BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Summer arrives tomorrow, Friday, June 21, so it’s time to stock up on “beach books.” How about a book inspired by a very vivid dream involving museums, the French catacombs, art treasures and spies in pre-World War II France?

Former Berkeley Heights resident Steven Knapp dreamt such a dream and the result is his first book, “The Bones of ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- A small fire in a popcorn machine at the AMC Mountainside 10 on Monday night has led to the temporary closure of the theatre, according to Bryan Villarroel, the manager on duty at the theatre.

He said since there was a fire involved, they “can’t open up the building to the public until the fire department and the health inspector can approve that it’s ...

NEW JERSEY - It took a while for Father's Day to be embraced by the nation. Father's Day did not become a thing until 1972.

Moms, on the other hand, had a day designated in their honor 58 years earlier. It took a bit, but eventually, Father's Day was set for the third Sunday in June. Father's Day is June 16 and there are an abundant of fun, family-friendly ways to celebrate dad ...

WESTFIELD, NJ – Police are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for a man impersonating a fire protection inspector from a fake company he calls “Metro Fire Prevention.”

The man offers to inspect and service fire extinguishers for a fee, Police Chief Chris Battiloro said in a statement Monday. The man visited two local businesses during the late morning hours on ...

RARITAN VALLEY LINE, NJ -- The Raritan Valley Line (RVL) Mayors Alliance is urging NJ TRANSIT commuters to contact New Jersey State Legislators and demand same platform transfers and the restoration of one-seat riders on the rail company's Raritan Valley line. 

The mayors are proposing that NJ TRANSIT should:

Within 6 months restore off-peak direct one-seat rail ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The traditional skirl of bagpipes could be heard playing "Highland Cathedral" as the 239 graduating seniors lined up for the procession into Davis Hall Auditorium for the 59th Commencement Ceremony for Gov. Livingston High School's Class of ...

“He was there because a friend offered help to him: in the form of money or a place to stay,” Thomas J. Wilkie's brother said.

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Delaware man arrested on gun charges in the parking lot of Tamaques Elementary School last week is alleged to have used a school telephone to call a teacher he has a “romantic” relationship with, documents released ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School’s Victoria Vanriele was named Gatorade New Jersey Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, which recognizes "the most outstanding high school athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character." This is the second consecutive year Vanriele has been honored with this ...

UNION, NJ -- Despite the contentiousness of the June 4 Primary in several municipalities across Union County, when it came time to select the county's Democratic Chair no one challenged State Senator Nick Scutari for the top position at Kean University on Tuesday, June 11. 

Political experts had predicted a possible challenge from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, who did not publicly ...

WESTFIELD, NJ – China and Latin America are not exactly close to each other, but a restaurant here has brought flavors from the two continents together.

Innovasian Taco, prominently located at the corner of Central Avenue and Quimby Street, is open for fast and casual dining.

“We offer innovative Latin and Asian bites,” said Aldo Ortega, manager of the restaurant.

In late 2016, the Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, received a surprising telephone call. Mr. Hal Struck and Ms. Sharon Sullivan, brother and sister from California, wished to arrange a tour during their visit to the east coast. Mr. Struck and Ms. Sullivan had discovered a very special connection to the museum through extensive research on their family tree. Samuel ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - It was a picture perfect evening for the hundreds of relayers and guests to walk the track at Gov. Livingston High School for the annual Relay for Life on Saturday, June 15. While participation was down, the spirit of the event was soaring high to continue the fight to end cancer. The Relay for ...

In late 2016, the Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, received a surprising telephone call. Mr. Hal Struck and Ms. Sharon Sullivan, brother and sister from California, wished to arrange a tour during their visit to the east coast. Mr. Struck and Ms. Sullivan had discovered a very special connection to the museum through extensive research on their family tree. Samuel ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Borough Council passed a proclamation celebrating June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) “Pride Month” at its Tuesday, June 18 meeting. Mayor Paul Mirabelli read the proclamation and invited Mountainside residents to attend the rainbow flag raising on June 28 at noon at the Municipal Building.

“Mountainside joins the County ...

WESTFIELD, NJ —Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle opened a press conference on gun violence by speaking about her late father, a soldier killed during the Vietnam War who "defended our right to live and would agree that common sense gun laws keep with the intent of the Second Amendment."

"I’ve heard you talk about your dad before, but never in this ...

“He was there because a friend offered help to him: in the form of money or a place to stay,” Thomas J. Wilkie's brother said.

