TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO RARITAN BAY STAFF
November 30, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – New Jersey was filled with pride this past weekend as Garden State heroes were honored at the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony. Hosted by Danny DeVito, the event took place on Friday, Nov. 21, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream and included ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services, which faced limited funding and stopped taking new applications for child care subsidies in August, will reopen applications beginning in December.About 75,000 children will be eligible for the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Enjoy a night out with friends while supporting the Hightstown Parents Association (HPA) and the annual Post Prom event at the upcoming Trivia Night Fundraiser. The (HPA) is welcoming special guest – Sam the Trivia Guy – for trivia teams to compete for bragging rights. The Trivia ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Hours on the treadmill. Mornings on the yoga mat. For some, wellness is a solitary pursuit and a personal quest for physical or mental balance.At Rutgers-New Brunswick, students are taking a different approach this semester by learning how to cultivate comprehensive wellness in ...
TRENTON, NJ — As families across New Jersey prepare for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has announced the launch of EndingHungerNJ.com, a new online resource that helps residents find, and contribute to, food resources in their communities.The launch ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — An upcoming art show will highlight nine well-known Bordentown artists, photographers and craftspeople in Bordentown City.The Artists of Bordentown City Holiday Art Show is taking place on Saturday, December 6 from 11AM to 5PM and Sunday, December 7 from 11AM to 4PM at Old ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A motorist has been arrested for drunk driving after nearly colliding with an East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) patrol car. According to the Department, a patrol officer was waiting for a tow truck to remove another vehicle related to another arrest on Saturday, ...
HIGHTSTOWN/EAST WINDSOR, NJ — As we reflect on what we are grateful for on Thanksgiving, take a look back on some of the “feel good” stories to come out of Hightstown and East Windsor in 2025 — so far! The Top East Windsor/Hightstown "Feel Good" Stories of October 2025The Top East Windsor and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County's largest food bank serving the area, Mercer Street Friends, distributed 10,000 turkeys on Tuesday, November 18 in advance of Thanksgiving to area families to enjoy their holiday meal. Mercer Street Friends worked with more than 100 agency partners based in the ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is stepping up enforcement on the roads during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and they urge motorists to drive safe, especially by driving sober. NJSP says that in addition to normal patrols, they will have more than 124 additional troopers ...
What's better than a Thanksgiving Day meal? Leftovers! Before you dig in, here are some tips for keeping those Thanksgiving leftovers safe.The following tips are provided by Foodsafety.gov. Leftovers should be stored within two hours of cooking. Divide leftovers into smaller portions and ...
NEW JERSEY – With Thanksgiving taking place tomorrow, remember to be safe when cooking that turkey.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – It was a standing-room only meeting at the East Windsor Municipal Building on Tuesday night for the council to hear testimony and public comment about a redevelopment plan that included a controversial data center component. As previously reported by TAPinto, the East Windsor ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – With most people taking Thanksgiving Day as a chance to stay home and relax or travel to see friends and family, many local entities will be closed for the holiday. In addition, tossing out all that extra trash may need to wait for another day! Here are some ...
NEW JERSEY -- The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) approved a new toll rate structure for 2026 for what they say will finance transportation-infrastructure projects and improvements, offset rising construction-industry costs, and maintain favorable borrowing rates in the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Changes are coming to two schools in the East Windsor Regional School District – the Hightstown High School and the Ethel McKnight Elementary School -- according to a “courtesy review” presentation before the East Windsor Planning Board. During the Monday night meeting, an ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Considering taking that leap in the new year to start your own business but unsure where to start? The NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey (NJSBC) is hosting a free seminar for would-be entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in New ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Water customers along Franklin Street in Hightstown will experience a disruption in water service on Tuesday, November 25, according to an announcement by the Borough. Work will take place beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday to replace a fire hydrant along Franklin Street (also ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Put the pencils down and get ready to relax, kids and parents, since there will be no homework to worry about this weekend! The East Windsor Regional School District has declared the Thanksgiving weekend as a “Homework Free Holiday” giving families across the area a ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Shortly after 11am, a Plainfield resident took to social media to report what she perceived as an ICE arrest right in the heart of Plainfield and North Plainfield.Resident Carolyn Pyles told TAPinto Plainfield she saw a vehicle traveling west on West Front Street before turning on ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy is holding a Winter Coat Drive to help make sure that children and adults have a needed warm coat this winter as temperatures dip. Coats can be brought to the following places to be donated: Robbinsville Fire Department located at 1149 Route ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The holiday season can be filled with joy and new memories, but also sadness for those who may be missing their loved ones who they cannot be with during this time of year. Mercer County Sheriff's Office Chaplain, Deacon Bob Tharp, issued a heartfelt message to Mercer County ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack resident is taking her talents back to national television as she competes on Food Network’s newest holiday series. Sweet Empire: Winter Wars premiered Nov. 9.Tatiana Kovalenko, a two-time champion on Cooking Channel and Food Network programs, is one of 14 ...
Gift the gardeners in your life with tools that are sure to make them smile as they put them to work throughout the coming years. No matter your budget, you are sure to find the perfect gift for your favorite gardener.Help gardeners track the weather and rainfall in their backyard. You can find ...
TRENTON, NJ — The former chief financial officer and comptroller of a significant Burlington County-based non-for-profit company has been sentenced for stealing more than $2.5 million from the company, money laundering and tax evasion.Colleen Witten, 56, of Buena, was sentenced on November 12 to ...
WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The South Jersey Chapter of Sewa International recently brought smiles to the faces of local military personnel through a sweet annual program. Sewa International is a Hindu faith-based humanitarian non-profit organization serving all people regardless of race, color, religion, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A national discussion about the benefits versus cost of creating data centers in communities has come to Central New Jersey thanks to a proposal to permit a center as part of a redevelopment plan in East Windsor. Business backers of data centers say they benefit their host ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — If you or someone you know is expecting a new baby this winter, be sure to take part in the final community-based car seat safety check held by the Office of Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler on Tuesday, November 25. The car seat safety checks are held regularly on the last ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women is looking for nominations for the annual Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards.Qualifications for the Woman of Achievement are: A commitment to serving the community through volunteer work;A Mercer County ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — If you have been missing the weekly Bordentown City Farmer's Market, organizers have a treat for you this weekend! The Farmer's Market will be returning for a special Pre-Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market on Sunday, November 23, from 9AM to 1PM — rain or shine — at the Carslake ...