TOP LOCAL News
By JACOB TURCHI
July 15, 2024
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has bequeathed his entire estate to the Cape May County Zoo, totaling a $1.4 million donation, according to the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. Charles Muller, a long-time supporter of the zoo, donated the total of his assets after he died in 2022 at the ...
Linden, NJ - The Work Session of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Meetings will be held in the School No. 1 gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A heat advisory is in effect for the area from noon on Sunday, July 14, until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, the National Weather Service announced. Heat index values of up to 104 are expected. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to ...
Linden, NJ - At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, Linden Police and Fire units responded to reports of a fire inside the Hollywood Terrace Apartments, located on the 600 block of Academy Terrace. Arriving units were met with flames coming from the windows of both floors of the ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Today is the last day to purchase stamps from the US Postal Service before prices increase on Sunday. Beginning on July 14, the First-Class Forever stamp will increase in price from 68 cents to 73 cents; a roll of 100 stamps will cost $73. This marks the second hike in stamp ...
Linden, NJ - Come out and join The Linden Public Library for an Author Talk & Book Signing on July 16, 2024, from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Come meet local author, Shelia Hairston. She will be introducing her debut novel, 'E'kalb Hollow ". The story is fiction but based on the true life of her own family ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The office of the acting state comptroller is urging Gov. Phil Murphy to withhold state funds from the county based on its refusal to comply with a corrective action plan for their payment of stipends to top officials without a required public process. Counsel representing ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey dropped six spots in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business in 2024” list, from No. 19 in 2023 to No. 25 this year. The Garden State’s overall ranking placed it below neighboring states New York (No. 22) and Pennsylvania (No. 17) on the list. New Jersey outranked ...
NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Surviving family members and fellow law enforcement officers will join together on Saturday, July 13, to mark the tenth anniversary of the shooting death of Detective Melvin Santigo. The memorial walk will begin at 11:00 a.m. near the 13 Flags section of Liberty State ...
Linden, NJ - Do you have what it takes to be a Linden firefighter? Join us for the Linden Fire Department Recruitment Fair. Our Recruitment Fair is the perfect opportunity to learn about a career dedicated to servicing your community. This is your chance to explore the rewarding world of ...
Linden, NJ - In spite of the soaring temperatures last night, The City of Linden's Summer Entertainment Series was a great success. The event was held at the Raymond Bauer Promenade at 7 pm. Lots of residents came out and enjoyed music, food, and drinks. The music was provided by the band Frontier ...
CAMDEN – George E. Norcross III, pleading not guilty on Tuesday to a grand jury indictment by the New Jersey Attorney General, did what he did for the good of Camden and Cooper University Health Care, his attorney claimed in court. The South Jersey Democratic kingpin and several others were the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Alexander Liu said the manager at Walgreens on North Avenue apologized to him after a cashier there called him “ching chong ching” instead of his name last month. Liu, a 48-year-old Westfield resident who is of Chinese Cuban descent, said the cashier uttered the slur when he went ...
Linden, NJ -. Residents in multiple New Jersey municipalities have received suspicious phone calls from individuals impersonating police officers. The callers use officer names and mask the number they are calling from to make the call seem like it is coming from a legitimate police department ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The typical Rutgers undergraduate student will face a 4% tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year, and mandatory student fees will also rise by 4%. Additionally, housing room rates and residents’ education fees will go up 6% and dining plan rates will increase by 8% for ...
Linden, NJ - Thirsty Tuesdays, coming to the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade Center in Linden!! Starting on Tuesday, July 9th, Applebee’s of Linden will be selling adult beverages and food at our Summer Concerts Series. Please come out and enjoy our free concerts and support Applebees. The City of ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
Linden, NJ-The Union County Board of Commissioners announced their 2024 Summer Festival and encourages all residents with disabilities and special needs to attend. Residents of all ages are welcome. The event will occur on Sunday, July 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Warinanco Sports ...
NEWARK — The Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey marked a significant milestone with a “wall-breaking” and ceremonial lease-signing event for its new Leadership Center at 375 McCarter Highway, the real estate firm Paramount Assets announced. The 5,436-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for ...
Linden, NJ — More hot weather is headed our way this week. Linden is under a heat advisory from Monday, July 8 at noon until Tuesday, July 9, at 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said. Heat index values of 95 to 100 are expected on Monday, and around 100 on Tuesday, the weather service ...
No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These unwanted plants find their way into your garden as seeds, roots, rhizomes, or whole plants. Seeds can be carried in by the wind, birds, and other animals, or on the ...
Linden, NJ -The Linden Police Department needs your help!!! They are asking for your help to identify these suspects, linked to the burglary of a local office on the 1100 block of N. Wood Ave in the early morning hours of June 30, 2024. The first suspect is described as a thin black male ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites all residents to attend the ninth annual House Music Festival. The event is on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Warinanco Park. Several DJs are in attendance and will be performing, including: DJ Nubian Kareem The ...
CARTERET, NJ — This borough’s “Latin Fest” has become well-known as one of New Jersey’s biggest, most-jubilant Latin celebrations in the New Jersey-New York area, attracting thousands of people and families. No surprise that Carteret is already geared up to host 2024’s Latin Fest on Saturday, ...
Linden, NJ — Here comes the sun. Linden is under a heat advisory from Friday, July 5 at noon until Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said. Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees are expected. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is ...
Linden, NJ -The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is now on display at the Linden Public Library. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day event ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield resident is out $10,000 after answering a phone call from someone pretending to be a representative from the fraud department at his financial institution, police said Tuesday. The incident was reported on June 26, police said. While speaking with the suspect or ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - There are plenty of places to watch the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks this week, and it could be just outside your door! Residents and visitors are invited to view the fireworks show from all publicly accessible waterfront property, including: Pier A | 100 Frank Sinatra ...