TOP LOCAL News
By DAWN MILLER
April 26, 2026
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Online registration is open for The Education Foundation of South Brunswick's 14th annual Tour de South Brunswick. Three different bike rides through the township are available with the proceeds going to support The Education Foundation of South Brunswick. The Tour de South ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Friday sports gave Piscataway fans a little bit of everything: dominance, drama, and determination. Inside the gym, the Chiefs boys volleyball team looked every bit like a contender. Outside on the tennis courts, Piscataway delivered a confident statement win. Over at the diamond, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The roar inside Piscataway High School’s Anthony Gym said it all.In a moment that blended pride, perseverance, and promise, 14 Piscataway High School seniors officially signed their letters of intent Friday, turning years of hard work into the next chapter of their athletic and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — TAPinto Piscataway welcomes new sponsor A+ Academy of Dunellen, a family-owned preschool dedicated to preparing young learners for a successful future through a nurturing and engaging early education experience.Owned and operated by Ana Fraga and her family, A+ Academy focuses on ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Montclair State University announced that thirty-one Red Hawks from Piscataway have been named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing their strong academic achievement during the semester.The distinction is awarded by the university’s academic deans to students who achieved a ...
PERTH AMBOY - Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now – one of the most compelling exhibits to come to Perth Amboy in years – is now open at the historic Surveyor General's Office, 260 High St., and runs through Sunday, April 26. Admission is free.The exhibit is part of ...
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For the ninth consecutive year, Piscataway Township Schools has earned national recognition for its commitment to the arts, once again being named among the Best Communities for Music Education in America.The designation, awarded by the NAMM Foundation (National Association of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers police are investigating a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred April 18 on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.The victim told police she was standing outside her vehicle in Rutgers Lot 26 at 21 Bartlett St. between 5:04 and 5:26 a.m., according to a safety alert ...
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s baseball and softball teams delivered a powerful one-two punch Monday, each posting decisive victories over East Brunswick Magnet in Greater Middlesex Conference action.Baseball: Shingala Dominates as Chiefs Cruise, 9-2Behind a dominant performance on the mound from ...
NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio – also known as Damaris ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A community-driven effort is underway to honor the legacy of longtime Piscataway educator Perry Stio, whose more than 40-year career as a teacher and principal left a lasting impact on generations of students.The Perry Stio Legacy Foundation has been launched to support future ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents from across Piscataway rolled up their sleeves Saturday, joining Township Council President Michele Lombardi’s Community Clean-Up Day to help keep neighborhoods clean, green, and welcoming.Families, civic groups, schools, faith-based organizations, and community teams ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School boys volleyball team continued its strong mid-season surge with a decisive 2-0 victory over Morristown on Friday at home, improving to 6-3 overall and 5-1 in the GMC White Division.Piscataway controlled the match from the opening serve, winning in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Three Piscataway High School students have been recognized among the winners of U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone’s Congressional High School Art Competition, school officials announced.The winning entries are “Keepsake” by senior Elizabeth Poole, “My Roots Are My Creation” by junior Sophia ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School delivered a strong day across multiple spring sports on Thursday, highlighted by a thrilling boys tennis victory and a dominant boys volleyball sweep, while the flag football team faced a tough matchup against an undefeated opponent.Piscataway Tennis Edges ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Marcus Cosgile was excited to explore New Brunswick after moving here last May, but he had trouble finding a place to have breakfast.So, the man who considers himself a waffle enthusiast was inspired to open his own place.House of Waffles at 50 Paterson St. will be having a soft ...
MONROE – The Academy Learning Center (ALC), a school serving students with autism and multiple disabilities, recently welcomed 25 students from Monroe Township High School’s Key Club for a special Read Across America event designed to foster a love of reading and meaningful peer connections.The ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County residents looking to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich soil for their gardens can take part in a free educational seminar on backyard composting this weekend.The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — April is National Kite Month. Yes, that is a thing. It was created by the American Kitefliers Association as a way to encourage people across the nation to get outside and, well, fly a kite. Just like the song from Mary Poppins, people of all ages are encouraged to try and “go ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing that left two people injured Tuesday evening at a local motel, according to Piscataway police.Police said Jared Skinner was arrested following an investigation into the incident at Motel 6, located at ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Council passed the 2026 municipal budget on Tuesday, marking the ninth consecutive year the township has lowered its municipal tax rate.The 2026 budget reduces the municipal tax rate by 4.72 percent, continuing a multi-year trend aimed at offsetting rising ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rabbi Esther Reed, who played a central role in the opening of Rutgers Hillel’s Halpern House nine years ago and has supported generations of Jewish students at Rutgers, will be leaving after nearly 25 years of service.The organization that serves as the hub of Jewish life at ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...