receiving the ...
Linden Public Schools—Sensory Night was sponsored by the LEA, F.A.S.T., School No. 2, and the Special Education Department. The event was planned and organized by Jamie Pierson, Autism Teacher, and Debra Ardry, PSD Teacher. Sensory Night was created to provide students with disabilities, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack district leaders are making some major changes, including cutting positions, to make up for a $24 million budget deficit come the 2026-2027 school year.The Board of Education noted at the April 22 meeting that, on top of improper budgeting practices done by previous ...
MADISON, NJ - Residents may notice low-flying helicopters in the area on Tuesday, April 30, as part of routine transmission line inspections.JCP&L, in coordination with Chesapeake Bay Helicopters, is conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage transmission lines that supply power to Madison ...
MADISON, NJ- The Madison Borough Council formally adopted its 2026 municipal budget on April 29, approving a plan that maintains services while limiting the municipal tax increase to 2%.The adopted budget includes $15,275,411 for municipal purposes, $733,081 for the open space, recreation, farmland ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A quiet Wednesday evening in the Beach Haven West neighborhood was interrupted by a significant structure fire that drew a massive response from multiple local agencies.At approximately 8:10 P.M. on April 29, 2026, the Stafford Township Police Department received an ...
EDISON, NJ - The Board of Education recently approved their budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, resulting in a 6% school tax increase. The budget passed after a presentation and public hearing on Tuesday with a five to three vote. The budget includes significant cuts compared to the preliminary ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Roseland police report that a black bear has been seen in the area of Fernwood Avenue on Thursday morning.Police caution residents to ensure that small animals are brought inside and protected and to be overly cautious if walking or traveling through this area.
BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA—Police in Buckingham Township have joined Bucks County’s Co-Responder Program in an effort to help individuals who have social or behavioral health needs avoid getting tangled up in the criminal justice system.Corrine Beck will serve as Buckingham’s co-responder. Beck also ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The 2026 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats! TAPhere to request your free copy! “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to unveil the 2026 County Travel Guide,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, ...
WESTFIELD NJ — Westfield's town council approved parking restrictions near the end of Lawrence Avenue at its April 21 meeting, preceded by feedback from commuters.Council members voted unanimously to prevent parking on Barchester Way closer than 40 feet from the intersection of Lawrence Avenue, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Assemblywoman Katie Brennan and Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla held an opening on Tuesday for their new office, located on the fifth floor of 35 Journal Square Plaza in Jersey City. Joined by their legislative staff, they cut the ribbon, encouraging the 32nd Legislative District ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken baseball team erupted for seven runs in the first inning and never looked back, rolling to a 15–2 victory over Lincoln on Wednesday in a game shortened by the mercy rule.William Herrera got the scoring started with an RBI single, followed by Jason Dale’s RBI hit and a ...
HAMILTON, NJ — What started as a small student initiative at Steinert High School has grown into a community-wide effort to make local roads safer.Led by the student-run Safe Driving Club and supported by the Steinert After Prom Parents Association, the program has expanded from just four students ...
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury decided that no criminal charges will be filed against Perth Amboy police Lt. Jose Pais for his role in a chase that led to a fatal July 6, 2025, moped accident in nearby Woodbridge.NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the grand jury’s decision on Monday ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A quiet Wednesday evening in the Beach Haven West neighborhood was interrupted by a significant structure fire that drew a massive response from multiple local agencies.At approximately 8:10 P.M. on April 29, 2026, the Stafford Township Police Department received an ...
PATERSON, NJ - Homeless residents across Passaic County will continue to have access to daily meals in 2026 through a $10,000 county-funded partnership with Oasis, Inc. — A Haven for Women and Children.The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a contract with the nonprofit ...
SPENCERTOWN–Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 State Route 203, presents Classical Sunday with cellist Francisco Vila on Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. at the academy’s Blanche Grubin Auditorium. The program will include “Suite for Solo Cello” by Cassadó, “Fairy Tale Pieces for Cello and Piano” by ...
RARITAN, NJ - A final site plan approval for the redevelopment of 57 and 59 LaGrange Street is on hold while additional environmental testing is done after materials were brought on to the property by a contractor without the knowledge of the applicant.Applicant Joseph Naser is seeking final site ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick High School will receive a $100,000 gift for the second consecutive year from alumnus Michael Seibel, continuing a growing tradition of support for student innovation and extracurricular programs.The contribution, made through a partnership with the East ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Been spring-cleaning? Well, it's the ideal time because the borough's annual spring town-wide yard sale is just around the corner on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Permits are not required to participate. Residents just need to register with their name ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites the community, including high school and college students and their families, to its fifth annual Criminal Justice Day on Thursday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, interactive event offers an inside look at careers in the criminal ...
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – Readington Township has some tough decisions coming up in its 2026 budget, as it wades through over $6 million of capital requests from its police, emergency management service and department of public works.In an hour-long discussion, most of which was taken up in ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a fun way to kick off May? Head to the May Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. On the ticket for May is the NewBruns Brass. This New Brunswick-based seven-piece, New Orleans-style jazz band is a must-see. Their traditional ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or other memory and neurological conditions is an act of deep love, but it can also become overwhelming over time. At Peaceful Pines Senior & Memory Care, families are often reminded that they do not have to ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—For the second time this year, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office has charged a public adjuster with failing to distribute insurance money collected for his clients.The DA filed criminal charges against Greg A. Micucci, 61, owner of Advanced Public Adjusters, following a ...
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are not in agreement on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but Rep. Nicholas Langworthy made his position clear on Monday.“We need to get our act together and go pass this funding, and we need to pass it now,” he said.Langworthy said Saturday's ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved a resolution to create a long-range plan to address drainage issues at the Tuesday, April 28 meeting. The resolution is meant to seek a long-term plan to ease flooding and drainage issues within limited municipal resources. The resolution did not ...
KINNELON, NJ - Residents in Kinnelon now have a new way to stay informed and connected, as the township officially introduces the MyKinnelon app.Designed to put important information at residents’ fingertips, the app offers a centralized hub for real-time alerts, announcements, and community ...