Around Livingston: Back To School + ICE + Governors + ‘Best Place To Live’

Check out some of our top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.

Traffic Roundabout In Livingston Will Cut Down On Delays, Crashes: Officials

Drivers will be going in circles at a busy intersection in Livingston – literally.

Retail Center In Livingston Sells For $7M: Reports

Businesses renting space at the two-story property include a Kumon center, a deli, a café and a pharmacy.

Livingston Police Will Be Training On Tuesday: Here’s Where

LPD: “This is a scheduled training and the location will have proper training signage posted on and around the property.”

Scan For This ‘Silent Killer’ At Livingston Screening Clinic; Free For Local Residents

The Livingston Health Department is offering a free blood pressure screening for local residents on Aug. 19.

Around Livingston: Voter ID + ICE + Housing + Giant Tree + Bears

Check out some of our top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.

Livingston Has 2nd Bear Sighting In 2 Weeks: Here's Where It Was Spotted

The latest sightings add to a list of others that have recently been reported in Essex County.

Vaccines And Immunizations In Livingston: Town Issues Back-To-School Reminders

“With the new school year approaching, August is a great time to get children up to date with the required immunizations for school.”

Fang Gong Seeks Re-Election To Livingston School Board In 2026

Learn about Gong’s campaign platform and qualifications here.

Hundreds Of Kids Get Free School Supplies In Essex County

Tovah: “One of the most important parts of the Back 2 School Store is to create an environment where kids feel confident and empowered.”

$228M In Livingston School Upgrades Would Mean Tax Hike For Homeowners

Plans are in the works to put a major school construction referendum before Livingston voters next year. Here are the early numbers.

Teen Saxophonist From Livingston Earns Grand Prize In Jazz Competition

An up-and-coming saxophone player from Livingston recently earned a grand prize in the 2026 Gerry Mulligan Jazz Challenge.

Sherrill OK With Voter ID—But Not Trump’s Way

“I don’t have a problem with voter ID,” Mikie Sherrill said, while also defending voter registration through the MVC.

Around Livingston: Voter Purge + ICE Updates + Real Estate Lawsuits + Bears

Check out some of our top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.

Livingston Op-Ed: Lower Local Voting Age To 16, Student Says

A high school student in Livingston makes a case to lower the voting age for local elections.

Livingston Top Cop Shares Crime Data With Town Council [WATCH]

Livingston’s police chief offered a “state of the department” update. Here’s what he said.

Bear Sighting In Livingston Adds To Growing List In Essex County: See Locations

This year’s tally of spring and summer bear sightings keeps growing in Essex County.

Barnes & Noble Gets Ready To Open New Store In Livingston

The chain’s relocation in Livingston comes after it moved from the ailing Livingston Mall.

Livingston School Board Candidates File For 2026 Election

Here's who threw their hats into the ring in Livingston.

Flood Watch Impacts Livingston, Several Inches Of Rain Possible (See Timeline)

Thunderstorms are expected to arrive in Livingston soon – here’s when.

Tractor Trailer Fire In Livingston Leaves Vehicle In Charred Heap

Livingston firefighters put out a tractor trailer fire after the vehicle's cab burst into flames.

Mobile NJDMV Inspection Event Coming To Livingston

Need to get a car inspected? Keep your drive local at this Livingston event on July 31.

Livingston Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday With Her Family

She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of four.

Livingston Mayor’s Wellness Campaign Earns ‘Healthy Town’ Designation

Some local programs included mental health first aid training, an indoor summer walking program and outreach to homebound/isolated residents

Get A Free Blood Pressure Screening In Livingston: Health And Wellness Event

The Livingston Health Department will hold a free blood pressure screening for local residents.

400K More NJ Workers Now Qualify For Family Leave

The law guarantees employees time off work to bond with a new child or care for a very sick family member.

Job Fair At Supermarket In Livingston Coming This Weekend

ShopRite supermarkets across New Jersey will be holding job fairs this weekend, including the store in Livingston.

Livingston 2nd Grader Aces National Test, Earns Prestigious ‘Grand Honors’

An elementary school student from Livingston earned a round of applause from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

Around Livingston: Sanctuary Cities + Princess Permit + Tuition Hike

Check out some of our top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.

These Donations Saved Lives In Essex County: 8 Stories Of Selflessness

Parents gave kidneys to their kids. A teacher got the “greatest gift anyone can receive.” Strangers saved the lives of other strangers.

Livingston, Wayne Women Find ‘Sisterhood’ Through Organ Donation

A nurse at Mountainside Medical Center volunteered to become a living kidney donor for someone she had never met.

Around Livingston: Power Outages + Nazi Music Fest + World Cup Pizzas

Check out some of our top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.

Livingston Fire Department Launches 2026 Fund Drive: How To Donate

In 2025, the Livingston Fire Department responded to 21 general fire alarms and 1,208 miscellaneous calls for emergency service.

Free Summer Concerts, Movie Nights In Livingston: 2026 Events

Several free concerts are coming to Memorial Park. Outdoor movies will include "Wicked for Good" and "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie."

Fellowship Helps Livingston Parents Elevate Their Leadership Skills

Two local parents in Livingston recently graduated from fellowship programs hosted by JerseyCAN.

$225M Cancer Center Unveiled At Livingston Hospital: ‘Healing, Comfort, Hope’

VIDEO: “National Cancer Institute-designated care no longer requires a drive across a bridge or through a tunnel – it will be right here.”

Flooding Possible In Livingston, Weather Forecasters Warn

More ugly weather may be on the way after a severe weekend storm. Here's when it's expected to arrive in Livingston.

Around Livingston: Affordability + Heat Wave + Polluted River + E-Bikes

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America Turns 250. It’s Time to Make Patriotism Belong to Everyone Again

by Stephen Clifford

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Livingston For 2026

Here's where you can catch fireworks shows near Livingston.