TOP LOCAL News
By TONY GALLOTTO
June 21, 2025
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Enjoy miniature golf? Well, it’s time to ‘tee off’ for Mayor John E. McCormac’s 2025 Miniature Golf Gala coming Wednesday, June 25th, at the Woodbridge Community Center’s Skyline Pavilion.This mini-golf event is a popular annual fundraiser for the Woodbridge Community Charity Fund ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — In a landmark but deeply divisive decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld Tennessee’s ban on transition-related healthcare for transgender youth, triggering swift condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocates across New Jersey.Though the ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti does not ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - St. Paul's Church is once again hosting its annual Fourth of July Duck Race on Friday, July 4 at noon following the Milltown Fourth of July Parade. Milltown's Fourth of July Duck Race takes place at the Main Street Bridge. At around noon, the ducks will be dropped into the water. The ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — As summer approaches, the Long Branch Department of Public Safety has announced a zero-tolerance policy for beachgoers who fail to comply with local regulations. The department is reminding residents and visitors alike of Chapter 116 of the city’s Beaches Ordinance, which outlines ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Middlesex County will host a public speaker event, “Hey Special Olympians!,” on Sunday, June 22, spotlighting two local Special Olympics gold medalists at the Cornelius Low House Museum in Piscataway.The free event, scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m., will feature East Brunswick’s Justin ...
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has indicted a doctor from Woodbridge’s Colonia section on multiple counts of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and tampering with medical records, NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced.Dr. Gurvindra Johal, 57, who lives in Colonia, has been ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Members of the Piscataway Civil Rights Advisory Commission and the Piscataway African Americans Senior Club (PAASC) joined township officials and residents on Monday to raise the Juneteenth flag in a ceremony commemorating the historic day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A Perth Amboy man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a husky dog in a Franklin Township parking lot and leading police on a pursuit that ended with a damaged patrol vehicle, according to a news release. Dennis Storey, 62, was charged with second-degree eluding and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Almost 500 students from Piscataway High School’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas Wednesday during a spirited commencement ceremony held at Rutgers University’s Jersey Mike’s Arena.Families, friends, and supporters filled the arena, erupting in applause, cheers, and blasts ...
CARTERET, NJ — The Middlesex County Association of School Administrators (MCASA) has honored Carteret School Superintendent Rosa Diaz as its “Superintendent of the Year” for 2025.The county administrators association describes Diaz as “a trailblazer in educational leadership for her extraordinary ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Young athletes in the Piscataway Little League T-Ball division wrapped up their 2025 season on Monday with a celebration that included final games, pizza, and a trophy presentation at the Little League Complex on Sidney Road.All participating players were recognized for their ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has identified Chrystofer A. Whyte, a 2024 Woodbridge High School graduate, as the tragic victim of a deadly Long Branch beach shooting on Thursday, June 12th. Whyte played varsity football for Woodbridge Barrons for several seasons, and was a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Shouts of “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go” and other chants rang out across the front lawn of the Piscataway Municipal Building on Saturday, as hundreds of protesters gathered to oppose the 47th president’s immigration and economic policies.The local rally was part of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Rainy weather and unseasonably cool temperatures put a damper on Piscataway’s annual Street Fair on Saturday, cutting the event short and leading to a lower-than-usual turnout.What began as a hopeful morning with clearing skies on Stockton Street quickly turned soggy as clouds ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a brazen smash-and-grab daytime robbery at Virani Jewelers at 1394 Oak Tree Road in the Iselin section.Four masked men burst into the high-end jewelry store at 12:40 pm on Saturday, June 7th and used hammers to smash glass display cases and scoop up ...
TAPinto Piscataway wishes all Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, and anyone who has taken on the role of Father, a very happy Father's Day. Our Fathers raise us up to new heights.They help us down from tough places.They walk with us through life's journey and carry us on broad shoulders when it's ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Americans across the country are encouraged to display the U.S. flag on Saturday in celebration of Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the nation’s official banner.Locally, the Piscataway Elks will hold their annual Flag Day Service on Saturday, ...
UNION, NJ — Twenty-Four Kean University undergrads from Piscataway are among 3,959 students honored for their academic achievement on the university’s most recent Dean’s List.The Dean's List – issued twice annually – recognizes undergraduate students who complete 12 or more course credits, and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – On a gorgeous sunny day in East Brunswick, a day perfect for a game of golf, Middlesex County breathed new life into the Tamarack Golf course in East Brunswick. Tamarack is one of the township's - and the county's - many hidden gems, which runs the full length of Fresh Ponds ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports.Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, to find ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — There will be five “No Kings National Day of Defiance” protests in our area on Saturday, June 14th, along with nearly 40 others across New Jersey and scores more throughout the United States.These nationwide “No Kings Day” rallies are billed as “anti-Trump protests” to oppose ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway fire departments responded to an electrical emergency at Rutgers University’s Behavioral Health Care facility on Thursday after battling a two-alarm house fire in Middlesex Borough overnight.The Holmes Marshall Fire Department was dispatched to the Hoes Lane West ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 17-year-old Woodbridge High School student has pleaded guilty to a criminal charge for bringing a “ghost gun” into his school in March, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and police Director Joseph Nisky.The 17-year-old – unnamed because he is underage – ...
Sunflowers are one of those happy plants many gardeners can’t resist planting. Kids love to watch the plants reach for the sky and everyone enjoys all the visitors. You are likely to see hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators on the flowers, songbirds munching on the seeds, and squirrels ...
CARTERET, NJ — The URSB Performing Arts & Events Center will start its summer 2025 season with a new ‘Brew Fest’ that features handcrafted beers from more than 40 New Jersey breweries, including many that are locally-made.Summer Brew Fest comes to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township School District has been recognized for its outstanding financial accountability, earning the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the eighth consecutive year.The ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before the bloodshed of the Stonewall riots ran red on Greenwich Village streets, before Obergefell v. Hodges led to the legalization of same-sex marriage, there was Manny’s Den.A charming bar and restaurant at 111-113 Albany St. whose blade sign was like a beacon calling to the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will face U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill in the Nov. 5, 2025 general election to replace Gov. Phil Murphy, who is prohibited by law from seeking a third term.Republican voters on Tuesday nominated Ciattarelli, 63, from Somerset County, as their ...
Editor’s Note: The unofficial results of the Legislative District 17 State Assembly race have been updated to include votes in Somerset County. Incumbents Kevin Egan and Joe Danielsen will represent the Democratic Party in the General Election in November.PISCATAWAY, NJ – Voters in Piscataway ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has scheduled its annual Eid festival for Saturday, June 21, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lake Papaianni. This event is free and open to the public.The festival will feature Halal Foods, a Kids Zone, Henna Tattoos, a petting zoo, and a bazaar. The event is sponsored by Mayor ...