TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
April 10, 2025
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Looking for a fun activity to do while the kids are off from school during spring break? There's a range of fun-filled, kid-friendly events at the two East Windsor Libraries and the Hightstown Library.As noted in the TAPinto Community Calendar, the East Windsor Regional School ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Music will fill the air locally thanks to the launch of the – Performing Arts Series of Highstown (PASH) - created by the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society to reinvigorate live music in the community. The Princeton Symphonic Brass Quartet will be performing “Crazy About ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – As New Jersey approaches the anniversary of allowing recreational cannabis sales, the East Windsor Township Mayor and Council members expressed support at their meeting Tuesday for exploring the idea of allowing such sales in the township.The first recreational cannabis sales ...
TRENTON, NJ – Mercer County residents will be able to more easily access healthcare services thanks to expanded hours announced on Tuesday by the Henry J. Austin Health Center (HJAHC.) Based in Trenton, HJAHC will now be able to offer healthcare services on Saturday and extended weekday hours for ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — A pair of Hightstown Police Department officers have graduated from a prestigious law enforcement leadership development program.Lt. Benjamin Miller and Sgt. Ronald Stephensen successfully completed and graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) ...
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – East Windsor Township will be participating in the New Jersey Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s annual “Operation Medicine Cabinet," according to an announcement by Mayor Janice S. Mironov.The program offers residents the opportunity to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ -- The Mercer County-based Rise, a non-profit organization, recently launched the groundbreaking initiative -- Harvest Helpers -- to make fresh, locally grown produce more accessible for families while increasing economic opportunities for local farmers. With its homebase in ...
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Janice S. Mironov recently presented a proclamation and personal donations of support to each of the three local boy scout troops and their Troop leaders: Boy Scout Troop 6284, Boy Scout Troop 5700 and Cub Pack 53.The mayoral Proclamation recognizes Boy Scouting ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The Hightstown Police Department (HPD) has received accreditation status from a statewide law enforcement organization. The HPD has achieved Accreditation for the first time from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), which puts the Department among the top ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office will have a new point person to coordinate efforts between law enforcement and other entities involved in the critical work of tackling crimes against children. Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey recently announced the promotion of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Hightstown High School Jazz Ensemble has taken home one of the top prizes at a recent competition, while several of its members were deemed “best” for their performances.The Jazz Ensemble participated in the Somerville Jazz Festival held on April 4 at Somerville High School in ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police is now accepting applications for individuals who want to join their century-old elite police force. The agency has more than 120 career paths with specialized training opportunities. State Troopers earn a starting salary of almost $75,000 per year with ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township is partnering with The Watershed Institute to clean up one of the ecological gems of area: the stream through Etra Park. The Township and Institute are looking for volunteers to help with the 19th Annual Stream Cleanup. The Watershed Institute says that more ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the psychological thrills of Severance, then you won’t want to miss the immersive event happening this Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey. For one weekend only, Holmdel's #metroburb, the iconic Bell Works is ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A pair of job fairs are being held in Mercer County to help job-seekers and locally-based businesses connect with one another.First up will be the annual Mercer County Career & Resource Fair. The County says that its mission is for attendees to meet employers and community ...
NEW JERSEY– A recent law that Governor Murphy signed now establishes and upgrades certain crimes related to retail theft, provides that repeat offenders can be sentenced to extended prison terms, addresses gift card fraud, and requires the Attorney General to take actions to combat organized ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans soon might have an incentive to forget about their plastic reusable shopping totes, as some lawmakers are pushing for a return to paper bags in grocery stores.The state in 2022 banned paper and single-use plastic bags at large retailers in a step to combat climate ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 24-year-old man who pleaded guilty to breaking into a Rutgers Islamic center on College Avenue on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr and vandalizing it in 2024 has been sentenced to six months in prison.Jacob Beacher, of North Plainfield, has also been sentenced to a year of ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The East Windsor community can support several of its police officers as they participate in an annual event to honor fallen law enforcement officers and the families they left behind.Officers from the East Windsor Police Department will be participating in the 2025 Police Unity ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A man was pulled away from a fiery crash by a passerby on Route 1, according to police. Two people were injured in the crash during the early morning hours on Thursday.Police say the crash occurred on Route 1 north near Ridge Road at around 3:52 A.M. Officer Daniel Stoddard ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) detailed three drunk driving arrests made by officers over three weekend days, according to the police blotter released for the end of March. According to EWTPD, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 11:12 p.m. on Saturday, ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — Calling all Hightstown and East Windsor senior artists!The submission period is now open for the 2025 Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show (MCSAS), County Executive Dan Benson has announced. Taking place from July 1 through August 4 at the Conference Center at Mercer, located on ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around East Windsor, Hightstown and neighboring towns this weekend? TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown has you covered with a list of possible things to do! Commemorate Fridays in Lent with Hightstown Elks Lodge Fish Fry Dinners: Start ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Enjoy gardening alongside your fellow residents by applying to be a part of the 2025 East Windsor Community Garden. The Township says that the Community Garden offers an opportunity for residents to plant their own fruits and vegetables on the plot of land that they rent. The ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Four fantastic Hightstown High School teachers are lacing up their sneakers to benefit the community's premier social service agency - Rise. Located in the heart of Hightstown, Rise provides support services, including emergency services, translation services, legal services and ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — East Windsor residents who have been Spring cleaning are in luck.The Township will be hosting a free Document Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, April 5 from 10AM to 1PM at the East Windsor Township Senior Center, located at 40 Lanning Boulevard. The event is rain or ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened on Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...
PLAINSBORO, NJ – Five chapters of Lions Clubs are coming together to help save lives through a community blood donation drive and provide free vision screening for regional residents. The Hightstowns-East Windsor Lions Club; West Windsor Township Lions Club; Plainsboro Lions Club; Princeton Lions ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Law enforcement is investigating recent fires in East Windsor and Hightstown, but they say that there is no need for residents to be concerned about the recent set of fires battled over several days.According to the Hightstown Police Department (HPD), at approximately 7:50 p.m., ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - A beloved member of the Flemington community has been detained by ICE, and residents and elected officials are working together to try to get him released.A popular server at the former Blue Fish Grill in Flemington (now Nova), Karim Daoud was detained on March 12 and brought to ...