TOP LOCAL News
By ASHLEY SOLEAU
May 1, 2026
East Hanover, NJ — On April 23, 2026, The Calais Foundation hosted its 14th Annual Gala at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover. The local nonprofit’s flagship event was dedicated to celebrating leaders in the disability community and raising funds for students with disabilities at The Calais ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From community festivals and live music to tournaments and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of things to do across our area this weekend. Residents can explore local markets, attend performances, support fundraisers or catch high school sports action as the Morris ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Park Regional girl's lacrosse was eliminated from the Morris County Tournament on Wednesday, losing to Morristown 13-2 in the second round.Morristown led 4-0 after one quarter and 7-0 at halftime. Park Regional got goals from Sophie Cicerone and Samantha Fehir in the third ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Park Regional boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 18 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ChathamNo.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Central Elementary School has announced an update to its student dismissal procedures for walkers, effective Wednesday, April 29th.Under the revised policy, parents will no longer need to email the school when their child plans to walk home. Instead, all walker information must ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Park Lacrosse stayed perfect on the season with a commanding 16–5 win over Cranford, fueled by explosive scoring, dominant draw work, and a smothering defensive effort.Samantha Fehir and Patricia Shallis led the offensive surge, each posting 5 points. Fehir buried 5 goals, while ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park girls softball team rallied with a pair of big innings to earn a 9-7 come-from-behind victory over St. Mary (Rutherford) on Sunday morning at Panter Park.Trailing early after St. Mary jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, Hanover Park chipped away before ...
NEWARK - World Cup fans will have a dedicated place to eat, drink and watch the games in Newark’s Ironbound, as city officials and community leaders prepare a large-scale fan zone tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. East Ward Councilman Michael Silva announced on social media earlier this month that ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Tucked along Ridgedale Avenue, Mama Rao's Kitchen has established itself as more than just another Italian deli. It’s become a place where warmth, community, comfort, and cuisine come together.Built on decades of Italian culinary tradition, the kitchen brings time-honored recipes ...
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Florham Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has launched a comprehensive Chronic Illness Support model, partnering with HealthDrive to integrate palliative care, pastoral support and other services with its specialized clinical programming. Subhra Sen, APN, a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Pathways of History returns the weekend of May 2–3, 2026, with free, self-guided Blue (West) and Red (East) tours featuring 38 historical sites and museums across the county as part of Morris County 250. The weekend highlights homes, museums, cemeteries, canal sites and meeting ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover Township officials marked a major milestone in local recreation improvements earlier this month as Mayor Joseph Pannullo and the Township Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for newly constructed bocce courts at Lurker Park.The ceremony celebrated the completion ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park boys baseball team used a powerful offensive performance and timely hitting to defeat Kinnelon, 11-7, on Friday afternoon in the Morris County Tournament.Hanover Park (8-4) jumped out early, scoring four runs in the first inning and never relinquishing control.
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany boys tennis team earned a 4-1 victory over Hanover Park on Friday, powered by a winning performance in singles play.Parsippany swept all three singles matches in straight sets to take control early. Anish Gupta led the way at first singles with a 6-3, 6-1 win over ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A wide range of events is set to take place across our area this weekend, offering something for all ages and interests.From outdoor activities and community gatherings to local sports games, arts programming and live entertainment, the three-day stretch features a mix of ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park High School Class of 2026 is continuing its fundraising efforts for Project Graduation with two upcoming community events designed to support a safe, substance-free celebration for seniors.Residents can participate in a “Dine Out for a Cause” fundraiser at ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's tournament time! The Hanover Park softball team will be the No. 5 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Softball Tournament. The brackets and seeds are as follows: No. 1 seed Morris KnollsNo. 2 seed Morris CatholicNo. 3 seed RandolphNo. 4 seed MontvilleNo. 5 seed Hanover ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Area residents are invited to attend an upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness Event aimed at educating the community and promoting prevention efforts.The event, hosted by the Township in partnership with Mayor Gallagher and the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, will take place on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's tournament time! The Hanover Park High School baseball team received the number 11 seed, while the Whippany Park High School received the 17th seed.The brackets and seeds are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 seed West MorrisNo. 3 seed Mount OliveNo. 4 seed ChathamNo.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Several local students are being recognized among the nation’s top academic achievers, as the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its first group of 2026 corporate-sponsored scholarship winners.Among those honored are students with strong ties to Parsippany and ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Beginning May 1, fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will unite to launch the second annual “Paint the Town Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Coordinated by the New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, participating ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The final days to register are approaching for this year’s Networking and Awards event, set to take place at Ravello Banquets. The event is hosted by the East Hanover Community Partnership.The event will bring together East Hanover business owners, community leaders, and ...
MADISON, NJ – Hanover Park Hornets softball leaned on a dominant performance from Giovanna Pignataro to edge Madison, 1-0, on Monday afternoon in a tightly contested game.Pignataro delivered the game’s only run with a solo home run and was equally impressive in the circle, firing a complete-game ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Freeze Warning is in effect for Morris County from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Tuesday, with forecasters warning that sub-freezing temperatures could damage crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service said a Frost Advisory ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Hanover Park boys baseball team used a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching to defeat Parsippany High, 7-3, on Wednesday afternoon.The Hornets, now 6-3 for the season, jumped out early, scoring three runs in the first inning to take control. After a quiet stretch, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Supporters of Hanover Park High School Class of 2026 Project Graduation have a sweet opportunity to give back this week.The class has partnered with Caputo’s Ice Cream for a two-day fundraiser, with a portion of all sales benefiting Project Graduation, an annual event that ...
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...