TOP LOCAL News
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
May 26, 2026
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new restaurants are popping up in Westfield, including a Peruvian place that claims to have “the best chicken in New Jersey,” an Indo-Mex fusion eatery downtown and a brick-and-mortar spot by the owner of Feast Catering. Don Alex opened recently at 231 South Ave. East. The ...
UPDATE: The Council voted ‘Yes’ to apply for both grants. The headline has been updated in accordance.HACKENSACK, NJ — City leaders are working to create safer streets for motorists and pedestrians, and are reviewing two possible submissions to the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for project ...
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HUDSON—Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106th) presented a New York State proclamation at Klocke Estate recognizing May 13 as World Cocktail Day, commemorating the 220th anniversary of the first published definition of the cocktail in nearby Claverack.The proclamation highlights a defining moment in ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Scouts, veterans and more marched down Main Street in Flemington May 25 as part of the annual Memorial Day parade to honor veterans and those who gave their lives in service of the country.
READINGTON, NJ - Despite a slight rain delay, the Readington Township Memorial Day parade went on as planned, honoring those who have given their lives in service to the country.
RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township held its annual Memorial Day ceremony in front of the memorial at the municipal building May 25, honoring those who gave their lives in service.
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Rain may have canceled Cranford’s 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning, but it did not stop residents, veterans, and Gold Star families from gathering inside the Cranford High School auditorium to pay tribute to the township’s fallen service members.“The purpose of the ...
MADISON, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday May 25 - Friday May 29MONDAY MAY 25 (MEMORIAL DAY)TUESDAY MAY 26NJSIAA Softball- Madison vs Snyder at Madison; 4mWEDNESDAY MAY 27NJSIAA Baseball- Madison vs Shabazz at Madison; 4:30pmTJ Spring Concert- Madison Junior ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – David Brearley High School and UCVTS recently held their annual proms and TAPinto Kenilworth invites readers to showcase your students’ photos from their special night. Those who are interested in sharing their photos with TAPinto Kenilworth are encouraged to send them to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday May 25 - Friday May 29MONDAY MAY 25 (MEMORIAL DAY)TUESDAY MAY 26Morris Township Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting; Municipal Building; 2pmNJSIAA Boys Tennis- Morristown vs Bergen County Technical at Bergen Tech; ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Demonstrating the far-reaching impact of student involvement in the community, two high school students are leading free interactive workshops, advancing the accessibility and engagement of science and technology education in Scotch Plains, Fanwood and its surrounding ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The American Legion Gerald Abrego Post held its annual Memorial Day parade down Old York Road in Bradley Gardens Monday, with veterans, scouts, the Bridgewater-Raritan High School marching band and more honoring those who gave their lives in service of the country.
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Municipal Clerk Melissa Hallerman stated at the May 18 Spotswood Borough Council meeting that there would be three open seats for the borough council for the upcoming general election in November. Terms for current Spotswood Borough Councilman Larry Kraemer, Spotswood ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick Township continues its spring veteran street dedication ceremonies this week on Saturday, May 30. The township is honoring Theodore W. Lounsbury Jr. for his service during the Vietnam War as a United States Marine Corps Sergeant at 1 p.m. at the intersection of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Opportunities for young girls in ice hockey have been growing for years, but what about adult women? Some women who may have wanted to learn how to play hockey growing up, but weren't able to because of rink availability or other reasons can lace up the skates and grab a stick ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick chef, author and educator Maricel Gentile has earned national recognition for her debut cookbook, Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook: A Journey Through Filipino, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean Recipes for Every Day.Gentile’s cookbook received the ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP — Mutliple agencies are reporting that a Memorial Day boat excursion turned into a multi-agency rescue operation Monday evening after a single-vessel boat crash in the Barnegat Bay left six people injured, including two critically.According to New Jersey State Police Sgt. First ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP — Mutliple agencies are reporting that a Memorial Day boat excursion turned into a multi-agency rescue operation Monday evening after a single-vessel boat crash in the Barnegat Bay left six people injured, including two critically.According to New Jersey State Police Sgt. First ...
TRENTON – Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced key measures the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS) is taking to help ensure a safe and fair 2026 primary election. The Department’s efforts to protect the right to vote will once again include a Voter Protection Initiative to ...
TRENTON – Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced key measures the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS) is taking to help ensure a safe and fair 2026 primary election. The Department’s efforts to protect the right to vote will once again include a Voter Protection Initiative to ...
JEFFERSON, NJ — TAPinto Jefferson had the opportunity to interview both Jefferson Township Mayoral candidates, Eric Wilusen and Christian Barranco. The video, linked above, displays each candidate's response to each question. Each candidate received the same questions and was given 90 seconds to ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough held a special ceremony at Veterans Park, by the John Basilone statue, Memorial Day Monday to honor those lost at war.
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano city commissioners voted Tuesday night to approve a new three-year contract for local firefighters that will cost the city an estimated $8.5 million.The agreement with the Pompano Beach Professional Firefighters Union (IAFF Local 1549) would cover the next three years, ...
Union, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Union Arts Center and Broadway Babies Theater Company, will offer a two-week musical theater summer camp for children ages 8 through 13 this August.The “Broadway Babies” camp will run from Aug. 3 to Aug. 15, operating weekdays from 9 ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — History has been made on the diamond.With a monumental victory last week, Hackettstown High School Head Baseball Coach Gary Poyer has officially solidified his place as the most successful coach in the history of the Tigers' baseball program. Poyer secured his 311th career ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Not everyone who should have been in City Hall to be honored at last week’s police recognition ceremony was there.They couldn’t be. Many of the uniformed officers and civilian personnel were doing their job elsewhere, protecting the city and its residents, a fact that dignitaries ...
EDISON, NJ — Students from three public schools in town have won first, second, and third place in this year's Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's Sixth District. Rep. Frank Pallone honored the Edison students and other winners of this year's Congressional Awards at a recent reception at ...