TOP LOCAL News
By MATT KADOSH
June 10, 2024
NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Local Girl Scout, Mackenzie Giberson was recently honored at an event held by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Mackenzie was recognized for being a "Top Cookie Seller," which means she sold over 500 boxes of cookies. "Mackenzie is now 11 years old and has been a Girl ...
NEWARK, N.J. — CityMD, which operates 177 urgent care centers in New Jersey and New York and is collectively managed by W City Medical of the Upper East Side PLLC, Summit Medical Group P.A., Summit Health Management LLC, and Village Practice Management Company LLC, has agreed to pay $12.04 million ...
Linden, NJ -On Thursday, June 6th, Linden Public Schools Athletic Department held their Senior Athlete Signing Day Ceremony at Linden High School where we were able to recognize students who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. There were six students who ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Fire Department received a generous donation today. Phillips 66 donated 30 helmets to be used for the upcoming Junior Fire Academy. The 2024 Junior Fire Academy will begin from June 25, 2024, to June 28, 2024. They will learn all about the Linden Fire Department and ...
NEWARK – About 500 service workers at Newark Airport rallied for higher wages and improved benefits on Thursday with the backing of City Council and other elected officials. Workers with Service Employees International Union 32BJ gathered by the dog park at Terminal A and chanted slogans and ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A group of Clark residents are asking the county to “right-size’’ its plans for a recreation area at the Clark Reservoir property. Residents who attended the June 5 Union County Board of Commissioners meeting objected to plans for paved lots, a train line for children, a ...
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — After more than a dozen years working with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine, editor Diane C. Walsh is retiring. “I want to thank Diane for her many years of service and dedication to serving the business leaders of New Jersey, ...
NEW JERSEY — Do you have whole cucumbers in your vegetable drawer? You may want to throw them out after the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of whole cucumbers sold in New Jersey and other states for potential salmonella contamination. The good news, at least if you shop at your ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along France's Normandy coast during World War II. This event turned the tide of the war and ultimately led to the liberation of Europe from the Nazis. American forces suffered over 4,000 casualties on ...
NEWARK — Artwork and dancing abounded at Treat Place on Saturday afternoon as community members repainted the rainbow ground mural on the first day of Pride Month. The 550-foot-long street mural at Treat Place and Maiden Lane was originally painted about a year ago amid pending restrictions ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The residents of East Brunswick and the students of East Brunswick High School are in a fury tonight as they respond to the publication of the student yearbook which contains a puzzling and offensive posting. Over 700 EBHS Seniors received the 2024 yearbook today, as part of ...
Linden, NJ - On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Linden Police responded to the area of S. Wood Avenue and U.S. 1 & 9 on a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. According to preliminary reports, the pedestrian was crossing U.S. 1 & 9 when he was struck by a 2021 Honda ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Friends and family of Maryrose Fealey gathered at the Somerville Elks Sunday to celebrate her life and to distribute more than 100 rose bushes for residents to plant in their backyards as part of a "remembrance garden" and living tribute to the 27-year-old who was killed by a ...
Women’s health is frequently undermined by misinformation and myths, particularly those propagated on social media. In a landscape where misleading narratives can easily misguide, it’s crucial to find reliable information. Health experts are actively providing trustworthy resources and platforms ...
According to the Bible, the world began when God said 'Let there be light'. Four years ago, the powers that be at St. Benedict's Preparatory School, the venerated Catholic college prep school located in the heart of Newark, made a fateful decision that changed the face of the formerly male-only ...
Linden, NJ - The month of June is CPR & AED Awareness Month. According to the Center of Disease Control, CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival if performed within the first few minutes of cardiac arrest. Come out and join the Linden Police Department in ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an air quality alert for Northern NJ until 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. The air quality alert is in effect for Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union counties. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A local woman was honored last week for the role she played in helping to save the life of a South Plainfield teenager. At the 200 Club of Middlesex County's annual Valor Awards Ceremony held May 30, Piscataway resident Christine Torres was presented with both a Civilian ...
Linden, NJ - What a beautiful day for fishing! The Linden Department of Parks and Recreation held their Annual Fishing Derby at Wilson Park on Saturday, June 1, 2024. It was a beautiful day for fishing and was a great success. Sandy Jackson, one of the organizers of the event, stated, "On June ...
Linden, NJ-Come out and join Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Uptown Linden Inc. for the 2024 Summer Entertainment Series! Check out the schedule here for event details. What: Come and enjoy the Summer Entertainment Series. Events include live ...
CLARK, NJ - Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to ten days you’ll be making your first harvest to use as a garnish, snack, or add to your favorite sandwich or ...
TRENTON — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) announced it is launching an Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) system. This new system allows lienholders financing vehicles in New Jersey to exchange lien and title information electronically with the NJMVC and eliminates the need for the ...