TOP LOCAL News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
May 27, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As schools let out for the summer, police plan to have an increased presence at the Promenade at Coconut Creek starting in early June, preparing for a return of the crowds of teenagers that prompted new unaccompanied minor restrictions at the outdoor shopping destination.The ...
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - If you've been tracking Thai food in South Florida, Just Thai is the latest, and arguably most compelling, chapter in a lineage that includes About Bangkok, Bow Thai, and Thai Garden out of Coral Springs. It opened in September 2024 in the former China Gourmet space in ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Located at 630 Boulevard, Kenilworth's hippest laundromat, Bubbles & Baskets recently made the following announcement on their social media page about their next upcoming Karaoke event. “Karaoke is baaacckk!! RSVP required! Click the link in our IG bio or visit ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Garden Club of Hackensack is rallying up for its fifth annual Arts in the Park event!Taking place on Saturday, June 6, at Johnson Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the free public program will bring together local artists, artisans, crafters, families and community organizations to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Garden Club of Hackensack is rallying up for its fifth annual Arts in the Park event!Taking place on Saturday, June 6, at Johnson Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the free public program will bring together local artists, artisans, crafters, families and community organizations to ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Students at RCS Middle School put on their annual production, this year showcasing Roald Dahl’s “Matilda Jr. the Musical.”Students took to the stage and worked behind the scenes to put on the annual show.Here are photos from this year’s production, courtesy of the RCS ...
KENILWORTH, N.J. — The Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 70th anniversary during its Annual Gala and Installation of Officers at Galloping Hill Caterers. The event brought together local leaders, business owners and community members to commemorate the organization’s history ...
Let’s start by taking all the old paradigms out of this equation that no longer apply to what being a hypnotherapist entails in today’s world. I’m talking about those who might recall the stage antics of the comedians from back in the ‘50s that would swing a pocket watch to and fro and place the ...
Let’s start by taking all the old paradigms out of this equation that no longer apply to what being a hypnotherapist entails in today’s world. I’m talking about those who might recall the stage antics of the comedians from back in the ‘50s that would swing a pocket watch to and fro and place the ...
Long before we had delete keys, backspace buttons and track changes, we had the pencil.Henry David Thoreau understood that better than most.Many people know Thoreau as the man at Walden Pond, the quiet writer in the woods. What is less often remembered is that he also helped make pencils in his ...
ROXBURY – Roxbury Arts Group kicks off its presenting program season with a uniquely American ensemble, the American Patchwork Quartet (APQ). Led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, APQ binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West ...
Long before we had delete keys, backspace buttons and track changes, we had the pencil.Henry David Thoreau understood that better than most.Many people know Thoreau as the man at Walden Pond, the quiet writer in the woods. What is less often remembered is that he also helped make pencils in his ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A lengthy Sayreville Police Dept. investigation led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Ocean County woman who allegedly used several New Jersey health spas as fronts for a prostitution and money laundering ring. Arrested was Kelly Jahnke-Gonzalez, from Jackson, who police say operated ...
Family Storytime Thursday, May 28, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required. For ages 0-5.Romp and ReadFriday, May 29, from 10-10:30 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A rock band and a husband-and-wife duo will close out Doylestown Borough’s spring concert series on Thursday night.The Concerts at the Commons has brought live music to Broad Commons Park on Thursdays throughout the month of May. (The May 21 show was postponed because of rain.) The ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Local event studio Suite6TwentySIX has been selected for a $20,000 grant through Main Street America and American Express. The business was one of 500 recipients of the Amex Shop Small Grants Program.Ryan Greff, Fair Lawn Main Street Executive Director, noted the business group ...
RARITAN, NJ - Two residents have filed a lawsuit against Raritan Borough over the recently approved redevelopment plan for the Agway property, on Thompson Avenue.In its last Raritan Borough planning board meeting of March, the planning board considered a redevelopment plan that would have allowed ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County has a study underway to find ways to reduce the risk of future flood damage across ten communities, and the county wants people from these towns to offer input.An increased threat of rising seawater, heavier rainfall, and storm surges due to climate change has ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit’s postseason run ended Tuesday as Ridge took control in singles and closed out doubles to secure a 4-1 victory in a NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 quarterfinal between two top-20 programs separated by just three spots in the NJ.com rankings.The No. 6-seeded Summit ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield's fire chief honored several of the town's first responders during the Westfield Fire Department's annual bell service on Memorial Day.Fire Chief Michael Duelks led the service and the distribution of certificates at the fire department's headquarters downtown. The service ...
UNION, N.J. — Thirteen people were injured Tuesday morning in a four-vehicle crash involving an NJ Transit bus on Morris Avenue, according to Union police.The crash occurred at about 9:06 a.m. on Morris Avenue westbound at Spruce Street, police said.Authorities said the crash involved an NJ Transit ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Free Public Library is launching the city’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate program, an initiative aimed at encouraging creative expression and civic engagement among local teenagers.Applications are open through June 30 for Jersey City residents ages 13 to 18 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Hundreds of professionals from across New Jersey gathered at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick for the 2026 Innovate100 event, an evening that brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, nonprofit executives, government officials and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown High School's Alexander Torres Mino has been selected to represent Mercer County in the 2026 New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival. Alexander, a sophomore at Hightstown High School, submitted a piece titled “The Lion of Judah.” He was one of 18 Hightstown High School ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is holding an kick-off session for students interested in participating in the annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC).Founded in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge was founded in 2015 as a bipartisan initiative by the Congressional Internet Caucus to ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. will be holding a four-day Book Sale beginning on Thursday at the Burlington County Library System's Main Branch in Westampton. The Book Sale will be taking place on the following dates:Thursday, May 28 — 6PM to 8:30PMFriday, May ...
ALBANY—Former Top 5 Changemaker Award recipient Ruben Lindo has built his career around one central idea: people and systems can change.Today, Mr. Lindo serves as director of government strategy and managed services for the Albany firm Shenker, Russo and Clark. In that role, he helps clients ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Many of the 50 Chihuahuas rescued from a Tennessee hoarding situation and brought to Tri-County Humane Society in West Boca Raton are suffering from severe dental disease, infections, flea infestations, and other medical issues as the shelter continues caring for the animals ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A group of first-grade students at Sharon Elementary School recently had the chance to engage with a fifth grade class in Ghana.As part of an international teacher program, teacherAri Weiss recently worked in Ghana, witnessing the African country’s differences in education and ...
OLEAN, NY — The city's Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division is undertaking an emergency water main repair on Wednesday on Virginia Street. The work may cause water outages in the area.The repair is expected to take approximately three to fours hours to complete, according to a ...