TOP LOCAL News
By ANDREA ADAMS
May 1, 2025
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Saint Elizabeth University, located in Morristown, NJ and one of the first colleges in the United States to award four-year degrees to women proudly marked its 125th anniversary on May 1, 2025, with its landmark Brick by Brick: Celebrating 125 Years Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Hanover Township Board of Education has named Michael Falgares as the district’s new Director of Technology, effective July 1, 2025. His appointment was unanimously approved at the Board’s April 29 meeting.Bringing with him more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Park Regional boys lacrosse team received the No. 17 seed in the 2025 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament. The seeds and match-ups for the Preliminary Round (to be played by May 3) are as follows:No. 1 seed Delbarton- byeNo. 2 seed Chatham- byeNo. 3 seed Mountain Lakes - ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — The Hanover Park girls softball team ended Parsippany’s perfect season in emphatic fashion on Tuesday afternoon, rolling to a 13-0 shutout victory in the first round of the Morris County Softball Tournament.The Hornets (9-3) came out swinging, scoring four runs in each of the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Alexander Serrano, age 33, of East Rutherford, New Jersey, has been charged in connection with a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Roxbury Township on April 28, 2025, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Roxbury Police Chief ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Town-Wide Yard Sale is swiftly approaching. The event is two days: May 3rd from 9am to 5pm and May 4th from noon to 3pm. Sellers have the option of participating one day or both days. There will also be a morning-only option on Saturday. Be sure to check the ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There is a traffic alert in Florham Park for Monday, according to the Florham Park Police. Road construction is being conducted on Columbia Turnpike at Hanover Road. Travelers should expect delays and plan an alternative route.
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Powered by strong pitching and timely hitting, the Hanover Park girls softball team rolled to a 7-2 victory over Nutley on Sunday evening at the Black and Gold Invitational at Panther Park.Jules Piano was dominant in the circle for Hanover Park (7-3), striking out 14 batters over ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — The Park Regional boys lacrosse team delivered a commanding performance on Saturday morning, defeating Morris Catholic 26-1 in a Morris County lacrosse matchup.Park Regional (4-4) dominated from start to finish, overwhelming Morris Catholic (2-6) with a relentless offensive ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Park Regional girls lacrosse team (from both Whippany Park and Hanover Park) received the No. 16 seed in the 2025 Morris County Girls Lacrosse Tournament. The seeds and match-ups for the First Round (to be played by April 26) are as follows:No. 1 seed Chatham- byeNo. 2 ...
WHARTON, NJ – Two westbound lanes of Route 80 in Wharton, closed for sinkhole repairs in mid-March, will not be reopened until the end of May, almost a month longer than initially predicted, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Two of the road's three westbound lanes were ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! So many things happening in and around town! Check out what we've found.FRIDAY APRIL 25Walk and Learn with the Seeing Eye; 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown; 9am - 10:30amArbor Day Celebration- Sapling Giveaway; Florham park Public Library; 10amFree Food ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park residents have a convenient place to drop off used, expired and unwanted prescription medication during Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.A drop-off location will be open from 10:30am - 2:30pm at Florham Park Borough Hall.The drug overdose epidemic ...
WARETOWN, NJ - The Jones Road Wildfire that began on Tuesday, April 22, has currently burned approximately 15,000 acres in Waretown and Lacey Township and has been under investigation from the start. The wildfire caused emergency closures of many main roads like 532, GSP and Route 9 in both ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A new era of healthcare convenience has arrived in New Jersey with the launch of Life Mobile Care, a cutting-edge mobile medical service that brings urgent care directly to patients' homes, workplaces, schools, assisted living facilities, hotels, and more.A division of Life ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Hanover Park softball team has received the No. 5 seed in the 2025 Morris County Softball Tournament. The Whippany Park Softball team has received the No. 11 seed in the same tournament.The seeds and match-ups for the Preliminary Round (which will be played on Thursday ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - As of Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, the fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, which started on Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, continues to burn, but significant progress has been made. Here's the latest information from the New ...
Newark clergy and religious organizations said Monday that the legacy of Pope Francis can be seen in the powerful images of his caring for the weak and the poor, and his progressive stances on social issues.Pope Francis, elected in 2013 as the first Latin American pope, died Monday morning after a ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Knights of Columbus is hosting an Arts and Craft fair on Saturday, April 26th.See information below.
NEW JERSEY — Across the Garden State, residents gathered with family, friends, and neighbors this past weekend to celebrate Easter with traditional services, community events, and festive meals.From sunrise services on the Jersey Shore to egg hunts in local parks and town centers, the holiday ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — It was a joyful spring morning filled with laughter, smiles, and pastel colors as families gathered at Florham Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for a festive Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt celebration. The event welcomed dozens of children and their families for a morning of ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A major volunteer-driven cleanup effort is set to take place this spring as local leaders join forces to address ongoing flooding concerns along the Passaic and Whippany Rivers. The Whippany and Passaic Rivers Spring Clean-Up 2025, is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Easter Bunny will be hard at work on the Saturday before Easter Sunday.Traveling every street in East Hanover, the Easter Bunny will take part in his motorcade on Saturday, April 19th.You can catch a glimpse and wave to him between the hours of 11:30am - 2:30pm. Send your ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The New York Jets will host two events for fans during the 2025 Draft Weekend - the annual Draft Party, presented by Verizon, at MetLife Stadium and Family Fun Day at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center for the final day of the Draft. The Jets Draft Party will be hosted by ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Pequannock baseball team secured a 13-4 win over Hanover Park on Tuesday afternoon.The Golden Panthers (5-1, 5-0) jumped out early with a four-run first inning and never looked back, piling on runs in the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings to seal the victory. Nick Kolatac led ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area YMCA will participate in the Five Days of Action® campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and how all adults can prevent it when we "Know. See. Respond." The campaign will take place from April 21 - April 25. “We pledge to protect the children we serve, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — Councilwoman Carolyn Jandoli was presented with the East Hanover Community Partnership’s inaugural “Heart of the Community” award during the Women in Business event held this past Thursday.The award, which came as a surprise to Jandoli, recognizes her unwavering dedication, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ – Behind a four-goal performance from Tyson Moose and a five-point effort by Will Mazzei, Oratory Prep secured an 11-9 road win over Park Regional Boys Lacrosse in a tightly contested Friday afternoon game.The game remained close throughout, with both teams trading goals in each ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Community Emergency Response Team’s (CERT) Beefsteak Fundraiser is May 8, 2025. The beefsteak in their major fundraiser and the proceeds to directly to purchase much-needed equipment for the volunteer members.
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area YMCA, one of New Jersey's Top Workplaces, is hiring for three positions. “At the Madison Area YMCA, we nurture the potential of every youth and teen and carry that over to our staff. Many staff members have found their calling while working at the Madison Area YMCA”, ...