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By RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
May 26, 2026
West Orange, New Jersey, May 26, 2026 – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2026 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their ...
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 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough held its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026.While it rained through much of the holiday weekend, the skies cleared for the afternoon parade.So, it seems no one can rain on Hawthorne's parade.
The Village of Whitehall is in the process of conducting a lead service line (LSL) inventory of water service lines in the Village’s water system. This LSL inventory is required as part of the Revised Lead and Copper Rule that has been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – As the spring athelic season approaches its end, the Raiders continue to push forward across multiple sports: BaseballThe Raiders defeated St. Joseph’s (Metuchen), 7–5, on Monday behind a strong offensive performance. Lucas Bolton led the way, going 4-for-5, while Joe ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains honored one of its own – 92-year-old Korean War veteran George Becker, who has lived in the township for more than six decades – on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026).The ceremony honors residents who have fallen during conflicts ranging from the American ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Calusa Elementary School in Boca Raton raised more than $94,000 at the school’s annual St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event fundraiser last Friday, according to school officials and media reports. The event includes students and teachers cutting or shaving their hair to support ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Towanda Johnson moved from Newark to New Brunswick in search of a neighborhood she felt safe in.As she stood outside the handsome, red-bricked Stirlingside Residences building on Neilson Street that she now calls home, she said she has found a happy, peaceful place to live.“My life ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
A Bloomingdale woman was airlifted to St. Barnabas after she ran back inside her burning home to try and save her cats on Memorial Day afternoon and was overcome, authorities said.Three officers who valiantly tried to rescue her were taken to Chilton Hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Families with little ones are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music, movement, and memory-making during the Bernardsville Library’s upcoming “Baby Prom” event on May 29, at 11 a.m.Designed for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers, the event encourages families to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission routinely reads proclamations during its meetings to recognize a myriad of causes, individuals or events, but Thursday’s meeting agenda has one that carries personal meaning for one of its members.The commission plans to proclaim May as Bladder ...
West Orange, New Jersey – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2026 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their notable success, ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -Music, history and storytelling will come together at the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum on Sunday, May 31, when the acclaimed Dolce Trio performs as part of the museum’s “America at 250: One Place, Many Stories” series.The concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will feature a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -Music, history and storytelling will come together at the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum on Sunday, May 31, when the acclaimed Dolce Trio performs as part of the museum’s “America at 250: One Place, Many Stories” series.The concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will feature a ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Borough reminds residents that the annual Bulk Collection Program will take place during the month of June. Residents are encouraged to review the borough Annual Calendar for zone schedules, street listings, and bulk collection details, either online or in the calendar that ...
Princeton, NJ – Editor’s note: In order to give all primary election candidates a chance to respond to any last-minute comments made in letters from TAPinto Princeton readers, we will continue to accept letters through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 29. Up until then, Princeton residents are invited to ...
COBLESKILL – The big story coming out of the Village of Cobleskill’s May 19 agenda is whether or not Teamsters Local 294 will be recognized by the Village as “the exclusive bargaining representative for certain department of public works employees.” Resolution #4-2026, which would grant the ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Job seekers should brush up their resume and practice their networking skills to prepare to attend the annual Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce's Job Fair. During the 2025 job fair, hundreds of job seekers and more than 50 businesses connected during the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs will host a Caribbean dance class next month at the city hall lawn to honor the late Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, city officials announced on Tuesday. The event, a special edition of the Coral Springs Let’s Move initiative, is planned for 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday June ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
MAPLE SHADE, NJ – A shopper at an area big box retailer purchased a winning lottery ticket on Saturday, May 23, 2026 worth $10,000. The ticket was sold at the BJ's Wholesale Club located at 131 East Kings Highway in Maple Shade. According to the NJ Lottery, the winner was playing the 100X ...
SCRANTON, PA-- Arianna M. Alvarado of Union was among the more than 900 members of the Class of 2026. The newest Scranton alumni received their bachelor's degrees on Sunday, May 24, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Graduates must have completed their academic degree ...
A photo of the trapped spelunker with his face blurred out. DEC photoCANAAN—A man, trapped in a cave for more than seven hours was freed, apparently unscathed, in the early morning hours May 18.Columbia County NY 911 dispatched Canaan Fire, under automatic mutual aid Red Rock Volunteer Fire Company ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - In its 81st edition, the Tour of Somerville once again proved why this historic race remains one of the most sought-after wins to criterium racers around the world.Deep fields in both the Pro Women’s and Pro Men’s races featured National Champions, Olympians, and many of the ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a hunger strike that began Friday to protest deplorable, inhumane conditions.On Memorial Day, Gov. Sherrill was personally denied access to the federal ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan is publicly outlining the legal and public safety concerns that led her to veto the proposed Maple Street outdoor dining ordinance, addressing an already tense debate between the mayor and the Summit Common Council over the future of the downtown street closure ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three bicycles were reported stolen in town last week, Westfield Police said on Tuesday.On May 18, a resident of Walnut Street reported that their beige Electrika bicycle, valued at about $400, was stolen from their front lawn, police said.Also on May 18, a resident reported the ...