Summit Top Stories
By LISA BARFIELD
July 26, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - In a state where diners are as ubiquitous as traffic circles and Bruce Springsteen fans, one establishment continues to reign supreme. Prestige Diner in New Providence has once again claimed the title of Best Diner in New Jersey Monthly's annual Readers' Poll, marking an ...
NEW JERSEY -- When the Olympic flame is officially lit on Friday, July 26 in Paris, France for the opening of the summer games, 23 of New Jersey's finest athletes will be among the almost 600 athletes representing Team USA. The more than 10,500 athletes competing in the XXXIII Olympiad hail ...
WASHINGTON – Boar’s Head announced it is recalling several of its deli meats due to possible Listeria contamination. Two deaths, 34 illnesses and 33 hospitalizations across 13 states have been linked to meats sliced at delis, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - With only six weeks left until the start of school, and the weather at the shore is looking great, there's no time to waste in enjoying these last remaining weeks of summer. From fairs and festivals to summer sidewalk sales and water sports, there's plenty to do. Here are some ...
TRENTON, NJ/WASHINGTON, DC — New Jersey residents will soon be able to utilize IRS Direct File, which will let them submit their federal tax returns for free. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday that more than 1.3 million New ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- A local man and woman are facing felony charges after being accused of stealing $10,000 worth of supplies from a gardening store in Westchester County, NY on Sunday, July 7. Summit residents James Kralovich, age 39, and Olivia Barbarito, age 29, were arrested on Friday, July 19 in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Local residents have one more chance to enjoy the music played each week downtown, as Summit Street Sounds will host its final events of the season on Thursday and Friday. The music begins at the various locations listed below from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Promenade on Springfield ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- According to the Summit Police Department, there is a power line down at the intersection of Linden/Maple causing power outages throughout Summit. JCP&L is on the scene for repairs. Please refer to their website by clicking here for updated restoration times.
SUMMIT, NJ -- As one of Summit's primary attractions for the past 50 years, the Reeves-Reed Arboretum continues to be a beautiful, natural setting where visitors can take advantage of so many different activities that caters to all ages. Among such splendor of gardens and quaint surroundings, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - "Mothers’ Instinct," a psychological thriller filmed almost entirely in Cranford in 2022, will finally make its U.S. debut this Friday, July 26. The film, which stars Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, is set in 1960 suburban America. It’s about two next-door neighbors and best ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that Gov. Phil Murphy says "is a monumental step toward building a health care system that is more affordable and more accessible for families all across New Jersey" was signed into law Monday in Trenton. The Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act protects New Jerseyans ...
NEWARK — NFL doesn’t just stand for "National Football League," former Seattle Seahawks player Garry Gilliam Jr. said in a speech to about 110 students at the Horizons Newark summer program on Friday. It also stands for “Not for long,” Gilliam, 33, told students of the pre-K through grade 8 ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- As the Summit Boys Lacrosse team entered its spring season, the Hilltoppers knew they had plenty to live up to given their previous season. After all, the team had a tremendous year in winning multiple championships. Plus, with key players graduating, expectations for the new year ...
NEW JERSEY - Two New Jersey swimmers, Matt Fallon of Warren and Jack Alexy of Mendham, have earned spots in the U.S. trials for the 2024 Olympics, which kick off in Paris on July 26. Fallon broke the American record in the 200-meter breaststroke, while Alexy secured his spot in the 100-meter ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The City advises that micro-paving on several Summit streets is scheduled to begin in early August, weather permitting. Residents on affected streets will receive written notification prior to the start of work. Specific project dates will be shared on the city website and social ...
TRENTON, NJ- – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Bill S3192/A4454, sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, which is known as the "Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act," incorporating certain protections for consumers engaging in residential real estate ...
Summit, NJ -- After thorough search and interview processes, administrators at Summit Public Schools have selected Gregory Margolis as the next Director of Special Services and Heather Rocco as the next Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Formal Board of Education approval of both positions is ...
NEW JERSEY — Businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum has a simple request for employers: have some compassion and grace for workers commuting on New Jersey Transit. She penned a letter dated Wednesday and posted on the township’s website for commuting residents to share with their employers, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Have you ever been sitting in your favorite chair in your living room, watching Jeopardy! and thought, "Wow, I know a lot of these answers. I should try out for the show!" Well, one local woman did just that. Liz McKenna, a South Plainfield resident since 2015, was dog ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The music never stops in Summit. As the thermometer drops a bit back down to the mid 80s, it’s a perfect time to join in on the community fun, listening to some great bands downtown. Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) continues to host Summit Street Sounds for 2024 with a great line-up ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce another Sunday Funday at the Summit Farmers Market. On Sunday, July 21, the market will be abuzz with fun for all. The day will start with DJ Mr. Socks spinning tunes from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Peter Genovese from the Star Ledger and author ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - New Jersey’s senior U.S. Senator, Bob Menendez, was convicted in a federal bribery case on Tuesday. Menendez was found guilty of 16 bribery, fraud and extortion charges that prosecutors say reflect his actions to sell his office to foreign nationals and local businessmen in ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Police Department’s Summer Youth Academy kicked off its eighteenth season on Monday at City Hall. Mayor Elizabeth Fagen, MD welcomed the first group of cadets, saying “they seemed really excited and eager to get started." The program provides students with an ...
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 ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- You’ve tried everything from spending endless hours doing countless crunches and running on a never-ending treadmill in the gym, not to mention trying each and every latest fad diet. Unfortunately, no matter how hard you try, you still have that “stubborn” fat that just won’t go ...
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 ...
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 ...
SPRING LAKE, SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, BRIELLE, NJ - The Fourth of July holiday may be over, but summer excitement continues at the Jersey Shore. From adults-only activities to kid-friendly fun, there's still plenty of time to make your summer memorable. Whether it's splashy ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Carol Bongiovi, the mother of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and a former Sayreville resident, has died at age 83 on Tuesday, July 9, just three days short of her 84th birthday, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, according to PEOPLE magazine. A native of Erie, PA, Carol ...