TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
June 9, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Soccer Club hosted over 80 young athletes on June 5 for its annual Girls Festival of Soccer, an evening filled with games, drills, and skill-building activities aimed at growing enthusiasm for the sport among young female athletes.The event, hosted by the Piscataway ...
SAYREVILLE and NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Rashid Ali Bynum, the man accused of killing Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, outside her La Mer apartment in Sayreville on Feb. 1, 2023, was found guilty by the jury at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick.Members of Eunice Dwumfour's family were on hand ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill designed to prevent incidents of public unrest – and punish those responsible - was signed into law on June 2 by Governor Phil Murphy. Assembly bill A4652, sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, delivers a targeted response to the growing trend ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Residents gathered at Green Acres Park for a Candlelight March in Solidarity for Our Democracy, an event hosted by the Piscataway Democratic Organization to promote unity, civic engagement, and democratic values.Community members from across the township came together for the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Netflix is currently in the middle of filming in Long Branch through June 15, with actor and comedian Kevin Hart as the star. Hart is filming his new comedy movie, “72 Hours". The movie depicts Hart as a 40-year-old executive who is accidentally added to a group chat of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, was transformed on May 30 into a vibrant prom venue for long-term care residents, inpatient children and their families. For the children, the event was a night of fun in a safe ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, June 11th, for well-respected 30-year police Lt. Richard J. Hardish, who died unexpectedly on Thursday. Hardish was 61.The Woodbridge Police Department announced “heartbreaking news” of Hardish’s untimely death on its Facebook page, followed by ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway High School Class of 2025 celebrated their Senior Prom on Friday, June 6, at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge.Across the township, students dressed in their finest posed for photos with family and friends before heading off for their special night.Enjoy the prom photo ...
Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.Start by ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Recreation Department is looking for a part-time recreation coordinator to assist with planning, organizing and implementing recreational programs and borough events. This is a part-time position of around 20 hours per week with a flexible work schedule. Some evening ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A group of student leaders at Piscataway High School were recognized for their efforts to combat speeding and promote safe driving habits among teen drivers in the township.Josiah Johnson, Tanvi Narava, Tyler West, and Gabrielle Williams were honored on Thursday with an official ...
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department has been elected Fourth Vice President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), positioning him on a path to becoming State President in June 2029.As per the association’s leadership ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With prom season in full swing, TAPinto Piscataway is inviting local high school seniors and their families to submit photos for the 2025 Prom Photo Gallery.Email prom pictures to piscataway@tapinto.net by Sunday, June 8th. Submissions should include the name of the photographer.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A car fire on Stelton Road near the Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care center briefly shut down a busy stretch of road during Wednesday’s afternoon commute, authorities said.Piscataway police issued a travel alert around 4:00 p.m., urging drivers to avoid the area between Metlars Road ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has been arrested by Egg Harbor Police for stealing money through a fraudulent tech assistance scam. Davit Chapidze, age 21, from Edison, along with Mahir Patel, age 25, from Somerset, were arrested and charged on Tuesday, May 27.According to police, an Egg Harbor man was ...
EDISON, NJ - A good Samaritan saved an elderly man who had crashed into the PetSmart sign on Route 27 in Edison. Police say the man had suffered a medical episode, causing him to crash the car.According to Police Chief Thomas Bryan, the crash occurred on Tuesday at 5:48 AM. The elderly man is from ...
NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed three New Jersey counties and 18 cities on their list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law” released on Friday, May 30. However, the County contends that they have taken no action that would have led to ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Township officials issued an alert to residents on Tuesday afternoon about a bear spotted moving through the Society Hill neighborhood.“We are aware of a bear currently moving through the Society Hill area of Piscataway Township. Local authorities are actively monitoring the ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Overcast skies and light rain didn’t stop dozens of young cyclists from pedaling into the Little League Complex on Saturday for Piscataway’s annual Bike Rodeo, a free community event focused on bike safety and youth education.Organized by Piscataway Council President Dennis ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Middlesex County grand jury has decided not to hand up criminal charges against an Edison police officer who allegedly used a potentially “deadly, but non-fatal” chokehold to subdue a woman in 2022.Edison police Officer Christopher Siedenburg – hired in October 2020 – is off ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — A new indoor luxury entertainment center, called “Albatross,” will hold its grand opening in Edison Township on Wednesday, June 18th, with state and local officials scheduled to attend an 11 am ribbon-cutting ceremony.The Florida-based owners of the family-friendly ...
NEW JERSEY — The conversation around supporting employee mental health is growing and, for many companies, workplace wellness programs have evolved from a perk to a priority.“Including well-being programs as part of a company's culture is essential because it demonstrates a commitment to the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School’s boys volleyball team ended its regular season last week with straight-set victories over Jefferson and West Orange before shutting out J.P. Stevens to advance to the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 4 quarterfinals.The Chiefs (18-5) overwhelmed their opponents ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Saint Peter’s University Hospital and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s have earned the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This is the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Middlesex County is holding a residential paper shredding in the parking lot of Spotswood High School on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is filled. This shredding event is for Middlesex County residents only. It is not for local businesses. Residents can ...
EDISON, NJ — A teacher from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested on child pornography charges, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Thomas Bryan.Authorities say Axel Palomares, 50, was arrested on Tuesday, May 27th, at his Morristown home where ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join Middlesex County for the annual 2025 Celebrate Middlesex County taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 10 am–3 pm at Roosevelt Park in Edison. Celebrate Middlesex County is a free, family-friendly event focused on showcasing the unique programs, services, and people of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Commons Mall has issued a Temporary Youth Supervision Policy following concerns about the potential for a large gathering at the mall Saturday.The policy will be in effect from noon to 9 p.m. May 31.All minors under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or ...