PISCATAWAY, NJ — With an unprecedented start, a new year of learning is now in motion for Piscataway students.

During the first few days of school, TAPinto Piscataway received your ‘First Day of School’ photo entries for our 2020 Back-to-School Photo Gallery and gift card contest.

Thanks to the generous support from our sponsors, we are pleased to announce that we have ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Concerns over possibly transmitting COVID-19 to others meant schools would be closed on the first day back this fall for Piscataway Township Schools, making virtual, at-home instruction the only option for students in the district.

Three days into the new virtual format that is expected to be in place through the end of the first marking period in November, some parents ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Three-time elected Piscataway School Board member, Ralph Johnson will be able to officially continue in the role, according to a decision by the Department of Education Commissioner announced on Wednesday.

Interim Commissioner of Education, Kevin Dehmer held up an administrative law judge’s ruling that Johnson was improperly removed from his seat amid claims that ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

TRENTON, NJ – As end-of-summer parties give way to welcome-back-to-college keggers, the cases of COVID-19 among New Jersey’s youngest populations are on the rise.

Residents in the 19-24 age range now represent the highest percent positivity rate in the state, according to State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli.

About 6% of those ages 19 to 24 are COVID-19-positive and those ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is reporting that a skunk tested positive for rabies in the Township of Piscataway, Middlesex County, in the vicinity of Blackford Avenue and William Street.

This is the sixth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2020 and the second rabid animal in Piscataway.

On Saturday, September 5, the Piscataway Animal Control ...

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to borrow $4 billion. Lawmakers point to revenue forecasts saying more money may be coming than he expects.

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Just how much New Jersey will borrow to prop up the ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has ordered all U.S. and state flags flown at half-staff on all state buildings and facilities tomorrow, September 11 in recognition and mourning of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway planning board officials gave the thumbs up for developers to move forward on a new WaWa and Hyatt House hotel to be built at the corner of Centennial Ave. and River Road on Wednesday.

Representatives for Piscataway Centennial Developers, LLC presented site plans outlining how the approximate 5-acre site will be configured to build the 5,580 square foot ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Piscataway woman died Tuesday after she was struck by her own vehicle after parking on a downhill grade in the parking lot of 9E Easy Street, according to a release from Bridgewater Township Police.

According to the release, police were sent to the parking lot at about 10:16 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a pedestrian involved motor vehicle crash with injuries.

When they ...

WEST WINDSOR, NJ — A 24-year-old Piscataway man was killed after being struck by two cars on Route 1 in West Windsor late Monday night, closing the northbound lanes for three hours.

West Windsor Police reported that the man, whose identity was not released was in the left lane along Route 1 North near the Meadow Road overpass at about 11:00 p.m. when he was first struck by a 2005 Nissan ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The open invitation from the Downtown Somerville Alliance asked visitors to "Show Their Local Love," by offering a full day of sidewalk sales, specials on merchandise and a suggestion to lounge and picnic on the lawn of the Historic Somerset County Courthouse after purchasing food-to-go from restaurants lining Main Street,

Mother Nature cooperated - the event had ...

BUFFALO, NY - Sheila Anderson, co-producer of Sunday's 11th annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival, was in Somerville last September for the.conclusion of the three-day tri-county event, introducing the acts, working the crowd and staying busy behind the scenes as she has done since 2009.

Thousands brought their chairs and blankets and set up in front of the stage on East Main Street, ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — TAPinto Piscataway wishes you and your family a safe, happy and healthy Labor Day!

Please remember to enjoy today's festivities in a safe and responsible manner. It has been an unusual year, but we hope that you find enjoyment in the last official weekend of summer, while thinking about the contributions of everyone in the workforce.

PISCATAWAY, NJ — New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the National Football League (NFL). The organization will host a two-day, virtual diversity, bias and cultural competence workshop for football game officials, Sept. 22–23. The ...

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service urges individuals who owe taxes but have not yet filed for 2019 to act now to avoid larger penalties that, by law, start after Sept. 14.

The tax deadline was July 15 this year. Taxpayers who submitted an extension have until Oct. 15 to file and do not face the failure to file penalty if they file their taxes by that deadline. But taxpayers need ...

NEWARK, NJ — Job seekers in New Jersey have a few more options as of Monday — more than 6,000, to be exact, in light of Amazon’s North American hiring expansion. 

The e-commerce company announced it’s adding 100,000 new full and part-time jobs across its operations in the United States and Canada, meaning sites in New Jersey will be adding 6,400 jobs.

“New ...

WASHINGTON — As part of a larger effort to reach underserved communities, the Internal Revenue Service is taking a number of aggressive steps to expand information and assistance available to taxpayers in additional languages, including providing the Form 1040 in Spanish for the first time.

In addition to being available in English and Spanish, the 2020 Form 1040 will also give taxpayers ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – In solemn remembrance of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, a day now forever known as 9/11, members of the Piscataway Elks gathered with township officials and guests in front of Lodge # 2414 with their annual tribute to the thousands of lives that were lost, and to the heroes who rushed in to help.

“As we know, freedom is the cornerstone of the American ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a blood and platelet drive at the Brunswick Square Mall on Thursday, September 17 from noon to 6:00 pm to address the need for blood services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All donors will receive a tee shirt and be entered into a raffle to win a $50.00 gift card. Platelet donors will be given a $10.00 Shop Rite gift ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — School supplies donated by Piscataway Rotary Club members and Piscataway Public Library staff were recently delivered to Fish, Inc.-Dunellen Area in Piscataway.

