TOP LOCAL News
By KATHY CRYAN
April 13, 2026
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
DUNELLEN, NJ — Families in Piscataway and surrounding communities are invited to give their children a summer filled with learning, creativity, and fun at A+ Academy’s Summer Camp 2026, now open for registration.Designed to keep students engaged and active, A+ Academy’s summer program offers a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway is in for an unseasonably warm stretch this week, with temperatures expected to climb into the 80s from Monday, April 13, through Saturday, April 18, according to AccuWeather.The warm-up begins Monday, when AccuWeather forecasts a high near 80 degrees with variable ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ —The township police union – PBA Local 38 – is leading community efforts to raise money for a 29-year-old police officer diagnosed with advanced lymphoma and sidelined as he undergoes medical treatment.Officer Christopher M. Handville was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 Lymphom and ...
UNION, N.J. — Union police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a shooting at a Chick-fil-A location on Route 22, where early, unconfirmed reports indicate one person has been killed and several others were struck.Although unconfirmed, it was reported that the shooting ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With sirens sounding and families lining the streets, Piscataway Little League kicked off its 2026 season Saturday with a festive Opening Day parade and ceremony that celebrated the township’s growing youth baseball and softball programs.Players and coaches marched from the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Families and aspiring writers alike are invited to a special two-part event featuring acclaimed author Pooja Makhijani at the Kennedy Library on Saturday, April 18.The day begins with a family story time from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where Makhijani will read from her new book, Bread ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A Piscataway woman was killed and three others, including two juveniles, were injured Thursday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Wharton, according to a report by News 12 citing New Jersey State Police.The crash occurred at approximately 8:08 a.m. near mile ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s boys volleyball team continued its early-season surge Thursday with a decisive straight-set victory over Woodbridge, while the Chiefs’ boys tennis team dropped a closely contested match to Iselin Kennedy.Piscataway boys volleyball (3-2, 3-1 GMC White) extended its ...
PERTH AMBOY - City officials, joined by Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19th Dist), recently celebrated the lasting legacy of Thomas Mundy Peterson, the first African American to vote following the ratification of the 15th Amendment.During a special celebration on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department welcomed six new officers to its ranks Tuesday, marking a significant addition to the township’s public safety force following their recent graduation from the police academy in January.During a swearing-in ceremony held at the township municipal ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway jumped ahead early but could not contain a relentless offensive surge from J.P. Stevens, falling 15-5 on the road Wednesday afternoon in a Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division matchup.Piscataway (3-2, 3-2 GMC Blue) showed promise with a four-run fourth inning ...
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has indicted a Woodbridge police sergeant in a 2025 on-duty fatal shooting of a Carteret man, NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced in this statement. The grand jury formally charged Woodbridge police Sgt. Marco Bruno with aggravated manslaughter in ...
NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is pursuing “every available legal remedy” after two recent assaults on frontline employees, including one captured on video and another that led to criminal charges, according to a statement from President and CEO Kris Kolluri.In a message to customers, Kolluri said the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Carteret is among eight Middlesex County communities awarded $7,000 grants for a statewide April law enforcement crackdown campaign on “distracted driving,” borough Mayor Daniel J. Remain says.Officers from the Carteret Police Department will take part in New Jersey’s “Put the Phone ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers as part of the statewide recognition of the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s John’s Law, landmark legislation aimed at preventing impaired ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway baseball erupted for five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to break open a tight game and defeat North Brunswick, 8-6, on Monday afternoon in GMC Blue Division action.The Chiefs (3-1, 3-1 GMC Blue) capitalized on timely hitting and strong pitching down the stretch ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Ace Pickleball Club has opened its newest, state-of-the-art facility at Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road, according to Levin Management Corp. (LMC), the center’s managing agent.The new Ace Pickleball Club 26,500-square-foot facility is billed as a year-round ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stretch of early spring weather will bring a mix of cool temperatures, clouds, and periodic rain chances to Piscataway from Monday, April 6 through Saturday, April 11, before a gradual warming trend begins later in the week.According to AccuWeather, the week is expected to begin ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence, according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...
Happy Easter!Today marks the end of Holy week for millions of Catholics/Christians around the world who are celebrating the renewal of their Christian faith on Easter. The Easter celebration arrives at the culmination of Holy Week, which began on Palm Sunday.This weekend also marks the end of lent, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Shopping for a college student's first off-campus apartment? There are plenty of reasons to love a good yard sale, which is why residents will want to put Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on the calendar. The East Brunswick ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fast-moving residential fire on Division Avenue in Piscataway Friday afternoon prompted a large emergency response and forced nearby road closures as crews battled heavy flames and worked to secure the scene.Piscataway fire units responded to the blaze that broke out about 4:15 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Celebrate spring at the Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair at Van Neste Square where the theme will be “Sustainable Yards”.The public is invited on Sunday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to downtown Ridgewood, Van Neste Square which is bordered by South Walnut Street, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists are being advised to avoid parts of Piscataway Friday afternoon due to road closures tied to active fire department operations, according to a township alert.Pleasant Avenue is currently closed between West Fourth Street and West Seventh Street, while Division Avenue is ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With flashing lights, sirens, and cheers welcoming a special guest, dozens of local families gathered Saturday morning at Applebee’s on Centennial Avenue for the annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny,” a heartfelt fundraiser honoring the memory of a young township resident while ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools will be closed in early April in observance of Good Friday and the district’s scheduled spring break.Schools will be closed on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. The district will then remain closed from Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9, for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With single-stream recycling rules in effect, Piscataway officials have released the curbside recycling schedule for April.Residents are reminded to place only approved recyclable materials in their carts, in accordance with municipal guidelines. For more information on what can ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School boys golf team continued its dominant start to the 2026 season Tuesday, rolling past Colonia, 123-167, to remain undefeated in Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division play.With the victory, Piscataway improved to 3-0 overall and 3-0 in the ...