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June 1, 2026

ROSELLE PARK, 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.In Roselle Park, there are five polling places, one in each ward:1st Ward: Municipal Building, located at ...

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SPARTA, NJ – White Deer Plaza was packed and energized with approximately 1000 runners for the 39th Girls on the Run 5K.  The spring 2026 event had 456 GOTR girls and 533 registered runners for a total of 989 participants, according to GOTR NJ North Executive Director Maureen DykstraWeather ...

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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 ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ — With the global spotlight shining brightly on New Jersey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, local leaders are stepping up to confront a critical safety challenge that often shadows large-scale international sporting events: human trafficking.Leading by example, the Borough of ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a medical assistant after police said she used a patient's credit card without authorization.Dulce Katia Aleman, 51, of Sunrise turned herself in at the Coral Springs police station on May 27, following an investigation that began in March, ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Township Council is set to consider several major financial and infrastructure matters during its meeting on Monday, June 1st, including adoption of the township's 2026 municipal budget, capital improvement bond ordinances, and the East Hanover Community ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - This week on the Colonial Corner News -  Spirit Week festivities, an Environmental Club plant sale, sports physicals for fall athletes, Art and Design Week and the annual Broadcasting Film Festival.Students still hoping to purchase a 2026 yearbook have time to do so. According to ...

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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 ...

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SOMERSET, N.J. — Franklin Township residents head to the polls Tuesday for New Jersey's 2026 primary election, with competitive races on the ballot from U.S. Senate to a local township council seat.Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters should report to the location assigned to their ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Police Department responded to 28 motor vehicle crashes during May, including three crashes that resulted in injuries, according to the department's monthly activity report.Police also issued 13 motor vehicle summonses during the month.Among the incidents ...

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MADISON, NJ - Community members are invited to attend a Juneteenth celebration on Sunday, June 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Madison.The family-friendly event will feature read-alouds, crafts, snacks, and opportunities for fellowship as participants come together to ...

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BRIDGEWATER , NJ– Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School has selected  Trinity Grover, a senior in the Welding program, as the Student of the Month for June 2026. Trinity is the daughter of Stephanie Torres and Charles Grover of Hillsborough. Each month during the 2025-2026 school ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.

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TRENTON, NJ – A group of New Jersey State Lawmakers are pushing to create parameters of AI (Artificial Intelligence) by licensed professionals. Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Tennille R. McCoy (D-Mercer), Balvir Singh (D-Burlington), and Luanne Peterpaul (D-Monmouth) would create a model ...

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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, ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...

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WAYNE, NJ – Announcing this month's Wayne History Challenge! Winner — a monthly contest sponsored by Conan Ward – Your Wayne Edward Jones Financial Advisor. The winner each month will receive a $100 gift card.Here is the question: A single-engine plane tragically, and famously crashed on Nellis ...

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On June 6th, 1976, the Crisci family's restaurant legacy began when their grandparents opened Penn 1 Pizza in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Today, that passion spanning four generations is still going strong.In honor of this 50-year milestone, GMAC Pizza, Wings and More cordially invites the entire ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.

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BRIDGEWATER , NJ– Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School has selected  Trinity Grover, a senior in the Welding program, as the Student of the Month for June 2026. Trinity is the daughter of Stephanie Torres and Charles Grover of Hillsborough. Each month during the 2025-2026 school ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.

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Edgar, aimless and socially inept, lives with Vinny, his former T.A. in Binghamton, NY. Both are committed to being actively anti-racist. In fact, Edgar maintains a blog condemning American imperialism, and Vinny is three-quarters into a Ph.D. in Black Studies.When Edgar’s older brother Stuart ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Members of the Woodland Park 7th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Program were recognized during the May 20 Borough Council meeting after capturing a championship during the spring season.Mayor Tracy Kallert and members of the Borough Council presented certificates to players and ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — World-class art, gourmet food trucks, and handcrafted cocktails are coming together on a summer afternoon at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) for one of the season’s most flavorful community celebrations.From longtime locals to first-time visitors, the Museum is inviting everyone to ...

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PARKLAND, FL- If you attended State of the City last month, you learned more about the exciting projects that continue to define Parkland and tell the story of who we are as a Community. During State of the City 2026, we talked about dreams – not just whims, but Big Dreams – ideas with substance, ...

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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 ...

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Red Bank Public Library Newsletter for the Week of June 1Pride in the Park is at Riverside Gardens on Saturday, June 6th! (Rain date is Sunday, June 7th.) Stop by and visit RBPL’s booth from 12-3PM!RBPL’s marquee event this week is Breaking the Silence: Essential Mental Health Workshop. Acompáñenos ...

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UPDATEPARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a traffic alert for Tuesday in addition to Monday in Parsippany, according to the Township.Between 7am and approximately 4pm on Tuesday, Kingston Road will be closed for milling between Littleton Road and Allentown Road.There are detours in place.   

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SUMMIT, NJ -- A political battle over the future of the former Bristol-Myers Squibb campus and the possibility of hyperscale data centers in Summit is headed back to the Common Council.Just weeks after council members publicly sparred over whether Summit faces a legitimate threat from large-scale ...

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