TOP LOCAL News
By MAIREFRANCES PSOMAS-JACKLOSKI
May 14, 2025
New Jersey Ballet performed for two nights only on April 24th and 25th at the Victoria Theatre at the NJPAC. The company, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, performed two pieces choreographed by Twyla Tharp and Harrison Ball. Even though the show only presented two pieces, the night ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After 584 days in captivity, 21-year-old Israeli-American Edan Alexander has been released by Hamas and is on his way to reunite with his family in New Jersey. The long-awaited breakthrough ends a harrowing ordeal that began during the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, ...
The Madison Area YMCA is HiringAre you interested in joining one of New Jersey's Top Workplaces as a staff member, or know someone who is? “At the Madison Area YMCA, we nurture the potential of every youth and teen, and we carry that same commitment over to our staff. Many Staff members have found ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A flash flood warning is in effect for our area until 7:30pm Wednesay evening, announced the National Weather Service. A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. According to the weather authority, some of the storms today could produce heavy ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The two left lanes of Route 80 eastbound near Exit 37 in Rockaway Township were closed to traffic today (May 12) after a hole emerged in the highway's left shoulder. The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the lane closures, which started at about 5 p.m. near the Route ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The courtyard at Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was transformed into a scene straight out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Monday, as National Nursing Home Week kicked off with a whimsical celebration of joy, imagination, and community spirit.Oversized ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Dodgers continued their winning ways on Monday afternoon with pitching from James Doehner and just enough offensive spark to hold off Hanover Park 4-2. With the win, Madison improved to 14-3 on the season, while Hanover Park dropped to 9-9-1.Madison's James Doehner threw ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — East Hanover Police Officers joined fellow law enforcement professionals from across the country in the 2025 Police Unity Tour, which passed through town on Friday, May 9.Participating officers from the East Hanover Police Department included Patrolmen Robert Jordan, Michael ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - In a tight baseball game that stretched into extra innings, Whippany Park emerged with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Hanover Park in eight innings on Wednesday afternoon.Pete Gethins played a pivotal role for the Wildcats, reaching base all four times he stepped to the plate, going ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka was arrested during a protest at Delaney Hall, an immigrant detention facility in Newark, and taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations agents on Friday afternoon. Baraka – who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor – was handcuffed and arrested, a ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Hanover Park girls golf team earned another conference win on Tuesday, defeating Parsippany 228–244 in a nine-hole match at a par-37 course.With the victory, Hanover Park improves to 6-5 overall and 4-3 in NJAC South 2 play, while Parsippany remains winless at 0-7.Hanover ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center marked Nurses Week with a celebration that combined fun, appreciation, and plenty of smiles. Throughout the week, the facility honored its dedicated nursing staff with daily lunches, thoughtful gifts, and moments of joy — all to ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy cannot run for a third term and the field to replace him is wide open and crowded as 11 candidates vie for their party’s nominations in the June 10 primary election.That has left voters across the state with a number of questions on their minds, including some of the ...
CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ - In a time when politics often dominate headlines for the wrong reasons, a local story is reminding residents of the good government can do when it works for the people.Daniel Erhardt, Principal of The Center School—a Somerset County-based school serving special needs students ...
WHIPPANY, NJ —Hanover Park Senior Berke Ertin was recognized with the Unsung Hero Award at the Morris County School Boards Association meeting on Tuesday night. The award, presented by VFW Post 5351 of Whippany, honors students who have made meaningful contributions to their schools and communities ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued a traffic alert for Thursday morning. Brooklake Road between East Madison and Loveys on Thursday morning. Travelers are advised to please follow the detour.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The 2025 East Hanover Swim Team season is about to begin and there will be both clinics and tryouts coming up within the next month to get the new members started.There will be a swimmer clinic (optional) on May 27th, May 28th, & May 29th at the East Hanover pool between 5pm ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – Florham Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Morris County has launched a Pulmonary Care program under the direction of pulmonologist Nicholas Maglaras, MD. The recently opened, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ -Three students from East Hanover made the Kean University Dean's List for the Fall 2024 Semester.There were 3,010 undergraduate students who earned a place on the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester, including the following local residents from East Hanover:Olivia Caldora - ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Robert Flynn from JCP&L attended the Tuesday, April 29 Borough Council meeting in New Providence to deliver news that many expected but that no one wanted to hear – rates are going up again.In June 2024 the BGS (Basic Generation Service) auction rate went up by 8.7 %. This ...
NEW JERSEY- Haim Braverman, 47, of Morris Plains, admitted and pled guilty to transmitting death threats against a political commentator, announced officials.His sentencing is scheduled for September 15, 2025.According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:On or about ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ - Behind an intense performance on the mound from Alex Cheringal, No. 9-seed Hanover Park blanked No. 8-seed Morris Knolls, 1-0, in a tightly contested first-round matchup of the Morris County Baseball Tournament.Cheringal struck out 10 batters across 6 2/3 innings, scattering five ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – In about 13 months, the first games of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will kick off. Canada, Mexico and the United States are hosting the biggest World Cup ever, with a total of eight games to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, including the final match of the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, there is a tornado and severe thunderstorm watch for Morris County on Sunday, May 4th up until 10pm.Forecasters say the main threat is damaging winds. There will be showers and isolated thunderstorms moving into ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - During this past weekend's “Prescription Take Back Day”, residents turned in a total of 519 pounds of unused or unwanted medications, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Morris Plains ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Class of 2025 at Hanover Park High School is hosting a Project Graduation Clothing Drive.See details below.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - New month, new events happening in and around Morris County this weekend. Here's a list of everything that's happening this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 2Mansion in May from May 1 - May 31 at Wildfair in Chester; tickets requiredAbby Posner with Bob Andrews; Morristown Unitarian ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover is holding its annual Restaurant Week this year, beginning on June 9th and going on through June 13th.Registration is open now by clicking here.
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippany Park High School Class of 2027 is holding a clothing and shoe donation drive fundraiser.The timeframe will take place between May 12th and May 18th and the donation drop off will be at Whippany Park High School.Acceptable items are clothing, shoes, accessories, toys and ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brian J. Cariddi, 40, of Hanover Township has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for engaging in sexually explicit online communications with a child, authorities announced.Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and ...