TOP LOCAL News
By ALYSSA LIDMAN
May 28, 2026
LOPATCONG - The Planning Board adopted recommendations regarding energy and water usage to the proposed ordinance on data centers on Wednesday, May 27. Board member Brian Weeks discussed the recommendations. He asked, “Is there a way to take that ‘encouraged’ out and make it as you ‘must’?” Member ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ — An inmate from Newark that had been incarcerated at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Chesterfield has been charged with killing his cellmate, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw announced on Wednesday afternoon.Xavier Cepin, 22, was charged on May 22 with ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce understands the value of supporting and growing business in and around the Fair Lawn community. This is why the Chamber created a festive ribbon cutting to welcome Zadies Kosher Bake Shop back to its new brick and mortar location at the Promenade on ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Eighth-seeded Phillipsburg advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament with a 2-1 victory over ninth-seeded Columbia on Wednesday.Columbia (12-15) tied the score, 1-1, in the top of the sixth inning after a single by Joey Kerner, a stolen base ...
TOTOWA, NJ - K1 Speed officially opened its doors in Totowa in February 2026, bringing a new indoor racing and entertainment destination to North Jersey.The facility features two elevated go-kart tracks, arcade games, private event spaces and a food and beverage lounge, offering residents and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – Sixth-seeded Westfield scored all its runs in the fourth inning and went on to a 6-3 victory over 11th-seeded Union in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament on Wednesday.Ramon Contreras held Westfield in check for three shutout innings before the Blue ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People and families in Central New Jersey have one less fun thing to do this weekend after Woodbridge Center suddenly canceled its annual three-day carnival.The mall’s annual summer carnival was scheduled to start on Friday, May 29 and run through Sunday, May 31, an event that ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — After a lengthy discussion during Sayreville Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, the governing body voted, 5-1, to approve an 18-month ban on data centers while borough officials gather more information about their potential impact on the community. The moratorium impacts ...
ALLENTOWN, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity baseball season ended on Wednesday with a first round loss in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament. The Chargers were the ninth seed in the state tournament and faced eighth-seeded Allentown High School. After ending the ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Despite one of its best pitching efforts all season, the 16th-seeded East Brunswick baseball team fell short in its upset bid.Top-seeded Old Bridge hung on for a 1-0 victory over the Bears in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 tournament on Wednesday.Old Bridge ...
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, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — No. 2 Summit boys lacrosse opened its NJSIAA postseason run Wednesday with another emphatic reminder of its championship intentions, overwhelming Nutley 18-0 in the North Jersey, Group 3 first round behind a complete performance built on pace, depth, and control.The win continued a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Not every superhero wears a cape and tights. That became clear as the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community recently honored third-grader Nora Klimchak as their local “superhero.” Nora was six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - An uncharacteristically rainy, dank May day did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of Whippany resident and domestic violence survivor Kelly Sutliff, who was hosting a training session at her home as part of Kelly’s K9s: Tails of Courage, the nonprofit she created following her ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Environmental Commission is launching a “Quiet Summer” initiative encouraging residents and landscapers to pause the use of gas-powered leaf blowers during the summer months.Officials said residents can help protect children, wildlife and neighborhoods by asking ...
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 ...
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. Klimchak was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Second-seeded West Essex advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 baseball tournament with a 17-4 victory over Parsippany on Wednesday.The top three batters in the Knights' order combined for nine hits. C.J. Fogg went 3-for-4 with a home run and five runs ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Garden enthusiasts, nature lovers, and families looking for a beautiful way to spend a spring day are invited to visit Deep Cut Gardens during a special Open House on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Located on Red Hill Road in Middletown, Deep Cut Gardens will be showcasing ...
CHARLOTTEVILLE – The Charlotteville Schoolhouse is slated to host a cooking workshop on Saturday, May 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Using recipes from manuscript and community cookbooks of the late 1800s and the early 1900s from Charlotteville, Jefferson, and Stamford, participants in this ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Citing “a lack of participation,” Roselle Park has canceled the Tour de Roselle Park, which was scheduled for this coming weekend.The borough announced on social media that the bike clinic will still take place.The clinic is scheduled for Saturday, from 11 a.m. to noon, at ...
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its 57th Commencement Ceremony at the William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown on Thursday, May 21. The ceremony commemorated the awarding of associate degrees and certificates of achievement ...
CHATHAM--On May 19 Chatham CSD residents voted overwhelmingly to adopt the $37.4 million 2026-27 operating budget, to approve a capital allotment of $3.8 million to air condition the elementary school (in whose gymnasium the voting was held on toasty 80+ degree day), and to return all four ...
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 ...
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 ...
SCROLL DOWN⬇️⬇️FOR FLYER WITH COMPLETE DETAILS AND A QR CODE FOR JOB POSTINGS:FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Department of Public Works will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their office at 250 Center St., in Freehold, NJ.“This Job Fair will be a great opportunity ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit baseball turned an early-season roller coaster into a postseason statement Wednesday, using a fast start and timely answers to knock off Carteret 9-6 in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 tournament.Summit broke open the game with a seven-run second ...
An unresponsive child who swallowed a pill containing fentanyl was rushed to the hospital and two additional children had to be checked out after a Hackensack man left the drugs within their reach, authorities charged. The hospitalized youngster recovered, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said ...