TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
November 22, 2024
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Recent coaching changes moved student athletes and parents to speak out in support of a Piscataway High School girls assistant basketball coach whose contract was not renewed weeks ahead of the start of the winter season.Supporters addressed the Piscataway School Board at its ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have arrested a 57-year-old man allegedly behind a “fireball” blaze that ravaged two Menlo Park Terrace homes early on Thursday, Nov. 21, leaving two families homeless as the holiday season approaches,Police charged Anthony J. Burke, 57, with several counts of aggravated ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - ‘Tis the season for giving and to kick off the holiday smiles, the 2024 Jenna’s Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys on Sunday, December 8 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. at 24 Sherman Drive. This year's donations will be going to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House to mark their 50th ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Puleo International will open its doors to the public on Friday, Nov. 22 for its 20th annual holiday sale. Located at 3614 Kennedy Road, Puleo International was founded in 1954 and is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer and distributor of unique handcrafted holiday ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Board of Education earned Board Certification status through the New Jersey School Boards’ Board Member Academy this month. Superintendent Dr. Frank Ranelli made the announcement at the November 14 board meeting, thanking board members for their dedication ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a pivotal bill into law that strengthens protections for New Jersey’s law enforcement officers, first responders, and corrections officers. Championed by Senator Vin Gopal as the primary sponsor and co-sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, M.D., and ...
CARTERET, NJ — High school thespians from Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties are now eligible for the 2025 Marquee Awards, hosted for a third year by Carteret’s popular Performing Arts & Events Center.High schools in Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties that stage musicals are eligible ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Step into the past and embrace the season's spirit at the annual Seasonal Traditions Holiday Program, hosted by the Middlesex County Division of History and Historic Preservation and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m.
HOLMDEL, NJ: The Holmdel Police Department recently investigated a significant case of online fraud involving a resident who attempted to purchase a vehicle through an Instagram advertisement. The victim engaged with a company called D&J Auto Transportation, which provided electronic vehicle ...
New Jersey certified teachers will now have a faster, less expensive and more flexible path to obtaining a special education endorsement under a new online learning course that seeks to address the shortage of special education teachers statewide. The first phase of the course was built by the New ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join us for a family-friendly Turkey Trot and 5K at the picturesque Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, all in support of fighting food insecurity in Middlesex County. This Thanksgiving Day event combines giving thanks with giving back to the community, all while getting in some ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Families with children in the Piscataway Township School District are reminded that schools will dismiss early for parent-teacher conferences this week.District officials said the conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 20-22. Parents should contact ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tamaques Park was the site of filming for “The Beast in Me” last week, Kim Forde, spokesperson for the Town of Westfield, confirmed Monday.“Filming was completed in Tamaques on Friday afternoon,” Forde said.The limited series starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys is coming soon, ...
UNION, NJ – In less than a week, two empty floors in an office building on the Kean University campus have been transformed into an elementary school for Hannah Caldwell School students who were displaced from their school three weeks ago.On Sunday evening, Hannah Caldwell School parents and ...
ADELPHI, MD – A Piscataway resident enrolled at the University of Maryland has completed degree requirements to earn a Master of Business Administration degree. University officials congratulated Ketly Dorvilus-Delia who graduated from the school’s Global Campus with an MBA. Dorvilus-Delia was one ...
BETHESDA, MD - New Cosmos USA is recalling about 26,000 Combination Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms due to their failure to alert consumers to the presence of natural gas and the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A New Brunswick resident was being treated at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to his shoulder, police said.The 52-year-old shooting victim, whose identity was not released by police, was being treated for an injury that was not considered life threatening, ...
EDISON, NJ — People, police and state wildlife agents are on the lookout for a big black bear last seen wandering in a neighborhood off Oak Tree Road.Homeowners near Doris Court and Jean Place told authorities they saw a big black bear meandering in their area, not far from Plainfield, where a ...
NEW JERSEY — The race to replace Gov. Phil Murphy in 2025 got more crowded, heating up as Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller and Rep. Josh Gottheimer entered the fray.Democrats Spiller and Gottheimer join a field of candidates that already includes former state Sen. Stephen Sweeney, Jersey City Mayor ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The ‘season of giving’ is upon us, and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce is going all-in.The chamber is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Edison and “Team Rudd” – area real estate sales professionals David and Scott Rudd – hosts of an annual holiday toy drive in Middlesex ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ —The Jewelry Design Lab, located in the Fairway Towne Center at 1630 Stelton Rd, Piscataway announces its Black Friday promotion. This exclusive event offers jewelry lovers a unique opportunity to experience custom-designed jewelry and specialty pieces at exceptional value. From ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Federal funding earmarked to overhaul key Amtrak and NJ Transit infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey will include $18.6 million to upgrade the signal system between New Brunswick and Elizabeth.Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6) announced Thursday that $112 million in ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Reading is fun and it's fundamental.To celebrate that, Woodbridge will host the Central Jersey Book Festival from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Nov. 16th, at the Ross Street School. This free festival is sponsored by the Woodbridge Public Library, the Woodbridge Metro Area Chamber of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Township of East Brunswick has announced that there will be a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 (ONE DAY ONLY) from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the South Brunswick Municipal Garage, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction (behind the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township’s Clean Communities and Recycling Programs will host the final "Shred It & Forget It" mobile community shredding event of the year on Saturday, November 16. The free service, available to Piscataway residents, will take place in the Little League parking lot ...
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Burlington County teenager has been charged with arson in connection to a significant forest fire that consumed 52 acres of land over the course of several days, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evesham Police Department. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Based upon a statement from a civilian from South Orange, the SOPD had a tip that the residents of a house on Academy Street were selling a variety of illegal drugs out of the house.The police, based upon the “tip” police initiated surveillance of the property, spending about 10 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ –Borough Hall will once again serve as a drop-off site for South Plainfield’s 12th Annual Toys for Tots drive. The 2024 collection kicks off Monday, Nov. 18 and will run through Thursday, Dec. 12. Donations of new and unwrapped toys, including but not limited to, dolls, ...