TOP LOCAL News
By BRENDA NEMCEK
May 28, 2026
WARREN, NJ — Warriors win! Watchung Hills opened the NJSIAA Tournament with a commanding 10-0 victory over Elizabeth in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 playoffs on Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors improved to 16-8 on the season behind a dominant performance on both sides of ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Eleventh-seeded Robbinsville advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 baseball tournament with a 10-1 victory over sixth-seeded South River on Wednesday.Tyler Bunnell pitched a four-hitter with eight strikeouts and three walks in seven innings for ...
HOBOKEN, NJ -Halifax is introducing a new waterfront brunch promotion designed for groups gathering along the Hudson River throughout the summer seasonGuests dining with parties of five or more will receive a complimentary Aperol Spritz for each person at the table, served in a signature Aperol ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Even in a remodeled baseball venue at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, three things seem to still be guaranteed this decade.Death, taxes and the Panthers winning in the first round of the state tournament.While their record alone does not tell the full story, one of New Jersey’s ...
EDISON, NJ – Winning four courts was not enough for J.P. Stevens High School in its state tournament debut.The outcome was already decided in a hard-fought battle against Bridgewater-Raritan High School on Tuesday evening, but the Hawks wanted an exclamation point to begin their quest for their ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – Jackson Babiarz pitched a no-hitter and the 12th-seeded Dayton baseball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 tournament with a 6-1 victory over fifth-seeded Hoboken on Wednesday.Babiarz struck out seven batters and walked six in seven innings. He threw 109 ...
To see a full schedule of film screenings, panels, workshops and special events, alongside tickets and passes, you can visit the Monmouth Film Festival website.HOLMDEL, N.J. — Filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie enthusiasts from across the region will gather at Bell Works in Holmdel this ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of 56 nursing graduates during its 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a longstanding tradition that marks the transition from student to professional nurse.The ceremony brought together faculty, family members, friends, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of 56 nursing graduates during its 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a longstanding tradition that marks the transition from student to professional nurse.The ceremony brought together faculty, family members, friends, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of 56 nursing graduates during its 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a longstanding tradition that marks the transition from student to professional nurse.The ceremony brought together faculty, family members, friends, ...
RED BANK, NJ: Lunch Break is inviting local businesses, organizations and community members to support one of its most cherished summer traditions, the Annual Community Picnic & Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, August 15, from 9am to 2:30pm at Count Basie Park in Red Bank.For more ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Division of Parks and Recreation has opened registration for its Fall 2026 Rec Soccer program, offering opportunities for young athletes from preschool through middle school. The season begins in September and features age‑appropriate divisions focused on skill‑building, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. This ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The skies were cloudy with a few raindrops, but it didn't stop Hasbrouck Heights residents from gathering on Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park.Memorial wreaths with red, white, and blue flowers were mounted on a stands near the monument.
COLONIA, NJ — Middletown North turned the tables on Colonia after the Patriots had ousted the Monmouth County team from the 2025 state baseball tournament.Ninth-seeded Middletown North scored runs in each of the first two innings and went on to a 5-1 victory over eighth-seeded Colonia in the first ...
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 ...
RUMSON, NJ – In the biggest upset in New Jersey in the first round of the state baseball tournament, 16th-seeded Holmdel took down No. 1 seed Rumson-Fair Haven, 1-0, in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 tournament on Wednesday.Jack Vallillo, a senior and a Seton Hall University commit, pitched a ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – Colts Neck advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 baseball tournament with a 10-0 victory over Lakewood on Wednesday.Three pitchers combined on a one-hitter over six innings. Nick Pignatelli allowed one hit and one walk and struck out 10 in four innings.
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 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Nicholas Mabel’s base-clearing double cleared the bases, and he scored on Domenic Bellini's ground single as Wood-Ridge rallied from a three-run deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Roselle Park in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 baseball ...
UNION, N.J. — New regulations governing the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in Union will take effect July 1 as township officials launch a public safety and education campaign for riders, pedestrians and motorists.The ordinance establishes rules for operating electric bicycles and scooters on ...
WAYNE, NJ — The township council introduced two ordinances which, if they are eventually approved, will increase sewer and water costs for residential and commercial properties in Wayne beginning July 1, 2026. The two measures — Ordinance #36 for sewer fees and Ordinance #37 for water charges — ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The top-seeded Caldwell baseball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 tournament with a 20-0 victory over 16th-seeded Hillside on Wednesday.Adam Sepe went 4-for-4 with three runs batted in and three runs scored for Caldwell (22-4).Ryan Keenan went ...
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ninth-seeded South Brunswick fell just short in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 baseball tournament, losing to Freehold Township, 4-3, on Wednesday.Freehold Township scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Vikings were shut out through ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Shaking off an early upset scare, the top-seeded Ridge baseball team rallied and then pulled away for a 13-3 victory over Barringer in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament on Wednesday.Barringer (5-14), the 16th seed, surprised the Red Devils with three runs ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham boys volleyball coach Anna Amster noticed a different mentality in the 2026 Cougars early in the season. One player who has epitomized that workmanlike approach has been senior middle Hawi Ondondo.Ondondo didn't make the team last season, but returned to win a starting job ...