TOP LOCAL News
By DANIEL ISRAEL
April 30, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ- In honor of National Police Week, the Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association in conjunction with the City of Jersey City will host a flag raising ceremony. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 280 Grove ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
ROSELLE, NJ -- The Union boys volleyball team defeated Roselle, 25-20, 25-13, on Monday afternoon. Jayden Reilly finished with six kills, five blocks and two digs for Union (7-7). Kameron Coaxum tied for the team lead in kills with six and had three blocks and a dig; Ethan Ho paced the ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison boys and girls track teams claimed the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s Liberty Division crown. The Dodgers entered the dual meet with Morristown Beard undefeated. Madison ran past Morrstown Beard clinching the conference crown. Get your local news ...
MADISON, NJ - The Dodgers improved to 9-0 on the season with a 154-177 victory over Kinnelon and a 154-183 win over Morristown-Beard on Monday. Alex Patel shot a 35; Blake Steele and Nathan Tallinder both finished with a 38. Sign up to get all the news as it happens ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- “Home Run Values in life “ inspired George and Beth Perrini to “step up to the plate” and organize a fun event to raise money for Phillipsburg area youth baseball returns to Walters Park this year. On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the third annual John Russo Homerun Derby will ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
FANWOOD, NJ — The Carriage House Poetry Series is pleased to invite the public to a free poetry reading on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the close of National Poetry Month. The featured reader will be Edwin Romond of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania and will take place in the Kuran Arts Center, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Department of Community Development will be hosting a public hearing to discuss the 2024 Annual Action Plan on how it will distribute various grant funds. The meeting will be held on Friday, May 10 at 4 Jackson Sq., Holloway Building Boardroom, located at 39 ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Below is a list of youth programs offered by the Springfield Public Library in May: Friday, May 3 10:30 a.m. 6 Mos - 2.5 Yrs Boogie Woogie Babies Fun and lively dance program best suited for ages six months through 2.5 years. Come and get your Boogie Woogie on ...
WARREN, NJ -- Jesse Allen drove in four runs to lift Hunterdon Central to a 7-2 baseball victory over Watchung Hills on Monday. Allen went 3-for-4 with a walk and Nick Augusta drilled a double and a single and scored two runs for the Red Devils (6-7). Danny Contiliano went 2-for-3 with two ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Brynn Hawley pitched a one-hitter to lead Bridgewater-Raritan to an 8-0 softball victory over Hopewell Valley on Monday. Hawley struck out nine batters and walked one in seven innings for the Panthers (5-13), who scored three runs in the second inning and two in the ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Caldwell's 4x800 meter boys' relay team set a school record over the weekend. The Chiefs took first place at the Millburn Relays on Saturday with a time of 8:18.72, setting a school record. Running for the Chiefs were Jason Collura (2:02.14), Michael Finguerra (2:05.35), ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ -- Fifth-grade students at Sacred Heart School in Mt. Holly will have their eyes on more than the stars when they begin the STARBASE program at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Military base in May. Under the supervision of the Department of Defense (DoD), the STARBASE ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ -- Fifth-grade students at Sacred Heart School in Mt. Holly will have their eyes on more than the stars when they begin the STARBASE program at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Military base in May. Under the supervision of the Department of Defense (DoD), the STARBASE ...
HIGHLAND PARK -- Carlos Paredes and Jose Encarnacion each drove in three runs to lead New Brunswick to a 9-5 baseball victory over Highland Park on Monday. Encarnacion went 3 for 4 for the Zebras (4-6), who scored two runs in the sixth inning to take a 6-4 lead. Alex Rodriguez went 2 for 4 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - May is National Poppy Month to remember the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom in all wars. On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize all the soldiers who fought and passed ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has announced its Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2023-24 academic year. Congratulations to all the Honor Roll students! Grade 12 High Honor Roll Ryan Adams, Lucas Ali, Sarah Alnasseri, Brianna Alvarez, Max Aponte, Nathan ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Lost Souls Project Educators Institute has announced Professional Development Workshops designed to empower K-12 educators to center Black life and culture as mechanisms for survival and resistance amid the institution of slavery in New Jersey. The introductory ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department, with the help of mutual aid partners, put out a two-alarm fire in a residence on the 100 block of Franklin Avenue on Saturday night. Hasbrouck Heights FD responded to a call that came in at 9:12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. According ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Senior Kiernan Smith said that the team was going to talk it over and figure out what went wrong the next day, but his first impression was that the Chatham boys volleyball team eased up and let Morristown back in the game. Chatham was on its way to a two-set win in the NJAC ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- Middletown North broke a tie in the sixth inning and held on for a 3-2 softball victory over Manasquan on Saturday. Madilynn Boyce pitched a four-hitter, struck out 13 batters and walked one in seven innings to get the victory. Brianna Soto went 3-for-3 with a home run and a ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- Madilynn Boyce pitched a three-hitter to lift Middletown North to a 2-1 softball victory over Colts Neck on Monday. Boyce struck out 11 batters and walked one in seven innings, giving her the upper hand -- barely -- in a duel with Colts Neck starter Angela Sasso, who struck out ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – In the several weeks leading up to Tuesday’s Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) meeting, where the public will have an opportunity to comment on the district budget ahead of the board’s vote, the board has heard multiple presentations highlighting various budget items, including ...
KEYPORT, NJ: On Saturday, April 20th, the Keyport Historical Society hosted their annual Tea and Fashion Show at the Keyport Yacht Club. This year’s theme was “Through the Years,” and it featured fashions from multiple eras of history, from the Civil War until the 1950s. The event was completely ...
RED BANK, NJ: This is one of the best events of the year for one of the best non-profits! HABcore invites guests to indulge in an exhilarating silent auction featuring a diverse array of prizes. Delight in picturesque escapes to Cape May, Cape Cod, and a weekend in Vermont, or adorn yourself ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge High School baseball team found its offensive mojo on Monday, as they defeated Ridgefield 17-4 in an NJIC non-divisional game at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge jumped out a 9-0 lead through two innings. After Ridgefield scored for runs in the top of ...