TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO PISCATAWAY STAFF
July 11, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Piscataway Township police officers are being formally commended for their swift and professional response that led to the arrest of a burglary suspect and the recovery of stolen property in the Society Hill complex.According to police officials, on June 14 at approximately ...
LATHAM, NY -- A Piscataway resident was recently promoted in rank in the National Guard, according to an announcement by Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York.Elton Brown of Piscataway, assigned to Company A of the New York Army National Guard Recruiting & ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — New Jersey students planning to attend college in the state for the 2025–2026 academic year can get help to navigate the financial aid process through a series of free webinars offered this summer by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA).HESAA’s ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The countdown is on for one of South Plainfield’s biggest and most beloved traditions—the 66th Annual South Plainfield Labor Day Parade, set for Monday, September 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, "Superheroes & Villains," promises excitement, creativity, and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Did you hear the one about the comedy club owners who opened a restaurant in New Brunswick about a year and a half ago?Except, Victoria's Tratta Italiano at 94 Church St. is no joke.Its fold-out windows give passers-by a glimpse at the long, brick-backed bar. Right around the corner ...
MERCER COUNTY – Travelers who fly American Airlines will now be able to connect between Philadelphia International Airport and Trenton-Mercer Airport with the expansion of bus service between the airports. The bus service will be provided by The Landline Company beginning on September 22 with three ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The John F. Kennedy Library, a cornerstone of learning and community in Piscataway, is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday, August 2nd, with a special event from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the library.Originally opened on August 2, 1965, and officially dedicated the ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is among 19 Middlesex County law enforcement agencies that reported no disciplinary actions against officers in 2024, according to the latest report from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.In New Jersey, the Attorney General’s new 2024 report ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County officials are reminding residents that while new recycling bins have begun arriving at homes across Piscataway and other municipalities, the new automated curbside recycling collection service will not begin until August 1, 2025.The upcoming Automatic Side Load ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Melissa Ruiz, a graduate of the Middlesex College Nursing Program, has been elected to serve as the Class of 2025 student representative to the Middlesex College Board of Trustees for academic year 2025-2026.Each year, Middlesex College graduating students recommend and vote ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The 2025 Piscataway Summer Concert Series is set to begin with a vibrant Caribbean flair as The Verdict Reggae Soca Band returns to town to open the season on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Park Extension Gazebo.Known for blending reggae and soca rhythms, The Verdict ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools recently celebrated the accomplishments of several outstanding students, including a Special Olympics gold medalist and a group of young martial artists who earned black belts.Ankit Samal, a graduating student in the district’s SAIL (Students Achieving ...
NEW JERSEY - If you're a real-life law enforcement officer or firefighter, you might be a perfect fit for an upcoming Netflix project. The film, currently untitled and referred to as “Roommates Project" will be shooting scenes in New Jersey, and Grant Wilfley Casting has put out a call for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department celebrated a significant moment in its ranks on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with the promotion of five distinguished sergeants to the rank of lieutenant.The newly promoted lieutenants are:Lt. Joseph ReillyLt. Kyle WeaverLt. Michael CoffeyLt.
WEST HARTFORD, CT — The University of Hartford has recognized five students from Piscataway for outstanding academic achievement, naming them to the Dean’s List and President’s List for the spring 2025 semester.Among the local honorees are:Aliya Cornejo - Dean's List and President's ListBen Horvath ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — During Plainfield's devastating storm on Thursday, the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society—formerly known as the Plainfield Area Humane Society—was seriously damaged and looks to rebuild.“Moments after the storm passed, I rushed to the shelter, navigating streets littered with downed power ...
EDISON, NJ - ICE agents raided an Edison warehouse on Tuesday morning, according to a representative from an immigrant rights organization. Pablo Almiron, from Resistencia en Accion NJ, says ICE raided the Alba Wine & Spirits Warehouse, located at 360 Mill Road.In a nearly 12-minute Facebook ...
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – A New Jersey native who joined the U.S. Coast Guard while still a student at Rider University is being hailed as an “American Hero” for his efforts to rescue victims in the tragic flash flooding in Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Ruskan was on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Piscataway and surrounding areas in Middlesex County from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, with heat index values expected to reach up to 100 degrees.The NWS advisory warns that the combination of high ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Evolution Dance Center is celebrating a championship homecoming after returning from a national dance competition in Maryland with nine national titles and the coveted ADCC Studio of Excellence award, a recognition the studio has now won six times overall.This marks the fourth time ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Piscataway and much of central New Jersey through 10:00 p.m. Monday, warning of possible flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal.Rainfall totals are expected to reach 1 to 2 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township School District has announced that the Genesis Parent Module will be unavailable for several weeks this summer due to scheduled maintenance.In a message to families, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Glenn Lottmann said the online platform, which parents use to ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In response to recent storm damage, the Township of Piscataway’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun a special branch pick-up in the Arbor and New Market neighborhoods, officials announced.Residents in those areas are asked to place any storm-downed branches curbside. Unlike ...
TRENTON, NJ — The NJ Attorney General's Office is investigating circumstances that led to a moped driver’s death on Sunday along State Street in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge after he allegedly fled from police in Perth Amboy.State law requires the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is warning residents about the dangers and legal consequences of organizing or hosting unpermitted pop-up parties following a recent unauthorized event on Michael Street that resulted in multiple violations and formal charges.In a community ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Lawmakers pushed through two measures before their summer recess aimed at creating a greater focus on veterans through a stand-alone Department of Veterans Affairs and an Office of the Veteran Advocate. The State Legislature voted on Monday, June 30, to create a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With summer in full swing and recent rain creating ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, New Jersey officials are urging residents in Piscataway and across the state to take preventive steps to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.The New Jersey Department of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – As the start of the new school year approaches, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen has once again kicked off Project Backpack, an annual initiative aimed at helping students in the 17th Legislative District head back to school with the tools they need to succeed.Now in its 10th year, the ...
CARTERET, NJ — Merengue music, salsa dancing, and plenty of Latin-American cuisine is coming to Civic Center Park on Saturday, July 26th as Carteret hosts one of New Jersey’s biggest, most popular Latin festivals.Carteret’s ‘Latin Fest’ – an annual community event since 2018 – runs from 4 pm to 11 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Several local college students have earned academic honors at their respective colleges and universities.The following Piscataway students were named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester:University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi MDBienvenue Tassike was named to the ...