TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO PISCATAWAY STAFF
February 26, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway students are once again proving their academic strength, earning Honors List and Dean’s List recognition for the Fall 2025 semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Syracuse University.At Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison, Robert Demes, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department is continuing its aggressive push to slow drivers down and make neighborhood roads safer, announcing this week that its “Piscataway Promotes Safe Streets” campaign will return for a fourth consecutive year in 2026.The initiative, led by the ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ — A Mercer County man fell victim to a scheme by an unidentified individual or group posting as law enforcement officials who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from him, according to the West Windsor Township Police Department. The Department says that the victim, whose name ...
HELMETTA, NJ - If it's time for the pups and/or kitties to get their rabies vaccinations, mark the calendar for March 24. Helmetta is hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March 24 from 6 p.m .to 8 p.m. at the Borough of Helmetta Public Works Building. All kitties must be in carriers ...
TRENTON, N.J. — In a move aimed at curbing rising greenhouse gas emissions and addressing skyrocketing property insurance costs, the New Jersey Senate on Monday approved two bills that would establish statewide task forces focused on climate change mitigation and its growing financial impact on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A late-night car meet-up on Rutgers' Livingston Campus turned tense last week when a firearm was reportedly brandished during an aggravated assault, prompting an active investigation and increased police patrols in the area, said Rutgers University Police.According to police, the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Several Piscataway students have earned academic honors and degrees at universities across the country, including doctoral, dean’s list and presidential recognition distinctions.Tulasi Ravindran graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in December with a Doctor of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Mac & cheese lovers across Morris County can rejoice as Mac & Cheese Mayhem, New Jersey’s largest mac & cheese festival, returns on Saturday, February 28, 2026, bringing a full day of comfort food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities to the Morristown ...
TRENTON / FREEHOLD, NJ — A new state law will allow certain 17-year-olds to vote in New Jersey’s primary elections for the first time, marking a significant expansion of youth voting rights and placing the Garden State among a growing number of states nationwide that permit early ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 28-year-old New Brunswick man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his brother.Hassan Sannoh has also been charged with second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason is underway, and both the Piscataway High School boys and girls basketball teams delivered statement victories Saturday to build momentum heading into the NJSIAA sectional tournaments.The boys rolled past Roselle, 86-73, while the girls defeated Middlesex, 59-49, in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — For the second consecutive day, all schools in the Piscataway Township School District will remain closed as the township continues to dig out from this weekend’s blizzard.District officials said on Monday that all Piscataway Township Schools will be closed again on Tuesday, Feb.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The NJ Attorney General’s Office is investigating the circumstances that led to a fiery fatal Feb. 19th collision after a township police officer pursued a fleeing car along Route 1.An unidentified woman died just before midnight on Thursday, Feb. 19th after a Nissan Maxima – in ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 22-year-old Colonia woman who died in a tragic Feb. 17th head-on collision has been identified as Amber Torres, a Rutgers University biology major anticipating a dentistry career after graduating in May.The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and university officials identified ...
TRENTON, NJ — Acting NJ Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain has appointed 19th Legislative District political operative Juan Carlos Nordelo as her Chief-of-Staff, according to a state agency’s press release.Nordelo, 36, a Cranford homeowner, made his mark in Middlesex County as the chief policy ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 23 due to the blizzard conditions predicted for Sunday into Monday.Officials said Sunday afternoon the decision was made to prioritize safety for students and staff ahead of the storm slated to bring significant snowfall and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — An 80-year-old township resident is expressing heartfelt gratitude to four members of the Piscataway Police Department after they worked together in single-digit temperatures to free his vehicle from a snowbank earlier this month.The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Public Library commemorated 100 years of Black History Month on Saturday during its 7th Annual African American Read-In, bringing residents together to celebrate the enduring contributions of Black authors, artists and cultural leaders.Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The same week that Dr. Dale Caldwell served as the acting governor of New Jersey for the first time, he was mourning a Civil Rights leader whose legacy helped shape him.Rev. Jesse Jackson, a man who helped transform the country by building on the Civil Rights Movement and expanding ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency in New Jersey effective at noon on Sunday, Feb. 22 as a severe winter Nor'easter is expected to cause hazardous blizzard conditions across the state, with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour, heavy and widespread snow, ...
MONROE, NJ — As it was, second-seeded Piscataway faced an uphill climb when the Chiefs fell behind by 10 points at halftime.But, after Piscataway cut that deficit to six early in the third quarter, top-seeded St. Joseph of Metuchen ran away with it, and kept on running even with mere minutes left ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists traveling through Piscataway should expect delays Friday as a portion of Rock Avenue is closed to traffic.The southbound lane of Rock Avenue between West Fourth Street and Lester Place will remain closed until 9 p.m., according to township officials. Drivers are advised ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Morristown, New Jersey family is asking the community for help as they search for a living kidney donor for their 14-year-old son, Thaddeus Giansanti, whose remaining kidney is now failing.The Giansanti family is specifically seeking a Type O blood living donor for Thaddeus, an ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With a winter storm forecast to impact the region, township officials are reminding residents that street parking will be prohibited in Piscataway from Sunday at noon through Tuesday at 6 a.m.Under township ordinance, it is against the law to park vehicles on snow-covered roads.
No matter your garden style you are likely to find a place for this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Blackhawks big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’). You’ll enjoy the beauty it adds to your gardens and low maintenance it requires to thrive.This cultivar of our native big bluestem ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sen. Joseph Vitale (D–19th Dist.) has proposed a state law to strengthen financial protection for senior citizens and people with disabilities who are patients in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.Vitale’s proposed measure, S3023, recently cleared the state Senate’s Health, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday afternoon, the search for Connor Oldfield came to a tragic conclusion as the young man was found deceased in the Green Brook that divides Plainfield and North Plainfield.Oldfield's disappearance was first reported to the community in a 6:41pm GetRave alert from the ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
MONROE, NJ — With three starters hobbled with injuries but playing despite them, Piscataway couldn't do all the things it wanted to defensively against Colonia.On top of that, the Chiefs weren't knocking down shots with their usual consistency. But, down the stretch, second-seeded Piscataway made ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is sending a clear and urgent message to drivers: Stop for school buses or face serious penalties.In a recent public safety video, School Resource Officer (SRO) and Detective Elk Peterkin outlined the legal and financial consequences motorists face ...