TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO VERONA/CEDAR GROVE STAFF
June 1, 2026
VERONA, NJ — Verona’s stellar baseball season came to an end Friday with a 12-7 loss to Wood-Ridge in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 tournament. The Hillbillies finish the year with an impressive 19-8 record.Verona struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison businesses and residents will have an opportunity to have their fire extinguishers inspected and certified during the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Fire Extinguisher Inspection event on Tuesday, June 9.The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outdoors at ...
Clinton Township, NJ – On Sunday, May 31, about 56 members of the Hunterdon County Bridge Brigade came out to support the immigrants currently held in Newark detention facility Delaney Hall, as well as the demonstrators at the facility demanding that Delaney Hall close.Organizers said the signage ...
A maintenance worker who was clearing a garbage can in the Bergen County Plaza parking garage in Hackensack found a possum.The worker thought the critter he discovered in the garage that serves the county courthouse and administration building shortly after 8:30 a.m. today (Mon., June 1st) was a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will spend $73.8 million to make county roads safer for motorists and pedestrians, and an additional $26.6 million to improve the streets in Elizabeth.The road improvements are part of Union County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and are being ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A man who admitted to participating in a violent armed robbery at a Parsippany hotel has been sentenced to 13 years in New Jersey State Prison, Morris County officials announced.Louis M. Verdesoto, 35, formerly of West New York, was sentenced on May 29 in connection with the May ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A man who admitted to participating in a violent armed robbery at a Parsippany hotel has been sentenced to 13 years in New Jersey State Prison, Morris County officials announced.Louis M. Verdesoto, 35, formerly of West New York, was sentenced on May 29 in connection with the May ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will spend $73.8 million to make county roads safer for motorists and pedestrians, and an additional $26.6 million to improve the streets in Elizabeth.The road improvements are part of Union County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and are being ...
Princeton, NJ - Following a series of reported scams defrauding Princeton residents, Police Captain Thomas Lagomarsino says many of the victims are aged 50 and over. In the past two months, TAPinto Princeton has reported nine instances of online scammers stealing money from residents, with a total ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — The Bernardsville Public Library is offering local readers two opportunities to connect over books this June, with discussions centered on a bestselling mystery novel and a compelling memoir. The programs are part of the library’s ongoing effort to bring community members ...
EDISON, NJ - Township officials say they prevented a “Takeover” at the Menlo Park Mall, a social media trend inviting large groups of people to gather in public places. Mayor Sam Joshi directed the Department of Law to issue a cease-and-desist letter to the 14-year-old who tried to organize the ...
COBLESKILL – Catherine Roberts—the 4-H Resource Educator at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego counties—accepted a $250 sponsorship check from Steven Smith, President of the Schoharie County Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau sponsorship included materials from the NY Farm Bureau ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of East Windsor and Hightstown in May 2026!Hightstown's Alexander Torres Mino Selected for NJ State Teen Arts Festival: Hightstown High School's Alexander Torres ...
MANVILLE, NJ – The Manville High School Track and Field team delivered a historic performance at the Group 1 State Championships this past weekend, capturing multiple individual state titles, shattering school records, and qualifying top athletes for the upcoming Meet of Champions.The boys' team ...
MANVILLE, NJ – The Manville High School Track and Field team delivered a historic performance at the Group 1 State Championships this past weekend, capturing multiple individual state titles, shattering school records, and qualifying top athletes for the upcoming Meet of Champions.The boys' team ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Township of Nutley Department of Public Works announced temporary water restrictions in town on Monday, June 1. The announcement comes on the heels of a drought warning that was issued by the state just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.Monday's announcement was in direct response to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Just as schools in Coral Springs let students out for their summer break, the city’s Cypress Water Park is opening for the season. Starting Saturday, June 6, the park’s Cypress pool will open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., officials announced Monday on a social ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a four-prong plan to better regulate New Jersey’s growing number of “data centers,” saying they should pay “their fair share” for utilities and contribute more to communities where they do business.In response to rising local concern about data centers, ...
Mayor John V Kelly, III and the Nutley Health Department,in partnership with the Schweiger Dermatology Group, Nutleyare pleased to offer aFREE MELANOMA SCREENING in recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month.This full body physical examination is done by a medical professional.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - More than 125 vendors are expected to gather next Thursday at TD Bank Ballpark for Somerset County BizFest, a free business networking and community showcase scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. EDT on June 4.The event, held on the ballpark's covered concourse, will bring together ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Jace Avina as the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played May 26 – May 31.Avina, the Yankees No. 19 prospect, hit .417 (10-for-24) with 6 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 3 RBI and 1 SB last week against the New Hampshire Fisher ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Jace Avina as the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played May 26 – May 31.Avina, the Yankees No. 19 prospect, hit .417 (10-for-24) with 6 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 3 RBI and 1 SB last week against the New Hampshire Fisher ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY. — For years, Carlie spent much of her life focused on survival, balancing the challenges of raising her daughter as a single mother while struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future.Her story reflects the experiences of many Monmouth County residents who face barriers to ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is this Tuesday, June 2, and offers registered Democrats and Republicans the opportunity to select their party’s candidates for this fall’s General Election.For voters planning to cast ballots tomorrow, here are a few helpful reminders and ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is this Tuesday, June 2, and offers registered Democrats and Republicans the opportunity to select their party’s candidates for this fall’s General Election.For voters planning to cast ballots tomorrow, here are a few helpful reminders and ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - If you have not voted yet in New Jersey's 2026 Primary Election, regular, in-person voting begins at 6:00 AM TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 2 at your regular local polling location.Voters will vote in-person on Primary Election Day at their designated polling location. For more ...
CAMDEN – A new national survey and report has named Virtua Health as among the most trusted and compassionate healthcare brands in the nation. The healthcare provider – with a presence across South Jersey including Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden – ranked eighth in the nation for most ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair’s annual Pride Festival will still take place in 2026 — but not during Pride Month.Out Montclair announced today that the Montclair Pride Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 13, has been postponed until Saturday, August 1, citing financial and operational ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A man whose behavior around young children had raised concerns for at least one parent has been arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation involving two children, ages 5 and 8.Jose Nazario Diaz, 45, is accused of touching a ...
SUMMIT, NJ - As the summer season officially arrives, downtown Summit is transforming into the region's premier destination for community celebration. Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce an action-packed summer lineup, featuring the debut of the Summit Downtown Welcomes the World watch ...