TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
September 24, 2025
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Health officials pushed back the day after President Trump and federal officials claimed there is a link between taking the common, over-the-counter medicine Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and an autism diagnosis. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School’s girls tennis team extended its winning streak in Greater Middlesex Conference play Monday with a commanding 5-0 shutout over previously unbeaten Spotswood.The Chiefs (6-2, 5-0 GMC Blue) dominated across all singles and doubles matches to hand Spotswood ...
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, S. Washington Ave from Stelton Rd to Centennial Ave will not be closed on Wednesday evening.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers should expect overnight road closures along South Washington Avenue this week as Middlesex County crews mill and resurface the roadway, township ...
Rosh Hashanah Apple and Honey CakeIngredients:1 cup light olive oil (Rabbi says to use the light kid, not the dark, strong tasting one or to choose another light oil)1 cup sugar3/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (of gluten-free flour)1 teaspoon ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With the rise in popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters among Piscataway students, police are reminding riders and families to follow safety rules, especially around schools during busy arrival and dismissal times.In a message from School Resource Officer Detective Peterkin, the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The New Jersey State Police is asking for the public's help after troopers found a vehicle submerged in the Lawrence Brook waterway. On September 15 at approximately 11:46 p.m., troopers found a 1994 white Chevrolet Camaro convertible in the waterway, beneath the New Jersey ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – As part of Hunger Action Month, Middlesex County’s Office of Human Services volunteer advocacy group, the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), brought together government officials, nonprofit leaders, food pantries, and community advocates for the 2025 Food Insecurity ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating after a man reportedly tried to inappropriately touch and rob a woman near the Rutgers-New Brunswick Campus on Sunday.The incident happened at about 10:56 p.m. near a wooded area between Route 18 and a home on Newell Avenue, ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is famous for its flavorful tomatoes. People everywhere enjoy our Jersey beefsteak, round, hothouse, plum and grape tomato varieties.Now, Rutgers scientists are giving tomato lovers a new grape tomato to garnish salads and pasta dishes. Meet “Scarlet Sunrise,” a ...
LITTLE FALLS — The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center made history on Sunday when 2,358 fans came together at Yogi Berra Stadium to set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Game of Catch Ever.The event featured 1,179 pairs of participants tossing baseballs back and forth on the field at ...
HELMETTA, NJ - The borough is helping people prepare for the upcoming winter germ season by offering a walk-in clinic from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Helmetta Community Center on Wednesday, October 1. Flu, senior flu, RSV, pneumonia and COVID-19 shots will be available. Preregistration is not ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway schools will close Tuesday, Sept. 23, in observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Monday, Sept. 22. The holiday continues through sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The observance is followed by Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, ...
Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more. Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to your front steps, ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — New Jersey governor candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill met for their first debate on Sunday, clashing on affordability, taxes and immigration before a raucous audience of 1,600 people at Rider University in Lawrenceville.Ciattarelli, a 63-year-old Republican and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway High School’s boys soccer team got back on track Saturday morning with a 2-0 win over Carteret, while the Chiefs’ field hockey squad dropped a 5-1 decision to South Brunswick in a busy weekend of home action.After a scoreless first half, the Chiefs (5-3, 4-3 GMC White) ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Cultural Arts Commission is once again honoring local veterans through its Hometown Heroes banner program, which proudly displays photographs of service members on lampposts along township streets and civic sites.Community members are invited to bring photos of their ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents can expect a week of pleasant fall weather giving way to humidity and scattered storms toward the weekend, according to AccuWeather.Sunday, Sept. 21: Partly sunny and comfortable with a high near 72 and a low around 54 degrees.Monday, Sept. 22: Continued partly ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction at a massive warehouse on the Woodbridge-Perth Amboy border is reportedly the cause of a deep, wide, quarter-mile-long crack that split open along Smith Street, according to Middlesex County and municipal officials.A county spokesperson issued a prepared statement on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s defense and ground game powered the Chiefs to a 16-8 victory over Ridgewood on Saturday afternoon, improving their record to 3-1 on the season.Running back Zaire Young carried the load for the Chiefs, rushing for 158 yards on 27 carries and scoring the game’s opening ...
NEWARK - A major commitment to improving water quality for Newark and North Jersey residents has been made with $20.5 million in upgrades at the Newark-Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. The investment in the state-of-the-art facility includes filter replacements and a new system to control, operate ...
EDISON, NJ - Crispy Cones has opened their first New Jersey location in Edison Township. The European-styled ice cream place opened its doors at the Wick Shopping Plaza, located at 561 on Route 1.“Come try handcrafted ice cream with freshly baked cones! The cones are baked fresh daily and this is ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway will host a special program honoring Middlesex County’s African American history on Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring Michele Jones Galvin, the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman.Galvin, co-author of Beyond the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School athletes had a busy Thursday, with teams competing across tennis, soccer, field hockey and gymnastics.Girls TennisThe Chiefs continued their strong start in the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division with a 5-0 sweep of Colonia.1st Singles: Anna Zeng (P) ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Westergard Library, located at 20 Murray Avenue in Piscataway will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on “Mola Art” workshop for students in grades K-6 on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.The event offers young artists a chance to explore the vibrant ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -The annual Oktoberfest which begins September 20 features celebrations highlighting German culture and the taste of Bavaria with a flavorsome display of food and drinks. While beer is a traditional pairing for the many Bavarian foods consumed during Oktoberfest, Riesling wine ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A Piscataway man and former Essex County Sheriff’s Officer admitted his role in a bank fraud conspiracy, federal officials announced on Wednesday.Ryan L. Terry, 32, pleaded guilty on Sept. 11 before U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas to one count of conspiracy to commit bank ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The City Council has voted to draft a resolution asking state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to expedite the investigation after a 68-year-old woman was shot and killed by police last month.The resolution was not on the agenda published on the city’s website before Wednesday’s ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Since 2022, the New Jersey State Officials Association (NJSOA) has recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to interscholastic officiating while impacting student-athletes across the state. At an event held Sept. 14, South Plainfield resident Sue ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A dynamic high-tech interactive gaming venue – Activate Games – is the latest tenant coming soon to the St. Georges Crossing sprawling shopping center, Levin Management Corp. (LMC) announced.Activate Games is a big score for Woodbridge, becoming this entertainment venue's first ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Rutgers officials are warning drivers, commuters, and pedestrians to expect heavy traffic and road closures around the university’s Piscataway and New Brunswick campuses on Friday, Sept. 19, when the Scarlet Knights host Iowa in a home football “Blackout” game at SHI Stadium.