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Delaware man arrested on gun charges in the parking lot of Tamaques Elementary School last week is alleged to have used a school telephone to call a teacher he has a “romantic” relationship with, documents released ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - As summer begins in earnest, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders asks residents, businesses and visitors alike to help reduce the mosquito population.

“Mosquito control is something that everyone can help with, and it makes a big difference,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “Aside from being itchy and annoying, mosquito bites can spread ...

CRANFORD - At Tuesday night's Township Committee Meeting, the Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month. 

Ms. Ms. Nikki Savino Mulcahy of Cranford High School and the Cranford High School Diversity Council presented Mayor Patrick Giblin a Pride Flag which he said he would give to the Department of Public Works to hang in front of Town Hall Wednesday ...

TRENTON, NJ – According to New Jersey's Department of Human Services, this past Tuesday was the largest single-day public distribution of naloxone in the country, with 16,000 packs of the drug, commonly known as Narcan, distributed.

The effort was part of the department's initiative to provide naloxone for free and anonymously at pharmacies throughout New Jersey.

Each ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - It was a picture perfect evening for the hundreds of relayers and guests to walk the track at Gov. Livingston High School for the annual Relay for Life on Saturday, June 15. While participation was down, the spirit of the event was soaring high to continue the fight to end cancer. The Relay for ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Michael Gallardo and Marie Margaritondo of Westfield, New Jersey, had an intimate wedding planned weeks before the birth of their first son. But baby Michael Preston, had other ideas.

After her water broke three weeks early, Marie was rushed to Morristown Medical Center in Morristown. Not wanting to list Michael as “fiancé” on the baby’s birth ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - As summer begins in earnest, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders asks residents, businesses and visitors alike to help reduce the mosquito population.

“Mosquito control is something that everyone can help with, and it makes a big difference,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “Aside from being itchy and annoying, mosquito bites can spread ...

In late 2016, the Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, received a surprising telephone call. Mr. Hal Struck and Ms. Sharon Sullivan, brother and sister from California, wished to arrange a tour during their visit to the east coast. Mr. Struck and Ms. Sullivan had discovered a very special connection to the museum through extensive research on their family tree. Samuel ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield man who admitted to embezzling more than $60,000 from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America could face up to two decades in prison, federal authorities announced.

George Papadakos, 52, of Westfield, the former finance director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud Wednesday, which carries a maximum ...

WESTFIELD, NJ –  An additional charge of third-degree possession of a firearm in or upon the grounds of an educational institution has been filed against the man who came to an elementary school in Westfield last Thursday afternoon armed with a handgun and hollow point bullets, the Union County Prosecutor's office said Monday.

As reported last week, a tip from police ...

WESTFIELD, NJ – Police are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for a man impersonating a fire protection inspector from a fake company he calls “Metro Fire Prevention.”

The man offers to inspect and service fire extinguishers for a fee, Police Chief Chris Battiloro said in a statement Monday. The man visited two local businesses during the late morning hours on ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Police Department along with the Governor Livingston High School TREND program and working together encourage parents not to host underage drinking parties. 

Berkeley Heights Police Department’s School Resource Officer Ed Gaffney and Bob Segear, Student Assistance Counselor for the school district are spearheading this alcohol ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- A small fire in a popcorn machine at the AMC Mountainside 10 on Monday night has led to the temporary closure of the theatre, according to Bryan Villarroel, the manager on duty at the theatre.

He said since there was a fire involved, they “can’t open up the building to the public until the fire department and the health inspector can approve that it’s ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School’s Victoria Vanriele was named Gatorade New Jersey Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, which recognizes "the most outstanding high school athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character." This is the second consecutive year Vanriele has been honored with this ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On April 2nd, senior lefty Joey DeFeo opened the season for the Gov. Livingston baseball team as the starting pitcher for the Highlanders. In that game, DeFeo's first varsity start, he was outstanding going six innings while giving up just two earned runs in the Highlanders 8-2 win. Little did DeFeo know that would be his last and only start as Coach ...

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Gov. Livingston High School deaf and hard of hearing students were invited to Basking Ridge Country Club on a beautiful May day to participate in a golf clinic. The clinic was led by Sue Delaney, Head PGA Professional at Basking Ridge Country Club, and her daughter, Jennifer. 

Jennifer, who has taken American Sign Language courses, heard about the Deaf and ...