TOP LOCAL News
By ERIN RICE
May 20, 2026
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s boys volleyball team continued its strong late-season play Monday, cruising past Sayreville in straight sets, 25-5, 25-13, at Piscataway High School.The Chiefs improved to 18-7 overall with the decisive victory after bouncing back from last week’s Greater Middlesex ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Jason Mann scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning Monday as Piscataway rallied past North Brunswick, 5-4, in the semifinal round of the Ray Cipperly GMC Invitational.The dramatic walk-off victory sends the Chiefs to the tournament championship game and moves ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway softball team broke out offensively Monday afternoon, piling up 17 hits and using a balanced lineup attack to defeat Wardlaw-Hartridge, 15-4, at Piscataway High School.The Chiefs improved to 9-9 overall and 7-3 in the GMC White National Division with the victory, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — While test driving a vehicle at a Westfield business, the driver took off, leaving the sales representative behind, Westfield Police said Tuesday.The incident took place on May 12 at a business on the 400 block of East North Avenue, police said.“The owner contacted Westfield Police ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Board of Education has approved the 2026-27 school calendar, giving families an early look at key dates, including the first and last days of school, holiday breaks, early dismissals, and staff development days for the upcoming academic year.Under the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In honor of National Police Week, Mayor Brian Wahler presented a proclamation to the Piscataway Police Department during Thursday night’s Township Council meeting, recognizing the department’s ongoing dedication to protecting and serving the community.Wahler presented the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists traveling through the Washington Avenue and Cumberland Road area Monday afternoon should expect delays due to emergency construction work, according to an alert issued by the Piscataway Police Department around 3:45 p.m.Police said lanes remain open on Washington Avenue ...
EDISON, NJ - The Stelton Diner, a long-time fixture in the township, will officially close its doors during Memorial Day weekend, according to local reports. The family-owned establishment has served breakfast and lunch to its patrons for 48 years.The property, located at 433 Plainfield Avenue, ...
PISCATAWAY – Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What the Emmy Award-winning ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents should prepare for a dramatic weather swing this week as summer-like heat pushes temperatures into the upper 90s before a sharp cooldown arrives later in the week, according to AccuWeather.Forecasters say Monday and Tuesday will bring the hottest weather of the ...
EDISON, NJ - Sometime on Sunday morning, an 8,000+ gallon fuel tanker became fully engulfed in flames on Route 287 near Exits 1 and 2. At least four people have been injured, and more than 150 firefighters are currently on the scene, according to emergency officials.Route 287 northbound and ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
UPDATE: Riff Raff has been found and safely returned home.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents in the Murray Avenue and Richards Street area of Piscataway are being asked to keep an eye out for a missing cat named Riff Raff, according to HomeAgain Pet Recovery.Riff Raff, a 4-year-old female Domestic Short ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs boys volleyball team proved Thursday night they belong among the Greater Middlesex Conference elite.Despite falling just short in a hard-fought 25-11, 26-28, 25-17 semifinal loss to powerhouse Monroe Falcons, Piscataway battled one of New Jersey’s top boys ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs continued their late-season surge Thursday afternoon, erupting for seven runs in the sixth inning to defeat South Amboy, 11-5, in the Ray Cipperly GMC Invitational quarterfinals.After winning just two games during a difficult stretch in April, Piscataway has ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...
Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and support ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Muslim Center of Middlesex County (MCMC) will open its doors to the community on Sunday, May 17, inviting residents of all backgrounds to learn about the Hajj, one of the world’s largest annual pilgrimages, during a special Open Mosque Day event celebrating the organization’s ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs softball team experienced the highs and lows of a demanding three-game stretch this week, bouncing back with a dominant offensive performance against Long Branch before seeing its postseason run end in the opening round of the Greater Middlesex Conference ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County will host its annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.The free, family-friendly event invites residents from across the county to explore the many programs, services, and departments that ...
DUNELLEN, NJ — For Piscataway parents searching for a trusted preschool and early childhood education program nearby, A Plus Academy Early Childhood Education is making life easier, and learning more exciting, with expanded programs now serving children ages 18 months through 5 years ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs boys volleyball team continues to build momentum at the perfect time of the season.Fresh off a commanding Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament opening-round victory over Iselin Kennedy, Piscataway returned to its home court Monday night and delivered ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents in Piscataway can expect a week of fluctuating spring weather from Monday, May 11 through Saturday, May 16, with cool temperatures, several chances for rain during the middle of the week, and a warmer, brighter finish heading into the weekend.According to forecasts from ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists traveling through Piscataway Sunday evening are being urged to use caution and avoid a busy stretch of Stelton Road following a power outage that has disrupted several traffic signals, according to township police.The outage is affecting traffic lights along Stelton Road ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater man was arrested early Saturday morning following a 34-hour standoff on Hill Lane, according to a report from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.Eric J. Thorogood, 25, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, third degree ...
"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." — unknownTAPinto Piscataway wishes a Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends and anyone who has stepped into the role of mom for a child.Enjoy your special day!
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Hills OBGYN has been a part of many women's healthcare journey for many years. It opened its doors in 1996 in East Brunswick and also has a location in Hillsborough. Many women had and currently have obstetric and gynecological care ongoing at both locations. So, it ...