TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO EAST BRUNSWICK
August 21, 2024
SAYREVILLE, NJ - The Sayreville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last night on Swider Drive off Washington Road in the borough last night. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the SPD announced today that on August 20, 2024, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Organizers of the 27th annual “Woodbridge Crossroads of New Jersey 5K” have announced that all money raised from this event on Sunday Sept. 1 will benefit the Marisa Tufaro Foundation. Since its inception seven years ago, the non-profit Marisa Tufaro Foundation has contributed ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Summer Concert Series continues at Columbus Park Extension Gazebo on Thursday, August 22nd at 7 p.m. with a performance by Piscataway’s own! Kolor Blynd Band, an eclectic band playing R&B, Pop, Soul, Jazz, Broadway and more. This must-see live band will have concertgoers ...
There never seems to be enough room for all the plants you want to grow. If space allows, create new garden beds to expand your planting space and increase the beauty of your landscape. Start by evaluating your current landscape design and plantings. Perhaps, expanding an existing garden bed or ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Explore Piscataway while getting some exercise and fresh air by bicycle. On Saturday, September 21, township residents are invited to join Councilman Dennis Espinosa on his first Piscataway Bike Tour. Cyclists aged 13 and older will be able to ride an 8-mile route that starts on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The NJ State Police has identified a dead body found floating in the South River near Edgeboro Landfill on Aug. 8th as a 45-year-old Edison man. The victim is Reynaldo Salcedo-Tavarez, according to a brief statement from the NJ State Police Marine Service Bureau. Online ...
NEWARK — A math teacher at West Side High School chalks up his state recognition to the hard work of his colleagues and himself. The state Department of Education has named El Houcin Houssam the Essex County Teacher of the Year. The DOE announced teachers of the year for each of New Jersey’s 21 ...
Realtor.com has unveiled its “2024 Hottest ZIP Codes in America” list and two New Jersey towns have landed in the ranking of the top 10 ZIP codes. This year’s ranking shows the concentration of buyer demand in affordable Midwest markets and well-located Northeast markets, Realtor.com reports.
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Pet shelters and rescue organizations are overflowing with beautiful and sweet animals. In an effort to find homes for them, Turtle Back Zoo is hosting its 8th Annual BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event & Marketspace at the Berson Family Center at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo! ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - On September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm, Middlesex County’s East Jersey Old Town Village located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway will welcome Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, and Queen Esther for an unforgettable jazz extravaganza at the second Roaring 20s Jazz ...
BRIGANTINE, NJ - At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A recreation assistant at a summer program in New Brunswick is facing charges after he allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor on several occasions. Dwany Cruz, 26, of New Brunswick, has been charged with third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Miten Shah, a history teacher at South Plainfield High School, recently embarked on a 10-day, (almost) all-expense paid trip to South Korea that provided him the chance to learn more about the country, its people, and culture. Shah, a resident of Piscataway, was among a ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as the 3rd best state to live in 2024, according to a new study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states based on rankings in the following categories: affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. New ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- While U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik was compared to Clark Kent for his transition from glasses-wearing electrical engineering major to bronze medalist, McGinn Elementary School media specialist John Lohn transforms into on-site Olympic editor for Swimming World ...
EDISON, NJ - A long-lost Purple Heart will be reunited with the family of a World War II veteran, according to the non-profit Purple Hearts Reunited. The Purple Heart will be given to the niece of WWII hero George Arhtur Cerrito at a public ceremony on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at 193 Hidden Hollow ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Registration is now open for Pway Buddy Ball, a free weekly physical fitness program for Piscataway students with special needs. For 2024-2025, the program will be held every Monday from September 23 to February 10 at Eisenhower Elementary School in Piscataway. With the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The iconic Mr. G's Diner has officially reopened, marking a new chapter for a beloved community landmark. Originally opened in 1940 as Pickering’s Grill, the diner has been a cornerstone of Paterson's cultural and social fabric for over eight decades. In 2008, the diner was ...
NEW JERSEY: Be aware of phone scammers! With technology advancing, so is the ability for scammers to take advantage of it and appear as a legitimate message from a software provider. The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a phone scam that ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The NJ Historical Commission released its first list of 32 sites to be honored on the state’s new “Black Heritage Trail,” places considered “meaningful to Black history, heritage, and culture.” Middlesex County comes up woefully short. Just one site in this 323-square-mile ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – PWay! You Know! The 2024-2025 football season is upon Piscataway High School. The Chiefs, who finished 2023-2024 6-4 in the Big Central-National Gold division, will be led this fall by 24 returning seniors including Jahai Johnson, James Bodley, Elan McCrorey, Dajuan Weems, and ...
NEWARK, NJ — A 24-year-old Saudi Arabian man identified as Bader Alzahrani — who was arrested in January 2023 on multiple charges that included transporting a stolen Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) school bus across state lines — pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin in Newark ...
WASHINGTON DC – The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Perdue Foods is recalling 161,171 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products. According to the FSIS announcement the chicken products may have been “contaminated with ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 39-year-old Neptune man is facing multiple criminal charges after prosecutors say he falsely claimed to be the rightful owner of two vacant homes he was found living in during recent months. Markies L. Wells, who also goes by the alias Messiah Law-Elbey, had a last ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey police departments began their annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign on Friday as state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced $540,680 worth of grants to 110 agencies to help pay for their initiatives. In Middlesex County, only five police departments ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A specialized group of rescuers from the New Market Fire Department will be honored next month for their heroic lifesaving efforts after saving the occupants of numerous vehicles from flooded streets last winter. On December 18, 2023, a morning storm dumped almost three inches ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather announced an ongoing investigation into a serious motor vehicle crash. Thursday night, at 7:36 PM, the Franklin Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...
HELMETTA, NJ - The borough's annual Helmetta Day is set for Saturday, September 21. Each year the day set aside to celebrate the borough keeps adding to the festivities. For 2024, Helmetta Day is showcasing local artists. Area artists of all ages are invited to come out and share their work. The ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...