TOP LOCAL News
By MATT KADOSH
July 1, 2024
NEWARK — A former deputy mayor solicited and agreed to accept a “stream of cash payments,” watches, jewelry and other benefits from two business owners in exchange for helping them in the acquisition and development of city-owned properties, according to federal charges Carmelo G. Garcia, 49, of ...
EUGENE, Ore. -- Sam Mattis, a 2012 graduate of East Brunswick High School, finished second in the men’s discus at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Saturday. Mattis' throw of 216-9 was short of the Olympic standard (220-5), but he had entered the competition ranked 13th in the world, so he is ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Although the school year and high school sports seasons have ended for 2023-2024, Piscataway’s boys basketball continues to compete, even during the summer. The Chiefs traveled to Essex County on Saturday where they beat Orange, 55-36 in the East Orange Summer League ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced on Thursday a changing of the guard at the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) and the New Jersey National Guard. According to the announcement, Adjuctant General and Commissioner of NJDMAVA Lisa J. Hou, D.O. will be ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -The Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services, in collaboration with the Middlesex County Arts Institute, is thrilled to announce the start of this year’s Older Adult Art Contest and Show. This contest is open to both professional and non-professional arts and ...
NEW JERSEY -- While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for the furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert, there is a 30 to 60 ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee starts planning the day-long festivities on July 4 not too long after the fireworks are over. On Saturday, Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter and Vice-Presidents Neil Marotta and Russ Einbinder took a few seconds to snap a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ --Union Catholic track legend and defending Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin advanced to the finals of the 400m hurdles with a win Saturday evening at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. McLaughlin won the semifinals at 52.48, the fastest time in the world this ...
PRINCETON, NJ -- Jada King, a rising 11th grader at Piscataway High School, delivered a captivating poetry performance at Drumthwacket, the governor's mansion, during a Pride Month celebration earlier this month. King performed her poem, "Angry Black Woman," at the June 17 event, which she ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Online registration ends for the in-person 5K and the one-mile Fun Run ends at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. The cost of the in-person 5K is $30 and the fee for the Fun Run is $10. Registration for the virtual 5K and Fun Run ends on Sunday, June 30. The cost of the virtual 5K is $25 ...
TRENTON – A New Brunswick man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a robbery attempt in 2020 during which the victim was shot 14 times. Jonathan Rosales, 23, had previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Robert Kirsch to an indictment charging him with conspiracy ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Crystal Springs Water Park will now include a competition-sized pool as a result of a grant facilitated by District 18 Assemblyman Sterley Stanley. The office of Mayor Brad Cohen and the Township Council have announced that the 2025 NJ State Budget will ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – One can only wonder what will become of a School Street house in Piscataway that was listed for sale in May and now shows as under contract on real estate websites. The single-story, white stucco dwelling built in 1915 by artist Samuel Goldman has become sort of a legend in ...
OCEAN GROVE, NJ — Ocean Grove’s historic Victorian Flower Urns have returned from undergoing restoration in Alabama, and have resumed their places at the Great Auditorium and at Broadway and Central Avenue. Together the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association maintenance crew, the restoration ...
TRENTON, NJ - The path to returning Groundhog Day to Milltown took another positive step this week. Milltown Wranglers Russell Einbinder and John McNamara testified before New Jersey's State Assembly Regulated Professions Committee on Monday. Einbinder and McNamara spoke before the committee about ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway’s summer concert series is back for 2024. Starting Thursday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m., the Piscataway Cultural Arts Advisory Commission will host free weekly concerts at the Columbus Park Extension Gazebo off William Street by New Market Pond. Concerts will take place ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ -- Members of the Burlington County community are rallying to support the family of Michael Jeffrey Stewart who tragically died on Monday at Liberty Lake Day Camp in Mansfield. The six-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a pool on the first day of summer camp. As a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Amitoj Oberoi, 30, of Somerset, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree vehicular homicide on June 18, according to a news release. The pleas were entered before Judge Jonathan W. Romankow, J.S.C. Oberoi faces a potential prison term of 15 years, with 85 percent to be ...
CARTERET, NJ — A tractor-trailer swerved off Industrial Highway on Wednesday, plowing into the back of two Chrome Avenue homes, according to borough fire and police sources, and multiple media reports. The 18-wheeler Porky Products delivery truck veered off Industrial Highway – also called ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Township Schools earned four national awards honoring the district’s community outreach and communication programs, the second-highest award total of any district in New Jersey. The district was honored in four categories of the 2024 Publications and Digital ...
MANSFIELD, NJ — The tragic death of a six-year-old boy who was a summer camper at the Liberty Lake Day Camp in Mansfield Township is now under investigation according to a Tuesday statement by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office (BCPO). The Prosecutor's Office said that the boy was ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Join the East Brunswick Public Library for a discussion of Blood and Ink: The Hall-Mills Murder 100 Years Later with author Joe Pompeo at 11:30 am on Saturday, June 29 as the EBPL begins its summer reading program with a tale of local intrigue. One hundred years ago on the ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County is open for business, gearing up to welcome visitors for the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, and making air travel for guests and residents easier, Mercer County Commissioner Kristin L. McLaughlin said on Tuesday. The comments came as she, and other elected ...
NEW JERSEY - Tourist season in New Jersey brings life to our beaches. The Parkway becomes an automotive chess game with license plates reflecting exotic, far-off places like Michigan, Ohio, and Montreal. Most importantly, the season brings important dollars and employment to half a million New ...
No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These unwanted plants find their way into your garden as seeds, roots, rhizomes, or whole plants. Seeds can be carried in by the wind, birds, and other animals, or on the ...
With the 2024 hurricane season officially started, the New Jersey State Police is urging individuals with disabilities to sign up for the NJ Register Ready- Special Needs Registry. NJ Register Ready helps people with disabilities in times of emergency such as hurricanes. Information about ...
MORRISTOWN / NEW BRUNSWICK – Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and Atlantic Health System, building on their shared history of collaboration and aligned mission, vision and values, have announced a definitive agreement to expand their strategic partnership. This significant milestone comes from ...
CARTERET, NJ — This borough’s “Latin Fest” has become well-known as one of New Jersey’s biggest, most-jubilant Latin celebrations in the New Jersey-New York area, attracting thousands of people and families. No surprise that Carteret is already geared up to host 2024’s Latin Fest on Saturday, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Sydney McLaughlin begins her quest to make her third U.S. Olympic Team on Thursday, June 27, in the 400 hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Sydney is the world record holder (50.68) and defending Olympic champion (51.46) in the event. McLaughlin, who grew up in Dunellen and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – College students from Piscataway continue to excel academically and have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Christina Dalton and Michelle Kalunda, attendees at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA achieved a GPA of 3.50 or higher and were recognized for this academic ...