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By LINDSEY KELLEHER
June 1, 2026
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 ...
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ - The “Move for Tom and Share Hope” event held at Barre3 in Franklin Lakes brought together friends, family and community members in support of Tom Minardi and the lifesaving impact of organ donation.The event, held in Tom’s honor, was described by organizers as a powerful ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For Zunilda Sanchez, earning a college degree was never about how quickly she crossed the finish line. It was about refusing to give up on a dream that began more than 25 years ago.This spring, the Piscataway High School Class of 1992 graduate celebrated not one, but two major ...
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ - The “Move for Tom and Share Hope” event held at Barre3 in Franklin Lakes brought together friends, family and community members in support of Tom Minardi and the lifesaving impact of organ donation.The event, held in Tom’s honor, was described by organizers as a powerful ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Red Hat Hotsie Totsies had a lunch in mid-May, and they're always looking for new members, according to one of the group organizers, Pat Zengel.“Red Hat Hotsie Totsies enjoyed a lovely afternoon lunch together,” Zengel said. “New members are always welcome.”For membership, email ...
Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, traffic is a ...
Mor MORRISTOWN, NJ — One of Morristown's most popular summer traditions is set to return later this month as the Morristown Farmers Market opens for its 2026 season on Sunday, June 21. The weekly market will run every Sunday through Nov. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to ...
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 ...
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 ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man faces attempted murder charges after a Saturday morning shooting led to an aerial pursuit across Broward County, authorities said.Victor Steven Boyd, 43, was arrested early Saturday following a coordinated effort by Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and aviation ...
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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 ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, ...
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 ...
RARITAN, NJ - There is only one local race in the municipal primary elections Tuesday as two Democrats seek the nomination to run for Raritan Borough mayor in November.Former councilman Adam Armahizer is running against former councilman James Foohey for the nomination.The winner of the primary ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Rotary Club's bicycle and sewing machine collection drive on May 30 proved to be a resounding success, with community members donating 82 bicycles and 25 sewing machines that will soon help improve lives overseas.The collection, held in partnership with Pedals for Progress ...
The North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday, May 16, with a parade and a picnic. The Ghent Band led the parade and representatives of fire companies from Valatie, Stuyvesant, Schodak, Nassau, Niverville and Tri-Village all joined in. At the picnic, Joe ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the June 2 primary. How and where to voteYou can vote on Tuesday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to search for your polling place.Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. You can drop your ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley kicked off Pride Month early with the formal Pride flag raising at Grace Church on Highfield Lane on Sunday, May 31. Pride Month begins June 1 and continues for the entire month.Fr. Asa Coulson told TAPinto Nutley, "On this Trinity Sunday, the Eve of Pride Month, Grace Episcopal ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton celebrated Memorial Day a little differently this year, without the annual parade. A special ceremony to honor the fallen was still held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 25 at Memory Park.The ceremony was put together by Newton’s Deputy Mayor, Sandra Diglio and the Greater ...
READINGTON, NJ - Primary elections are being held June 2, with local municipal races only in Readington for the Republican nomination.There will be two open spots on council this year, and four people are running for the Republican nomination. Lisa Routel and Jon Kowal are running for the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — West Boca Raton’s Tri-County Animal Rescue is now accepting applications for the adoption of some of the 50 chihuahuas it recently rescued from a Tennessee hoarding situation.The shelter is reviewing those applications, but it is not yet scheduling individual meet-and-greets ...
PERTH AMBOY– The numbers provided by the city tell a compelling story: Since the 1980s, Perth Amboy has seen a remarkable drop in crime.For example, in 1987, there were 531 burglaries reported. Last year, there were 45 cases reported.The same trends were evident in motor vehicle thefts.
RAHWAY, NJ — Stop by the Rahway Public Library this Wednesday, June 3, at 6 p.m., to support the Rahway High School Jazz Band.The Rahway Public Library is located at 2 City Hall Plaza.Come see the Rahway High School Jazz Band as it showcases Rahway's very own musical talents
PARAMUS, NJ — Girls in grades 3-8 and 9-12 are invited to participate in Paramus Recreation's Summer Volleyball Camps!Information (Grades 3-8): In a fun, positive and supportive environment, young athletes will learn the fundamentals of the game, progress towards more advanced concepts and be ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Board of Education approved its $29.1 million budget for the 2026-27 school year in April, adopting a spending plan that includes a 3.75% increase in the tax levy while preserving classroom programs and staffing despite rising costs and declining state aid.The ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services’ Division on Aging are continuing the distribution of Senior Farmers Market vouchers with new dates in June. Eligible seniors ages 60 and over are invited to visit designated locations to obtain ...
TRENTON, NJ – A Sparta man has been found guilty of fraud related to $2.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program or PPP and Economic Injury Disaster Loans or EIDL funds.On May 28, Nikenson Jean Mathurin, aka Nik Mathurin, aka Jean Mathurin 46-year-old Sparta resident, was found guilty of three ...