TOP LOCAL News
By DEVON WILLIAMS AND LUCY HARPER - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
June 4, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Mercer County officials, veterans groups, and others will come together on Tuesday, June 9 to “retire Old Glory with honor and dignity.”The annual flag retirement ceremony will be held at Hamilton Veterans Park, Klockner Road Entrance, and begin at 6:00 p.m. According to the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Matt DiRado hit a grand slam and second-seeded Gov. Livingston advanced in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 baseball tournament with a 9-2 victory over Robbinsville.Gov. Livingston (26-4) defeated Robbinsville in last year's sectional championship ...
The temperatures are rising, check out this cool summer salad. It's great for dinner or lunchRecipe:Ingredients: Head of Iceburg lettuceshredded cheddar cheesered onionblack beanscorn chips (I use Fritos but you could use any including Doritos)cherry tomatoesKraft Catalina DressingDirections:Cut ...
The temperatures are rising, check out this cool summer salad. It's great for dinner or lunchRecipe:Ingredients: Head of Iceburg lettuceshredded cheddar cheesered onionblack beanscorn chips (I use Fritos but you could use any including Doritos)cherry tomatoesKraft Catalina DressingDirections:Cut ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Hundreds gathered at the new Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Team Brazil as they get set for the 2026 World Cup. On the most successful national soccer programs in the world and one of the favorites at this year’s tournament, the ...
SCRANTON, PA — Local residents were among the more than 900 members of the Class of 2026. The newest Scranton alumni received their bachelor's degrees on Sunday, May 24, 2026.The most populous states in this year's graduating class included Pennsylvania (46%), New York (27%) and New Jersey (20%).
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville High School’s Senior Night on Thursday, May 21, served as a celebration of achievement, leadership, and the bright futures awaiting members of the Class of 2026, as students were recognized for their hard work and contributions both inside and outside the classroom. At ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Hundreds gathered at the new Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Team Brazil as they get set for the 2026 World Cup. On the most successful national soccer programs in the world and one of the favorites at this year’s tournament, the ...
Scroll down for article, TAPimage for website: ⬇️⬇️LEONARDO, NJ – In a wonderful way to support #localarts, The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) will open its doors to the community on Sunday, June 7, for "Art From the Heart," a special art exhibit showcasing the creativity and talents ...
Scroll down for article, TAPimage for website: ⬇️⬇️LEONARDO, NJ – In a wonderful way to support #localarts, The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) will open its doors to the community on Sunday, June 7, for "Art From the Heart," a special art exhibit showcasing the creativity and talents ...
Scroll down for article, TAPimage for website: ⬇️⬇️LEONARDO, NJ – In a wonderful way to support #localarts, The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) will open its doors to the community on Sunday, June 7, for "Art From the Heart," a special art exhibit showcasing the creativity and talents ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Motorists are being advised to avoid a section of Littleton Road after a utility pole came down Wednesday, prompting an extended road closure.According to the Morris Plains Police Department, Littleton Road (Route 202) is closed between Malapardis Road and Tabor Road due to a ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown Township Public Library continues to serve as a vital community hub, offering residents opportunities to learn, connect, and engage through a wide variety of educational, cultural, and recreational programs. From technology workshops and author talks to local ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Milltown Police Department Chief Christopher Johnson announced on Monday that he is retiring after 29 years of service to the borough. Johnson's retirement is effective as of Wednesday, July 1. Johnson became Milltown Police Department's chief on January 1, 2024, after the retirement ...
BRUNSWICK – The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office says they received a call shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, June 3, about a single vehicle accident on Brunswick Road (NYS Route 2) near Garfield Road. Upon arrival, fire and EMS personnel determined the driver had succumbed to injuries ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ - The Bedminster Township Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, passing several ordinances that were open for public hearing. One ordinance passed and approved funding for a 2026 Capital Project to repave and reconstruct Autumn Ridge and the Gatehouse Roads Improvement Project.
The Cuba NY Chamber of Commerce describes its annual Dairy Days Festival, scheduled for the weekend of June 12 through 14, as “the perfect event for the whole family” that celebrates the local dairy industry and the farmers that make it happen.June 12 will feature a variety of food trucks including ...
RED BANK, NJ: TAPinto Red Bank made an early morning visit to the Public Utilities offices on Chestnut Street to photograph the Vialytics AI system, first implemented in 2023. Street sweeper operator Michael Reynolds demonstrated the unit mounted on the windshield — a compact device the size of a ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Voters in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge headed to the polls in Tuesday's 2026 primary election. The preliminary tallies include early voting, partial mail-in, and partial Election Day votes.Wood-Ridge incumbents Councilmen Dominick Azzolini and Philip Romero won the Democrat ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – Nine members of the Wood-Ridge flag football team were named the All NJIC South All Division team, released last weekend by the conference. Three Blue Devils were named to the First Team, three to the Second Team and two were granted Honorable Mention status.Fiona Helly was named to ...
UNION, NJ - Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church serves around 140 active members from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. According to the Rev. Chris Iosso, who has served as interim pastor for three years, nearly one-third of current parishioners descend from countries outside of Northern ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s Pride in the Park returns to Riverside Gardens Park on Saturday, June 6, offering an afternoon dedicated to love, inclusion, and community connection along the Navesink waterfront. The Borough is inviting vendors, artists, and sponsors to take part in this year’s ...
BAYONNE , NJ — Watchung Hills erupted for eight runs in the third inning and went on to a 10-0 victory in five innings over Bayonne in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 baseball tournament on Wednesday.The victory sends Watchung Hills (18-8) into the sectional championship game at ...
CHATHAM, NJ – A good start, a clutch finish and the pitching of senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy carried No. 4-seeded South Plainfield to a 4-2 baseball win vs. top-seeded Chatham in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 semifinal on Wednesday afternoon at CHS.South Plainfield (17-11) had ...
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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Where do you picture an old sea captain retiring? In the 19th century, if they didn’t return to their hometowns, a former captain usually wound up in a coastal town. In the US, this usually meant Cape Cod or Nantucket in Massachusetts, or Searsport or Kennebunkport in Maine. You ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The air was brisk Saturday morning, making it the perfect day for a hot cup of coffee and the official grand opening of Sips and Souls Café in downtown South Plainfield.Residents, family members, friends, and local officials gathered to celebrate the occasion as Mayor Matthew ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Club will offer patrons chicken & biscuits with potatoes, fresh vegetables and salad with a choice of ranch or Italian dressing on Wednesday.The cost of each meal will be $12.The deadline for orders is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Patrons should call 716-372-4191. Patrons can ...