TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
October 25, 2025
CRANBURY, NJ – The 175-year-old Cranbury Township farm in the heart of Central New Jersey that has spurred a national debate over the development of farmland will remain untouched under an agreement struck between the local government, The Henry Family Farm and state and federal agencies. According ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For those homeowners who are thinking about applying fall fertilizer, the window of opportunity is closing quickly. You only have until November 15th to apply fertilizer. This is based on the law, New Jersey Act, P.L. 2010, C.112 (C58:10A-64), signed back on January 5, 2011, by ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Elks #2414 will welcome the community’s youngest trick-or-treaters to their annual Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Students in kindergarten through third grade are invited to enjoy a fun and safe afternoon of Halloween ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Chiefs capped off their regular season in commanding fashion Friday night, shutting out Monroe 36-0 to secure a 7-2 record and a perfect 4-0 finish in the Big Central Conference – National Gold Division.With the victory, the Chiefs continue their momentum heading ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents are invited to come together in a celebration of culture, music, and community at the Piscataway Multicultural Festival on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverside Park, 490 River Road.Hosted by the Piscataway Civil Rights Advisory Commission, the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Looking for something spooky to do with Halloween just a week away? Well, check out the Haunted Manor on Manalapan Road. This is the second year the Schuchardt's Holiday House is hosting the Haunted Manor, which is a Halloween-inspired, creepy walk through the outside buildings of ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
UPDATE: Old New Brunswick Road and Kossuth Street have reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers are asked to avoid the area of Old New Brunswick Road and Kossuth Street following a motor vehicle crash that occurred late Thursday morning, according to a Piscataway Police Department alert issued at 10:20 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Piscataway’s girls volleyball team saw its postseason hopes come to an end Tuesday afternoon with a straight-set loss to top-seeded Old Bridge in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament Quarterfinals, 2–0.The Chiefs (9–13, 3–9 GMC Red) entered the matchup following a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Township of Franklin has announced that the intersection of Easton Avenue, Franklin Boulevard, and Landing Lane will be fully closed overnight on Thursday, October 23, for milling and paving work.The closure will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. No traffic will be permitted ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Township Schools is once again being recognized among the Best School Districts in New Jersey, climbing the 2026 rankings by Niche.com and earning high marks for academic excellence and diversity.The district received an overall grade of A, with A+ ratings in College ...
METUCHEN, NJ - The fifth annual Greater Middlesex Conference Soccer for a Cause Charity Festival raised a record $19,794 this year for its beneficiaries.All proceeds from the Sept. 27 event, featuring 10 games between 20 varsity girls soccer teams at Metuchen High School, will benefit The Marisa ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Authorities have identified the victim of Sunday morning’s fatal crash on Easton Avenue and are addressing misinformation circulating on social media, according to an updated statement from the Franklin Township Police Department.Police said the crash, which occurred around 7:43 a.m.
UPDATE: Mountain Avenue in Piscataway has reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A portion of Mountain Avenue is closed Monday afternoon after a tree fell into the roadway, according to a traffic alert issued by the Piscataway Police Department at about 2:45 p.m.Police said Mountain Avenue is shut down between ...
A limited number of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products are being recalled due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm, announced the FDA. These small stones pose possible risk of ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - There's never a shortage of fall fun in October, but how about putting something new on the calendar? Milltown's inaugural Milloween festivities are set to debut in just six days. There will be a full day of activities in Milltown in honor of Milloween on Saturday, October 25. So, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Authorities are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Easton Avenue near Cedar Grove Lane, according to a news release from the Franklin Township Police Department.Police said the crash happened around 7:43 a.m. on Sunday. Responding officers ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — More than 700 residents joined the nationwide No Kings Day of Action on Saturday, rallying outside the Piscataway Municipal building to protest what organizers described as authoritarian policies and abuses of power under President Donald Trump’s administration.The No Kings Day ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - As a third-year doctoral student in the microbial biology program at Rutgers -New Brunswick, Megan Mauriello missed her connection to art. She found a way to fill that void at the Zimmerli Art Museum, where Mauriello works part time as a student educator, a paid position. Part of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The week ahead in Piscataway promises a shifting weather story: a sunny start gives way to potential showers by Friday and Saturday, according to AccuWeather.Sunday, Oct. 19, kicks off the week on a warm and mostly dry note, with a high near 75 degrees and increasing cloudiness ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Patients, staff members and visitors to the Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital will soon be greeted by the familiar and friendly faces of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang, happily dancing.Pediatric patients and staff members collaborated ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Piscataway’s defense held firm while running back Mickye Simmons and quarterback Landon Pernell powered the offense Friday night, leading the Chiefs to a 21-7 road win over Hillsborough in Big Central Conference play.The victory improved Piscataway’s record to 6-2 overall and 3-0 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — School safety, student learning loss, and funding challenges took center stage as Piscataway Board of Education candidates shared their views at a public forum on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Quibbletown Middle School.Hosted by the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Activists in three local towns plan to host another “No Kings” protest on Saturday, Oct. 18th, joining scores of people from across New Jersey and millions more nationwide. National organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests – to denounce President Trump’s overreach of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating after a Rutgers student was found injured and unresponsive at a residence in New Brunswick.Rutgers University Police Department officers responding to a disconnected 911 call at about 12:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, discovered the 19-year-old student, ...
As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally weeding them out next spring. Use bulbs, commercial or DIY plant labels, stones or simply leave their stems intact to help guide your cleanup efforts next spring. These late ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs boys soccer team fell 4-1 to undefeated St. Joseph (Metuchen) in Thursday’s Greater Middlesex Conference Invitational Group A pool play match at home at Kenny Armwood Stadium.The Falcons, who improved to 14-0 on the season and remain atop the GMC Red Division, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 17-year-old North Brunswick juvenile is facing charges in connection with last week’s shooting death of a New Brunswick man at Pine Street Park.The juvenile male was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 15, and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency for offenses which, if ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Holmes Marshall Fire Department is celebrating one of its own, as member Nick Bhim officially became a firefighter after completing the Morris County Fire Academy Firefighter 1 summer program.Bhim, who joined the department as a junior firefighter in 2023 at age 16, achieved ...