TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
November 16, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Sai Gundapineedi of Piscataway Girl Scout Troop 80070 recently presented her Silver Award project, a Pollinator Prayer Garden created at Christ United Methodist Church.Gundapineedi held her public presentation on Sunday, Oct. 12, following the church’s morning service. She shared ...
Flags flew full staff on Tuesday for Veterans Day, honoring the heroes who have bravely served the nation and have made sacrifices for the common good.Amid this patriotic celebration, however, veterans across New Jersey have been struggling to choose between buying food and paying rent – a grim ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Dr. C. Roy Epps would have no doubt been touched by the brightly colored mural that has been created in his honor and unveiled by city leaders Wednesday. He just might not have had a lot to say about it.“He would have thought, ‘Another accomplishment,’ and then he would have moved ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents will have one last chance this weekend to safely dispose of personal documents as the township hosts its final “Shred It & Forget It” event of the year on Saturday, Nov. 15.The free mobile community shredding program will run from 8 a.m. to noon, or until ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown residents are reacting to the unsettling news that the borough of Spotswood and the Spotswood School District have been the victims of a cybercrime, resulting in the loss of $4.8 million dollars. Borough Mayor Rich O'Brien posted a public release on ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Wisps of steam danced in the air as a woman sitting on a step opened her container of piping hot food.Next to her, a man in a gray hoodie was bagging the remnants of his meal, drumstick stripped to the bone and all.Down the street, a teen on a skateboard was rolling home with a bag ...
Gift the gardeners in your life with tools that are sure to make them smile as they put them to work throughout the coming years. No matter your budget, you are sure to find the perfect gift for your favorite gardener.Help gardeners track the weather and rainfall in their backyard. You can find ...
The Middlesex County Office of Business Engagement invites small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend a free, hands-on workshop entitled Business Resources for Success, designed to connect local businesses with the tools, programs, and guidance they need to grow and thrive. The event will ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The Piscataway Middle School football team captured its second consecutive Central Jersey Championship title on Wednesday, Nov. 12, with a thrilling 14-12 victory over Kreps Middle School of East Windsor.The Chiefs held off a late rally from the Rams to secure the win and repeat as ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A tense late-night disturbance in the Park Avenue area last month quickly turned into a multi-location emergency involving an assault, kidnapping, vehicle pursuit, and several crashes. Piscataway Police said quick action and teamwork among officers led to the safe capture of a ...
EDISON, NJ – Lace up your skates and get ready to glide into winter fun! The Roosevelt Park Family Outdoor Skating Rink is officially opening for the 2025–2026 season, bringing back one of Middlesex County’s favorite cold-weather traditions.The rink is a fun setting for families, friends, and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities have solved one of two phony Election Day bomb threats that forced a last-minute swap of polling places in North Brunswick and in the Avenel section of Woodbridge.A bomb threat at the Livingston Park Elementary School polling site in North Brunswick was reportedly ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Families are invited to join the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center for its Game Day Giveaway on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m., for an afternoon of fun, fitness, and community giving.The event will feature games for kids, arts and crafts, a youth cheerleading demo, a ...
Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of succulents. Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them great gifts and decorations now and throughout the year.Small-scale succulents provide a multitude of ...
MANCHESTER, CT — Piscataway resident, Kathryn Riss brought home top honors this weekend, winning two championships in two distinct Tai Chi styles at the 15th New England International Chinese Martial Arts Championships, held Saturday, Nov. 8, at Manchester High School in Manchester, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Veterans, local leaders, and community members gathered Monday morning at the Stage House Tavern for Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s annual Veterans Breakfast — an event dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for the nation.Danielsen, an Army veteran, described the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election next year, ending her decade-long career as the first African American woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has served New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, which includes ...
EDISON, NJ - The ice skating rink at Roosevelt Park will open for the 2025 - 2026 winter season on Wednesday, November 19. The ice rink will be open for the season until March 29, 2026.“This outdoor skating rink is in beautiful Roosevelt Park and overlooks the lake. Each winter, thousands of people ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Every year on Veterans Day, November 11, Americans honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The national holiday, first observed as Armistice Day in 1919 to mark the end of World War I, is now dedicated to honoring veterans of all military ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Public Library will honor local veterans with a special Veterans Day celebration this Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m., at the Kennedy Library, located at 500 Hoes Lane.The event, co-hosted by the Piscataway Cultural Arts Advisory Commission, will feature live ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — A mixed week of weather lies ahead for the Piscataway area, with a damp start and a sharp slide into colder conditions by mid-week, according to AccuWeather. Sunday, Nov. 9The week opens with occasional rain and drizzle, and a high near 63 degrees. “Occasional rain” is how ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A pair of big plays from Bayonne wide receiver Jared Edwards helped the Bees knock off Piscataway, 27–13, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 semifinal on Saturday afternoon.The loss ended Piscataway’s postseason run and evened both teams’ records at 8–3.After a quiet ...
WASHINGTON, DC - The Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled to cut back on the number of flights at 40 major airports across the country, including Teterboro Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, starting Friday.Along with Teterboro and Newark, LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Chiefs will look to continue their playoff momentum when they host the Bayonne Bees this Saturday in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 5 semifinal round.Bayonne (7-3) comes into the matchup riding a six-game winning streak, during which they’ve averaged 40.8 points per game ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Halloween is over, but this town isn’t done enjoying all things spooky as the 11th annual ParaUnity Expo returns on Saturday where visitors may go bump into many paranormal celebrities.This Central New Jersey community’s ParaUnity Expo has evolved since 2013 to be New Jersey’s ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department announced this week the promotion of Officer William Kloos to the rank of Sergeant and the official swearing-in of Officer Nelson Perez Jr.In a statement, the department said it is “honored to announce the promotion of Officer William Kloos ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway High School girls volleyball team advanced to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals after sweeping Sayreville 3-0 in the first round on Monday, Nov. 3, before ending their postseason run with a loss to top-seeded Old Bridge two days later.In Monday’s home ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – As we prepare to observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 17–24) as well as the holiday season, the Middlesex College Community Resource Hub & Food Pantry asks that we support students in our community struggling with food insecurity through donations. The ...