TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
January 11, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Activists and residents gathered Sunday afternoon at the sidewalk outside the Piscataway Municipal Building as part of grassroots organization, Indivisible’s national Weekend of Action, calling attention to the need for due process, the rule of law and accountability for federal ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — A 17-year-old Plainfield resident was charged on Saturday with acts of juvenile delinquincy for offenses which, if committed by an adult, would constitute aggravated manslaughter, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose in connection ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Families, students and staff in the Piscataway Township Schools community are invited to a Community Meet & Greet with Superintendent Erskine R. Glover on Wednesday, Jan. 14.The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Piscataway High School Performing Arts Center and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A chilly week of winter weather is forecast for Piscataway from Sunday, Jan. 11 through Saturday, Jan. 17, according to AccuWeather’s forecast, with temperatures dipping near seasonal norms and a mix of sun, clouds and occasional snow or rain.Forecasters say the week will begin ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The American Dream mall’s huge ice rink will become a glitzy venue for Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural ball a few hours after she and Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell take their oaths of office on Tuesday, Jan. 20th.American Dream is one of the nation’s largest shopping malls.
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – In commemoration of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Friday, Jan. 9, Governor Phil Murphy was joined by members of the Sicknick family, law enforcement officers, veterans, and a bipartisan group of elected officials to honor the life of former U.S. Capitol Police Officer ...
EDISON, NJ - Nominations for the annual Marisa Tufaro Memorial Art Scholarship are being accepted until February 15, 2026.Students who are Middlesex County residents between the ages of 7 and 14 are eligible for the scholarship, which will afford recipients an opportunity to attend a weeklong art ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Piscataway Township Schools installed new leadership Thursday night as the Board of Education elected officers and swore in members during its annual reorganization meeting.Nancy Salgado-Cowan, a returning trustee beginning a new three-year term, was elected board president for ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Sayreville survived a late charge and held off Piscataway, 68-67, in a tightly contested boys basketball matchup Thursday afternoon, handing the Chiefs their second loss of the season in a nonconference clash between two GMC contenders.Chidi Chukwurah powered Sayreville with a ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway High School girls swimming team delivered a strong all-around performance Thursday afternoon, winning five events and placing consistently across the lineup, but visiting Monroe High School edged the Chiefs 88-80 in a tightly contested GMC–White dual ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
TRENTON, NJ — The NJ Attorney General’s Office has released a police dashboard-camera video, surveillance videos, and a 911 recording from a fatal accident that happened in Woodbridge Township on July 6, 2025.Killed in the accident was Joseph E. Acevedo-Rodriguez, 26, from Elizabeth, who apparently ...
With climate-driven downpours on the rise, basement flooding is no longer rare, but most damage is preventable with the right drainage strategy. Basement flooding is one of the most common, and costly, problems facing homeowners. Studies from Swift Drain show that around 60% of American homes ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has identified the victims and the suspect involved in a triple homicide and police-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening at a River Road home in Piscataway.The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m., when Piscataway police responded to ...
NEW JERSEY — Lawmakers have sent a proposed law to Gov. Phil Murphy that would prohibit cellphone use from “bell-to-bell” for all public school students from kindergarten to 12th grades in the Garden State.The measure, S3695, got broad bipartisan Statehouse support. It passed by a 63-3 vote in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Police shot and killed a suspect who charged at them wielding a machete, authorities said. Three other people were later found dead inside a Piscataway home where the incident unfolded on Monday, they said.The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey Attorney General's ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Rutgers University Police Department–New Brunswick (RUPD-NB) will hold its child seat inspection station on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, offering parents and caregivers an opportunity to have car seats checked for proper installation and fit.The inspection station will be open from 3 ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway High School wrestling programs faced stiff competition this winter, as the girls team dropped its season opener to Raritan and the boys fell on the road to Hackettstown in nonconference action.Girls Wrestling: Raritan 48, Piscataway 23Raritan used a combination of ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — An overnight water main break has closed a portion of Stelton Road along the Piscataway–South Plainfield border, police said.The roadway is shut down in both directions between Centennial Avenue and Hadley Center Drive. Piscataway police issued a travel alert around 1:30 a.m.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — St. Joseph (Met.) handed Piscataway its first loss of the season Saturday morning, outlasting the Chiefs 64-53 in overtime in a GMC Red American showdown at Piscataway High School.The Falcons (6-0, 3-0 GMC Red American) erased a halftime deficit and controlled the extra period, ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — East Brunswick asserted its dominance early and never let up, rolling to a 71-43 victory over Piscataway on Saturday morning in a GMC Red American girls basketball matchup.The Bears, now 7-1 overall and 4-0 in division play, used balanced scoring, defensive pressure and a ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Registration is now open for Piscataway’s 2026 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast, set for Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the Piscataway Senior Center.The event is presented by the Piscataway Civil Rights Advisory Commission and honors the life and ...
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame.You’ll save money on equipment and time tending the seeds and seedlings. Just transform milk jugs, soda ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Piscataway residents should plan for a cold and variable first full week of January, with a mix of winter-like conditions and moderating temperatures, according to the latest forecast from AccuWeather.The workweek beginning Monday, Jan. 5, will open with cold conditions and a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help save lives at a blood drive on Monday, Jan. 5, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center, 520 Hoes Lane.The event, hosted by New Jersey Blood Services, is part of a year-round effort to maintain ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 31-year-old South Jersey woman died in the early hours of New Year's Day in a Garden State Parkway accident here, the NJ State Police said.A 3:35 am fiery crash on Thursday, Jan. 1, near milepost 127.9 in Woodbridge claimed the life of Tiara Muhammad, from Barnegat in Ocean ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced the sixth round of New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative, eliminating more than $86 million in medical debt for over 53,000 residents statewide.The latest round is part of the State’s ongoing partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway Township Council officially launched its 2026 business year Friday night during the township’s annual reorganization meeting at the Municipal Building, with Councilperson Michele Lombardi (Ward 4) returning as council president and dozens of community volunteers ...