PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Piscataway Police are warning motorists to drive carefully and soberly.

Law enforcement officials from the Piscataway Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 3, 2021 and continuing through January 1, ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Arbor Hose Company No. 1 has announced the return of the Santa Run for township residents in the Arbor section of Piscataway.

Santa will begin his run on Second Street and Hazelwood Place at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11th.

A post on the Arbor Fire Department’s Facebook page said:

“Sweater weather is better together! Make sure you bring out your ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway students are performing for live audiences this winter.   

“As we enter the holiday season, we are delighted to be able to once again gather for student performances,” said Superintendent Frank Ranelli in his letter to families on Thursday.

He continued:

“This fall, PHS held a very successful Broadway Cabaret. And I hope all ...

Can meditation have an impact on brain activity? That was the question that led Middlesex College student Ankitha Nagineni of Piscataway into a year-long research study testing the effects that various forms of meditation can have on brain waves.

“The power and value of mediation has been instilled into my mind by my parents since I was a kid,” she said. “I hope to ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - Is there a book you'd love to see on the shelves at Westergard Library?

The Piscataway Public Library announced Monday that Anika Pruthi, in partnership with the Piscataway Elks Lodge #2414 was recently awarded a Cornerstone Grant from the Elks National Foundation to purchase books requested by library patrons.

“Pruthi is a student researcher and advocate ...

CLEMSON, SC – The Kennesaw State track and field teams opened the indoor portion of the 2021-22 season at the Clemson Opener inside the Clemson Indoor Track and Field Complex on Friday.

Freshman Kaelen Mitchell of Piscataway won the men’s long jump with a recorded leap of 7.20m (23'7.50").

The Kennesaw Owls won a total of four events at the Clemson ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - No. 5 Rutgers women's soccer punched its ticket to the 2021 NCAA Women's College Cup, advancing out of the quarterfinals on Friday night at Yurcak Field.

The Scarlet Knights played to their second consecutive double-overtime draw, this one by a score of 2-2 with No. 7 Arkansas.

RU claimed the edge in penalty kicks, 4-2, to clinch the program's second ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Returning home after a stretch of playing 4-of-5 games on the road, Rutgers football hosts Maryland to close out the regular season Saturday at SHI Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon. The Scarlet Knights will honor members of the 2020 and 2021 senior classes in a pregame ceremony. Tickets are available at ScarletKnights.com or by calling 1-866-445-GORU ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. joined local elected officials and health care advocates on Monday to highlight provisions in the Build Back Better Act that are aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and making health care more affordable and accessible.

“The Build Back Better Act makes prescription drugs more affordable by finally giving Medicare the ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. Piscataway residents are advised to check the NJMVC website for more information on scheduling appointments, to complete transactions, and to find updates or information at their nearest NJMVC.

The NJMVC will only be closed for Thanksgiving and will re-open ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) earlier this week announced that the second Phase of the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) and Eviction Protection Program application period will be closing on December 15, 2021.

The CVERAP program, which has been a statewide effort to help keep people housed during the pandemic, was initiated in 2019 to ...

KINGSTON, R.I. - As a first-year student, Audrey Visscher, a theatre and film media major from Piscataway, knew she wanted to try on as many hats in theatre as possible. So, she made a list.

Midway through her senior year at the University of Rhode Island, Visscher has checked off a play program’s worth of jobs. Even with the pandemic reducing the number of URI Theatre productions, ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Puffs went to Wizard School, too.  

The Piscataway High School Drama Club will present Puffs by Matt Cox with music by Brian Metolius on December 2, 3, and 4 at 7 p.m. in the PHS Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Using Harry Potter as source material, Puffs recreates the seven years that a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered ...

NEW JERSEY - Now that the turkeys have been stuffed and the cranberry sauce eaten, it's time for one of the annual festivities of the holiday season; checking out those awesome light displays. Of course, make time to drive around local neighborhoods to see what gems fellow residents have created, but don't forget to set aside some time to take a drive to enjoy those spectacular holiday ...

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced the State Department of Health has confirmed a case of the Omicron variant in a traveler to the state.  The person has been identified by the state as an adult female, who is a fully-vaccinated resident from Georgia, and had recently traveled to South Africa.

She tested positive on November 28 ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Saint Peter’s Healthcare System has announced the appointments of Racheal Ankrah-Fosu and Leonardo (Len) DeCandia to its Board of Governors.

Ankrah-Fosu is chief operations and technology officer at ConSol USA, a for-profit social enterprise delivering outsourced technology talent from underserved communities to corporate America nationally.

Ankrah-Fosu is a former ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Another variant of the Conrona-19 virus called the Omicron variant was detected in people in South Africa and others who had recently traveled from the country. Although,” The U.S. hasn't detected any cases of the new variant yet,” Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Sunday; simultaneously, Canada ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - ‘Tis the season for giving and REPLENISH (formerly MCFOODS), Midldesex County’s largest food insecurity resource, will host its Holiday Celebration and Food Drive at East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road in Piscataway.

