TOP LOCAL News
By MELINDA MYERS
March 19, 2026
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School girls flag football team opened its 2026 campaign with a tough road loss Wednesday, falling 47-0 to Hunterdon Central Regional High School in the season opener.Playing at Hunterdon Central, Piscataway (0-1, 0-1) ran into a Red Devils squad that set the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Impostors who claim they’re from the Sheriff’s Office are phoning people to demand money to settle active warrants. However, the real Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott is warning people: Don’t get scammed.In a prepared statement, Sheriff Scott said the Middlesex ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Powerful overnight storms packing heavy wind gusts swept through Piscataway and across New Jersey, leaving behind downed trees and power lines that blocked multiple roadways and disrupted the Tuesday morning commute.Piscataway police issued travel alerts shortly after 5 a.m., ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents concerned about speeding in their neighborhoods heard directly from the Piscataway Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division on Monday, as officials outlined progress and next steps in the township’s ongoing “Piscataway Promotes Safe Streets” initiative.The community ...
According to a recent WalletHub report, millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year, with consumers expected to spend about $7 billion on the holiday, and wearing green remaining one of the most common traditions. Overall, $4.6 billion will be spent on dining, flags, clothing, and, ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Under cold and cloudy March weather, residents of South Amboy, Sayreville, and surrounding towns participated in an annual rite of (almost) Spring on Sunday, March 15, when the 2026 South Amboy St. Patrick's Day parade wound its way through the Pleasant Little City. The spectacle ...
Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department is inviting residents to speak up about speeding and neighborhood traffic safety at a public forum Monday evening as the township continues its push to slow drivers down and make local streets safer.The department’s Traffic Safety Division ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Piscataway High School senior Sean Love delivered a standout performance at the 2026 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships, battling through one of New Jersey’s toughest brackets to earn a third-place finish at 157 pounds.Competing at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Love ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents can expect a week of changing weather conditions, beginning with rain and a possible thunderstorm Monday before cooler air returns midweek and temperatures gradually rebound toward the first day of spring, according to forecasts from AccuWeather.Monday is ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — More than 6,000 visitors from across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania traveled to the Piscataway Gayatri Chetna Center on Centennial Avenue last week to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi with rituals, music and colorful festivities.The celebration held annually at the ...
UPDATE: LOCATEDNEW BRUNSWICK – Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a missing 69-year-old New Brunswick woman.Valarie Mollineaux was reportedly last seen on George Street at about noon on Saturday, March 14, according to a safety alert from the New Brunswick Police Department.She is ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish flag is flying at the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center (YPCC), where the building is also illuminated in green during the evening hours.The display recognizes the cultural significance of St. Patrick’s Day and highlights the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is bringing back its Scenic Strolls program this week with a series of relatively easy walks exploring areas of interest.The hour-long walks will take place on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and are more of a social event than an exercise group. They start at notable ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — This recipe first ran on TAPinto East Brunswick. Okay, I'll admit it. I grew up hating Irish soda bread. Too dry. Not good toasted. Weird shape. People brought it to my house every St. Patrick's Day, and I graciously accepted it and tried to palm it off on my guests. I made sure ...
NEWARK - Bagpipes echoed down Mulberry Street on Friday, carrying with them the story of generations of Irish Newarkers — from famine-era immigrants who arrived in the 1800s seeking opportunity to the families who continue to honor that legacy in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Friday ...
UPDATE: Landing Lane Bridge is now open.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers traveling between Piscataway and New Brunswick are being advised to avoid the Landing Lane bridge on Saturday, March 14, after officials announced the roadway will be closed in both directions for several hours due to utility ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is thanking a local Girl Scout troop for a sweet show of support.According to the department, Girl Scout Troop 80917 donated 20 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to officers on Thursday.Police officials said the donation was a thoughtful way to show ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it. Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Fourteen students from Piscataway have earned academic honors at Seton Hall University, being named to the university’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List.The recognition places the local students among more than 3,000 undergraduate scholars honored for exceptional academic achievement during ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office is reminding residents that a U.S. passport or passport card can serve as an acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel, particularly for travelers who do not yet have a REAL ID–compliant driver’s license.Beginning February ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — St. Georges Crossing is now home to a dynamic live-action interactive facility that’s likely to bring avid game-players and more customers to this busy shopping center at 893 St. Georges Ave.Activate Games opened on Saturday, March 7th in a 14,600-square-foot facility at St.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A 55-year-old Piscataway man has been arrested and charged after authorities say he possessed more than 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material discovered during an investigation prompted by a national cyber tip.Michael Bain, of Piscataway, was charged with second-degree ...
NEW JERSEY - Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation designating March 10, 2026, as “South Plainfield Day” in New Jersey.Sherrill signed the Senate Joint Resolution on Tuesday, which marked the 100th anniversary of the Borough of South Plainfield’s ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools is encouraging students and families to take part in two creative contests recently added to the district’s Community Notices page, including a safety video contest and a sticker design contest for elementary students.One opportunity is a Safety Video ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A dump truck driver from Bergen County died on Monday, March 9th, when his vehicle plowed into two tractor-trailers stopped on the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike near the Grover Cleveland Service Area, authorities said.The 9:55 am collision claimed the life of 34-year-old ...