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British Invasion: Carnaby Street Arrives in Piscataway to Rock the Summer Concert Stage
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Step back in time to the British Invasion era with Carnaby Street’s energetic performance of the top hits from that iconic musical era on Thursday, July 25th at 7 p.m. at Piscataway's Summer Concert in The Park Series. Held at the Columbus Park Extension Gazebo in Piscataway, the popular outdoor concert series is presented by the Piscataway Cultural Arts Commission and sponsored by Optimum.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Last Thursday's concert by Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band had the crowd up and out of their chairs grooving to Motown, soul,...
Join Kenny K & the Way Tonight for a Free Concert
SAYREVILLE - Join fellow borough residents as Kenny K & The Way will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. at Kennedy Park, 807 Washington Road, for a two-hour show. The event is part of the borough's "Tuesday Tunes in the Park" series.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Kenny K originates from Asbury Park, where he learned the craft from other musicians and other music industry professionals. He taught himself how to strum the guitar. Although Kenny never saw himself as a musician, that all changed one night upon performing at an open-mic night. It was there, through the encouragement from the crowd, when “Kenny K & The Way” was born. Kenny’s style includes welcoming other performers and singers from other groups, enabling him to be inclusive and experimental with new music. Learn more about the band here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers’ plans for indoor practice facility have ‘taken backseat,’ Greg Schiano says
INDIANAPOLIS — One of the major goals upon Greg Schiano’s return to Rutgers is now on the back burner. The indoor practice facility project has “taken a backseat,” the Scarlet Knights head coach told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday morning at Big Ten Media Day. If...
Registration is Open for East Brunswick Public Schools 2024-2025 FREE Adult School Programs
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Community Programs has opened registration for FREE Adult School programs. The school is offered under the auspices of the Middlesex County Adult Education Consortium. Programs available include evening High School Equivalency (HSE) Prep, evening English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as daytime and evening Citizenship classes. The Adult Basic Skills Program is funded by State and Federal grants through the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and is provided as a community service by the East Brunswick Public School District’s Community Programs Department. CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Where Rutgers football ranks in preseason Big Ten poll, Scarlet Knights star earns honor
Rutgers football has been on the rise in recent seasons, and its spot in the USA TODAY Network Big Ten preseason media poll reflects that. The Scarlet Knights were picked to finish 10th in the new-look Big Ten, which has expanded to 18 teams with the additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington. Rutgers...
Judge throws out disciplinary charges against Spotswood's police chief, acting captain
SPOTSWOOD - A Superior Court judge has dismissed the disciplinary charges filed by the borough against Police Chief Philip Corbisiero and acting Captain Nicholas Mayo, saying that the municipality did not comply with the state's Internal Affairs Policies and Procedures. Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Christopher Rafano ruled on July 19 that the "appropriate authority" for issuing the disciplinary action should have been the county prosecutor's office or the state Attorney General. ...
Farm animals rescued after trailer crashes into Readington barn
READINGTON – Stanton Road was closed for about nine hours on Monday after the trailer of an 18-wheeler broke free from its tractor and overturned, crashing into a barn. Readington police were dispatched to the scene of the accident around 7:40 a.m. in the 100 block of Stanton Road, according to the Readington Police Department. ...
Rutgers Announces 2024-25 Swim & Dive Team Captains
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers swimming and diving has announced its captains for the upcoming 2024-25 season – Katherine Lang, Shannon Meadway, Martyna Piesko, Holly Prasanto and Grace Weaver. “Choosing our team captains is not just about recognizing exceptional athletes, but about celebrating leaders who inspire, unify, and drive...
'Mothers' Instinct' Filmed Almost Exclusively in Cranford Will Open This Week
CRANFORD, NJ - "Mothers’ Instinct," a psychological thriller filmed almost entirely in Cranford in 2022, will finally make its US debut this Friday, July 26. The film, which stars Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, is set in 1960 suburban America. It’s about two next-door neighbors and best friends who have boys that are similar in age. A tragic accident begins to unravel what once seemed like perfect lives. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Holly Street in Cranford was used as the setting of the homes and neighborhood for the production. During the summer...
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
See all homes sold in Mercer County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mercer County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 64 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,645-square-foot home on Fleetwood Drive in Trenton that sold for $489,000. East...
Be ready for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Monday night
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:45 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 10 p.m. for Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer counties. "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to move northward this afternoon towards the I-95 corridor. Rainfall rates of up...
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
Tuesday NJ weather: 2 more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of Rite Aid customers in NJ
A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after someone impersonated an employee to gain access to certain business systems. The breach was found within 12 hours. The data...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes, and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/23
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 13 knots (Gust 18 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Isolated showers. Isolated tstms this afternoon.
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