TOP LOCAL News
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
April 7, 2026
NEWARK, NJ - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - With spring in full swing, some residents may have already started getting their flowers and vegetable seedlings into the ground. It was, after all, pretty warm last week for a couple of days. This week though, a freeze warning and watch has been issued by the National ...
TRENTON, NJ — Carteret is among eight Middlesex County communities awarded $7,000 grants for a statewide April law enforcement crackdown campaign on “distracted driving,” borough Mayor Daniel J. Remain says.Officers from the Carteret Police Department will take part in New Jersey’s “Put the Phone ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers as part of the statewide recognition of the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s John’s Law, landmark legislation aimed at preventing impaired ...
As bystanders watched, a woman was punched and kicked in the parking lot of a Fairview bank by a man she was with who said she'd taken money from him. Fairview police immediately identified the assailant as Nor Mohammad, a 51-year-old borough resident, Deputy Chief John Pierotti told TAPInto An ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships for the nation’s top community college students seeking their bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.In applying for one of the most lucrative scholarships in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut City leaders are moving to change a local law to close a loophole targeting so-called “puppy mills” by clarifying the definition of hobby breeders. The city commission is set to consider a new ordinance that will limit a breeder to no more than one litter per adult ...
ISELIN, NJ — The top four hitters in the Colonia batting order spent most of the day on base, leading to a 12-2 baseball victory over JFK-Iselin to complete a sweep of the two-game crosstown series on Tuesday afternoon.Dylan Chiera and Ryan Totin combined to pitch a three-hitter for the undefeated ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, April 4, the Brearley Boys and Girls Spring Track Team competed at the Rebel Relays held at Howell High School in Farmingdale, New Jersey, and both teams did exceptionally well.The boys' team won for the second straight year, while the girls' team won their second team ...
April 7, 2026 — Madison Area YMCA Board of Directors Chair Michael Griffin has announced that President & CEO Diane Mann plans to retire after a new CEO is selected later this year.“We are extraordinarily grateful to Diane for her leadership and service over the last 16 years, a tenure that has ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Friends of the Cedar Grove Public Library are inviting residents to capture special moments while supporting a meaningful cause at their upcoming Spring Photo Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16.The event will offer free 30-minute outdoor photo sessions with a professional ...
(Morristown, NJ) — May 2, 2026- Grow it Green Morristown is proud to announce its annual Spring Plant Sale taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, at The Urban Farm, 31 Hazel Street, in Morristown, NJ, located behind the Lafayette Learning Center. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, community members can ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – In 2025, Morristown went from being the hunter to the hunted.Two seasons ago, the Colonials went on a Cinderella run as the No. 12 seed to win the first sectional title in program history. Last season, the Colonials returned to the sectional final only to lose to state power Morris ...
RARITAN, NJ - With a campaign slogan of “Experienced Leadership,” former three-term councilman Jim Foohey has announced his candidacy for mayor on the Democratic ticket.Foohey will face former councilman Adam Armahizer in the primary elections June 2 for the Democratic nomination to run in ...
Stone Valley Arts in Poultney will open its 2026 Artist Member Show with a public reception on April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition runs through June 13 at the gallery, located at 145 E. Main St.The annual show is one of Stone Valley Arts' signature exhibitions, providing a platform for its ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's boys varsity tennis season was supposed to open last week during spring break. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. So, the Chargers will finally get to play Spotswood's first match of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday in Spring Lake Park against South ...
Photo by: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMadeMILLBURN, NJ - History comes to thrilling life in 1776, the Tony-winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a magnificent score. With music and lyrics by ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA recently hosted its first-ever Rays artistic swimming competition, welcoming athletes from across the region for the East Zone Invitational.The two-day event took place Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 at the YMCA’s 8-lane pool.According to the Madison ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Ace Pickleball Club has opened its newest, state-of-the-art facility at Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road, according to Levin Management Corp. (LMC), the center’s managing agent.The new Ace Pickleball Club 26,500-square-foot facility is billed as a year-round ...
OLEAN, NY — Calling all antique lovers, treasure hunters and vintage enthusiasts: The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is expanding its annual Communitywide Garage Sales into a two-day event in May.Dates will be Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. In addition to Olean, sales will be in ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Enter the world of the American Gilded Age at a special event presented by the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) this weekend. The BHS will be hosting “Dining in the Gilded Age” on Saturday, April 11 at 3PM at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — An inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and impact is just around the corner. The Calais Foundation 14th Annual Gala is on April 23, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Have you ever wondered about the inspiration for some of your favorite books or the next project from a beloved novelist or nonfiction author?The Burlington County Library System (BCLS) is giving library cardholders insider access to dozens of acclaimed writers through its new ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
HUDSON–The Olana Partnership has announced the opening of “Frederic Church: Global Artist” on Sunday, May 17 at Olana State Historic Site in Hudson. The exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Church (1826–1900).“We are thrilled to present a landmark exhibition that ...
NUTLEY, NJ - As anticipation grows for the return of cherry blossoms in Nutley's Parks, their fragance is already here! Returning this season is the limited release at Hyssop Beauty Apothecary of SAKURA (Japanese for Cherry Blossom), an homage to the beloved local cherry trees.Crafted by hand right ...
EDISON, NJ - The School District will have a town hall to discuss the preliminary budget for the 2026–2027 academic year, which includes a nearly 12% increase in school taxes. The town hall will be on Thursday, April 16, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at JP Stevens High School. Registration is required ...
Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven will kick off its landmark 60th season Saturday, April 26, with the inaugural "King of the Clay" event headlined by the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series.The 60-lap, $5,000-to-win feature will pit the best of Devil's Bowl's local 358 Modified drivers against top ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Public safety officials in Livingston announced this week that Smart911 — a free service allowing users to provide key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency — is now available to individuals and families. “Smart911 saves critical time in an emergency and has proven ...
TROY – From his humble beginnings as a Jordanian immigrant in the Capital Region to the 2025 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, Dr. Omar Yaghi has had quite the journey. On Thursday, April 2, he returned to the place where his post-secondary education began, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC).Dr.