Pictured are Fish volunteer Bud, Piscataway Public Library Director and Rotary Member Heidi Cramer, and Provident Bank Vice President and Rotary Member Sandra Kennedy.

Artistic Director Brenda J. Lillie joined TAPintoTV's Brian Brodeur via Zoom video conference from Massachusetts where she discussed her international career in theater production and her latest one-woman show. 

Lillie started her professional career with a degree in Theater and Television Production from Emerson College in Boston. “For me, Emerson was a rock solid foundation to ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Commemorating the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, TAPintoTV takes a look back at our 2018 coverage of Cedar Grove Waves:

Cedar Grove Waves honors the victims of terrorism, remembers the lives lost, and educates students with a heartfelt 9-11 tribute on the front lawn of Cedar Grove High School.  

“I was a little over a year old when 9-11 ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- TAPintoTV’s Brian Brodeur spoke with Grammy award-winning electric bassist Mark Egan about his latest recording, “Electric Blue,” a duo project with drummer Danny Gottlieb. The release highlights the five decades-long collaboration between these two highly-accomplished musicians. 

Mark Egan is widely known as one of the leading players of fretless ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — It was all about showing our favorite canine companions lots of love Wednesday on National Dog Day.

Founded in 2004 by pet advocate Colleen Paige, every Aug. 26 National Dog Day celebrates all breeds and encourages adoption.

In honor of the 2020 National Dog Day, readers were invited to share an adorable, funny, or charming photo of their furry ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway loves their dogs, and it shows! 

National Dog Day is August 26, a day celebrated each year to bring attention to the plight of animals and to encourage adoption.

“National Dog Day celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure,” according to the website, Nationaldogday.com. 

“Our mission is to help galvanize the public to ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Indian saag is a curry of cooked mustard or similar 'bitter' greens (kale, collards, turnip greens), and spinach or similar mild greens (chard, bok choy, beet greens). Any combination of greens works. Use more spices and peppers for hot saag, or less for mild in this tempting recipe from our own Chef Ravi.

With plenty of fresh-from-the farm fruits and vegetables around in the summer, dips are the way to go. Nutrition experts at Atlantic Health System offer two recipes below: one for veggies and the other for fruit. Grab a cooler or some ice, and you can take them both along to the pool or beach.

CREAM CHEESE MOUSSE GREEK DIP

The scallions and pepper might surprise you, but give this treat a ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Chef Ravi is tackling eggplant this time, a vegetable that is just now in season in Central New Jersey.  Here is a recipe that forgoes lots of breading and red sauce and relies on the delicious taste derived from roasting and sauteing summer veggies.

Like our moms and grandmas, Chef Ravi first salts both sides of sliced eggplant to draw the water out. (My mom ...

NEW JERSEY - West Virginia has been added and Ohio and Maryland have been re-added to New Jersey's travel advisory list, announced Governor Murphy.  Governor Murphy announced the added and re-added states during the Tuesday September 8 press conference.

Travelers who are coming from the following states and territories are being asked to self quarantine for 14 days: AL, AK, AR, ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND - A global pandemic couldn't stop people from enjoying the lovely beaches of Long Beach Island this summer.

Labor Day has passed but don't expect to summer to sizzle out too soon.  

There will be more people at LBI in September this year, primarily because there are many homeowners who will stay put on LBI and work remotely from home. 

Here is the ...

HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the Bergen County Zoo, located in Van Saun County Park, has officially reopened to the general public just in time for Labor Day.

The Zoo will reopen with several newly installed upgrades to enforce social distancing and encourage proper hygiene including hand sanitizing dispensers, viewing barriers, and signage ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway police reported that several coyotes were seen in Green Acres Park on Monday.

The coyotes that were spotted were an adult and two juveniles, said officials on the township’s Facebook page.

Township officials said coyotes have been spotted in Green Acres Park in the past as well as in the Livingston Campus’ Rutgers Preserve and nearby, along ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Jim Peck, an amateur astronomer since he first saw the Russian satellite Sputnik I in the night sky as a child, will present a virtual program, “The Sky by Day and by Night: An Introduction to the Heavens,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The program is part of the Option Green lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — East Freehold was the center of a 3.1 magnitude earthquake early this morning that could be felt throughout Central Jersey, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck at about 2 a.m. on September 9, triggering an influx of nearly 6,000 reports from people who felt the rumbling in at least seven counties in New Jersey, including Middlesex County. There were ...

Whether it is the hot weather, the age of your landscape or simply the need for change; a late summer makeover can help you increase your landscape’s beauty. Put the “wow” back into your garden with a few new plantings, garden art, or other simple improvements.

Many established landscapes have a few or many overgrown plants. Sometimes the plants you purchase perform better ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

Postage, drop boxes and PPE will add to the tab for an election to be held nearly entirely through the mail.

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November general election is going to cost millions more than usual, in large ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Rev. Gilbert “Gil” Caldwell, who took part in the Bloody Sunday march on Selma and the March on Washington, D.C. during a lifetime dedicated to civil rights activism and social justice, has died.

He was 86.

Mr. Caldwell’s passing on Friday was confirmed to TAPinto New Brunswick by his son, Dale Caldwell, the vice president of the New Brunswick ...

Long-term slowdown in land development could be derailed by exodus to suburbs

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New data confirms that New Jersey has recently been using a lot less land for new development than it did 20 ...