TOP LOCAL News
By LISA ALLEN
May 30, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — As summer approaches and more children, teens and families head outside on bikes, scooters and e-bikes, Mountainside Police are encouraging residents to understand New Jersey’s new e-bike requirements before enforcement begins.The goal, Police Chief Joseph Giannuzzi said, is not ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Pride flag raisings, a color run and creative projects for teens are planned this June for Pride Month here in Westfield and nearby by the County of Union. The Town of Westfield will hold its 2026 Pride flag raising on Monday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. outside of Town Hall, followed by a ...
CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, May 30, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School PTA is holding a clothing drive at the front entrance of the school. ALJ High School is located at 365 Westfield Ave.The clothing drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.See the attached flyer for more information, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The wins keep piling up for Oak Knoll, and so do the reasons to believe this could be one of the program's most memorable seasons.Top-seeded Oak Knoll rolled past Pope John, 20-5, Friday in the second round of the NJSIAA Group Tournament, extending its winning streak to 16 games and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced its nominations for its annual SHERO Award, recognizing and honoring women who make exceptional contributions to their communities. Two honorees are from Rahway.Nominations were open to individuals who are at least 18 years ...
To the Editor:Ed Wachsberger, R.I.P.My good friend Ed Wachsberger died on January 16 at his home in Kinderhook at the age of 95. He did not want a funeral or obituary, so this is my way of saying goodbye and honoring his contributions to the Spencertown community.Ed owned a commercial roofing ...
ELECTION 2026 To the Editor:I recently traveled to Albany as part of a lobby day organized by Assemblymember Deborah Glick and Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics. I live in Gallatin and joined a group of local activists to advocate for the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, one of ...
NEWARK - Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit of the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...
NEWARK - Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit of the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison advanced in the 2026 NJSIAA Baseball Tournament, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2, with an 11-1 win over Rutherford on Friday, May 29.The Dodgers, now 16-11-1, put together a dominant offensive performance to move past Rutherford, which fell to 18-11 with the loss.Madison ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The South Amboy City Council has adopted Ordinance 2026-02, creating a new set of regulations governing the use of low-speed electric scooters and bicycles throughout the city.City officials said the ordinance is designed to address the growing popularity of electric ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The City of Elizabeth is gearing up for another season of summer basketball as registration opens for the 5th Annual Summer Slam Basketball League.Presented by the City of Elizabeth Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Recreation, and Office of Youth Services, the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Residents may have noticed the speed display sign on JFK Drive this month. Adding the portable radar trailer equipped with a speed display sign has been a part of the speed study initiated on JFK Drive by the Milltown Police Department. The speed study came as a result of a ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Age is just a number, but when those birthday candles start to reach 90 and above, the birthdays are especially noteworthy. That's why the Middlesex County Office on Aging pulls out all the stops when it comes to their annual 90+ Birthday Bash. South Brunswick's very popular ...
VERONA, NJ - Essex County held a Fishing Derby on Thursday at Verona Park, with multiple winners from different categories. Among them was Amira Zahid. Amira caught the most fish in the girls’ ages 6-10 category. For her efforts, she was presented with an award from Essex County Parks Program ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Department of Public Works has announced its June collection schedule for tree branches, appliances, light iron, and metal pickup services.According to the schedule, tree branches tied in bundles no longer than four feet and weighing no more than 30 pounds will be ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — When the Linden Public Schools Fine & Performing Arts Department stages its 48th Annual All City Music & Art Festival tonight, May 27, at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, it will serve as the grand finale to another landmark year of statewide honors, national ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Now that the calendar is turning the page from May to June, it's time to start thinking about those summer plans. One of the fun things about the upcoming season is being able to enjoy fun outdoor events close to home. This is true of the 2026 East Brunswick Summer Market ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Phillipsburg Middle School Choir & Drama Reunion originally planned for this Sunday, May 31st, has been cancelled.Don't worry, the show will go on! 🎶🎭The event is officially being rescheduled, and a brand-new date will be announced next ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Get ready for an unforgettable evening of community, laughter, and local flavor! Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Family Fun Night presented by Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, in downtown Summit on Thursday, June 4, ...
BARRINGTON, RI — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As the school year ends for Broward County Public Schools, district officials recently posted on social media a slew of new principal assignments, which include three new leaders for schools in Coral Springs. Denise D. Hanson is slated to be appointed to lead Eagle Ridge ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald M. Pomper, a national scholar in voter behavior and American presidential politics who dedicated his nearly six-decade career to Rutgers, died on May 21. He was 91.Pomper joined the Rutgers faculty in 1962, when he became a Board of Governors Professor at the Eagleton ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As the school year ends for Broward County Public Schools, district officials recently posted on social media a slew of new principal assignments, which include a new leader for Coconut Creek High School. Melissa M. Gurreonero will lead the city’s namesake high school for the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A teacher at Saint Andrew’s School has been fired following his recent arrest by the FBI on charges of possessing, sending and receiving child pornography.According to media reports, the FBI notified school officials on May 28 about Patrick Conor Russell, a 37-year-old teacher at ...
BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that would prohibit data centers from operating within township limits, citing concerns over infrastructure demands, environmental impacts, and compatibility with the community’s long-term planning goals.The proposed ...
NEWARK, NJ — Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit at the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Land Use Board has deemed an application for a proposed affordable housing development on South Main Street complete, allowing the project to advance to a public hearing next month. The application, submitted by South Main LIHTC LLC, seeks preliminary major site ...
EDISON, NJ — A student at John P. Stevens High School won first place at the Congressional Art Challenge for New Jersey's Sixth District. Siqi Ye was awarded first place for the painting Tired Man, which will be on display in the Cannon Tunnel in Washington DC for one year.JP Stevens students ...