TOP LOCAL News
By BOBBIE PEER
May 29, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — In one of the most thrilling playoff games of the spring, the Governor Livingston Highlanders softball team rallied five times to defeat Bernards 13-12 in 12 innings in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 Quarterfinal on Thursday afternoon in front of a raucous home crowd that ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange residents who rely on Interstate 280 for their daily commute should prepare for overnight delays this week as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) advances a major bridge replacement project in neighboring East Orange.NJDOT announced that overnight lane ...
PARIS, France — This week, Plainfield tennis icon Dr Inez Durham took on Paris and the French Open with her daughter, Jennifer. It was Durham's fourth international Grand Slam, as she attended Wimbledon twice and the French Open one other time in the past.When asked whether the 10-year-old girl ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Motorists traveling through East Orange should expect overnight delays on Interstate 280 this week as the New Jersey Department of Transportation advances a major bridge replacement project over the highway.NJDOT announced that lane closures and temporary traffic stoppages will ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — In one of the day's biggest upsets, No. 8 seeded New Providence pitcher Eliana Lee delivered a dominant complete-game shutout, holding No. 1 seeded Wood-Ridge to four hits as the Pioneers defeated the Blue Devils 6-0 in the second round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 softball ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - New Providence pitcher Eliana Lee shut Wood-Ridge out on four hits as the Pioneers defeated the Blue Devils, 6-0 in the second round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 softball playoffs at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex on Thursday. New Providence will play at Dayton on Tuesday.New ...
SPARTA, NJ – After several meetings, hours of public comments, proposed amendments and four votes, ordinance 26-06 is “dead.” The ordinance did not appear on the township council’s May 26 meeting agenda but was discussed. At the previous meeting, councilman Neill Clark proposed an amended version ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - In a nostalgic nod to America’s Bicentennial in 1976, Hillsborough Township has partnered with New Jersey American Water and Sherwin-Williams to paint 60 Township fire hydrants in patriotic themes by the 4th of July.The initiative was inspired by community feedback regarding the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The John E. Riley Elementary community gathered on the evening of May 18 for the school’s annual spring concert. The event, featuring students in third and fourth grade, featured performances by the band, chorus, and orchestra.“The students worked hard for many months to ...
Princeton, NJ – When a theater critic’s review of a who-dunnit immediately raises the question of why-did-they-do-it, you can guess that the production is in for a rough ride in the review that follows. Fortunately for McCarter Theatre and its current production of “Mrs. Christie,” Princeton is not ...
NEWTON, NJ - The Newton High School's FBLA chapter and the Halsted Middle School FBLA chapter are celebrating another outstanding run as the school year comes to a close, with an induction ceremony to honor all the accomplishments and to showcase all the hard work displayed by members throughout ...
The newly passed but very late state budget includes a delay in the timeline for school districts to only purchase electric buses. We have some local reaction.In other news:The County Legislature is looking into live streaming their meetings.Two prominent area law enforcements officials are ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — When thinking of reggae, one name stands out from all others: Bob Marley. On Saturday, May 30, Montclair artists will unite to honor the legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and cultural icon during the 2nd Annual Bob Marley Celebration of Life, an evening-long festival blending ...
TAPinto Jefferson had the opportunity to interview all four Jefferson Town Council candidates. All candidates were asked the same set of questions. The stories are being released over the next two days in alphabetical order.
The Borough of Millstone recently celebrated its 132 nd birthday. The former Somerset Courthouse of Colonial times officially separated itself from Hillsborough Township on May 18, 1894. The enduringquestion is, why? I have never read a good explanation for Millstone’s independence. But a ...
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What about your background makes you an ideal candidate?"I was a public school teacher for 7 years, so I worked in the public sector. I took on with my husband, we ran a business together for 26 years, so I've worked in the private sector, and I managed budgets, I did voting, I looked for ways to ...
Avina Homers, Extends On-Base Streak as Pats Fall to Cats Thursday The Somerset Patriots fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 14-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night in Bridgewater, NJ. With Jace Avina’s home run in the eighth inning, Somerset has homered in 13 of its last 14 games. The ...
Avina Homers, Extends On-Base Streak as Pats Fall to Cats Thursday The Somerset Patriots fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 14-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night in Bridgewater, NJ. With Jace Avina’s home run in the eighth inning, Somerset has homered in 13 of its last 14 games. The ...
RENSSELAER COUNTY – Shortly after the mandate, part of what is known as the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act came into being in 2019, many upstate communities and in particular, school districts claimed the regulations were simply unattainable.School Superintendents reactKnown as the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The No. 5 seeded New Providence Pioneers boys lacrosse team wasted no time making their presence felt in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 1 Tournament, cruising past No. 12 seeded Delaware Valley 18-4 on Thursday, May 28, to advance to the quarterfinal round.Ryan Knight led the ...
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie enthusiasts from across the region will gather at Bell Works in Holmdel this weekend as the 2026 Monmouth Film Festival (MFF) returns for a three-day celebration of independent film-making, storytelling, and creative ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Third-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood wasted no time asserting itself Thursday , cruising to a commanding 16-4 win over 14th-seeded Wayne Hills in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 tournament at Wexler Field.The Raiders, currently ranked No. 8 in New ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – The CHS Senior Prom will take place this year on Friday at the Birchwood Manor, where the senior class of 2026 will be celebrating their “Final Destination” as Chatham Students. Prom is always a special time for seniors to celebrate the friendships they’ve made throughout their time ...
CUBA, NY — Kinusaiga involves creating intricate pictures by tucking fabric scraps into grooves cut into a base. A modern Japanese art form created in the 1980s by Setsu Maeno, it is often called “fabric painting” and looks similar to stained-glass.On Tuesday at 6 p.m., Senior Library Assistant ...
Princeton, NJ – Back in 2017, when Sante Integrative Pharmacy was a newcomer on the Nassau Street retail scene. It stood out for being new, but it stood out even more for being a throwback to an earlier era of pharmacies – no food section, no greeting cards, no pot pourri of items you might find at ...
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 ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – As another summer season begins at the Jersey Shore, the Circle of Friends Café in Lake Como is preparing to welcome back customers with fresh coffee, homemade meals and one of the most meaningful missions anywhere along the coast.The café, located at 1709 Main Street, officially ...
Renss LensEAST GEENBUSH – Prior to the business portion of their regular May meeting, the members of the Rensselaer County Legislature took time out to honor a departed colleague and several youth organizations.Piece Hoyt served the county for many years as the Deputy Commissioner of Youth and the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team defeated Princeton, 5-0, in the sectional semifinal on Thursday at the Colony Courts to advance to the state final against Millburn.Second-seeded Chatham (17-3), ranked No. 8 in the state, will travel to meet top-seeded Millburn (22-3), No. 5 in the state, ...