TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
December 5, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Bright lights, hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa Claus set the tone Friday night as Piscataway officially launched its annual holiday display on the front lawn of the municipal building.Families bundled up against the cold gathered for the countdown as a local Girl Scout joined ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers police are working closely with other law enforcement agencies to help locate a missing student.The university has published photos of Mortimermekhai Wortman, 22, who was last seen about 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 21.He was last seen near the Collier Mills Wildlife Management Area ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With early December frost in the air, more than 100 residents lined up Thursday morning as Wawa celebrated the grand opening of its third Piscataway location, offering free hot coffee, giveaways and a festive welcome to the community.Wawa team members formed a tunnel of applause as ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Site prep has begun to transform a former farm on South Washington Avenue into a community ecological park, complete with meditation trails, a dog park, and gathering spaces for residents to enjoy.“We’ve been waiting for this for an extremely long time,” said Michelle Lombardi, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Metlar-Bodine House Museum is welcoming the community to celebrate the season with special holiday hours this month. The historic museum will be open on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from noon to 4 p.m., offering visitors a chance to explore one of Piscataway’s most ...
ROSELLE, NJ - During a soccer match between North Plainfield Soccer Elite and Elizabeth Youth Soccer at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle on October 19, 2025, a report was filed alleging that a coach assaulted a player.Gustavo Rosas Plata of North Plainfield was charged on November 18 in ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Local cheese producer Ambriola Company is recalling some of its cheese products due to the confirmed presence of Listeria mmonocytogenes, according to the FDA. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the cheeses were distributed to retail stores nationwide.Brand names ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Township residents have until Dec. 6, 2025, to apply for the Piscataway Police Department’s 12-week Citizen Police Academy, a hands-on program offering an inside look at local law enforcement operations.The interactive program, which begins Feb. 10, 2026, provides participants with ...
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency effective Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5:00 a.m. for five North Jersey counties — Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren — as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to move into the region during the Tuesday morning ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Lt. Gov.-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell said as the state’s next Secretary of State he will focus much of his energy on election security. And considering his father, the late Rev. Gilbert Caldwell, marched arm-in-arm with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. across the Deep South for voter ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Schools are ringing in the holiday season with music as the district’s annual Winter Concert Series begins this Tuesday, inviting families and community members to enjoy performances from student musicians across the middle and high schools.The month-long series will ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Township has released its curbside recycling schedule for December, with officials reminding residents that household recycling is now single stream and collected by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA).Under the single-stream system, all acceptable recyclables can ...
Did you know that 58% of our readers report that they have purchased a product or service from a TAPinto advertiser? Here is your chance to turn our readers into your customers. See the demographics below of your next, new customers!TAPinto of Piscataway will be running a Holiday Gift Guide ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Piscataway residents can expect a chilly and unsettled start to December, with fluctuating temperatures and a mix of rain, snow and sunshine from Dec. 1 to 6, according to AccuWeather.Monday, Dec. 1, will bring partly sunny skies with a high near 45 degrees and a low around 30 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Township residents still have time to sign up for Councilmember Michele Lombardi’s annual Holiday House Decorating Contest, with registration open through Wednesday, Dec. 3.The festive community tradition invites households across Piscataway to deck out their homes for the season ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department announced the successful completion of its “Goal Zero” campaign on Nov. 26, a targeted traffic enforcement effort focused on reducing aggressive and impaired driving.According to police, officers conducted more than 40 motor vehicle stops during the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Wawa is rolling out the welcome mat next week with a grand opening celebration packed with giveaways, community spirit and a friendly competition between local first responders.The new store at 88 Centennial Ave. will officially open its doors on Thursday, Dec. 4, with festivities ...
CAMDEN – The New Jersey Department of Human Services, which faced limited funding and stopped taking new applications for child care subsidies in August, will reopen applications beginning in January.About 75,000 children will be eligible for the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Students at Schor Middle School turned gratitude into action this month, collecting hundreds of items to help local families enjoy a plentiful Thanksgiving dinner, district officials announced.Over a three-week period, the school’s Student Government organized a Thanksgiving-themed ...
When looking for a unique holiday tree this season, consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Select a larger specimen to use as a floor plant, adding dramatic scale to your indoor décor. Smaller plants can be placed on tabletops throughout the house to add a bit of extra ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The holiday season kicks off next week with two beloved community traditions as Piscataway residents gear up for festive fun, sweet treats and a chance for kids to speak directly with Santa Claus.The township’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 7 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A massive two-alarm fire destroyed a large wood-frame garage on Friendship Road on Thanksgiving Eve, according to a release from the South Brunswick Township Police Department. The fire prompted a multi-agency response from fire companies across the area.Firefighters were ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway firefighters quickly extinguished a car fire that broke out Thanksgiving night in the Centennial Avenue road construction zone, according to reports.At 9:51 p.m., the River Road Fire Company was dispatched to the area near the Knightsbridge Road intersection for a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK and HIGHLAND PARK – Ellen Whitt received a frantic call from family members of two men who had been detained by agents representing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.The men were apparently driving to work on Route 18 in New Brunswick one October morning when ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new statewide public input survey is inviting New Jersey residents to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities as Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill prepares to take office.The survey, available through the official transition website, is designed to guide policy recommendations and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ —Families heading out for Thanksgiving celebrations can save on travel this holiday weekend. NJ TRANSIT announced it is expanding service and activating its Family SuperSaver Fare, allowing up to two children ages 11 and under to ride free with each paying adult.The special fare ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — As families across the township gather around their tables today, TAPinto Piscataway extends warm wishes for a safe, joyful, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving.Whether you’re celebrating with longtime traditions, reconnecting with loved ones, lending a hand at a local food drive, or ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School’s award-winning GoldN’Blues choir is heading to one of the biggest holiday stages in the country.NBC announced today that the student group has been selected as the 2025 “Star Choir” winner, earning a featured performance on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department will take part in “Goal: Zero,” a statewide high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious crashes, officials announced.Piscataway officers will be out in force on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, ...