TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO PISCATAWAY STAFF
August 3, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A new era of recycling began in Piscataway on August 1st as the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) officially rolled out its Automatic Side Load (ASL) curbside recycling service. The upgraded system brings enhanced safety and efficiency to single-stream recycling ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — We are seeing it all this summer. Bouts of extreme heat, downpours of torrential rain, and now a 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Middlesex County area on Saturday night.Tremors and a few seconds of swaying were felt across New Jersey’s central and northern counties, and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — No injuries were reported after a late-model Honda CR-V caught fire Thursday evening on Crestwood Street in Piscataway, according to fire officials.Crews from the River Road Fire Company responded to the scene around 8:00 p.m. and quickly worked to extinguish flames in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A heartfelt thank-you message shared on social media is shining a spotlight on the quick and compassionate response of the Piscataway Township Police Department after officers helped locate a missing 30-year-old man with autism and a seizure disorder.The incident occurred earlier ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Piscataway residents have taken top honors at the 2025 Middlesex County Senior Art Show, winning first-place awards in the print and acrylic painting categories.The winners from Piscataway Township are:Professional Print Category: Man Chang Zeng for Darling – First ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Friday, August 1st, the iconic hotdog joint Jimmy Buff's is celebrating its 93rd anniversary.Jimmy Buff’s was established in 1932 on 14th Ave. and 9th St. in Newark, New Jersey. Founded by James Racioppi, this is where the hotdog with an Italian twist first started. In the 1920s ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A pair of Edison residents were rescued from shallow waters in the Raritan River on Wednesday afternoon after their jet ski became stranded, according to Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather.Emergency crews from Franklin Township, New Brunswick, Rutgers ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of New Jersey, including Piscataway, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.According to the alert, showers and thunderstorms will be capable of heavy rain, resulting in rainfall amounts of one to two inches ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) met with local seniors on Wednesday at the Piscataway Senior Center to discuss the potential impacts of a newly enacted federal law that includes major changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act.Calling it the “Big Ugly Bill,” ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A skunk that came into contact with a resident’s dog in Piscataway has tested positive for rabies, marking the second confirmed rabid animal in the township and the fifth in Middlesex County this year, according to county health officials.The Middlesex County Office of Health ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A disturbing incident at the Asbury Ale House on Sunday, July 27, has prompted swift condemnation from the popular downtown establishment and galvanized support from local advocacy groups after a customer was targeted with a homophobic slur during an altercation at the venue’s ...
Rutgers University President William F. Tate IV today appointed Keli Zinn, a collegiate athletics leader with 20 years of power conference experience and a proven track record of transforming championship-level programs, as director of Intercollegiate Athletics for Rutgers-New Brunswick. The ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County has launched its new Junior Rangers program—a free, interactive initiative that encourages children and families to explore the County’s vibrant parks and open spaces through hands-on learning and outdoor adventures. This new community program follows the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The 87th Annual Middlesex County Fair will kick off on Monday, August 4, and run through Sunday, August 10, offering a weeklong celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick.Families from across the region can ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents are invited to celebrate community spirit and public safety at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Stockton Street, behind the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center.Piscataway’s National Night Out (NNO) is a free, street ...
SOMERVILLE – A man tied to a nearly 30-year-old homicide in Bridgewater was sentenced this week to 10 years in state prison, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office officials announced in a press release Friday.According to the release, Superior Court Judge Angela Borkowski sentenced Robert Creter on ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Discover the roots of Montclair State University on a free, 40-minute guided walking tour of the historic south end of campus.The event, in partnership with the Montclair History Center, takes place on August 7, starting at 6 p.m.The tour will be led by University Archivist Paul ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A raccoon has tested positive for rabies near Greenwood Drive and Cedarwood Drive in Piscataway, according to the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. This marks the first confirmed rabid animal in Piscataway this year and the fourth in Middlesex County in 2025.The incident ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools’ Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts, Rebekah Sterlacci, spent part of her summer at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, joining a global group of educators, artists, and arts administrators to imagine the future ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Concerned about speeding in your neighborhood? The Piscataway Township Police Department invites residents to attend a Community Roundtable on Residential Speeding on Tuesday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sterling Village Community Room, located at 1 Sterling Drive in ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Marianne Middlebrook of Berkeley Heights, recently crowned Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 2025, will head to Michigan next month to compete for the national title of Ms. Wheelchair America.Born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Middlebrook has used a wheelchair her entire life.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A heat advisory has been issued for Piscataway and surrounding areas from 11 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the heat index expected to climb as high as 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).The dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity could ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) is warning the public about on-going texting scams warning recipients that they will incur enforcement penalties stemming from an outstanding traffic ticket. The text scam threatens prosecution, license suspension, and even impacts the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – An 18-year-old Piscataway man has been charged in connection with a burglary that occurred last month at SHI Stadium – the venue that holds 52,454 Rutgers fans during the fall football season.Brandon Chavez Delacruz has been charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is the cause of poor air quality in Piscataway this weekend, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. On Sunday, “Levels of fine particulate will remain in the upper moderate category statewide as diffuse Canadian wildfire ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Rita’s Ice is collecting brand-new backpacks stocked with school supplies – now until Thursday, July 31st – to benefit youngsters in foster care in partnership with CASA of Middlesex County.Rita’s Ice & Frozen Custard, at 755 Saint Georges Ave., has held annual school backpack ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Piscataway residents graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) during the Spring 2025 term, university officials announced.Emad Delos Reyes earned an Associate of Arts degree, and Diani Ramsey-Jefferson received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.Founded ...
EDISON, NJ - A Plainfield man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend in Edison in 2021. Shakir Tyler, age 45, was convicted in February of the murder of Tayeesha Webb, age 35, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.During the trial, prosecutors ...
Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill that space with a quick-maturing vegetable for a tasty fall harvest.Harvest garlic when approximately one third, but less than half of the leaves turn brown. Start by ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A rabid raccoon has been confirmed in the area of Greenwood Drive and Cedarwood Drive in Piscataway, prompting health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wild animals and take immediate precautions to protect themselves and their pets.The Middlesex County Office of ...