TOP LOCAL News
By TONY GALLOTTO
December 31, 2024
NEW JERSEY — Motorists will pay more for gasoline at the pump on Jan. 1st, and thousands of commuters will soon face toll hikes on state highways, and fare increases for the pleasure and delays of riding public trains and buses. New Jersey’s tax on gasoline will increase 2.6-cents on New Year’s Day ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Basking Ridge Chef Guddia Singh shares some healthy cocktail ideas to ring in the new year. Anti-inflammatory cocktail:Known for their anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric and ginger make a major debut in this drink. Infusing the tequila overnight at room temperature really ...
UNION, NJ – Authorities in Union are investigating an incident where a man set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s, allegedly filming the act for social media.The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, around 5:00 p.m., at the McDonald’s on Route 22. According to police, the suspect exited ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Saturday, December 21st, 2024, at approximately 18:22, the South Plainfield Police Department responded to a report of a train versus vehicle collision at the railroad crossing on South Clinton Avenue near Gardner Avenue. The incident involved the Conrail "Holiday Train" ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Middlesex County invites residents and visitors to help shape the future of East Jersey Old Town Village by participating in an online survey open now through Friday, Jan. 10. The county is seeking funding through the New Jersey Green Acres Program to support a series of proposed ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Piscataway High School's wrestling team delivered a strong performance at the A-Nice Invitational at Roselle Park High School on Saturday, picking up four titles across weight classes and showcasing their depth and determination. Leading the way for Piscataway was Aiden ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People and families in Woodbridge and Carteret who want to ring in 2025 have a variety of restaurant entertainment choices close to home or a short drive away.There's a host of dining choices and other activities available for couples, families, and children. Most require ...
U.S.- "America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian," said President Biden on the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.In honor of President Carter, all state and local flags will be lowered to half-staff through January 28, 2025. The ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Piscataway High School girls basketball team maintained their perfect start to the season with a 62-48 victory over Woodbridge in the Woodbridge Holiday Tournament on Saturday morning. Behind a dominant performance from Sarae Croley-Battle, the Chiefs improved to 3-0 on the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A Morris Plains woman has been charged with orchestrating a complex scheme to embezzle more than $1 million from her former employer, according to an announcement made by Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel on Monday, December 23, 2024.Following a detailed investigation into ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The convenience store slogan “Gottahava Wawa” took on new meaning in this Mercer County community.A guest at a Route 33 hotel ended up being arrested on Dec. 23 after he allegedly made 17 calls to 9-1-1, insisting that East Windsor police chauffeur him to a nearby Wawa store in ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ— The party will go on at Party City’s South Plainfield location on Hadley Road, although an announcement earlier this week said that the retailer is going out of business nationwide.While Party City’s corporate-owned locations face closures, franchise operations are not part of ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Piscataway High School boys basketball team continued their strong start to the season with a convincing 72-45 victory over Orange High School in the Joe Silver Holiday Tournament on Saturday. The Chiefs, now 4-1, displayed a balanced and relentless attack that overwhelmed the ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Comprehensive legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to enhance funding and support for autism programs went to the President’s desk after passing the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support (374-15) and it was signed by the President this week. The ...
UPDATE: Washington Ave has reopenedPISCATAWAY, NJ — A motor vehicle accident Saturday afternoon prompted police to close a section of Washington Avenue, authorities said.The Piscataway Police Department issued a travel alert at about 5:20 p.m., advising drivers to avoid Washington Avenue between ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It was a bright and happy Christmas for one local family at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.Ashish Kumar Jain and his wife, Madhurima Jain, welcomed baby girl Avika into the world on Dec. 25 at 10:46 a.m."Born under the brightest star, wrapped in the spirit of Christmas," ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — People in this Central New Jersey county’s 25 towns have their eyes on the sky, captivated and disturbed by mysterious drone sightings, some described as “car-size” UFOs.Like scores of New Jerseyans, people from Carteret to South Brunswick are perplexed and worried by bizarre ...
Piscataway, NJ – The results are in for the 2024 Holiday House Decorating Contest, an annual community favorite that celebrates creativity, festivity, and neighborhood spirit. The contest, organized by the Township of Piscataway, invited residents to showcase their holiday cheer through decorations ...
SOMERSET, N.J. – Begin 2025 by honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation’s Annual Community Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. This inspiring celebration will take place at the DoubleTree by ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- The Piscataway High School girls’ and boys’ bowling teams endured a challenging week going into the winter break, battling hard in Greater Middlesex Conference - Blue Division matchups but falling short against strong opponents.Girls BowlingOn Monday, Dec. 16, the Chiefs’ girls ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Chiefs edged the Sayreville Bombers 62-57 in a hard-fought boys' basketball game Monday night, improving to 2-1 on the season. The victory capped a strong bounce-back effort following a split in their previous games against Colonia High School and Marion P. Thomas ...
NEW JERSEY - The holidays are in full swing. The anxiety of gift and food shopping with the rising cost of inflation alone can cause seasonal affective disorder, sometimes known as the “holiday blues”. Do you know who to call in a time of crisis or when help is needed?988 - Suicide and Crisis ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Primary Election for 2025 is slated to move the June primary to avoid the conflict with a Jewish holiday.The Primary Election was slated to be held on June 3, 2025. However, the date conflicts with the Jewish holiday of Shavout, which marks the reading of the Torah on ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D, NJ-06) had much to celebrate during Christmas week as President Biden signed the HEARTS Act —formally known as the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools Act—into law.“Just like the Grinch’s heart grew ...
NEW JERSEY - Kwanzaa, the seven-day celebration of African-American culture and heritage, is underway, with many communities across the country taking part in the festivities.Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, as a way to bring African-American communities together to celebrate ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — For decades, frog dissection has been a rite of passage for middle school students studying biology. Now, Piscataway Township Schools are taking a leap forward in inclusivity by introducing synthetic frogs for students with religious or ethical objections to traditional ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department have located Julian Hernandez-Redondo, a 16-year-old male from East Brunswick, N.J.Julian Hernandez-Redondo was last seen on 12/25/24 at 11:30 AM., walking from his residence on Clinton Court.He is described as a 16-year-old Hispanic male, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – As 2024 draws to a close, families and friends across the country are coming together to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. For the first time since 2005, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas. The two winter holidays converge an average of five times a ...
NEW JERSEY – On December 12, the first 100 members of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, arrived home with time to settle in for the holidays. The group of “Jersey Blues” arrived at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to be greeted by Adjutant General Brigadier ...
As the holiday season blankets us with its magic, we at TAPinto want to extend our warmest wishes to our readers, neighbors, and the entire community. Christmas is a time for reflection, joy, and togetherness—a moment to cherish family, friends, and the traditions that make this season so ...