TOP LOCAL News
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
January 15, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK – Wenjun You, visiting from central China, speaks just enough English to say that her English isn’t very good. Luckily, she speaks the international language of dance. Her balletic version of a traditional fan dance set to what sounded like a gently plucked guzheng was one of the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - A new exhibit at the Middlesex County Museum, the historic Cornelius Low House in Piscataway, pays tribute to this enduring legacy with a dynamic showcase of the county's athletic history.The exhibit, which is now open to the public, highlights Middlesex County's storied connection ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Two North Jersey men, convicted of crimes tied to a violent 2017 home invasion and years-long stalking campaign in Holmdel, were sentenced to state prison this week, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday. The high-profile case, which garnered local and ...
TRENTON, NJ - With Governor Phil Murphy's annual State of the State Address over, legislative leaders gathered and shared statements outlining their views on the speech, and the agenda that was laid out for the final year of the current administration. Republican Senator Leader Anthony Bucco ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Veteran law enforcement leader, Keith Stith has been appointed as Piscataway Township’s first Public Safety Director, bringing over 30 years of experience and a commitment to strengthening police-community relations.Stith, a Hillside, NJ, native, began his career with the Union ...
EDISON, NJ - Teachers in Edison Township receive a higher median salary than any other school district in Middlesex County, according to data released from the New Jersey Department of Education. The median salary for a teacher in Edison is approximately $98,550 for the 2023–2024 academic ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking to several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...
Wemfg Children's Multi-purpose bike helmets have been recalled due to risk of head injury , announced the Uniteed States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled product was sold exclusively online on Amazon.com from April 2024 through July 2024 for between $26 and $32The helmets do not ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – This year’s Craft Beer & Spirits Festival is all about the spirit of giving.That’s because proceeds from the event will benefit Elijah’s Promise, the nonprofit organization that serves more than 375,000 free meals a year from its kitchen on Neilson Street and from its mobile ...
WASHINGTON, DC - The deadline for the Real ID is May 7, 2025. Travelers have a year to meet the security standards established by the Real ID Act.As required by the law, following the enforcement deadline, federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will be ...
CARTERET, NJ — A 34-year-old woman from the Avenel section of Woodbridge was killed on Saturday night in a two-car accident here, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Theodore Nycz said in a prepared statement.Authorities said the woman, Cristina Flores, was pronounced dead ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs girls basketball team showcased resilience over a three-game stretch, with standout performances from Sarae Croley-Battle highlighting the week. The Chiefs went 2-1, improving to 5-4 on the season, including a 3-3 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs showcased their dominance last week with three commanding wins, improving their season record to 10-2 overall and 4-1 in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division. Strong performances at both ends of the court powered Piscataway to victories over Monroe, ...
CARTERET, NJ — The borough has won a new $2.38 million competitive grant from the NJ Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to help pay for major improvements along Carteret Avenue from Carteret Park to Locust Street, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman announced.The new grant, from the state Local ...
CLARK, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced on Friday, January 10 that Salvatore Bonaccorso, the mayor of Clark Township, has pleaded guilty to two third-degree charges related to “his use of Clark employees ...
TRENTON, NJ – Motorists crossing between New Jersey and Pennsylvania will no longer be able to pay tolls on the Trenton-Morrisville (Route 1) bridge beginning on Monday, January 13, according to changes made by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC.) The Commissions says that cash ...
Kick-off 2025 with the addition of a monstera plant to your indoor garden. You’ll join other gardeners observing 2025 as the Year of the Monstera. Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) selects and celebrates one plant in each of the following categories: annual, perennial, bulb, edible, and ...
NEW YORK, NY — The US Attorney for New York's Southern District wants former Sen. Robert Menendez put behind bars for 15 years when he gets sentenced on Jan. 29th, after being convicted of taking bribes for misuse of his political clout.Menendez, who turned 71 on Jan. 1, 2025, would be 86-years-old ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two women he met through Facebook, according to prosecutors. Faton Boqolli, age 31, was charged with sexual assault and criminal sexual contact on Friday.According to a press release, authorities began investigating ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The cost of riding the PATH train is set to rise this weekend for the first time in a decade. Prices for a single trip on PATH will increase from $2.75 to $3.00 starting Jan. 12. A 10-trip card will increase from $26.00 to $28.50. A 30-day pass will increase from $110.25 to ...
NATIONWIDE – Kohl's superstores announced on Thursday a significant reduction in its retail footprint with the closure of 27 stores, including one in central Jersey. There are currently 38 Kohl's stores in New Jersey with a total of 1,150 stores nationwide. The East Windsor store located at 72 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A South Brunswick man has been arrested in connection to a murder on Route 27, according to authorities. Roman Romanovskiy, age 41, was arrested yesterday without incident and charged with first-degree Murder, second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and third-degree ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Board of Education has begun its search for a new superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Frank Ranelli, who has led the district for six years.Ranelli will step down at the end of March to take on a new role as superintendent of the Lower Merion School ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Chiefs swimming team celebrated Senior Night with a dominant 99-71 victory over Perth Amboy at home on Tuesday. The Chiefs honored their seniors — Santiago Cardenas Andrade, Joseph Fay, Justin Gamble, Luke Harmsen, Tatiana Herrera Moroe, Taylor Huggup, Mira Kehair, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A Colonia doctor will have her medical license permanently revoked as she faces a 27-month federal prison sentence for conspiracy to illegally harbor two women from India as low-paid servants at her Tinton Falls home.Dr. Harsha Sahni, a rheumatology specialist, pleaded guilty in ...
NEW JERSEY — The state Department of Environmental Protection has officially removed bald eagles and ospreys from its list of endangered species, changing their status from “threatened” to “stable” avian populations.The Garden State’s number of bald eagles and ospreys dwindled to critical lows in ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library is gearing up for the second phase of asbestos removal and renovations at its Plainfield Avenue location. Work on the lower level of the Main Library is expected to start in the coming weeks, and, in an effort to prepare, the building will be closed to patrons ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Planning Board members voted for their 2025 officers on Wednesday, many of them returning to serve another term. The midweek reorganization meeting, held virtually via Zoom and live streamed on PCTV’s online and broadcast channels, saw Brenda Smith returning as ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Middlesex College Performing Arts Center. The event brought together distinguished guests, including Governor Phil Murphy and Assembly Speaker Craig ...
NEWARK, NJ - Hundreds of children and their families, first responders, elected officials and nonprofit heads wearing gold Burger King-esque crowns gathered in the Essex County College gymnasium on Market Street on January 6 to celebrate the annual “El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos,” or “Three Kings ...