TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
July 18, 2025
NEW JERSEY – Congressman Herb Conaway (CD-3) is holding a tele-townhall to listen to constituents and answer questions about what is going on in congress and in the federal government. Conaway says he is holding the townhall to “discuss issues you care about;” “share ideas and suggestions;” and ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Start the weekend off on Friday with events that range from a job fair to outside activities to a local flea market.Below are some events around the area for East Windsor and Hightstown residents to enjoy! Remember if you have an event happening, share it on our ...
MERCER COUNTY – Motorists should beware of road closures and traffic delays on Sunday, July 20, as thousands of athletes will descend upon Mercer County for the annual New Jersey State Triathlon. The Triathlon will be based at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. Athletes will include a swim in ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families and friends to find their loved ones who may be detained by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.) The agency is encouraging the use of the ICE locator website to find where individuals have been housed. The ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Police Department (HPD) this week praised one of their own – Sergeant Ronald Stephenson – who graduated last month from the prestigious FBI National Academy. In a social media post by the police department, they praised Sgt. Stephensen for being “handpicked to attend ...
HAMILTON, NJ – The big-hearted executive director of the Miracle League of Mercer County, Dan Sczweck, is getting his arm warmed up to take to the mound this weekend for 12 hours for the annual “Catch the the Commish” fundraiser. As the summer heat goes up during the day and until the sun goes ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — More heat and humidity is on the way to East Windsor and Hightstown tomorrow.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued another Heat Advisory for the area, which runs from 10AM through 8PM on Thursday, July 17. While scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Enjoy an educational and interactive day on the water in Bordentown this weekend through a special program hosted by D&R Greenway Land Trust. Join SPLASH Educators Susan Pagano and Carol Mase for an interactive science education program on Blacks Creek on Saturday, July 19 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Does your child love animals and reading? The Hightstown Library is holding two upcoming event to pair the two loves by working with children to read to therapy pets. The Library is hosting “Read with a Therapy Pet” for children over the age of 5 to practice reading aloud ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After making out with relatively minor damage during the July 3rd storm—a destroyed dog park—Plainfield's Hope 4 Paws Humane Society was dealt a much stronger blow only 11 days later when floods devastated low-lying areas of the Queen City.The floods caused two fatalities near the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ - As heavy rain fell across New Jersey on Monday night, the Hightstown Planning Board met to discuss new updates to the State Redevelopment Cross-Acceptance Process, placing a strong emphasis on flooding mitigation in the borough. During a negotiation meeting last Friday with the New ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday evening, extremely heavy rains began in Plainfield around 5pm and continued for nearly two hours. Roadways were flooded all around the city, and on Tuesday morning dozens of totaled cars were still on the streets of Plainfield. Unfortunately, the City of Plainfield is ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Members of the New Jersey Opioid Advisory Council are sounding the alarm over a plan to divert $45 million in opioid settlement funds to four hospitals, calling on lawmakers to reverse course and continue prioritizing community-based recovery programs and services.In addition to ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Looking for a job or considering a career change? Friday's job fair could present the connection that you need to move forward. Assemblywoman Tenille McCoy, who represents the 14th Legislative District which includes East Windsor and Hightstown, is partnering with Isles, Inc.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Two down and two more still to come! The Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission's “Fun Fridays” have two upcoming events as the summer is rolling along. The events bring music, food and vendors downtown in the community to come together several times during the warmer months. The next ...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMVA) will honor the men and women who served and earned specific honors with an upcoming medal ceremony. During the event there also will be a representative of the department's Veterans Service Organization (VSO) ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — A Flood Watch has been issued for East Windsor, Hightstown, and much of New Jersey, as thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to move into the region.The Flood Watch is in effect from 2PM on Monday, July 14 through 2AM on Tuesday, July 15. Showers and thunderstorms ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General's Office recently announced a large group of state grants to 21 agencies, including Rise in Hightstown, to expand summer programs for at-risk youth.Rise (formerly known as Community Action Service Center) was awarded a $23,900 grant. Leslie Koppel, ...
TRENTON, NJ – A measure sponsored by State Senator Linda Greenstein and Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (both D-Mercer/Middlesex) to require pharmacies to give customers information regarding insulin manufacturer assistance programs has been signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.The lawmakers say ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Cities of all sizes across the country are gearing up to celebrate “National Night Out” which is held on the second Tuesday of August each year. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors ...
NEW JERSEY — The U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force recently concluded a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative with the help of federal, state and local law enforcement partners, including the Mercer County Sheriff's Department and Mercer County ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ -- Hightstown is moving along on its path to becoming film-ready with the New Jersey Film Ready Program, a 5-step certification program that enables municipalities to accommodate filming locations in their boroughs. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Improvement at two community parks in East Windsor have completed improvements to their courts for families to enjoy.East Windsor Township announced that improvements to two tennis courts in Westfield Park have had their lines painted and a new fence enclosure installed.
ASBURY PARK, NJ - As summer travel heats up and millions of Americans head to beaches and lakes, a new national safety study has named Asbury Park the third safest summer destination in the United States for 2025—standing out for its strong water safety record and family-friendly appeal.According ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Police Department (EWPD) has welcomed two new officers into their ranks following their graduation from the Mercer County Police Academy. The two new EWPD officers are Daniel Rosenberg and David Sandoval.The pair of officers were among 31 cadets who completed 21 ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Summer is rolling along. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, we have picked out a few local events to enjoy with friends and families. As always, if you're hosting an event, submit events to our community calendar! Support Rise Shopping Amazon Prime ...
MERCER COUNTY – Travelers who fly American Airlines will now be able to connect between Philadelphia International Airport and Trenton-Mercer Airport with the expansion of bus service between the airports. The bus service will be provided by The Landline Company beginning on September 22 with three ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ - In 2013, Hightstown High School welcomed a new principal— an educator with teaching in his blood and a passion for student success: Dennis Vinson.As he begins his well-earned retirement, Principal Vinson spoke with TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown about his time leading the high ...