TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
June 1, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason came to a close for two Piscataway High School teams last week as the boys volleyball squad battled top-seeded Monroe in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals and the baseball team dropped a hard-fought opening-round contest to Bayonne in the North Jersey, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — As June begins, Piscataway residents are reminded to check their curbside recycling schedules and ensure materials are properly prepared for collection through the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA).Curbside recycling in Piscataway is handled by MCIA and now operates ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to Middlesex County 4-H's second annual Spring Fest on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middlesex County 4-H Center on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. This family-friendly event features an animal petting zoo, dog ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Just can't bear to part with that favorite blanket or hoodie that's worn through? How about the much-loved stuffed animal a little one can't sleep without or that broken necklace that's a family heirloom? Well, it might not be too late to save it. That's what the upcoming ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For Zunilda Sanchez, earning a college degree was never about how quickly she crossed the finish line. It was about refusing to give up on a dream that began more than 25 years ago.This spring, the Piscataway High School Class of 1992 graduate celebrated not one, but two major ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a four-prong plan to better regulate New Jersey’s growing number of “data centers,” saying they should pay “their fair share” for utilities and contribute more to communities where they do business.In response to rising local concern about data centers, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Girls across Middlesex County will have an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of one of the nation's fastest-growing sports at a free flag football introductory clinic hosted by the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center on Friday, June 5 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.The clinic is open ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — June is set to arrive with a stretch of pleasant weather across Piscataway, bringing sunshine, seasonable temperatures and only a few opportunities for rain during the first full week of the month.According to AccuWeather, residents can expect a generally dry start to the week from ...
NEWARK - Delaney Hall detainees are demanding doctors evaluate those in a particular unit of the immigration detention center who were reportedly beaten and pepper-sprayed by guards Thursday during an ongoing strike, advocacy groups and family members say. An American Friends Service Committee ...
UPDATE: Stelton Road has reopened to traffic in both directions.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A transformer fire has forced the closure of a section of Stelton Road in Piscataway, prompting police to divert traffic and urge motorists to seek alternate routes until further notice.According to a traffic alert ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A Piscataway fifth grader is taking his taekwondo talents to the national stage after capturing a state championship and earning a major martial arts milestone within the span of a week.Jadyn Dunkelman, a student at Martin Luther King Intermediate School, won a gold medal at the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Students, families, teachers and staff from schools across Middlesex County continue to make a major impact in the fight against food insecurity through their ongoing support of REPLENISH.During the 2025–2026 school year, 106 schools – including Piscataway Schools – participated ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Middlesex County recently honored 66 police officers, firefighters and first-responders for their heroic actions, life-saving rescues, and successful investigations to protect public safety. The 52nd annual 200 Club of Middlesex County award ceremony and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Community relationships and cultural understanding were on display at the Piscataway Police Department as members of the Mutani family visited officers on May 27 to celebrate Eid al-Adha and share the significance of one of Islam’s most important holidays.The visit provided an ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People and families in Central New Jersey have one less fun thing to do this Memorial Day weekend after Woodbridge Center suddenly canceled its annual three-day carnival.The mall’s annual summer carnival was scheduled to start on Friday, May 29th and run through Sunday, May 31st, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Four educators will take on new leadership roles in the upcoming school year after the Piscataway Township Board of Education approved a series of administrative appointments during its May 14 meeting.According to Piscataway Township Schools, the new appointments include leadership ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Despite gray skies and periods of rain, Piscataway residents, veterans, elected officials, and community members gathered Monday to honor the nation’s fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Veterans Memorial in Possumtown Park and outside American Legion Post ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Middlesex County residents will have an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day when early voting for the 2026 Primary Election begins Tuesday, May 26, at the Kennedy Library branch of the Piscataway Public Library.The Kennedy Library, located at 500 Hoes Lane, is ...
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...
CARTERET, NJ — When Karen Stash crosses the finish line at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K “Celebration of Life” race on Sunday, June 7th, this registered nurse hopes to honor the gift of life, the power of prayer, and her decision to donate one of her kidneys to save her father’s life.Karen Stash, 39, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents will gather Monday to honor the nation’s fallen service members during the township’s annual Memorial Day observance, which will include ceremonies, a parade and a community celebration hosted by American Legion Post #261.The day’s events will begin at 9 a.m.
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Memorial Day week in Piscataway is expected to begin with lingering showers and cloudy skies before a stretch of warmer, sunnier weather settles into Central Jersey later in the week, according to AccuWeather forecasts.Residents planning Memorial Day parades, barbecues, or outdoor ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Free health screenings, outdoor Zumba classes, yoga, family activities, giveaways, and dozens of healthcare providers will take over North Stelton African Methodist Episcopal Church on Saturday, May 30, as the church hosts what organizers expect to be one of the largest community ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Behind a dominant pitching performance from Sumedh Shingala and timely offense from Dominick Summonte, the Piscataway High School baseball team shut out Dunellen, 3-0, Friday afternoon in the final round of the Ray Cipperly GMC Invitational in Edison.The victory pushed Piscataway ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With the start of the Memorial Day weekend ahead of Piscataway, local officials took a moment to remember the life and legacy of firefighters, past and present, who passed away over the last year at the annual Fireman’s Memorial Service.Weather brought the annual commemoration ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited South Plainfield residents to attend an open forum on May 19 at the South Plainfield Senior Center to ask questions and voice concerns about the Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Superfund Site cleanup at 333 Hamilton Boulevard.