TOP LOCAL News
By TONY GALLOTTO
January 22, 2025
NEW JERSEY — Sky-watchers can see an unusual celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars line up and shine bright in our night sky from now until late February, according to the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).On clear nights, when clouds cooperate, New Jerseyans will ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway Chiefs boys and girls basketball teams delivered statement victories on Tuesday night in GMC-Red Division action, with the boys securing a narrow 76-72 win over St. Thomas Aquinas, while the girls cruised past Old Bridge, 67-40.Boys Basketball: St. Thomas Aquinas ...
EDISON, NJ - State and county officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at Middlesex College, located in Edison, for the new Multipurpose Community Venue and Student Center. The new space is expected to open to students and faculty in 2026.The Multipurpose Community Venue will be used for ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – An Asbury Park man has been convicted of luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl off the street in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.After an eight-day trial before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Paul X. Escandon, a jury found 30-year-old ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Police Department is investigating another burglary on Colombia Avenue. This attempted robbery occurred in the early morning hours on Tuesday, January 21, while the homeowner was upstairs asleep. The first residential burglary, also on Colombia Avenue, took place last ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Piscataway Chiefs boys basketball team (12-4, 5-2 GMC - Red) endured a challenging week, splitting four games against tough competition. Despite moments of brilliance, inconsistency proved costly as Piscataway recorded two victories and two losses in their recent ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Piscataway High School girls basketball had a week of highs and lows, falling to Monroe in a tight matchup on Tuesday before dominating Colonia on Saturday.Piscataway 46, Monroe 52On Tuesday evening, the Chiefs traveled to Monroe for a closely contested GMC-Red Division game.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The congregation of North Stelton African Methodist Episcopal Church in Piscataway welcomed its new pastor, Rev. Ritney A. Castine on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Castine, along with his wife, Darsheena, and their son, Amari, joins the North Stelton AME Church family as they prepare ...
NEW JERSEY -- As temperatures are expected to fall to 5 degrees tonight, residents are reminded to keep in mind that pets feel the cold, too. NJ State Law states that dogs cannot be outside if temperatures are below 34 degrees without proper shelter (insulated, elevated, heated). Keep your pets ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A packed congregation brought praise and worship to life Wednesday night as A Better Life Ministry hosted a special church service to remember, celebrate, and, most importantly, renew, the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reverend Daryl M Griffin, Sr. of Monumental Baptist ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A vehicle rolled onto its side on Route 522 on Sunday during a snowstorm, entrapping the driver inside. First responders from the Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department and EMS were able to extract the driver.At 5:30 PM, first responders were dispatched to the area of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Civil Rights Advisory Commission will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast on Saturday, January 25 at 9:30 am. The event will honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring impact on civil rights and social justice. This year’s ...
NEW JERSEY – As college students head back to campus for the spring semester, the Philadelphia Field Office of the FBI has issued a warning for students to be aware of scams involving foreign government impersonators. The FBI said that since 2022 they have seen an increase of criminal actors ...
What’s more comforting this time of year than a warm bowl of homemade chicken soup? Not the stuff from a can – I’m talking about steaming, fragrant soup that starts with real vegetables and wholesome chicken. Not only is a bowl of this soup delicious and soul tickling, it’s also a great, light meal ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A high school wrestling match featuring two of the Greater Middlesex Conference’s top teams will celebrate the life of Marisa Tufaro and raise money for the foundation bearing her name.Donations collected at the door during Wednesday’s eighth annual Marisa Tufaro Memorial ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Animal rights activists from Avenel walked away disappointed from a recent Township Council meeting, learning local officials may soon renew the SeaQuest indoor aquarium’s municipal business permit.Town officials also did not address a proposed ordinance from activists who hope to ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A winter weather advisory is in effect for Piscataway and surrounding areas, with the National Weather Service forecasting snowfall between 3 and 5 inches from late Sunday morning through early Monday.The advisory, which includes Middlesex, Mercer, and Somerset counties, will ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A local firefighter and chef is ready to give to those fighting the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.Retired Green Knoll firefighter Jeffrey Holtz, owner of Bridgewater-based catering company Chef Jeff, is heading to Los Angeles Saturday to cook meals for firefighters and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Vikas Dharnidharka was seeking bragging rights on the seventh floor when he proposed a friendly table tennis challenge between members of the Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - of which he is the chair – and their neighbors in the Department of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – In a joint effort to promote student health and safety, the Piscataway Township Police Department has partnered with the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club at Piscataway High School (PHS).On Thursday, Jan. 18, Piscataway Police Officers Kloos and Chanely met with ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County’s popular photo contest, Picture Middlesex County, is back for the winter season. Running from January 16 through March 27, 2025, the contest invites residents to showcase life and nature across Middlesex County through their lenses. The winning photos, ...
NEW JERSEY – The amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare across the country is at a high level. COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas and seasonal influenza activity remains elevated across the nation. RSV activity is very high in many areas, particularly in ...
WAYNE, NJ – A North Jersey Water Commission water main somehow cracked open under Demarest Drive in Wayne Township, NJ on Thursday evening and began to eat away at the foundation of the road until a tractor trailer rolled over it and crashed through. Police responded and put up barricades on both ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department urges residents to take extra precautions following a recent surge in home burglaries and subsequent motor vehicle thefts. The crimes, which have primarily targeted high-end vehicles such as BMWs and Range Rovers, reflect a broader trend of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway High School delivered a dominant performance on the mat Wednesday evening, defeating Iselin Kennedy, 47-33, in a back-and-forth wrestling dual that featured eight pins.The Chiefs started strong and set the tone with Gavin Persaud’s lightning-fast pin in just 17 seconds ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Police Division arrested two local men in connection with an attempted homicide and weapons offenses that occurred on the morning of December 23, 2024, Hamilton Police Chief Kenneth DeBoskey announced. Juan Cruz, 21, and Nelson Cruz, 18, both residents of Hamilton, were ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – It's that time of year to enjoy the classic cookie treats while supporting educational and entrepreneurial programs for girls through the Girls Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) with selling booths popping up in local communities.The Girl Scouts said the annual ...
EDISON, NJ – Residents of all ages are invited to join the Edison Public Library as they celebrate Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many east Asian countries, including China, Korea, and Vietnam, with the 12 honored animals rotating on a fixed Chinese Zodiac cycle. 2025 marks the ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State’s cannabis industry has become a billion-dollar-a-year business, according to the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC), saying it has generated over $2 billion in revenue since its April 2022 inception.State officials announced that New Jersey’s legal marijuana ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - This morning, December 23. 2024, a dual announcement was made by Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Essex County College Police Department Chief of Police Anthony Cromartie, that an adjunct professor at Essex County College in Newark, was taken into custody and ...