Summit Top Stories
By ANDREA CROWLEY-HUGHES
July 11, 2024
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 — 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 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – What’s a great way to cool off from these hot summer days when real feel temps hover close to 100 degrees? Cool off by listening to some great tunes as the Hot Summer Nights concert series kicks off next Tuesday (July 16). Mushmouth will take the stage at 7 p.m. on the Village ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- With temperatures 10 degrees hotter than average and real feel temps around 100 degrees, where can neighbors go to get some relief? It’s time to hit the pool! The Summit Family Aquatic Center is one of Summit’s top attractions, annually ranking with the best public pools in the ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - At the recent Manasquan Council Meeting, the governing body provided an update on the pending offshore wind energy project progressing under the Biden and Murphy Administrations. This article - the fourth in a seven-part series on Wind Energy-focuses on transparency and ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Mark and Cara Montgomery of Montrose Avenue enjoyed a morning stroll around the neighborhood with their pet, Kipper, on Monday, relishing their time together and looking forward to the week ahead. But the couple’s peacefulness faded quickly, and their world was thrown upside down ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit residents are reminded that the July Summit Free Market events will kick off this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then again on Friday, July 26, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Transfer Station located at 40 New Providence Ave. Summit residents can stop by and drop off any ...
NEWARK — Newark’s Keith “Tsunami” Colon was doing so much damage to his opponent by the second round of his professional boxing debut on Saturday night that the referee stopped the fight. Colon, 21, won his match against Tennessee’s Hunter Turbyfill, 29, with a technical knockout, according to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — More hot weather is headed our way this week. Summit 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 ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Local area residents are loving the crispy fried chicken at the newly-opened Tonydoms Fried Chicken restaurant in Summit. Since the doors opened in March, owner and local Summit dad, Marc Trujillo said things have been going “great. So far, so good. The support from the local ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Captain Raymond Lopez reports the “Miss Liane” is now sailing for billfish and tuna. Their last trip out was excellent as they hooked onto a white marlin and blue marlin. They are sailing every week offshore for tuna and billfish, weather permitting. Captain Gary Dugan ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Save LBI produced the following press release in regards to the approval of the Atlantic Shores South project. The release was submitted as follows: Save Long Beach Island, the coalition of citizens dedicated to protecting our oceans and New Jersey Shore communities, on July ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- It's showtime in Summit! Screen on the Green kicks off its summer schedule on Thursday, July 11, featuring the Super Mario Brothers Movie. The event is free and the family dance party will begin at 7:15 p.m. The movie will be shown at dark. Don't forget to bring a blanket or ...
NEWARK — Amid claims of both funding and safety issues, construction has stopped on a gleaming residential high rise in downtown Newark – a project that has been among the most visible signs of the city’s development boom. The owner of the Halo on Washington Street sued its lender last week with ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The 77th Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday lived up to its advanced billing as one of Summit’s top events each year, as residents got together and had a blast in a day-long event that featured a wide variety of activities. “This is one of the most anticipated events of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Here comes the sun. Summit 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 ...
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 ...
With the July 4th holiday beginning on Thursday this week, we are adjusting our weekly "What's on Tap" column from late Thursday to provide you with a number of ideas geared toward Fourth of July Events in and around the local Gold Coast area (Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Sea Girt, Manasquan, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- With 72 million travelers set to hit the road this holiday weekend, local residents staying home are sure to have a blast at Summit’s Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday. The 77th edition commemorating Independence Day features lots of fun during several events planned ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Summit Baseball was well represented at the Quad County Underclassmen All-Star Game held Friday night at Community Park in North Brunswick. Hilltopper Second Baseman Ryan Barber, batting lead off, recorded two hits in getting on base four times while teammate Pitcher Gavin ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- On the surface, all seemed to go well during last week’s Juneteenth festive event held on the Village Green in Summit. The well-attended event was a joyous occasion as music filled the air and attendees enjoyed the entertainment, including face painting, bounce houses and speakers ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Salerno Duane Ford of Summit is offering its customers a bevy of prizes with its upcoming Putt to Win Event. From July 1 to July 6, customers will have the opportunity to sink a putt for a prize with the purchase or lease of a new Ford vehicle. The available prize options ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Police Officer John Brunetto was promoted to the rank of Sergeant at a ceremony held at City Hall on Tuesday. Sergeant Brunetto grew up in Westfield and later attended Kean University and the John H. Stamler Police Academy. He was hired by the Summit Police Department in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5; both days are parking holidays in Summit with no fees required for on-street parking or parking in municipal lots and garages. The Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and will be open on Friday, July ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- With the baseball season over for the Summit High School Varsity Team, all eyes are now on the All-Star game to be held Wednesday night at Community Park in North Brunswick. Summit had a very successful season, according to Head Coach Kevin Zaleski. “We had a great season,” ...
NEW JERSEY - Tourist season in New Jersey brings life to our beaches. The Parkway becomes an automotive chess game with license plates reflecting exotic, far-off places like Michigan, Ohio, and Montreal. Most importantly, the season brings important dollars and employment to half a million New ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Commuters got a respite during Tuesday morning’s commute from Summit to Penn Station in New York City as trains were reported to be on time, mostly. According to the NJ Transit Summit Station, there was only one train running 30 minutes late that came after the rush hour was ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Police Department hosted a gun buyback on Saturday, an effort to remove firearms from local neighborhoods and reduce the potential for gun violence in and around the city. Funded by the City of Hoboken, the buyback took place at Hoboken Police Headquarters beginning at ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony at J. Nunez Gallery earlier this month. The gallery, located within Summit Frame & Art at 13 Ashwood Ave. in Summit, features representational, non-abstract art and fine art photography. The open house ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, recently presented Volunteer Recognition Awards to local residents for their outstanding efforts in supporting its lifesaving mission. The ...