TOP LOCAL News
By REBECCA GREENE
April 25, 2024
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Thoughts about memory loss for a teen is scary and confusing. Healthy teens, afterall, really have no basis in what it's like not to remember short term, nor long term memories. But Christina "Emi" Southgate did. Her grandmother, Mitsuko Matusuda, was diagnosed in 2023 with ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne Jr., a Hillside High School graduate in the class of 1976, passed away on Wednesday, April 24. He was 65 years old. Payne Jr. was the son of late Congressman Donald M. Payne, who left a significant legacy in county and national politics. Don ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The nation’s history goes through Trenton, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson postulated Wednesday. If his Administration is successful at continuing to chart the course it has set in its first 100 days, so too will Mercer County’s future, he predicted. During the evening ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Restaurateur Andy (Hoai) Vo opened his second Vietnamese eatery, vPho, in Westfield this week in the space formerly occupied by Mulberry House. Vo’s pho, a popular Vietnamese dish of noodles in slow-cooked broth, won his other restaurant, Saigon Café in Millburn, the honor of ...
CAMDEN — Some Camden City School District students are likely still reminiscing about spring break or looking ahead to summer vacation. Dyannis Rosario, a 10th grader at Creative Arts High School, told TAPinto Camden she has something even more thrilling to think about: her upcoming trip to Puerto ...
U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., a former Newark city councilman who died on Wednesday, April 24, led a political life from the cradle to the grave. The son of late Congressman Donald M. Payne, who left a legendary legacy in county and national politics, Don Jr. worked hard to establish his own ...
WARREN, NJ -- The Warren Township library will be closed on Friday, April 26, 2024 for continued roofing repairs. The branch will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. For questions, call (908) 458-8450 or email [warrentownship@sclibnj.org](mailto:warrentownship@sclibnj.org).
MONTCLAIR, NJ - U.S. Representative Donald Payne Jr., who served as a representative representing Montclair as part of the 10th Congressional District, has passed away at the age of 65. The news of his death comes after a period of hospitalization spanning several weeks due to cardiac complications ...
ALBANY, N.Y. - A proposal by Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) to expand paid family leave for military spouses is currently being reviewed and considered by the Department of Defense (DOD). Slater wrote to the DOD requesting the inclusion of his legislation (A.6744) in the 2026 Department of ...
WARREN, NJ -- The Warren Township library will be closed on Friday, April 26, 2024 for continued roofing repairs. The branch will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. For questions, call (908) 458-8450 or email [warrentownship@sclibnj.org](mailto:warrentownship@sclibnj.org).
BEDFORD, N.Y. - The Bedford Democratic Committee (BDC) announced this week that they have endorsed former Democratic representative Mondaire Jones (NY-17) for the House of Representatives. The BDC issued the following statement: "Jones is running to return to Congress to finish the work he ...
READING, PA - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by Reading Fightin’ Phils on Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 4-3 at , stranding runners in scoring position in the late innings of the game. Despite scoring in each of the last three innings, Somerset could not overcome an early 2-0 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Hillside Intermediate School Roots & Shoots Program held its regular backyard workday April 20 to do work around the school improving the grounds and making it better for the birds and other native animals.
READING, PA - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by Reading Fightin’ Phils on Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 4-3 at , stranding runners in scoring position in the late innings of the game. Despite scoring in each of the last three innings, Somerset could not overcome an early 2-0 ...
TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2665-24 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III, POLICE REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 3-4 ENTITLED “RESIDENT PROTECTION” - Ordinance Summary: This ordinance amends and supplements Chapter III, Police ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers Board of Education on Tuesday, April 16, formally adopted a 2024-2025 spending plan of $110,810,731, which represents an increase of $4,581,907 or 4.31 percent over last year’s budget of $106,228,824. If the budget is approved by voters, the current property tax levy of ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Many people are familiar with AssuredPartners — it’s one of the fastest growing insurance brokers in the U.S., with more than $2.5 billion in revenue. But that’s not the only reason Mike Friel joined the company in 2018. “We’re big, but we’re local,” said Friel, now president of ...
NOTICE MILLBURN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 2673-24 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following Ordinance was submitted in writing, introduced, read by title and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Millburn, in the County of Essex on April 16, 2024.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - She has had to keep it a secret - until now. Maricel, the owner and head chef of East Brunswick's newest foodie hotspot Maricel's Kitchen will appear on the Season 6 premiere of the Food Network’s hit show, "Supermarket Stakeout," hosted by the renowned chef Alex ...
RARITAN, NJ - President Mike Driscoll and vice president Sean Fatooh, of the Raritan Township Fire Company, delivered a presentation regarding call volume before the Raritan Township Committee April 16. For the first quarter of 2024, the township’s call volume is up 58.2%, equating to 182 calls, ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - Sayreville War Memorial High School students Riva Barbaria (senior) and Lillian Heidelburg (junior) were named Unsung Heroes during the Middlesex County School Boards Association's Unsung Hero Dinner at Old Bridge High School. This honor is awarded to a junior and senior from ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township officials have once again recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month, which falls annually in April in New Jersey. The township council and Mayor Matthew Moench issued a proclamation at the governing body's April 4 meeting, which was read by council president ...
NOTICE MILLBURN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES 2671-24 & 2672-24 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following Ordinances were submitted in writing, introduced, read by title and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Millburn, in the County of Essex ...
MADISON, NJ - The community is invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Madison Community House. The event will take place from 11am - 4pm There will be music, history, games, food and more.... Check out the schedule below:
U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., a former Newark city councilman who died on Wednesday, April 24, led a political life from the cradle to the grave. The son of late Congressman Donald M. Payne, who left a legendary legacy in county and national politics, Don Jr. worked hard to establish his own ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The community is invited to the Career Carnival for Kids on Saturday April 27. The free event will take place at the Morristown and Morris Township Library from 1pm - 2:30pm. Attendees will be able to discover careers while participating in activities, demos, and games. There ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside High School unveiled its highly anticipated cosmetology program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The program is designed to equip students with essential academic, technical, and practical skills. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by students, faculty, local ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Are you ready for an unforgettable entertainment experience? Look no further than "The Beat Goes On," the acclaimed Cher tribute show starring Lisa McClowry, set to grace the Sieminski Theater (Basking Ridge) on May 4th. With performances at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Straight from ...
LAKELAND, NJ - In a tennis match between the Kennedy Knights and Lakeland Lancers, the latter emerged victorious 4-0. The match unfolded with Lakeland's Carter Vargas defeating Kennedy's Mahin Uddin in the 1st Singles category, with a score of 6-2, 6-3. Following suit, Gavin Raudenbush from ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - National Public Gardens Day is coming soon! Mark your calendars for May 11! The community is invited to celebrate the gardens at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum from 10am - 1pm. There will be presentations by Eyes of the Wild and Paws 4 a Cause, a scavenger hunt and outdoor art ...