TOP LOCAL News
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 29, 2026
TOTOWA, NJ - A new monument honoring more than a century of leadership in the Totowa Fire Department was unveiled on Thursday at Borough Hall during a ceremony attended by firefighters, borough officials and residents.The monument, located alongside the existing firefighters memorial, recognizes ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Melbourne Beach’s Environmental Advisory Board and the Town of Indialantic’s Sustainable Community & Resiliency Committee will host an electronic waste drop-off event on May 30 at the Indialantic Shopping Center.Residents can drop off items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Acceptable ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: As Women's Health Month comes to a close, Advanced Heart & Vascular of Central Jersey is reminding women that prioritizing their health is for every month! While May serves as an important opportunity to raise awareness about the unique health challenges women face, every day ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: As Women's Health Month comes to a close, Advanced Heart & Vascular of Central Jersey is reminding women that prioritizing their health is for every month! While May serves as an important opportunity to raise awareness about the unique health challenges women face, every day ...
SCHOHARIE COUNTY – Beginning Memorial Day weekend, restaurant patrons who want a drink in Schoharie in County had another option—mocktails.Safe Sips Schoharie is an initiative from the Schoharie County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse designed to encourage and promote alcohol-free drink ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: As Women's Health Month comes to a close, Advanced Heart & Vascular of Central Jersey is reminding women that prioritizing their health is for every month! While May serves as an important opportunity to raise awareness about the unique health challenges women face, every day ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — The lights shimmered. Cameras flashed. Limousines rolled up one after another as Linden High School seniors stepped onto the red carpet in dazzling gowns, sharp tuxedos, and sparkling heels for a night they had spent four years dreaming about. On Thursday night, May 21, ...
SPARTA, NJ – White Deer Plaza was packed and energized with approximately 1000 runners for the 39th Girls on the Run 5K. The spring 2026 event had 456 GOTR girls and 533 registered runners for a total of 989 participants, according to GOTR NJ North Executive Director Maureen Dykstra.Weather ...
Learn to ‘Read the Forested Landscape’TAGHKANIC—Columbia Land Conservancy presents Reading the Forested Landscape With Tom Wessels at the Taghkanic Community Forest, 1330 County Route 27, May 30, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.For those who’d like to learn about the art of forest forensics, join ...
HUDSON--Bindlestiff Family Cirkus in partnership with Spark of Hudson, announces Hudson Juggling Club sessions in June.Hudson Juggling Club is an open exploration for all. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Stephanie Monseu provides mentorship for multiple forms of prop manipulation, including ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hundreds gathered across the Archdiocese of Newark on Memorial Day to honor the nation’s fallen service members, including a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Manuel A. Cruz at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.The Memorial Day observance was one of six Masses held ...
GHENT–In honor of Flag Day and the celebration of America’s semiquincentennial, Market 32 and Price Chopper invite customers to take part in a meaningful tribute to those who serve or have served our country. From now until June 14, guests can bring worn American flags to all 128 Market 32 and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of June.“Weave with us”: Join us for weaving at the Kenilworth Public Library Monday, June 1, 2026. Join us and enjoy the company of fellow weavers. Bring your portable loom! Beginners welcome. ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat High School girls flag football team completed a flawless inaugural season Wednesday night, capturing the Shore Conference Tournament championship with a 39-12 victory over Middletown South. The win marks the first Shore Conference Tournament title in any sport for ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting by issuing two proclamations recognizing local environmental efforts and celebrating student achievement.Garden for Wildlife Month Presented to Mary Warner for her work promoting native habitats and community education.Third Grade Day in the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Starting next week, motorists will see construction crews and equipment along Lyons Road in Coconut Creek as the city begins installation of lighting poles spanning from south of the Sawgrass Expressway to just north of Atlantic Boulevard.Shoulder and lane closures on the ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Committee recently approved the hiring of a new library employee and police officer while also honoring two dozen township workers for milestone years of service to the community.Among the personnel actions approved was the appointment of Roshini Nair as a ...
BARNEGAT - A summertime staple in southern Ocean County is getting a fresh look and a brand new home.The Barnegat Farmers Market has officially announced its relocation for the upcoming season. Market organizers revealed that the weekly event will now take place at 900 West Bay Avenue, setting up ...
Bedminster, NJ – Shedfest, the popular annual music festival benefiting Raritan Headwaters Association, will return on Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve.The family-friendly event will feature live music, food trucks, children’s activities, and more on the 170-acre ...
ELECTION 2026To the Editor:It is hard to imagine a more effective politician than New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett who is running for re-election in the upcoming Democratic primary.Didi is the Forrest Gump of politicians – and I mean that in the best possible way. She shows up, literally ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Fire Department responded to three two-alarm fires in one week, borough officials said during a recent public safety report.On May 17, firefighters responded to a house fire on Kings Road, where first-arriving crews found a fire in the basement. The fire was elevated to a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police were recently on the lookout for a blue and white Ford F150 with a logo on the passenger side door that had been involved in an early burglary when an officer spotted it parked behind a martial arts school. Soon after, they caught Jeremiah James Copeland, ...
MADISON, NJ - Third-seeded Madison opened the 2026 NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 boys lacrosse tournament with a dominant 13-1 win over 14th-seeded Haddon Township on Thursday, May 28.The Dodgers took control immediately, scoring nine goals in the first quarter and adding three more in the second to ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — As summer heats up on Long Beach Island, The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is rolling out a packed lineup of live music, nightly drink specials, and the highly anticipated return of its signature high-energy event series.Located oceanfront in the heart of Beach Haven, the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University has been selected as Curaçao’s official training site and team headquarters during the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer.FAU will serve as the tiny island nation’s Team Base Camp, one of 48 ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Morris Township is inviting residents to help shape the municipality’s future as officials prepare a new master plan.The township will hold several Master Plan Visioning Workshops in May to gather public input. The master plan outlines a 10-year vision for land use within the ...
COLUMBIA COUNTY--Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106th) put it well in a recent email: “Libraries are truly the most democratic institutions in our society – a space where people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life are welcome to learn, explore and dream. Increasingly, libraries have also ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Morris Plains will host its annual Family Day and Fireworks celebration on Saturday, June 27 at Morris Plains Community Park.Family Day festivities will begin at 5 p.m., with fireworks scheduled for around 9:30 p.m. A rain date has been set for Sunday, June 28.The event will ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - May is Jewish Heritage Month and the East Brunswick Public Library has special events coming up on Sunday, May 31, to commemorate it. All ages are welcome to stop by the library from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy displays, exhibits, food samples and children's activities ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The Borough of Bernardsville is holding its first annual townwide sidewalk sale on June 6. The event is free and open to the public. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and feature a litany of Bernardsville small businesses. Major markdowns, end-of-season deals, and a ...