Kick-off the holiday with a visit to East Jersey Old Town Village in Johnson Park on Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon until 4 p.m. to make your ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - What does it mean to love your country? In these days of challenge and contention, what does loving America really mean?  The East Brunswick Elks want to know.

The East Brunswick Elks Lodge #2370 is sponsoring an essay contest for Middlesex County residents who attend Grades 5 through 8.  The contest starts with local lodges and progresses to district ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – On Thanksgiving, we give thanks. On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we shop for bargains. On Small Business Saturday, we support local businesses. Since 2012, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, we give back on Giving Tuesday or #GivingTuesday.

This year, #GivingTuesday is Nov. 30. It provides an opportunity to celebrate generosity and affords charities, ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Not much has changed in 50 years when it comes to New Jersey’s most important problem, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Then and now, New Jerseyans rate taxes – including property taxes – as their number one concern.

In the most recent poll, 39% of residents mention taxes when asked about the top issues facing the state, followed by 14% who ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - Do you have a Marketing Plan?  What are you doing now? Is it working? What's your budget? Do you want to reach our TAPinto viewers? Have you considered the TAPinto Do-it-Yourself (DIY) marketing platform? These are the questions we will ask you when inquiring about marketing with TAPinto.

The TAPinto network of ...

 As Thanksgiving passes, and Jingle Bells starts playing on the radio, the holiday shopping season is upon us.

A recent WalletHub study dove into the tendencies of holiday shopping:

Macy’s, JCPenney, and Belk are 2021’s Best Places to Shop on Black Friday, offering an average discount of at least 56.7%.
Around 11% of items at major retailers will be more expensive ...

MAPLEWOOD,  NJ -- Dickens Village, an annual Maplewood NJ tradition, returns to Ricalton Square this week and will be open to the public from 1pm - 4pm on December 4th, 11th and 18th.

In celebration of the yearly event, TAPintoTV takes a look back at Stephanie Willoughby's visit to Dickens Village in 2019, and the community tradition of re-creating the village from ...

Baking during the holiday season a great way to spend time with family. However, the CDC says not taste or eat unbaked cookie dough or batter before it's fully baked. 

According to health officials, you can get sick after eating or tasting raw (unbaked) dough or batter. Raw eggs are another ingredient in dough and batter that can make you or your loved ones sick. Raw or lightly ...

Birds Eye Broccoli Tots have been recalled due to potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product, announced Conagra Brands, Inc. The recall was initiated after the company received calls from consumers.

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Select Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea and Limited Kool- Aid powdered drinks have been voluntarily recalled due to potential presence of foreign matter, specifically small pieces of metal or glass, announced Kraft Heinz.

The drinks include those with the "Best When Used By" dates between May 10, 2023 and November 1, 2023 and were sold in stores nationwide and online.

The ...

PLUCKEMIN, NJ – The Pluckemin Presbyterian Church (PPC), 279 Route 202-206 in Pluckemin, invites you to their Advent sermon series on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. called “Strangers at the Manger.” Throughout the series, you will journey through ancient Bethlehem and encounter the characters in the Christmas story who were at the Manger when the Christ child was born. The ...

PARAMUS, NJ - The Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park is hosting a "Holiday Lantern Spectacular," and spectacular it is! The display, called "Let It Glow!", is a holiday light show sponsored by the Friends of the Bergen County Zoo in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., and features traditional Chinese lanterns with a modern twist, including dozens of ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- Fanwood's famous Christmas House has returned with new displays but the same mission: to raise money for NJ Institute for Disabilities (NJID), which offers specialized facilities for infants, children, and adults with developmental disabilities.

Despite the constant challenge of squirrel chewing through electrical wires (when the displays are off) Greg Roser has ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Lloyd purchased his first car. Ashley was promoted to cashier. Michael is working after obtaining his commercial driver’s license.

Jahad recently got married. Joseph opened his first bank account in five years. Alex graduated from Middlesex College and works as an addiction counselor.

The graduates from Middlesex County’s Drug Court talked about how they ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Sergio was addicted and sleeping in the back of a barbershop with his dog when he entered Middlesex County’s Drug Court program.

After the court teamed him with a recovery coach, and he began treating his addiction at a facility in Perth Amboy, his life began to turn around.

Today, Sergio has been clean for two years, works a union job with full benefits and just ...

The rich colors and fall bloom of Chrysanthemums represent fall for many. It’s also the November birth flower symbolizing cheerfulness, optimism, and friendship. Add a few to your indoor décor and help improve the indoor air quality in your home.

This traditional favorite is often overlooked for other newer introductions. Mums’ long vase life, variety of flower shapes, and ...