TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
July 2, 2025
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A community-based protest will be held at the Home Depot in East Windsor to call on the superstore to stop coordinating with ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in permitting the arrests of individuals on store property. The protest is being organized by the National ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — If you live in parts of Mercer County, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for July 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Lawmakers pushed through two measures before their summer recess aimed at creating a greater focus on veterans through a stand-alone Department of Veterans Affairs and an Office of the Veteran Advocate. The State Legislature voted on Monday, June 30, to create a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Five days of events chock-full of American history are set to take place right in our backyard with "Heritage Weekend” in Trenton beginning on Friday.While the iconic vision of Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776 is etched into the minds of Americans, many do not know how his ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – During the recent spring sports season, several former Hightstown High School graduates have excelled in collegiate sports this recently concluded outdoor season. Let’s take a look at some of their many accomplishments. Isabella Benitez (Hightstown High School) was a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $58.8 billion fiscal year 2026 budget into law late Monday night.“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans," Murphy's office said in a news release early Tuesday morning.The ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Hightstown High School (HHS) recently received accolades for the school's spring musical. Senior Rhyan Greene and staff member Megan Thompson received Central Jersey Marquee Awards for their work in the musical Chicago, which was presented in March. The annual Central Jersey ...
East Windsor/Hightstown, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of Mount Laurel in June 2025! East Windsor Regional Board of Education Honors Retiring Teachers, Administrators: A group of special educators and staff members were ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Celebrate America's birthday with East Windsor's annual Independence Day festivities and fireworks. The community celebration will take place at Etra Lake Park, located 9 Disbrow Hill Road in East Windsor on Saturday, July 5. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. with music by Jerry's ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – With hundreds, if not thousands, of people expected to descend on New Jersey from around the world in early July for the FIFA Club World Cup matches, Mercer County is urging residents to be cautious of the possible health care concerns that may come with these travelers. FIFA ...
MERCER COUNTY – Mercer County residents will be able to access social services more easily with the launch of the new Community Outreach Van. Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Mercer County Board of Social Services (MCBOSS) Director Jeff Mascoll recently unveiled the van that will travel ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) took to social media to remind motorists that road rage is dangerous and illegal in the state, citing a recent incident in Gloucester County.According to the State Police, troopers from Troop "A" Bellmawr Station responded to a report on Monday, June ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Police Department is looking to hire a full-time police officer to join their ranks. Individuals looking to apply must be: Must be a citizen of the United States and reside in New Jersey.Must be at least 21 years of age, at time of appointment and less than ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – With a store in East Windsor that is always busy, the Patel Brothers grocery chain is now expanding to open a second store in Hamilton Township, Mercer County. The store on Princeton-Hightstown Road in East Windsor opened in 2015 and continues to be a bustling food market that ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A towering 20-foot inflatable cigarette butt took center stage at Bradley Park Thursday morning as teens, local officials, and public health advocates gathered to reinforce New Jersey’s ban on smoking at public beaches. The dramatic display, part of the "No Butts on the Beach" ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate recently advanced legislation that would ensure non-resident military spouses are not excluded from public employment. S-4039, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson, passed the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — An East Windsor Police Department officer was recently honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) New Jersey for his efforts to stop drunk driving on the community's roads. Officer Paul Proctor was honored with the 2024 MADD Award and was recognized with other law ...
MERCER COUNTY – The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) has kicked off its “Color Our World” summer reading series at the local libraries, including the Highstown Library and the Hickory Corner Branch and Twin Rivers libraries in East Windsor. The “Color Our World” theme this year invites readers ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A 19-year-old lifeguard is recovering after being impaled by a beach umbrella while working on the Asbury Park beach Wednesday morning. According to city officials, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on June 25 while the lifeguard was securing an umbrella to her stand. The ...
NEWARK, NJ - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Wednesday morning on federal charges of assaulting, impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement related to a clash last month at an immigration detention facility in Newark. Groups such as the New Jersey Alliance ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A pair of brothers from East Windsor have been charged with assaulting a police officer after becoming unruly at an area bar.According to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD,) officers were called to the Exit 8 Lounge regarding a disturbance at the eatery located ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Military officials are alerting members of the public about a flurry of activity that they may notice taking place across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) for the next week. JBMDL will be conducting a readiness exercise across the installation from ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The next 10 years could bring hundreds of new housing units to East Windsor Township as required by law for the community to meet its affordable housing obligation. Following its recent review by the East Windsor Planning Board earlier this week, the East Windsor Township ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The summer months are starting to fly by - so be sure to get out there this last weekend in June to enjoy fun community events for everyone! Here are a few of TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown's suggested events. It's “Fun Friday” Again: The Hightstown Cultural Arts ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Three 15-year-old juveniles are facing criminal charges after allegedly carjacking a taxicab in East Windsor at knife point, according to the loca police department. The East Windsor Township Police Department reported in their weekly police blotter that at approximately 12:54 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission recently awarded Hightstown a $75,000 Transportation and Community Development Initiative grant, and the funds will be used to hire a consultant that will create a parking plan, an economic development parking study and an economic ...
TRENTON, NJ – As a sign of the outpouring of support for fallen Trenton Police Detective Timothy Long, a Go Fund Me Page has been established to support the dedicated officer's family following his sudden death. According to the Trenton Police Department, Long, 50, was traveling on I-295 just ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Greater Mercer TMA (Transportation Management Association) has been awarded a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) under the green transportation planning grant program. Specifically, the Greater Mercer TMA has received $238,500 for projects in ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – As the summer's first heat wave continues, Mercer County announced on Wednesday that free water and ice is available for area residents who are customers of JCP&L and are currently without electricity. Customers can obtain ice and water locally at the Shoprite grocery store ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Time is ticking to sign up to be a vendor at one of central New Jersey's most beloved cultural events – the Mercer County Italian American Festival. New Jersey has the second-largest population of any state in the U.S.After a five-year hiatus, the Festival, which has historically ...