TOP LOCAL News
By DAWN MILLER
April 14, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Kids and families in Sayreville will have the chance to enjoy a morning of outdoor fun and hands-on learning at the Borough’s annual Fishing Derby, set for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Kennedy Park.Running from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the free event is open to children ages 3 to 15 and ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is opening a new medical cannabis dispensary in West Boca Raton, the company announced on Monday. "We are excited to serve Palm Beach County patients at this new Boca Raton location," Trulieve's CEO Kim Rivers said in a press announcement. The Glades ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Child Health Clinic is offered to uninsured kids ages infant through 18 years old, and takes place on the fourth Tuesday of every month!The next program will take place on April 28 from 2-4:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Senior Lounge, located at 131 N Maple Avenue in ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Police Department is conducting a traffic safety enforcement detail on Tuesday, April 14, as part of the statewide Goal Zero initiative aimed at reducing crashes and improving roadway safety.Officers will be stationed throughout the borough, with a focus on ...
RED BANK, NJ: Now in its third year, Project Citizen Gardener — the grassroots initiative co‑founded in 2023 by Garden Manager Gabbie Tanella and Lunch Break Advisory Board Member Bonnie Featherstone‑Johnson — harvested an extraordinary 32,500 pounds of fresh produce for local families in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Learn more about the upcoming Hazardous Waste Collection event in Paramus, including what you can and cannot bring.Collection Information:Date: Sunday, April 19Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd.Guidelines:Free of charge for Bergen County ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A bench. A breeze. A moment where the world stops asking things of you. For residents of Coral Springs, Cypress Park delivers all of that.The park ranked No. 5 on a national list of the best places to sit alone and decompress, according to a survey released in late March by A ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
CAMDEN – A citywide baseball league for players ages 9 to 12 announced on Tuesday is intended to complement and support neighborhood-based programs, according to the Camden 12U Baseball League founders.The league is scheduled to begin this summer.“More than a competitive league, this initiative is ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
CLARK, NJ — There is so much good news coming from the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School softball team, (and baseball and other sports too, so stay tuned!) with more to follow. For now, we wanted to announce that junior Cassie Conforti, the team's star pitcher, was just named an NJ.com Softball ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — The setting was big-league. The moment was theirs.For the eight seniors of the New Providence High School baseball program, Sunday's game at TD Bank Ballpark — home of the Somerset Patriots — was about more than the final score. It was a sendoff, a celebration, and a chance to ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a traffic alert in effect for Parsippany from Wednesday to Friday of this week.The Parsippany Township Water Department will be working on Route 53 at Country Club Road from Wednesday, April 15th to Friday, April 17th between the hours of 7am - 5pm. Travelers should expect ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
St. Bonaventure University men's basketball freshman center Andrew Osasuyi has entered the NCAA transfer portal, sources tell TAPInto Greater Olean. Verbal Commits has listed Osasuyi entry. Osasuyi, a native of Magenta, Italy, saw action in 33 games during the 2025–26 season and emerged as a key ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Due to a scheduling conflict, former Bayonne City Council President and mayoral candidate, Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski, has canceled her appearance in a three-part candidate forum sponsored by the Bayonne Branch of the NAACP.As previously reported Ashe-Nadrowski was scheduled to participate ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library is hosting a Boston Tea Party for children on Saturday, April 18.The event, for children between ages 3 and 12, will showcase some history, in addition to other activities and treats.Registration is required, see details in the flyer ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Michael Corbo's fourth goal of the game in overtime gave West Essex its first boys lacrosse victory of the season, 11-10, over St. Peter's Prep on Monday.Kyle Moran finished with three goals and three assists for West Essex (1-5), which led, 6-4, at halftime.Luca Tartara, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department is hosting a special event next week to connect with the community's children. “Cops & Crafts” is taking place on Wednesday, April 29 from 5PM to 7PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at 100 Mount Laurel Road. Hosted in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Randolph scored three first inning runs and added two more in the second frame on the way to a 9-2 victory over Phillipsburg High School on Monday in a non-conference softball game at the Ruth Gibbs Complex.Zada Jones went 2-for-2 with a run scored for the Stateliners (2-2), ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate Earth Day with an afternoon of music, learning, and family-friendly fun this weekend at a special concert in Bordentown City this weekend.D&R Greenway Land Trust will be hosting the “Environmental Heroes Concert,” taking place ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) issued information about three arrests made within days of each other that involved intoxicated individuals, which led to the potential criminal activity. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 4:17 a.m., police officers conducted a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Representatives of the East Brunswick Education Association (EBEA) presented details of a newly funded mentoring initiative for educational support professionals during the April 9 Board of Education meeting, highlighting both its early success and long-term impact on staff and ...
EDISON, NJ - The former Menlo Park Diner along Route 1 has been transformed into the House of Bombay, serving up authentic Indian cuisines and drinks to the residents of Edison Township. The new restaurant is expected to fully open to the public in May.“We are really excited to open up this spot, ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The United States Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Morris Township, challenging a local ordinance that prohibits the use of natural gas and other fossil fuel infrastructure in certain new residential developments.The complaint, filed March 31 in U.S.