TOP LOCAL News
By PAT SHARKEY
May 31, 2026
SURF CITY, NJ — A devastating fire broke out at Wally’s, a beloved staple of the Surf City community, late Saturday night. The incident, which occurred just as staff members were wrapping up a busy weekend shift, has left the iconic building severely damaged but the community’s spirit ...
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — Morris Knolls mounted a late comeback attempt, but fourth-seeded Ramapo held on for a 4-2 victory in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 Tournament on Friday afternoon.The loss ended the Golden Eagles' season at 16-12, while Ramapo improved to ...
Denville, NJ - The Morris Knolls boys lacrosse team put together one of its most complete performances of the season Thursday afternoon, overwhelming Princeton, 11-3, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 Tournament.The Golden Eagles (11-9) seized control from the opening faceoff ...
WARREN, NJ — Library patrons in Warren now have a new way to access books and other materials at any time of the day or night.The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has officially opened a new 24/7 self-service book locker outside its Warren Township branch, located at 42 ...
WARREN, NJ — Library patrons in Warren now have a new way to access books and other materials at any time of the day or night.The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has officially opened a new 24/7 self-service book locker outside its Warren Township branch, located at 42 ...
High Bridge, NJ – On Saturday, May 30th the new and exciting studio space Gallery Under Main, which opened in late 2025 at 19B Main Street (downstairs and just on the right from Haven Healing Collective Yoga & Wellness Center) hosted an opening reception for its current showcase, an array of ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Dan Walsh was sworn in to the rank of captain with the Chatham Borough Police Department and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stanislav Bloshko was hired as a probationary police officer when the Borough of Chatham Council met after the holiday weekend.“It's monumental what we're doing with the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - When Spring approaches, so does the Advanced Placement testing season. Students at Governor Livingston High School worked diligently throughout the year in their studies, preparing for the two weeks of AP exams in early May. Advanced Placement classes are known as difficult ...
EDISON, NJ - David Rosenthal, who grew up in Edison Township, will be a keynote speaker at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame's first-ever Billy Joel Symposium on June 6 and 7. Rosenthal has been the Musical Director and Keyboardist for Billy Joel for over three decades.“I look ...
RICHMONDVILLE – What do you get when you put together kazoos, well-known songs, and students who forget those well-known songs when forced to play them on kazoos? Fun.“Play that Tune” is a game that consists of two teams. Each turn, a person from one team picks a card. Each card has three songs on ...
POMPANO BEACH — A divided Pompano Beach Planning and Zoning Board narrowly approved initial plans Wednesday night for a new, modern City Hall and a freestanding public parking garage, marking a pivotal step forward for the city's downtown redevelopment efforts.In a 4-3 vote, board members greenlit ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a man who seems to have a problem with following orders from authorities, even after he was arrested and on his way to jail. Police charged Dajhan Jaeden Jones, 24, of Margate with resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Part of the aging shopping center at the northwest corner of University Drive and Sample Road in Coral Springs is expected to be demolished as part of the first phase of the City Village redevelopment project, which is slated to begin construction later this year.According to a ...
POMPANO BEACH — For patients living with diabetes without adequate health insurance, the financial burden of staying alive can quickly turn into a slow death sentence, according to advocates at a weekend healthcare summit.The Diabetes Inspirational Summit, held Saturday, May 30 at the Pompano Beach ...
POMPANO BEACH — A divided Pompano Beach Planning and Zoning Board narrowly approved initial plans Wednesday night for a new, modern City Hall and a freestanding public parking garage, marking a pivotal step forward for the city's downtown redevelopment efforts.In a 4-3 vote, board members greenlit ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A partnership between Broward County Public Schools and Space Florida is expected to bring aerospace career training to Coral Glades and Coral Springs high schools, according to district documents. The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement at its June 9 meeting with ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Plans for the eastern portion of North Park include more than five miles of walking and riding trails, exercise stations, a dog park, and a playground as the Boca Raton project moves closer to construction.The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District recently requested bids for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Part of the aging shopping center at the northwest corner of University Drive and Sample Road in Coral Springs is expected to be demolished as part of the first phase of the City Village redevelopment project, which is slated to begin construction later this year.According to a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — As school lets out for the summer and the calendar turns to June, Boca Raton's free summer concert series gears up to hit the stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater.The City of Boca Raton once again is hosting its annual Summer in the City concert series beginning June 12 at Mizner Park ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a man who seems to have a problem with following orders from authorities, even after he was arrested and on his way to jail. Police charged Dajhan Jaeden Jones, 24, of Margate with resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Plans for the eastern portion of North Park include more than five miles of walking and riding trails, exercise stations, a dog park, and a playground as the Boca Raton project moves closer to construction.The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District recently requested bids for ...
BOCA RATON, FL — As school lets out for the summer and the calendar turns to June, Boca Raton's free summer concert series gears up to hit the stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater.The City of Boca Raton once again is hosting its annual Summer in the City concert series beginning June 12 at Mizner Park ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, trading in their pinstripe jerseys to play as the New Jersey Diners, fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 3-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 6,757. It marked the seventh sellout crowd for the ...
POMPANO BEACH — For patients living with diabetes without adequate health insurance, the financial burden of staying alive can quickly turn into a slow death sentence, according to advocates at a weekend healthcare summit.The Diabetes Inspirational Summit, held Saturday, May 30 at the Pompano Beach ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, trading in their pinstripe jerseys to play as the New Jersey Diners, fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 3-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 6,757. It marked the seventh sellout crowd for the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The members of Roxbury Police Benevolent Association (PBA 311) are trying to make this year’s charity 5K the biggest yet, with organizers aiming to attract at least 400 runners to the June 27 event at Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna.Click here to register.The 5K, now in its third ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team, starting in the number four-seeded spot, took on 13th-seeded Pompton Lakes in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 1 tournament on Wednesday, May 27 and won 13-1.Matt Ellsworth reached two new career milestones during the game; 200 career ...
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 ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 2, for the 2026 Primary Election, when Democratic and Republican voters will choose which candidates will represent their parties in November’s General Election.A primary election is the process political parties use to select ...
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School proudly celebrates Kate Robimon, the Class of 2026 salutatorian, who will continue her academic journey this fall at Harvard University. Kate was also named a recipient of a 2026 National Merit Scholarship, a prestigious recognition that reflects her ...