TOP LOCAL News
By MATT PFINGSTEN
April 20, 2026
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland Soccer Club has released the tryout schedule for their 2026-2027 season. Tryouts begin the week of May 4, and most boys and girls will have two tryouts on the schedule for two consecutive weeks, or four tryout sessions total for each youth. Ages for Parkland Soccer Club are ...
HOBOKEN, NJ— A new pilot program aimed at easing one of the biggest frustrations for bike-share users is now underway in Hoboken, as city officials roll out a first-in-the-region overflow parking solution for Citi Bike riders.Launched earlier this week in partnership with Lyft, the initiative ...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City officials have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program designed to solve one of the most common frustrations for Citi Bike users: arriving at a full docking station with nowhere to park.Introduced this week in partnership with Lyft, the overflow parking pilot ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Get ready to spot local birds with the Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Green Team!Sightseers are asked to wear comfortable shoes, as the walk will be approx. 2 miles long, at a slow pace. They are also encouraged to bring binoculars.The next Spring Bird Walk will take place ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Lions Club is inviting the community to come together for an evening of food, entertainment, and giving back at its upcoming “From Italy With Love” fundraising dinner. Scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the event will take place at Fellowship Hall ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Alan J. Steinberg, the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor, will deliver the Lenna Lecture “Academic Freedom and Tolerance: The Higher Education Challenge of This Decade” at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Doyle Conference Center.Free and open to the public, the talk is the highlight ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly a year after opening Splash and Dash Groomerie and Boutique in West Boca Raton, Eric Van Gelder is betting that local dog owners want something different from the typical grooming experience — quieter, safer and more personalized. For Van Gelder, the business in the Del ...
It begins earlier than you think. In fact, it is already underway.Even now, as winter loosens its hold, the woods are opening to new life. Snow lingers only in the most shaded parts of the forest and along the highest ridges, tucked into quiet places where sunlight arrives last, but all around us ...
It begins earlier than you think. In fact, it is already underway.Even now, as winter loosens its hold, the woods are opening to new life. Snow lingers only in the most shaded parts of the forest and along the highest ridges, tucked into quiet places where sunlight arrives last, but all around us ...
NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio,also known as Damaris Tineo ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — In the mood for sushi or Thai? Want to try Peruvian cuisine? Maybe you hanker for a meatball Parmesan sub or Sichuan takeouts. Well, downtown Woodbridge has it all, with more food choices on the way. Downtown Woodbridge also has many new fine dining restaurants, emerging as a ...
Within the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused attitude. When we consider the idea behind sharing the good news, we begin with ...
Within the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused attitude. When we consider the idea behind sharing the good news, we begin with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
Dear Rusty: I was born on Jan. 1, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment. I’m not sure if I should start in December, with the first payment in January 2028. Or should I start in January with the ...
Dear Rusty: I was born on Jan. 1, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment. I’m not sure if I should start in December, with the first payment in January 2028. Or should I start in January with the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham wore its gray jerseys for the first time this season as the Cougars revived their boys lacrosse competition against neighboring Madison on Saturday at Cougar Field.In the first meeting between the programs since 2019, Chatham rode four goals apiece from seniors Shep Boyd and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Sheriff's Office and East Windsor Township are joining the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to help provide safe disposal of unused and unexpired prescription drugs, including opioid painkillers, no questions asked on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Club will offer patrons a choice of Texas hot dogs or hot dogs with sauerkraut on Wednesday.Meals will be $12 and include two hot dogs, baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The deadline to order is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Patrons should call 716-372-4191 and specify pick-up ...
OLEAN, NY — As the Olean Local Development Corporation, led by President Dr. Colleen Taggerty, continues holding open meetings and conversations with community members and board representatives, the proposed indoor sports dome remains in its earliest stages.Taggerty emphasized that the project is ...
MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials.With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure created ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — One of Morristown’s most anticipated culinary events is returning this spring, as Morristown Restaurant Week is set to run from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, featuring nearly 40 participating businesses.Organized by the Morristown Partnership, the weeklong event will ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City will celebrate its unique role in the American Revolution with a weekend of events on April 25 and 26, bringing together music, poetry, history, and community.Part of the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration of the American Revolution, “Bordentown and the ...
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 ...
As New Jersey prepares to host eight matches of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including the final, Governor Mikie Sherrill said her administration is working to ensure the state’s transportation system can handle the influx of fans without placing undue strain on residents and daily commuters.In a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
Earth Day is a reminder that this planet is not just ours. It belongs to every living being who calls it home. From the forests and rivers to our own backyards, the health of the Earth directly impacts the animals who depend on it for survival. At RCHS, we witness how closely connected ...
PATERSON, NJ - The city will receive $2,500 in grant funding to help administer the 2026 WIC Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides older residents with vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer growing season.The funding, awarded through the New Jersey ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Charter Study Commission approved its Final Report on Wednesday, April 15, recommending that voters approve a change to the Council-Manager form of government at a special referendum on June 16, 2026.The five-member commission — Chair Chris Drucker, Vice-Chair Corey ...