TOP LOCAL News
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
May 29, 2026
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Celebrate fashion, creativity and sustainability at a one-of-a-kind event organized by a Bordentown Regional High School student. Kara Parker, a graduating senior and Girl Scout, will be hosting the “Wear The Change" Fashion Show on Wednesday, June 3 at 7PM at Bordentown Regional ...
TRENTON, NJ – A group of New Jersey State Lawmakers are pushing to create parameters of AI (Artificial Intelligence) by licensed professionals. Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Tennille R. McCoy (D-Mercer), Balvir Singh (D-Burlington), and Luanne Peterpaul (D-Monmouth) would create a model ...
HOBOKEN, N.J. — The Hoboken City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow certain bars and restaurants to stay open until 3 a.m. during select 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.The ordinance follows a recent announcement from Gov. Mikie Sherrill encouraging municipalities to consider ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Community Advisory Board of Nutley Family Service Bureau has been active this year planning and hosting community events to put the local service organization in front of the community.In addition to movie nights and coffeehouse events, the Community Advisory Board is getting ready ...
The horses were watching.They always watch. From behind the fence lines, from the shade of the run-in sheds, from the middle of the fields where they stand in groups of two and three, heads together, reading the world with a precision that has safeguarded them for centuries.They have learned that ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson boxer Xavier Correa brought a national title back to New Jersey after winning the 2026 National Golden Gloves championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking a milestone nearly a decade in the making.Correa, 21, defeated Maximiliano Ruiz of West Jordan, Utah, by a 4-1 decision May ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission has opened the Warrenbrook Pool in Warren and the Colonial Park Spray Park in Somerset on weekends to help residents cool off from the summer heat. Both facilities will open daily starting on June 19th.“Nothing says summer fun more than ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission has opened the Warrenbrook Pool in Warren and the Colonial Park Spray Park in Somerset on weekends to help residents cool off from the summer heat. Both facilities will open daily starting on June 19th.“Nothing says summer fun more than ...
WARREN, NJ — Emergency crews are responding to a truck fire on Interstate 78 eastbound in Warren Township late Thursday morning. As of 11:47 a.m., the incident is reported east of Exit 36 (County Route 651). According to traffic alerts, two of the three eastbound lanes are closed, along with the ...
I know it’s around here somewhere. I haven’t actually seen it yet but all the signs that it exists are definitely there. I’m almost totally certain that our house has a troll. Not one of those big ugly ones that aren’t too bright, smell bad and live under bridges, but a little guy that’s pretty ...
I know it’s around here somewhere. I haven’t actually seen it yet but all the signs that it exists are definitely there. I’m almost totally certain that our house has a troll. Not one of those big ugly ones that aren’t too bright, smell bad and live under bridges, but a little guy that’s pretty ...
WARREN, NJ — Emergency crews are responding to a truck fire on Interstate 78 eastbound in Warren Township late Thursday morning. As of 11:47 a.m., the incident is reported east of Exit 36 (County Route 651). According to traffic alerts, two of the three eastbound lanes are closed, along with the ...
Princeton, NJ - A man who killed his brother at his Princeton apartment was found dead in his jail cell on Friday, May 8. Mercer County prosecutors say Matthew Hertgen, 32, died by apparent suicide at the Mercer County Jail, according to a report at NJ.com. An autopsy report is pending."Growing up, ...
A dump truck pushed an SUV up a stretch of northbound Route 208 in Fair Lawn before finally coming to a stop, witnesses said.Officers alerted through 911 calls from passing motorists reviewed dashcam footage to determine whether the driver for Gios Trucking in Ledgewood could see the Acura RDX ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- A Union County ballot drop box in Summit has been moved to the Summit Community Center at 100 Morris Avenue for the 2026 election cycle, according to Union County election information.The change is part of county-wide adjustments to secure ballot drop box locations ahead of the June ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Westfield Regional Health Department, in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health and Trinitas Regional Medical Center, is opening a new Women, Infants & Children (WIC) site at the Summit Community Center to expand access to nutritional and breastfeeding support services for local ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls has officially submitted two grant applications seeking additional state funding to complete ongoing streetscape improvements along Main Street.At its May 18 meeting, the Township Council voted unanimously to approve two resolutions authorizing ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 16-year-old was injured in a shooting early Friday morning in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Patrick Murray announced. According to a statement, at approximately 12:48 a.m. on May 29, 2026, members of the Paterson ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Parents of young children will be excited to learn the Milltown School District will now be offering full-day preschool. The program currently in place at Parkview School is a half-day program. Parkview is transitioning to a full-day program for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...
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 ...
SCHOHARIE – On June 13th, Shane Nickle will be retiring from his Schoharie County Planning & Community Development Director position. “I appreciate the opportunity I’ve had to serve Schoharie County over the past 30 years,” shared Nickle, “and am grateful for the many people I’ve had the chance ...
RAHWAY, NJ — In just its third year as a formal program, the Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy boys track and field team won first place at the Union County Middle School 2026 Championships held at Williams Field in Elizabeth on Thursday, May 28.The girls team also had an exceptionally strong ...
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 ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - There will be more than the usual running around town this weekend with two 5K races scheduled to raise money for Immaculata High School on Saturday, May 30, and Central Jersey Girls on the Run, Sunday. May 31.Spartan Spirit 5K, May 30Expect rolling road closures in parts of ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos announced the opening of “Cosmos and the Cup: Local Legends – Global Glory,” a multimedia exhibition at The Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium exploring the club’s historic connection to the FIFA World Cup and the global game.Opening to the public on ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Stay in the loop with the Hackensack DPW sanitation and recycling calendar for the month of June!Sanitation Collection:Routes 1-5Mondays & ThursdaysRoutes 6-10Tuesdays & FridaysRubbish Collection:South of Central AvenueWednesday, June 3Wednesday, June 17Central Avenue & ...
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 ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland students and families have a chance to support a great local cause by eating an excellent meal on the last official day of school in Broward County. On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, anyone that chooses to dine at Bravo Peruvian Kitchen in Coral Springs will be supporting Eagles ...