Woodbridge/Carteret Top Stories
By TAPINTO NEWS STAFF
January 3, 2026
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 31-year-old South Jersey woman died in the early hours of New Year's Day in a Garden State Parkway accident here, the NJ State Police said.A 3:35 am fiery crash on Thursday, Jan. 1, near milepost 127.9 in Woodbridge claimed the life of Tiara Muhammad, from Barnegat in Ocean ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Jan. 2nd.We hope everyone had a great New Year’s holiday. If losing weight and getting in shape is your New Year’s resolution, the Club at Woodbridge and the Woodbridge Community Center can help.They have no sign-up fees during January 2026 and great ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The planning board has approved construction of a new 30-unit apartment building behind Main Street’s popular Il Castello restaurant in downtown.The new apartment building will be on New and North William streets, behind the restaurant that serves fine-dining Italian cuisine at 81 ...
NEW JERSEY — Lawmakers have sent a proposed law to Gov. Phil Murphy that would prohibit cellphone use from “bell-to-bell” for all public school students from kindergarten to 12th grades in the Garden State.The measure, S3695, got broad bipartisan Statehouse support. It passed by a 63-3 vote in the ...
NEWARK, NJ — Former Councilman Joseph A. McCallum Jr. was sentenced to 18 months in prison for scheming to take bribes and kickbacks in relation to development projects, and filing a false tax return for 2018, according to federal prosecutors.McCallum Jr., 70, who also served on the Board of ...
TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret hopes you will share your 2026 New Year’s resolutions with us for an upcoming interactive community feature article.Maybe you made practical goals like quitting smoking, new fitness plans, or a pledge to be kind to yourself and others. Maybe it’s something fun like ...
The staff at TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret wish our many readers a happy, healthy and safe 2026.Many of you will celebrate with family and friends to share food and fond 2025 memories or make resolutions for 2026. Many will welcome the New Year at home and many others will celebrate at local ...
Eating grapes on New Year's Eve is a tradition in Spain, Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries.The tradition is known as "las doce uvas de la suerte," which translates to "the twelve grapes of luck." The custom involves eating twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight, one grape for each chime ...
CARTERET & WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Got time to spare on New Year’s Eve or New Year's Day?Maybe you’re waiting for guests to arrive for a holiday dinner. Maybe football bowl games aren't your thing. Well, it's a good time to read the impressive news and feature articles TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a Dec. 28th raid at a Front Street business, detaining an undisclosed number of reportedly undocumented workers from the Green Olive Market & Deli, authorities confirm.Police Chief Peter Papa confirmed that ...
RAHWAY, NJ – After splitting its first two games in the Butch Kowal Holiday Classic, Carteret had to play the toughest of its three opponents in its final game.Playing its third game in four days, Carteret struggled against Westfield's fullcourt defensive pressure and lost, 66-41, to the Blue ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred December 26 on Suttons Lane remains under investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Piscataway Police Department, authorities announced on Monday.Piscataway police responded at about 12:55 p.m. to reports of a ...
TRENTON, NJ — A new requirement for the state to probe deeply into reasons for chronic absenteeism in New Jersey schools, passed by the Assembly and state Senate, was signed into law last Tuesday.Chronic absenteeism – defined as when a student misses 10% or more of a school year for any reason – ...
EDISON, NJ — The Woodbridge girls basketball team advanced in the opening round of the Gene Haley/Jim Muldowney Memorial Tournament with a 70-54 victory over Edison on Monday.Angel Smith and Layla Mercado scored 16 points each for the Barrons (4-1). Mercado sank four 3-point baskets.Laila Stanford ...
KEARNY, NJ – Colonia remained undefeated with a 52-46 girls basketball victory over Montclair in the final round of the Charlie Dolan Holiday Tournament on Monday.Nashaelah Hooker collected 13 points and 12 rebounds for Colonia (5-0), which outscored Montclair, 17-4, in the second quarter to take a ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Paris Baguette is the latest business to open at the new Cloverleaf Shopping Center in Avenel, hosting a ribbon-cutting with plenty of fanfare just days before the Christmas holiday weekend.Paris Baguette is a French-inspired specialty bakery-café with a menu that offers a variety ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Dramatic photos show a fully-involved fire in the engine compartment of a late-model SUV that burst into flames earlier this week on Leesville Avenue.Volunteers from the Avenel Fire Dept. were dispatched to the fire scene and quickly stretched a 1¾ hose to suppress the vehicle fire ...
EDISON, NJ — In the spring, Kevin Arroyo anchors the starting pitching rotation of the Woodbridge High School baseball team.But, on Monday, Arroyo came out of the "bullpen" to knock down the two biggest shots of the game in the fourth quarter, helping the Woodbridge boys basketball team hold off a ...
TRENTON, NJ — People who live, work and drive in New Jersey will see a number of cost increases starting Jan. 1, 2026. Most people will feel the pinch at the gas pumps and at bridge and highway toll booths.There's a bit of good news. The state’s minimum wage will also rise. So, let’s start with ...
NEWARK, NJ — Access to nutrition in the most acute 50 “food deserts” in Newark and other New Jersey urban areas can be a struggle, which is being addressed by nearly $30 million in grants to 73 nonprofit projects awarded by the state over the last two months as part of a pilot program.The New ...
EDISON, NJ - A woman who was recently killed in Edison Township was a former child Broadway star. Imani Smith played Nala in The Lion King on Broadway from Sept. 27, 2011, to Sept. 23, 2012, according to Playbill. She was killed in her home on Sunday, Dec 21, at the age of 25.“Imani had her whole ...
With venues hiking their prices significantly during New Year’s, putting a strain on people’s wallets that have already been hit hard by inflation, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Best Cities for New Year’s Celebrations.Countries across the globe celebrate New ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mayor Brad Cohen posted on Facebook some of the renderings for the planned revitalization for Brunswick Square Mall on Route 18. The renderings are from OKW, an architecture firm in Chicago, Illinois. The rendered images are attached to this article.Earlier this month, ...
This is Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. We hope everyone who celebrates had a wonderful Christmas.Unfortunately, the carrier for our Friday calls has still not restored their database. We are continuing to show a film version on TV Channel 35, YouTube and our social media platforms.There are no ...
NEW JERSEY — Kwanzaa, the seven-day celebration honoring African American culture, history and shared values, begins Friday, Dec. 26, with families and communities across New Jersey and the nation marking the annual observance.Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa was created to ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The township intends to redevelop the former Ford Avenue Elementary School property into a new park with an inclusive playground for people and children with disabilities, and they want to hear from you.Woodbridge is applying to the state Green Acres program for a grant to pay for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School wrestlers earned its first GMC White Division victory of the season on Friday, Dec. 19, edging Woodbridge 39-34 in a tightly contested dual meet at Piscataway High School.The Chiefs (1-1, 1-1 GMC White) sealed the win with clutch performances in the middle ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – A 22-year-old man died in a tragic Christmas Eve accident on a Garden State Parkway entrance ramp here, according to NJ State Police.The 2:30 pm accident on Dec. 24th claimed the life of Li Wei Lin, from Elizabeth, who was pronounced dead at the scene near the Parkway’s on-ramp at ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — A wintry mix of snow, sleet and ice may make after-Christmas travel messy from Friday afternoon into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.North Jersey counties – on Friday, Dec. 26th and Saturday, Dec. 27th – could see 8 inches of snow or more, with up to 12 ...
NEW JERSEY — With a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain on its way to New Jersey today, people should remember to keep their pets safe and warm. If you’re cold – so are they.Animal-welfare advocates and veterinarians say pet owners should be mindful of their dogs and cats, and never leave ...