TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
November 21, 2025
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The message seems very clear from local law enforcement: Do Not Drink & Drive in East Windsor or you will likely face criminal charges. The weekly police blotter released by the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) on Thursday showed just how focused their officers ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of Bordentown City's beloved holiday traditions is set to return this weekend.The “Little Train Show with a Lot of Charm” will be displayed at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street, on November 22, November 23, November 28 and November 29 from 2PM to 8PM, and ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An arrest has been made in the October home evasion that occurred in the Twin Rivers section of the community, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – New parents have a lot to focus on when bringing home their baby, and paperwork for their family leave can be daunting to complete, particularly at that time. Now, Mercer County parents can get much-needed guidance through a pilot program recently launched by the New Jersey ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – ‘Tis the season! Get ready for the season’s festivities at Hightstown's Holiday Festival that will kick-off the season with an evening of joyful activities.Hightstown's Holiday Festival will be held on Saturday, November 29, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Hightstown Fire ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The long-awaited Mexican restaurant – Plaza Azteca – has officially opened its doors in East Windsor Township and touts themselves as “Your Shortcut to Mexico.”The restaurant chain has locations in 11 states. This is the newest location for the eatery that has other New Jersey ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Library System is currently holding their annual Diaper Drive to help families who need them as basic necessities for little ones. They are collecting diapers in sizes newborn through size 7, as well as pull-ups in sizes T2-3; T3-4; and T4-5. Diapers can be ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ring in the holiday season in a healthy and active way by joining the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions at its annual Bordentown Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk this weekend. The 13th annual race will take place on Saturday, November 22 at Joseph Lawrence Park in Bordentown ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough and East Windsor Township will each receive a sizable grant to offset the costs of local sidewalk and roadway improvements through grants from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT.)Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday, November 17 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – One of East Windsor's own – Giselle Olmo – has been honored by the state's leading banking organizations as a rising star in the industry. Olmo was honored by the New Jersey Bankers Association (NJ Bankers) along with 22 other professionals in the industry as “individuals who go ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township is looking for residents who want to give back to the community by volunteering their time-serving on boards and commissions. There also are opportunities for area high school students to serve on certain volunteer boards.Citizens can apply to serve on the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Three East Windsor families have been displaced after a fire swept through their Bennington Drive homes on Sunday night, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.) According to the Department, at 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, officers responded to a ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township has added a new eatery to its mix of food options with the official grand opening of the Caribbean-inspired restaurant The Island Table.The restaurant, which is owned by Winnie Julien, is a Caribbean fusion restaurant serving up jerk chicken, island salmon, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Long-time community advocate and lawmaker Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson officially announced her candidacy on Monday morning for the 12th Congressional District, which covers a large cross-section of Central New Jersey. Incumbent Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two South Brunswick Police Officers saved a man from a burning vehicle in Franklin Township on Sunday. Police have released the dashcam footage of the dramatic rescue, and can be seen by clicking here.At 2:45 A.M., Officers Thomas Sites and Yash Shroff were dispatched to Route ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Rise Food Pantry recently received a large contribution of four palettes of food to the Rise Food Pantry in Hightstown from the 13th annual food drive courtesy of IBEW Local 94.The donation drive raised $7,500, which was used to bring a massive haul of food delivered on Friday, ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is warning parents and caregivers to immediately stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened at least 15 infants across 12 states, including one hospitalization in New ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar has been recognized as the state’s premier fishing destination in FishingBooker’s annual ranking, earning the highest total score of 53 out of 60. The report highlights Belmar’s strong charter base, 10/10 pricing, and consistent customer reviews as key factors in securing the ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown residents are reacting to the unsettling news that the borough of Spotswood and the Spotswood School District have been the victims of a cybercrime, resulting in the loss of $4.8 million dollars. Borough Mayor Rich O'Brien posted a public release on ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – VFW Post 5700 in Hightstown is giving thanks for the community and the veterans who have served the country with a Thanksgiving Dinner. The Post says it will be a “warm evening of good food and great company.” The Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Wednesday 19, 2025 (a time has ...
Princeton, NJ – Mel Leipzig, nationally recognized but deeply connected to his neighbors and fellow artists in Trenton and central New Jersey, died November 1 at the age of 90. Leipzig has also been remembered by a former neighbor of the artist and an arts journalist, Eric Schultz. He posted an ...
TRENTON, NJ – Water suppliers would need to notify municipalities, school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education if they receive violations of drinking water quality standards under legislation sponsored by Mercer County State Senators Linda Greenstein ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Princeton Corridor Rotary Club is joining HomeFront, a leading social service agency in Mercer County, in their annual Thanksgiving food basket drive. The Club, which is focused on reducing food insecurity and hunger in Central New Jersey, is urging area residents to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The actors from Hightstown High School Drama are getting ready to hit the stage in their performance of the iconic play that provides mystery, madness, and murder on Clue: High School Edition. The group's fall play takes place when six guests arrive for a dinner party a dark and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Peddie School, located in the heart of Hightstown, is looking to upgrade its stadium lights, scoreboard and netting, but first they must be approved by local officials. Representatives of The Peddie School testified before the Hightstown Planning Board on Monday, November 10, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities have solved one of two phony Election Day bomb threats that forced a last-minute swap of polling places in North Brunswick and in the Avenel section of Woodbridge.A bomb threat at the Livingston Park Elementary School polling site in North Brunswick was reportedly ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...