TOP LOCAL News
By GAURAV GARG
January 9, 2026
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Arts Commission, in partnership with EBTV, will host the premiere screening of Estelle: Matron of the Arts, a documentary honoring the life and lasting impact of Estelle Goldsmith, whose contributions have helped shape East Brunswick’s arts community for ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – East Brunswick raced out to a 14-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 72-40 boys basketball victory over Monroe on Thursday night.Senior point guard Cam Vick surpassed 1,000 points for his career. Vick scored 22 points for East Brunswick (10-1), which outscored Monroe, ...
NEWARK, NJ - Today, the iconic eagle sign was removed from the Anheuser-Busch brewery building in Newark, NJ, ending a long-standing visual fixture along Routes 1 & 9 near Newark Liberty International Airport. The illuminated sign, visible to motorists, commuters, and air travelers, has been a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Public Library and the East Brunswick Sustainability Task Force are bringing back their Repair Café, a community-based initiative to help repair household items instead of throwing them out. The repair café will be at the library, located at 2 Jean Walling Civic Center ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Families, students and community members across East Brunswick will have multiple opportunities this winter to meet and engage with the district’s new Superintendent, Dr. Evelyn Mamman, through a series of “Meet and Greet” events hosted at schools throughout the township.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick wrestling team scored a 63-12 victory over Lakewood on Wednesday night.The Bears (4-2) won eight individual matches via pins.190 Luke Nicholas (EB) — Decision Santiago Ramirez (L), 5-1215 Jamie Morales (L) — Pin Aaron Cervantes (EB), 3:27285 George Hanna (EB) ...
TRENTON — New Jersey took a significant step toward permanently embedding innovation into state government recently as Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation establishing the New Jersey Innovation Authority, a move officials say will strengthen how residents and businesses interact with state ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has identified the victims and the suspect involved in a triple homicide and police-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening at a River Road home in Piscataway.The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m., when Piscataway police responded to ...
East Brunswick, NJ — A recent change by the U.S. Postal Service means the date stamped on mail may no longer show the day it was dropped off, a shift that could affect mail-in ballots, tax filings, legal documents and other time-sensitive mail.Under a new USPS rule that took effect Dec. 24, 2025, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick delivered a statement victory on Tuesday night, improving to 9–1 overall and 4–0 in division play with an 80–54 win over the Woodbridge Barons in its first home game since the holiday break.The Bears came out hot out of the gates, opening the game on a 15–0 run ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Saying that Patrick Gesualdo has lived an extraordinary life, from his beginnings here in Avenel, seems like a big understatement. This award-winning music industry drummer’s hits – onstage and off – keep coming.Self-taught drummer “Pat” Gesualdo has performed live and on albums ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — With construction nearing completion, the East Brunswick Ice Arena is quickly emerging as one of the township’s most anticipated new public facilities. The TAPinto East Brunswick team recently toured the nearly finished arena during a sneak preview with General Manager Devon ...
TRENTON, NJ – Rates for New Jersey benefits for employees went into effect on January 1, 2026. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) reported that the maximum benefit rates and taxable wage base have been changed for Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Disability ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Police shot and killed a suspect who charged at them wielding a machete, authorities said. Three other people were later found dead inside a Piscataway home where the incident unfolded on Monday, they said.The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey Attorney General's ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is launching a new effort to address social isolation among older adults and individuals with disabilities, a growing concern that state officials say affects nearly half of the senior population.The New Jersey Department of Human Services has opened a $4 million grant ...
East Brunswick, NJ - As East Brunswick High School students return to classrooms following Winter Break, school administrators are reinforcing expectations around cellphone and headphone use during the school day, emphasizing the goal of maintaining a focused and distraction-free learning ...
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Ava Catanho collected 25 points, five rebounds and three steals to lead undefeated East Brunswick to a 71-43 girls basketball victory over Piscataway on Saturday.Julianna DelosSantos-Branson finished with 15 points, six rebounds and five steals for the Bears (7-0), who ...
CRANFORD, NJ — After Cranford rallied from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game, East Brunswick won its third overtime game already this season with a 72-70 boys basketball victory over the Cougars on Saturday afternoon.Andrew Caruso's 3-pointer from the right wing with 50 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced the sixth round of New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative, eliminating more than $86 million in medical debt for over 53,000 residents statewide.The latest round is part of the State’s ongoing partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt ...
STATEN ISLAND, NY — The East Brunswick indoor track teams participated in the Ocean Breeze NJCTC Winter Relays on Tuesday, coming away with several strong finishes and one gold medal.The gold went to the girls' distance medley relay team, which took first with a time of 13:30.84. The runners on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A portion of Route 18 Southbound will close during overnight hours starting on Monday, according to a notice from NJDOT. The full road closure is necessary to reconstruct the right lane on Route 18 southbound.Route 18 Southbound will close between Tices Lane to Milltown Road ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The senior living facility proposed for 509 Cranbury Road, at the intersection of Cranbury Road and Ryders Lane, has received multiple approvals at the state and local levels that together establish the framework for development on the property.The parcel, identified as Block ...
NEW JERSEY — Driving in New Jersey will cost more starting Jan. 1, thanks to increasing fuel taxes and highway, bridge and tunnel tolls.One fee, called the petroleum products gross receipts tax, will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. For gasoline, that new rate will be 38.6 cents, and for diesel, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — As a new year begins, all of us at TAPinto East Brunswick want to extend our warmest wishes to the residents of East Brunswick.Serving a community within Congressional District 12 and Legislative District 18, East Brunswick is made up of neighbors who care deeply about where ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – The unbeaten East Brunswick girls basketball team completed its slate in the Holmdel Holiday Showcase with a 58-40 victory over Holmdel on Tuesday.Sophomore guard Ava Catanho scored 20 points, handed out four assists and came up with two steals for East Brunswick (6-0), which jumped ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of New Year's Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Friday.Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thursday. The Recycling Center will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, according to the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The data released by the East Brunswick Township Police Department over the last 3 months shows steady enforcement activity and continued police engagement across the community during September, October, and November 2025, with property crimes accounting for the largest share ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Paris Baguette is the latest business to open at the new Cloverleaf Shopping Center in Avenel, hosting a ribbon-cutting with plenty of fanfare just days before the Christmas holiday weekend.Paris Baguette is a French-inspired specialty bakery-café with a menu that offers a variety ...