TOP LOCAL News
By JANEL “JAYCEE” MILLER
June 18, 2025
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Cannabusiness may soon be coming to the Borough under an ordinance unanimously passed by the Hightstown Council to permit retail cannabis sales to the allowable types of businesses that can operate in the community. Until Monday’s vote, cannabis businesses were only allowed to ...
NEW JERSEY – Flags around New Jersey will be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, June 18 in honor of late Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, who passed away on June 10 at the age of 69. Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 390 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff to ...
West Windsor, NJ - Local leaders and community members gathered Tuesday morning at The Boathouse at Mercer County Lake as Mercer County Executive Dan Benson delivered his second annual “State of the County” address.Presenting an agenda fueled by “investing in the community,” Benson reflected on a ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown High School is one of only eight school districts around New Jersey that was recently recognized by the Drumthwacket Foundation and Sustainable Jersey for their projects in the 2025 New Jersey Student Climate Challenge.A recent award ceremony was hosted by the ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — East Windsor has two new firefighters following their recent graduation from the Mercer County Fire Academy.Tairiq Clopton and Amber Koegler of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 (EWVFC2) graduated on June 2 from the Mercer County Fire Academy’s Firefighter 1 program. The ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – With graduation ceremonies set to take place in the coming days and weeks, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is warning graduates, friends and families to avoid drunk driving and underage drinking. “Graduation season can be a dangerous time for teen drivers when alcohol is added ...
NEW JERSEY – A nationwide recall has been issued for Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs, announced Church & Dwight Co., The products are being recalled due to potential microbial contamination identified as fungi in cotton swab ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — A group of special educators and staff members were honored for their dedication to the community during this week’s East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education meeting.Board members honored teachers and administrators who will be retiring after this current school ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Before heading off to prom, Hightstown High School seniors got their moment in the spotlight at the school’s annual Promenade. Dressed in their best attire, seniors posed for pictures as friends, family, and classmates cheered them on. A photographer snapped shots at the end of the ...
TRENTON — The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on June 5 advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program. The bill, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, would provide tax incentives to help residents save for purchasing their ...
NEW JERSEY – A recent study done by WalletHub found that people from New Jersey, on average, have the second-highest incomes in the nation. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's rank in the following ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Oscar Garcia’s chest heaved with each breath and his shirt was soaked with sweat, yet he pushed through his three-mile run on a 90-degree day with the same indomitable spirit and infectious enthusiasm that he meets with all the challenges he faces.For Garcia, whose eyes are ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Mercer County residents who are looking to navigate the Medicare system or determine which is the right plan for them should attend an upcoming informative seminar at the Mercer County - Hickory Corner Branch library. Attendees of the Medicare Workshop will learn about the ...
TRENTON, N.J. — On a rainy and dreary Saturday afternoon, hundreds of protesters of all ages and races gathered outside the New Jersey State House Annex in Trenton for the “No Kings Day” peaceful demonstration to join a chorus of voices nationwide. The event was part of a national day of protests ...
NEW JERSEY – Thanks to the rainy month of May, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the drought warning across New Jersey that has been in place since the November 2024. With the exception of the Coastal South region – Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties; eastern ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department is halfway through their scheduled dates of free car seat safety checks in the community. Through the East Windsor Township Car Seat Safety program, a complete inspection of a child passenger car seat takes less than 10 minutes and is ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Member of the Elks Lodge #1955, Charles Stecher, was recently elected to serve on the organization's statewide board at the annual conference. Stecher was installed to serve as the new District Vice President for the Southwest District of the New Jersey State Elks Association. He ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Utility provider PSE&G is teaming up with Lowe's Home Improvement stores this weekend to recycle old appliances on Saturday. Individuals can receive a $50 cash back rebate for each (up to 4) old, working air conditioner or dehumidifier that is recycled. Larger items such as ...
EAST WINDSOR-HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – With many families celebrating that special Father or Father-figure in their life this weekend on Father's Day, there are many events happening around East Windsor and Hightstown to enjoy!Here's some of the events we found, but remember to add items to the TAPinto East ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The future of development of the Borough of Hightstown was front and center at the recent Planning Board meeting that not only considered plans for the former Minute Maid property but also the possibility of permitting cannabis sales in the town.The Board reviewed a proposed draft ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate the second of the two Eid festivals in the Islamic calendar at an event in Mount Laurel this weekend.South Jersey's Second Annual Eid-Al Adha Festival is taking place on Saturday, June 14 from 2PM to 7PM at Laurel Acres Park, located at 1045 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Scores of people are expected to take part in rallies across New Jersey, including at the New Jersey State House in Trenton, as part of a national movement dubbed “No Kings National Day of Defiance” on June 14, 2025. Protest organizers say that the day's events are part of “a mass ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The well-known Carduner shopping center at the heart of East Windsor will be getting a facelift after the local Planning board approved a proposal to make changes to the facade and other aspects of the property located at the corner of U.S. Route 130 and Princeton-Hightstown ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – It's the season opening this weekend for the Tri-County Co-Op's Local Farmer's Market! Shoppers at the market will be able to shop for fresh, locally grown produce made available from up to 50 local farms. While the Market is geared toward farmers, produce managers, chefs, and ...
TRENTON, N.J. — Under the bright lights of Trenton Thunder Ballpark, the 3rd Annual Miracle League of Mercer County Celebrity Softball Game delivered an afternoon full of smiles, laughter, and some surprisingly competitive softball. In addition to the annual “Battle of the Badges” sponsored by ...
HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. — Hightstown High School senior Olivia Roberts has officially been named a 2025 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete, and it’s a well-deserved honor. Each year, the NJSIAA picks one senior from each school to receive the Scholar-Athlete award. It’s not just about being good at sports you also ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A cannabusiness may be coming to town after the Monday vote by East Windsor Planning Board that would permit the township to move forward with its proposed plan. The vote of 5-0 with two abstentions would allow cannabis sales within the township, affirming that it would not be ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The East Windsor Police Department (EWPD) is seeking the public's help with its investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight. According to the EWPD, six cars were burglarized overnight on Tuesday, June 10 in The Orchards and Windsor Mill Condos. A ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Governor of New Jersey, lawmakers, former staff, and long-time friends are remembering former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes after the news of his passing. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, Hughes served as County Executive overseeing the ...