TOP LOCAL News
By BRINDA PATEL - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
January 20, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing Arts Center ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The McCriskin-Gustafson Family of Funeral Homes is seeking qualified, compassionate individuals to join our support staff team.We are honored to serve families during life’s most difficult moments and our support staff plays an essential role in assisting families by ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — While winter weather still blankets local fields, preparations are already underway for the upcoming Piscataway Little League season, with registration now open and opening day set for April 11.The league will hold in-person registration at the Little League pavilion on Wednesday, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs experienced the full spectrum of competition over a busy January stretch, highlighted by a breakthrough victory for the girls wrestling program and a narrow, hard-fought setback for the boys basketball team in GMC Red American play.Girls Wrestling: Chiefs Earn ...
NEWARK - Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, will salute her Essex County roots through her decision to hold her inauguration in Newark on Jan. 20, an unorthodox move that has been welcomed by city stakeholders but questioned by Trenton representatives. Sherrill’s press office did not specify ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway residents, elected officials and community leaders gathered Saturday at the Piscataway Senior Center to honor the life, legacy and enduring relevance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the township’s annual MLK commemorative breakfast.The event was presented ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents should prepare for a chilly week with intermittent snow chances and below-average temperatures, as this week’s forecast from AccuWeather outlines a typical mid-January pattern for the region.According to AccuWeather’s daily forecast, temperatures will remain ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — A temporary no-parking order is in effect across Piscataway to allow township crews to safely and efficiently plow roadways following snowfall.According to township officials, all street parking is prohibited from 1 p.m. today through 6 p.m. Saturday while the Piscataway ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township will offer two free, drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics for township residents later this month and in early February, providing a convenient way for pet owners to protect their dogs and cats while remaining in their vehicles.The clinics will be held at the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel resident Isabeau Levito will be taking her local training and focus to Milan, Italy when she competes as part of the U.S. Ice Skating team during the 2026 Winter Olympics next month. Levito earned her spot on the 16-member U.S. Ice Skating Team on Sunday, January 11, ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s new governor, lieutenant governor, Senate and Assembly members and other top state officials are in line for sizable taxpayer-funded 2026 pay increases.In fairness, salaries for state lawmakers have not risen since 2002. Pay increases took effect Tuesday, Jan. 13th, as ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — It was a busy week on the lanes for the Piscataway High School bowling programs, as both the boys and girls teams faced a demanding stretch of GMC Blue competition, highlighted by big individual performances, Senior Night moments, and tough road tests.Boys Bowling: Chiefs Tested ...
UPDATE: River Road has reopened in both directions.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers in Piscataway are being urged to avoid River Road due to a temporary closure between Overbrook Road and Hoes Lane West. Local authorities have not yet provided a timeline for reopening, and motorists should seek alternate ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With coyote mating season in full swing, local pet owners are urged to be on high alert following a reported incident in Bergen County in which a coyote dragged a small dog into the woods this week, according to police reports.A Saddle River resident’s small dog was reportedly ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Young chefs in Piscataway will have a chance to mix, create and learn during a hands-on cooking program at the library.“Food for Thought: Hands-On Cooking Adventure” will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Kennedy Meeting Room. The program is open to students ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A 35-year-old mother of two boys, ages 5 and 7, has been charged with their murder after their father discovered their bodies in a bedroom of their home on Shell Court when he returned home from work Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonaldHe ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway Chiefs wrestling team showed depth and resilience Wednesday night but came up short in a hard-fought 43-33 loss to Iselin Kennedy in a Greater Middlesex Conference White Division showdown on Jan. 14.Piscataway (5-5, 3-1 GMC White) earned wins in six bouts, ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Piscataway High School has once again been recognized for excellence in Advanced Placement education, earning a spot on the AP School Honor Roll for the second consecutive year, school officials announced on Thursday.The designation, awarded by the College Board, highlights ...
EDISON, NJ - Bagel Bazaar, founded in Edison, has announced they will launch a franchise model for their stores this year. The company says they aim to have 50 franchisees by 2030, with a long-term vision of reaching 250 units by 2040."As Bagel Bazaar prepares to franchise, the company is ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Applications for Piscataway Township Schools’ free, full-day preschool program for the 2026-27 school year will be accepted beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, district officials announced.The program is open to Piscataway residents with children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Oct. 1, ...
EDISON, NJ - Numerous news outlets have confirmed that Justice Deas was the 17-year-old who was killed at her residence at the Greenwood Townhouses on Grove Avenue on Saturday. The suspect, a 17-year-old from Plainfield, is being held at the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center awaiting a ...
MONROE, N.J. — The Piscataway High School girls basketball team showed poise under pressure on Tuesday, edging Monroe, 52-51 in a nail-biting GMC Red American showdown that came down to the final possession.Piscataway improved to 5-5 overall and 3-4 in division play, evening its record with a road ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway Chiefs responded the way championship-caliber teams do — with force, focus and a fast finish.Two days after a tough loss on the road, the Chiefs bounced back Tuesday night with a convincing 76-57 victory over Old Bridge, improving to 10-3 overall and 4-1 in the GMC ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Residents are invited to take steps toward better health this week at Walk With a Doc, a free community wellness event hosted by Middlesex County in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health.The event will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. at The YMCA at the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Milltown Police Chief Christopher Johnson is asking for the public's assistance in an attempted vehicle burglary in the borough in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Residents living in the northern area of the borough are asked to check the contents of their vehicles for any ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway police are investigating a frightening early morning home invasion last week that left a local family traumatized and without their vehicle, marking the second time in three years that car thieves have targeted the household.According to the homeowner, the incident ...
CARTERET, NJ — The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority has awarded a $5.38 million grant for the borough’s ferry terminal, adding to $86 million in federal and state grants it has already accumulated.Carteret’s “Multimodal Ferry Terminal” broke ground on Dec. 12th, 2025. It is expected ...