TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
August 26, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Evening commuters faced delays Monday after a black SUV crashed into a utility pole at the River Road and Route 18 interchange, leaving the driver trapped inside.The Holmes Marshall Fire Department responded to the accident at about 4:30 p.m. Fire officials confirmed the driver was ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison-based company has recalled 3,200 lbs of various meats bearing a false USDA mark of inspection, according to the USDA. Customers and restaurants are advised to throw away or return products from Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC bearing a false inspection label with ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The New Jersey Buddhist Vihara & Meditation Center (NJBV) is organizing a petition that is gaining momentum as members and supporters call on state officials to reject permits for a proposed natural gas compressor station near the temple’s Route 27 property.As of the publication of ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – A Piscataway man has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison for the 2023 fatal shooting of a Bridgewater resident in Elizabeth, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday.Union County Superior Court Judge Candido Rodriguez Jr. sentenced 25-year-old Maurice Pierce to ...
CARTERET, NJ — Two New Jersey lawmakers recently handed Mayor Daniel J. Reiman a big $2 million ceremonial check that represents money they secured in the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget for this borough’s long-awaited ferry service to connect Carteret to Lower Manhattan.That announcement from ...
UPDATE: River Rd, by the Rt.18 overpass, is now clear. PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stretch of River Road near the Route 18 overpass closed Monday afternoon after a motor vehicle collision, according to Piscataway police.Authorities issued a travel alert urging drivers to avoid the area until further notice.
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County will transport visitors back in time at the Roaring 20s Jazz Party on Sunday, Sept. 14, at East Jersey Old Town Village in Johnson Park, 1050 River Road, Piscataway.From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests can experience the glamour and energy of the 1920s with live jazz by ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey residents who may, or have family members who may, need assistance in a disaster, are encouraged to become “register ready.”Register Ready is a free, secure, voluntary database designed to help emergency managers and first responders plan for and support people with ...
NEW JERSEY — Singers across the state will have a chance to showcase their talent this fall as American Idol launches auditions for its 24th season.The first round of virtual tryouts for Garden State contestants is set for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.As the long-running competition prepares to return ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – New Jersey Blood Services will hold a community blood drive on Monday, Sept. 8, at the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center, 520 Hoes Lane.The drive will run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Donors should review eligibility requirements, and 16-year-olds must submit a signed ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Sprouts Farmers Market – the major new anchor store at Cloverleaf Shopping Center in Avenel – has announced plans to open its fifth New Jersey store here on Friday, Oct. 3rd, and its first store Middlesex County. To prepare for the grand opening, Sprouts Farmers Market will host a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Mayor Brian Wahler issued a proclamation recognizing Ukrainian Independence Day, which will be observed this Sunday, Aug. 24.The proclamation honors the courage of the Ukrainian people in their pursuit of freedom, self-governance, and democracy. It also acknowledges Ukraine’s ...
UNITED STATES — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued what it described as an “urgent warning” to consumers about knockoffs of one of the year's most popular items. According to the CPSC, fake Labubu plush dolls — sometimes known as “Lafufu” dolls — are posing ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A section of Centennial Avenue in Piscataway was shut down for a period of time Friday night after a pedestrian was struck by a car near the entrance of the Starbucks across from Lowe’s Home Improvement.The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. The man was left lying in the middle of ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. - A 38-year-old Dunellen man faces multiple drug charges after detectives and police from Middlesex and Somerset counties raided his North Avenue home following a three-month investigation and seized a weapon and quantities of heroin and cocaine with a street value of $223,350, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Get ready for a mix of sunshine, rising humidity, and a few brief showers early in the week, followed by pleasant, mostly sunny conditions by week’s end.Saturday, Aug. 23: A fantastic start with abundant sunshine. A high of 85 degrees will be ideal for outdoor activities.Sunday, ...
EDISON — Federal agents detained at least 20 alleged “undocumented aliens” during last week’s surprise raid at a Heller Park liquor warehouse near the Middlesex College campus, a US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson has confirmed.On Tuesday, July 8th, three-dozen armed agents from the US ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Suttons Lane between School Street and Road 2 will be closed to traffic on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for resurfacing, township officials announced.The closure, which is weather permitting, will allow crews to complete road improvements in the area.Residents are ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has been named the Best Small Beach Town in the United States for 2025 by Travel + Leisure, a recognition that underscores the city’s transformation into a destination where coastal charm meets cultural vibrancy.The announcement, published in an August 15 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A longtime Piscataway resident who dedicated her life to raising autism awareness and supporting children on the spectrum was honored at last week’s Township Council meeting.Mayor Brian Wahler presented Anita Sharma with a proclamation recognizing her work as founder and director ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey finished third among the 50 states in WalletHub's new “Best States to Live In” study for 2025.Massachusetts was rated the best state, followed by Idaho. Neighboring New Jersey, New York (No. 9), and Pennsylvania (No. 10) were also among the best places to live. The list ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — TAPinto Piscataway is excited to introduce a new feature designed to help our local businesses connect with more customers —"Local Deals and Offers."For just $50 per site, businesses can now promote their specials directly on TAPinto Piscataway, where they’ll reach thousands of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School has been ranked No. 3,618 nationally in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list.The annual rankings, released Tuesday, evaluated nearly 24,000 public high schools across the country, with about 18,000 receiving a national placement.
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Families registered with the Fish, Inc.-Dunellen Area food pantry received a back-to-school boost on Saturday as volunteers handed out new backpacks filled with school supplies to more than 50 students.The giveaway was made possible through generous donations from community members ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County and RWJBarnabas Health are inviting residents to take part in the upcoming Walk with a Doc Fall Walk Series at Johnson Park, where community members can learn about stroke prevention while getting active outdoors.The series, held in partnership with Robert Wood ...
UPDATE: Power has been restored at the intersection of Mountain Ave and William St. and the power issue should be resolved. If anyone is still having power issues please notify PSE&G.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A downed power line at Mountain Avenue and William Street caused a power outage on Wednesday, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Two Piscataway High School seniors are stepping up to fight teen substance abuse and vaping with a message that speaks directly to their peers.Ayush Desai and Devi Patel founded Students Taking Action Against Narcotic Dangers (S.T.A.A.N.D.) this summer to raise awareness about ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission has announced that mosquito spraying will occur this Wednesday, August 20th, from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m., targeting areas in Piscataway and Highland Park. In case of rain, spraying will take place on Friday, August 22nd, during the ...
BELMAR, NJ – The ocean in Belmar is off-limits for potentially the entire week, with red flags now flying up and down the beach to warn visitors that swimming is too dangerous. The move comes just a day after heartbreak on the 8th Avenue beach, where a 13-year-old girl drowned last Friday.That ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Police Department announced Monday the addition of its newest recruits, who will begin their training at the Mercer County Police Academy this September.The recruits are set to graduate in January 2026 and will join the department in serving and protecting ...