TOP LOCAL News
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
May 1, 2024
FANWOOD (and RAHWAY), NJ — On Tuesday, April 30, "Rahway's Own" Adele Kenny—poet, teacher, founder of the Carriage House Poetry Series—hosted poet and longtime public school educator himself, Edwin Romond. Established in 1998 by Adele Kenny and currently co-directed by Kenny and Fanwood poet and ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - Larry Bishop, Sayreville resident and State Commander of the New Jersey American Legion, was honored by Mayor Kennedy O'Brien and the Borough Council on Monday, April 29. Commander Bishop served in the U.S. Army from April 24, 1969, to April 23, 1971, and has spent 35 years as a ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In commemoration of National High School Voter Registration Week, the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Livingston and the Montclair area recently conducted a lesson on “Why Voting Matters” for students at Livingston High School (LHS), which now has an active student chapter of the ...
EDISON, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity baseball team went into the 2023-24 season with the goal of earning back-to-back Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division titles. The Chargers won the Blue Division championship last spring for the first time since 2018. On Tuesday, the Chargers ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Atan, an information technology major, had no sooner stepped outside the Art Library in Voorhees Hall when he caught his first glimpse of several tents assembled by pro-Palestinian protestors. “We walked out and they were all banging on drums and yelling,” he said. “It used to be ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Are you a parent who'd like an evening out to yourself? Girl Scout Troop 20153 will be hosting a Babysitting Night on Star Wars Day — Saturday, May 4 — from 5PM to 8:30PM at the Bordentown Township Senior Center, located at 3 Municipal Drive. This is the third Babysitting ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A two-month investigation into cocaine distribution in Trenton led to two arrests and the seizure of $70,000 in cocaine earlier this week, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported. According to Onofri, members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task force (MCNTF), with ...
EAST BRUNSWICK - Millions of Americans experience symptoms of a mental health condition each year, and the number of people seeking care is trending upward. While a mental health diagnosis may impact an individual’s daily life, it can also have a ripple effect across families, communities and even ...
CAMDEN – The Camden City School District, facing the same teacher shortage hitting schools across the nation, has started recruiting teachers from a new source – its own classrooms. A “Team Camden Initiative” officially kicks off this month in what Superintendent Katrina T. McCombs calls a “grow ...
Hoboken residents will have prime views of Macy’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks this year. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on X (formerly Twitter) that for the first time in over a decade the massive display will take place over the Hudson River instead of the East River. Murphy went on to thank New ...
Wrapping up a national book tour, Ironbound native Annell López is bringing her debut novel home with an upcoming talk in Newark set for Friday, May 3. López, 35, a Dominican immigrant, places her characters in her hometown with the collection of short stories, “I’ll Give You a Reason,” a book ...
CAMDEN – The Camden City School District, facing the same teacher shortage hitting schools across the nation, has started recruiting teachers from a new source – its own classrooms. A “Team Camden Initiative” officially kicks off this month in what Superintendent Katrina T. McCombs calls a “grow ...
Hoboken residents will have prime views of Macy’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks this year. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on X (formerly Twitter) that for the first time in over a decade the massive display will take place over the Hudson River instead of the East River. Murphy went on to thank New ...
Hoboken residents will have prime views of Macy’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks this year. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on X (formerly Twitter) that for the first time in over a decade the massive display will take place over the Hudson River instead of the East River. Murphy went on to thank New ...
CAMDEN – The Camden City School District, facing the same teacher shortage hitting schools across the nation, has started recruiting teachers from a new source – its own classrooms. A “Team Camden Initiative” officially kicks off this month in what Superintendent Katrina T. McCombs calls a “grow ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association (MSHCA) hosted the awards were presented at the 2024 World Languages Awards Ceremony, held by the Chinese Language Writing Contest in Millburn High School World Language Department on April 26. This annual contest is organized by ...
TRENTON, NJ —The State of New Jersey was ranked as the 10th most gambling-addicted state in 2024, according to a study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states on a total score based on each state's ranking in gambling-friendliness and gambling problem & ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Authorities say seven NJ Transit bus passengers reportedly sustained minor injuries when the coach veered off Port Reading Avenue and ended up in a grassy ditch near Prologis Pond. The mishap occurred on Tuesday evening along Port Reading Avenue, as commuter Bus 48 from Perth ...
NEWARK — A robot that optimizes optometrists’ time by quickly picking out a patient’s contact lenses, and a device that helps medical practitioners determine the cause of death are among the works that “hard tech” startup companies at the newly opened HAX headquarters are developing. HAX, which ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s Catch You Later Foundation will bring the dangers of distracted driving to life later this month, partnering with the Bayonne Police Department, the Bayonne Fire Department, and crews from McCabe Ambulance to stage a simulated car crash in the parking lot behind Don Ahearn ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken residents will have prime views of Macy’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks this year. In a tweet, Governor Phil Murphy announced that for the first time in over a decade the massive display will take place over the Hudson River instead of the East River. Murphy went on to thank ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken residents will have prime views of Macy’s Annual 4th of July Fireworks this year. In a tweet, Governor Phil Murphy announced that for the first time in over a decade the massive display will take place over the Hudson River instead of the East River. Murphy went on to thank ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Atan, an information technology major, had no sooner stepped outside the Art Library in Voorhees Hall when he caught his first glimpse of several tents assembled by pro-Palestinian protestors. “We walked out and they were all banging on drums and yelling,” he said. “It used to be ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Authorities disclosed a disturbing incident that occurred outside a Montclair Board of Education building April 12, characterized by a violent altercation involving construction tools and vehicles. The Montclair Police Department reported that around 8 p.m. on April 12, officers ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Atan, an information technology major, had no sooner stepped outside the Art Library in Voorhees Hall when he caught his first glimpse of several tents assembled by pro-Palestinian protestors. “We walked out and they were all banging on drums and yelling,” he said. “It used to be ...
Saint Michael’s Medical Center jumped two letter grades, earning an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group for the Spring 2024 period, the Newark hospital announced. Saint Michael’s is the only hospital in Newark and Essex County to receive an A grade from Leapfrog, which assigns a letter ...
LINCROFT — This summer experience Crabbing with a Naturalist, enjoy Firefly Nights, and go on Tree Top Adventures with the Monmouth County Park System. Other upcoming offerings include Growing Up Wild, Full Moon Yoga, and Grilling Under the Stars. Check out the summer issue of the Park ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The location of the East Brunswick Board of Education meeting on May 9, 2024, which was originally scheduled for the Board Office, has been switched to the auditorium at East Brunswick High School. The meeting begins at 6:30 with a closed session among Board members and ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood High School boys tennis team defeated Perth Amboy 4-1 on Tuesday. Spotswood's victory completed the season sweep. The Chargers improved their overall season record to 4-1. Liam Reimer won his first singles match over Dante Perez, (6-2, 6-4). Corey Miller defeated ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 15-year-old Bayonne girl has been identified as the person responsible for the swatting incident that drew a response from the Bayonne Police Department to William Shemin Midtown School on Monday. As previously reported, the incident began at 9:57 a.m. and led to a response by ...