TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO NEW BRUNSWICK
July 5, 2025
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – A crackdown by several municipal law enforcement agencies, including the New Brunswick Police Department, on dangerous driving along Route 1 in Middlesex County has resulted in 319 speeding tickets since March.Drivers have also been issued 111 cellphone-related tickets and 228 ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - For the first time in a few summers, the 2025 Milltown Fourth of July festivities had ideal weather. The sun was shining, the temperatures comfortable and the rain wasn't anywhere in sight to dampen the 100th anniversary Independence Day celebration. Milltown's day-long Fourth of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The city’s annual Independence Day fireworks show has been postponed until Sunday, July 6 at about 9:15 p.m.Thursday’s fireworks show, which is produced each year in conjunction with Highland Park, was called off when violent storms ripped through Central New Jersey.The New ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Spotswood High School sophomore Tyrus Lazar was the person to beat in Friday's 2025 Fourth of July Pizza-Eating Contest in Gloria Bradford Borough Park. Sponsored by Maria's Pizza Milltown, Lazar was in the hunt to defend his title. Lazar dethroned Pete Lewandowski last summer in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — While power has been restored to many homes following recent storms, approximately 200 households in Piscataway remain without electricity, township officials reported Friday.In several of the affected areas, downed wires tangled with fallen trees are complicating restoration ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host their first-ever Latin Music Festival on Saturday, July 26, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Old Stewarts Lot, located at 922 Amboy Avenue.Entry to this event is free and open to the public. The festival will feature a beer garden, a kids’ zone, Latin food, and live ...
Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the garden.Use a bypass hand pruner, garden snips or other dead-heading tool to remove faded flowers.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The North Stelton Volunteer Fire Company recently recognized two individuals for their outstanding achievements.Firefighter Candidate Joshua Clemente graduated from the Union County Fire Academy’s Basic Firefighter Course #25-01 on June 16, completing an accelerated program that ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Bright colors lit up the night sky as Piscataway held its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Kenny Armwood Stadium at Piscataway High School on Friday.Families and visitors gathered on the football field and in the bleachers to watch the fireworks show, as shells and ...
UPDATE: South Washington Avenue Southbound has been reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Police has issued a travel alert for drivers as a section of South Washington Avenue is closed due to a water main break.The southbound lanes of South Washington Avenue are shut down from Stelton Road to Route ...
The sounds of fireworks were replaced by the high-pitched screech of chainsaws and the rumble of heavy-duty wood chippers as thousands of Central New Jersey homeowners and municipal and commercial work crews cleaned up downed trees and branches left behind by Thursday night's thunderstorm, with ...
NEW JERSEY — As you watch the rockets glare and bombs burst in the New Jersey skies, share this bit of Jerseyana with the people on the blanket or lawn chairs next to you.The first “fireworks” display to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was ordered by George Washington ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Approximately 1,500 homes in Piscataway remain without power following Thursday’s severe thunderstorms, township officials announced Friday afternoon.Mayor Brian C. Wahler, Council President Dennis Espinosa (Ward 2), Business Administrator Paula Cozzarelli, and Office of Emergency ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Powerful thunderstorms rolled through Piscataway Thursday evening, toppling trees, downing wires, and knocking out power to thousands of residents across the township. The Arbor and New Market sections were hit particularly hard, with numerous trees reported down, reported township ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At around 6pm on Thursday evening, a brief yet powerful storm caused severe damages in Plainfield, knocking down large trees, causing power outages, and other serious damage.In the aftermath of the storm, Mayor Adrian Mapp declared a State of Emergency in Plainfield that will ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A powerful storm tore through Piscataway on Thursday evening, toppling trees, downing power lines, and prompting several road closures across the township.Township officials reported widespread storm damage in multiple neighborhoods, including the Arbor, New Market, and Birch Run ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway police are warning residents about an unauthorized block party and video shoot reportedly planned for Friday, July 4, at West 3rd Street and Poplar Place.According to the Piscataway Township Police Department, no permits or event notifications have been filed for the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough's Fourth of July Milltown sign is up and ready for all those post-worthy photo opportunities. Paul Biss, a former Milltown Fourth of July Committee chairman, created the Hollywood-inspired sign 17 years ago. Friday's Fourth of July forecast is in too and it's a beauty.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — This Fourth of July weekend brings a bit of everything for Piscataway residents, from comfortably cool nights and warm, sunny days to storm risks at both ends of the holiday stretch.On Thursday afternoon, July 3, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Following the Independence Day holiday, township officials are reminding residents that curbside recycling collection will resume the week of July 7, with pickup dates scheduled by district throughout the month.The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) will continue ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The NJ State Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident in Woodbridge Township at milepost 130.2 on the Garden State Parkway on Sunday evening.A man from Staten Island died and a second man, also from Staten Island, was badly injured ...
JERSEY SHORE – With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, Summit families headed to the Jersey Shore are urged to take rip current warnings seriously after a series of rescues on Sunday underscored the dangers.Lifeguards across New Jersey are on high alert after a sharp uptick in rip current ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Local officials joined business and community leaders on June 25 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of 101 Mobility of Central New Jersey’s new location on Ethel Road West in Piscataway.Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler and members of the Chamber of Commerce were on hand ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department's Traffic Safety Division is seeking applicants for school crossing guard positions for the 2025-2026 academic year.Officials said both regular and substitute positions are available to help ensure the safety of students as they travel to and from ...
NEW JERSEY – AAA expects over 2 million New Jersey residents to travel during the July 4 holiday weekend. Of those, 1.7 million will be driving, with about 190,000 flying and 155,000 going on a cruise or taking the bus or train.A record number of Americans are expected to travel to celebrate ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — An adult male and a juvenile have been charged in connection with the deadly Long Branch beach shooting, reported by TAPinto last month. Chrystopher A. Whyte, who amassed a following of more than 100,000 on TikTok where he posted under the username hi.imchrys, was shot to death on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Children in Piscataway will get an up-close look at ocean life this summer when The Whalemobile and its 43-foot inflatable whale visit the public library on Thursday, July 10.The interactive program, part of the Piscataway Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading initiative, is open to ...
SCRANTON, PA — Two Piscataway residents were among more than 1,725 students named to the University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.To qualify for the honor, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum number of credit hours.Dienese E.
SOMERSET, NJ—In recent weeks, a string of high-dollar scams—ranging from fraudulent cryptocurrency investments to impersonation schemes—has defrauded Franklin residents of thousands of dollars, according to reports from the Franklin Township Police Department.In one of the most substantial losses, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With Piscataway’s annual Independence Day fireworks show set to light up the sky, township officials have released important parking and traffic information for attendees heading to Piscataway High School.Designated parking will be available in specific lots at the high school and ...