Around New Jersey
By TAPINTO SOUTH BRUNSWICK STAFF
November 10, 2025
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election next year, ending her decade-long career as the first African American woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has served New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, which includes ...
WASHINGTON, DC - The Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled to cut back on the number of flights at 40 major airports across the country, including Teterboro Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, starting Friday.Along with Teterboro and Newark, LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy ...
A number of bomb threats to polling sites across several New Jersey counties yesterday apparently originated from Russian email domains, the FBI said today (Wed., Nov. 5)."The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announced today that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency at 12:00 a.m. on November 1, 2025, following the Trump Administration’s decision to suspend the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Under Executive Order No. 402, the state will ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning state residents that critical safety net benefits through the SNAP and WIC programs could end if the federal government shutdown goes into November.The Fall 2025 federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, is ...
MADISON, NJ - The New York Jets and football fans across the nation are mourning the untimely passing of former All-Pro center Nick Mangold, one of the most iconic and respected players in franchise history. Mangold, who lived in Madison, New Jersey, was remembered not only for his dominance on the ...
CRANBURY, NJ – The 175-year-old Cranbury Township farm in the heart of Central New Jersey that has spurred a national debate over the development of farmland will remain untouched under an agreement struck between the local government, The Henry Family Farm and state and federal agencies. According ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Looking for something spooky to do with Halloween just a week away? Well, check out the Haunted Manor on Manalapan Road. This is the second year the Schuchardt's Holiday House is hosting the Haunted Manor, which is a Halloween-inspired, creepy walk through the outside buildings of ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Township of Franklin has announced that the intersection of Easton Avenue, Franklin Boulevard, and Landing Lane will be fully closed overnight on Thursday, October 23, for milling and paving work.The closure will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. No traffic will be permitted ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum (MHHM) is inviting residents to experience its Outdoor Sensory Pathway during the final two Saturdays of the season, with drop-in hours from noon to 4:00 p.m., weather permitting.Designed to engage sight, sound, smell, and touch, the self-guided ...
NEW JERSEY-- NJ TRANSIT is implementing service adjustments and a systemwide cross-honoring policy for rail, private carriers, bus, and light rail services on Sunday, October 12, and Monday, October 13, 2025, in response to forecasts of heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding. These ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — An investigation is underway following the discovery of a dead woman in Livingston on Tuesday morning in the area of Cedar Hill Country Club, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Livingston Police Chief Gary Marshuetz.The identity of the individual, whose ...
NEW JERSEY — Eligible voters in New Jersey have three ways to cast their ballots in the 2025 General Election.According to the New Jersey Voter Information Portal, the three options are in-person early voting, at a polling place on Election Day and using a mail-in ballot.In Person on Election ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cameron Diaz was on set in Plainfield on Monday, September 29 for the upcoming Netflix film “Bad Day.” The actress, director Jake Szymanski, film extras and a full crew filmed throughout the day on Park and North avenues in front of the old Courier News building, which was ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A 17-year-old Garwood male has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, police announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A 17-year-old Garwood boy has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, authorities announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has taken a bold step to protect air quality and head off potential environmental hazards by introducing an ordinance that would prohibit the routine or primary use of on-site generators powered by fossil fuels, petroleum products, or other combustible materials.The ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The City of Long Branch has been busy at work on the new pier that Mayor Pallone and the City Council pledged to bring back to restore a part of the city’s history. The pier will once again serve as a popular destination for people of all ages, with beautiful views, smooth ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The former chief financial officer of a Long Branch high-rise for low-income seniors and disabled residents has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for stealing nearly $2 million from his employer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday, September ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The woman convicted of killing New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in East Brunswick in 1973 has died in Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the death of Joanne Chesimard, born Joanne Deborah Byron. She had a number of aliases, including Assata Shakur."On ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Authorities have charged a Somerset woman with endangering the welfare of a child following an incident earlier this month at a Cedar Grove Lane hotel, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.Prosecutor John P. McDonald said Franklin Township police responded around ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — This is your chance to be part of something historic. Lace up. Line up. Get ready for a race like no other.The Route 206 Bypass will be shut to traffic for the first time ever on Saturday, Sept. 27 for “The Chase,” which will redefine what a community race can be. This will be a ...
LITTLE FALLS — The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center made history on Sunday when 2,358 fans came together at Yogi Berra Stadium to set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Game of Catch Ever.The event featured 1,179 pairs of participants tossing baseballs back and forth on the field at ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — New Jersey governor candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill met for their first debate on Sunday, clashing on affordability, taxes and immigration before a raucous audience of 1,600 people at Rider University in Lawrenceville.Ciattarelli, a 63-year-old Republican and ...
NEWARK - A major commitment to improving water quality for Newark and North Jersey residents has been made with $20.5 million in upgrades at the Newark-Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. The investment in the state-of-the-art facility includes filter replacements and a new system to control, operate ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Since 2022, the New Jersey State Officials Association (NJSOA) has recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to interscholastic officiating while impacting student-athletes across the state. At an event held Sept. 14, South Plainfield resident Sue ...