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By ANSHIKA PRADHAN, TAPINTO EAST BRUNSWICK JOURNALISM INTERN
May 21, 2025
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Sunday, May 18, birdwatchers from across New Jersey gathered at East Brunswick Community Park to participate in the annual Spring Birding Day. The event, held during the final weeks of the spring bird migration, brought together nature lovers for a morning of walking, ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Having a 5K on the calendar is a great way for runners and walkers to stay motivated. So, if anyone is looking for a 5K to get those motivation juices flowing, check out the Leo 5K Run for Environmental Awareness on Sunday, June 8 at Community Park in North Brunswick. This ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Do you like living on a tree-lined street? Do you like having shade in the hot summer months?Well, the East Brunswick Sustainability Task Force has good news for you!East Brunswick is a Tree City USA. Please help to maintain that title and help the environment.You can have a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As over fifty visitors move through the paper lanterns, floral sofas, and wooden counters that make up Maricel’s Kitchen and Cooking Studio, one question is on everyone’s lips: “Did you eat?” This is the first question that Maricel Gentile, award-winning chef ...
EDISON, NJ - Mayor Sam Joshi says the Edison Police Department is working with the Menlo Park Mall to increase security following a brawl resulting in the arrest of seven juveniles. Police say that over 300 juveniles were reported to the mall on Saturday due to a social media trend.Joshi says this ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – William Tate IV rolled into New Iberia, La., population 28,555 by last count, in a giant purple bus last year to check out the country’s oldest rice mill that’s so revered it stands out even in sugarcane country.Tate, the then-president of Louisiana State University who was on a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Foster Dohn scored four goals and had one assist to lead East Brunswick to an 8-3 boys lacrosse victory over Sayreville on Monday.AJ Pepe finished with one goal and three assists for the Bears (8-8).Gabe Grosso, Zach Goodman and Mathieu Silveira each scored one goal for EB.
EDISON, NJ - At least seven juveniles were arrested at the Menlo Park Mall on Saturday due to a brawl that broke out near the food court. According to the police, over 300 young people were at the mall due to TikTok influencers asking people to show up at the same time.Police were notified at 8:00 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Dr. Victor Valeski, Superintendent of the East Brunswick Public Schools, has published important updates regarding changes to upcoming school days.Said Valeski, "We have one emergency closing day built into our current school calendar that we have not yet used…unless we have ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – When hometown favorite Furman Kugler out-sprinted Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bike race in 1940, the event sponsor was a dairy farm, merchandise prizes were donated by town businesses and race organizer Fred “Pop” Kugler thought “maybe we’ll try ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick High School graduates are continuing their success as students at advanced learning institutions across the country. Here are a few honors that they have achieved:Sarah Miller of East Brunswick was recently elected to membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ—East Brunswick Public Library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center) is now accepting submissions for its annual National Short Story Month contest. The "73 Words in the 732" contest challenges residents (ages 18 and older) to write an original short story of seventy-three words or fewer.
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department is holding a candlelight vigil on Monday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Street firehouse to honor the memory of Second Lieutenant RJ Oross. Oross died tragically on Saturday in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Summerhill Road and ...
NEW JERSEY — Regular weekday NJ Transit train service will resume with the start of the service day on Tuesday, May 20, NJ Transit said in an email to customers Sunday night.Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri announced Sunday that a tentative agreement has been reached ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the most recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski has announced that he has taken an offer for a new position and will leave the East Brunswick Public Schools on February 1, 2026. “It has been the honor of my professional life to serve as the ...
PISCATAWAY – Tom Maniscalco, an 85-year-old engineering student who on Sunday became the oldest graduate in Rutgers’ 258-year history, had just given the traditional Red Lion Bell a mighty ring when he paused to offer some advice to his younger classmates.You – yes, each one of you! - can change ...
CARTERET, NJ — The hottest ticket for Central New Jersey’s music-theater enthusiasts is the Marquee Awards, a gala event to open at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 19th, at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.The ‘Tony Award-style’ red-carpet event honors excellence in high school musical ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is investigating the circumstances of a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Summerhill Road on Saturday, May 17 at around 5:16 in the afternoon.East Brunswick Police Officers responded to the intersection of Summerhill Road and Racetrack ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - It still feels cold, but have faith. It will warm up, and the migrants will arrive. And to that end, Birding East Brunswick's annual spring tour of East Brunswick's birding hotspots will take place on Sunday May 18th, starting at 8 AM and finishing up around noon-ish. Kathy ...
MAHWAH, NJ – For nearly 30 years, The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award has honored hundreds of unsung heroes who are making an indelible mark in cities and towns across the state. This year, the awards will celebrate the extraordinary impact of ten individuals whose leadership, dedication, and ...
NEW JERSEY — Roman Catholics and their spiritual leaders from the Archdiocese of Newark and the Diocese of Metuchen are celebrating the College of Cardinals' choice of history’s first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV.The Vatican conclave of cardinals elected Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On May 21 at 6:30 PM, at the Community Arts Center, the East Brunswick Mental Health Task Force will host "Teens and Screens," an important community event exploring the complex relationship between technology use and teen mental health. As smartphones and social media ...
NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Township of East Brunswick’s Annual Memorial Day Observance will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex at 1 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. This event, honoring the men and women who lost their lives defending our ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Highway 18 Southbound near Naricon Place is down to one lane of travel for repairs to the roadway, says the East Brunswick Police Department. Police personnel are on the scene to control traffic and assist motorists. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detours, slow ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Well, Bears, it's time to get out and vote again!Primary elections will be held on Tuesday, June 10. This year, there are no positions for Mayor or Township Council on the ballot. Residents are invited to cast their votes for state, county, and legislative officials.There are ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The SHOP at St. Peter's is celebrating veterans this Memorial Day weekend by offering a free shopping day on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. until noon for veterans and their families. This event is not open to the public. It's a veterans-only event. There will be hot dogs, soft ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township council has adopted a redevelopment plan for a parcel of land on Dunham’s Corner Road. The council unanimously approved of the redevelopment plan despite concerns from residents regarding traffic, loss of open space, and new warehouses being developed near their ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The focus of last Thursday's East Brunswick Board of Education meeting was providing context for decision-making regarding school funding. Assistant Superintendent Bernardo Giuliana presented a detailed slide presentation, including some information which had been provided at ...