TOP LOCAL News
By 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨
April 13, 2026
Hackensack police seized a 42-year-old Ridgefield Park resident in Jersey City today and charged him with firing a shot through an apartment window exactly a month ago.While Kenneth G. Chin, 42, was being arrested by members of the department’s Emergency Services Unit this morning (Mon., Apr.
The Bloomfield High boys' volleyball team has two matches scheduled this coming week.Led by head coach Louis Stevens, the Bengals will be home to play East Orange Campus, in a 4 p.m. start from the Cella Gymnasium, on April 13. On April 15, the team visits an always good Livingston team, at 4 p.m.
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Police Detective Captain Darrin DeWitt has announced the arrest of a Ridgefield Park man following a shooting investigation.Kenneth G. Chin, 38, allegedly entered a Hackensack resident's driveway on Broadway March 16 around 7:49 p.m. and fired a round of nine-millimeter ...
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SUMMIT, NJ — In a rare behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates, Summit residents will be invited into Fire Headquarters this week for an interactive showcase highlighting the people, tools and services that keep the city running day to day.The City of Summit Showcase will be held ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Borough of Florham Park will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is Saturday, April 25th.The collection site in Florham Park will be at Borough Hall and the hours of operation will be from 10am to 2pm. All are welcome to drop off unused, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The following are programs being offered for young people by the Springfield Library for the second half of this month. Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 PMTeen Dungeons and DragonsAges 13-18 New and seasoned players welcomed, come with a level 2 character or use a premade ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Board of Education will hold a Board of Ed meeting on Tuesday April 14 at 7pm. The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom.Find the agenda HEREYouTube Live Link: https://youtube.com/live/HdyCmPgK4fwZoom - ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ -- The Mercer County Board of Commissioners are now accepting applications for the annual scholarship program available to high school seniors who live in Mercer County. The scholarship award can cover two years of a student's academic journey.Students applying for the 2026 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Pet owners in Summit are being reminded of an upcoming licensing deadline, but officials say several specific requirements this year could delay approvals or result in extra costs if not handled correctly.The City of Summit Office of Health & Vital Statistics says dog and cat ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Middle School special education teacher Isaac Nathanson is featured in this month’s New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning (NJCTL) Alumni Spotlight, recognized for the powerful impact he’s making through inclusive instruction and student engagement.A graduate of ...
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 ...
PATERSON, NJ -A kidnapping and aggravated assault investigation has been upgraded to a homicide case after a 34-year-old Paterson man was charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman found unresponsive last month, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Officer ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) invites prospective students, working adults and Veterans to enroll in career-focused programs designed to build in-demand skills and create opportunities for a successful future, as registration for the Fall 2026 Semester opens today. More than 100 ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Borough Council is set to take up a range of key issues at its Monday, April 13 meeting, including budget matters, redevelopment plans and infrastructure improvements.The meeting will begin with a 7 p.m. session in the Committee Room, followed by the public meeting at 8 ...
The Nutley Police want to advise residents that members of the Nutley High School Senior Class will be playing "Senior Assassin" today. This is a game where the students bring water guns and shoot the water at each other. Once "hit" they are eliminated and this continues until the last student who ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - More than two hours of chanting and marching will drain the enthusiasm of almost any crowd. So, when Emily Wirt, Hoboken small business owner and organizer, prepared to put down the megaphone for the last time at the conclusion of Sunday’s rally, it would come as no surprise that she ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...
ANCRAM—Ancram Resilient Gardens & Farms hosts a talk with Blake Myers of Tri-Corner FEED (Food, Equity, Education, Distribution), a grocery committed to a just and resilient food system, at Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m.The food local farmers grow with great ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs leaders want to update their plan for how the city grows itself.The Coral Springs City Commission meets Tuesday and is expected to vote on a $218,700 contract with Civic Solutions Partnership, LLC of Austin, Texas to update the city's economic development ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Combine spring weather, sun and an enthusiastic group of bird watchers, and you have the ever-increasing popular Bird Walks.On April 12, 2026, the Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Hawthorne Green Team hosted its first Spring Bird Walk of the year. “It was a beautiful morning ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will hold a budget meeting on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00pm, where officials are expected to continue discussions surrounding the 2026 municipal budget and related financial planning.The meeting will take place at Town Hall, 1001 ...
CLARK, NJ — The Music Parents Association of Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is holding a Tricky Tray on April 24 to support the ALJ music program.The event will take place at the high school, located at 365 Westfield Ave.The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the first ticket will be pulled at ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department is investigating “multiple bomb threats that were received involving local schools," according to a statement released by Chief Timothy Hudnall on Monday morning. While the threats are not deemed credible based on information currently ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — What began as a single community theater production in northern New Jersey has grown into an international leap of faith. After meeting during Nutley Little Theatre’s February 2024 production of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche,” by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood, a group of local ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
The Calais School invites you to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Whippany, NJ. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities—and the families, caregivers, and professionals who guide them—as they explore life beyond high ...
The Calais School invites you to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Whippany, NJ. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities—and the families, caregivers, and professionals who guide them—as they explore life beyond high ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A machine now does what golfers once had to do between every swing at Broward Golf Center in Coconut Creek, a robot tees up the ball.The Coconut Creek driving range announced on Monday that it has completed a technology upgrade, installing the Power Tee system across its entire ...