LAMBERTVILLE — Many New Jersey towns and cities put up fantastic Halloween decorations, but the residents of this quiet river town truly spare no expense. Ranked by HGTV as one of the most charming small towns in America, the city of Lambertville has fewer than 4,200 residents. But they have a lot of love for witches and skeletons.

A temporary ban on open burning will be in effect for all of Bucks County starting Sunday due to the dry weather conditions the region is currently experiencing, county officials announced Friday. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. A temporary ban on open burning will be in effect for all...

Class of 2026 three-star pro-style quarterback Gavin Sidwar is reopening his recruitment. He announced his decommitment from Rutgers on Sunday night. Sidwar had been committed to the Scarlet Knights since July 1, but has now let head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kirk Ciarrocca and the rest of the staff know that he has decided to back off of his pledge.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) — Thousands of costumed residents flocked to the 11th annual Hackettstown Halloween Downtown event Saturday afternoon, reveling in a festive celebration of the spooky season. The festivities kicked off with a lively parade down West Moore Street, leading to the Main Street Gazebo, where eager...

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HELLERTOWN, Pa. — Scanning her property on Friday morning as the wind whipped through the crisp autumn air, Nanette Keck's eyes filled with tears that weren't caused by cold breeze. "There's a hole in my heart," Keck said, placing a hand on her chest. Her beloved Gus, a 23-year-old...

TONIGHT: Clear and cold with areas of frost. Low: 30. MONDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonably cool. High: 62. Sunday featured lots of cool sunshine as many saw low temperatures first thing in the morning around or just below freezing followed by afternoon highs only in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees. The last weekend of October is delivering what every October weekend has delivered, not to mention every October weekday too: dry weather! We're still on track for the driest month on record throughout the area, from the Lehigh Valley to Berks County to the Delaware Valley too. As a result, the moderate to in some cases severe drought continues to expand each week, as rainfall deficits approach 9 inches since late August! That means more nice weather is in store between now and the end of the month on Halloween, with temperatures the only forecast variable, since the sunny skies and dry weather are constants. Look for more cool sunshine Monday, with highs either side of the 60-degree mark. The next couple of nights will be clear and cold, with freeze warnings up for most spots south and east of the Lehigh Valley that haven't seen a freeze yet this fall. Starting Tuesday, we'll warm up steadily through Halloween, with upper 60s for highs on Tuesday morphing into breezy and balmy upper 70s on Halloween Thursday. Our next cold front is due in early Friday morning, and could bring a few scattered showers late Thursday night and Friday, followed by cooler but mostly dry weather for the first weekend of November.

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Sunny skies provided the perfect backdrop for the third annual Pway Fire 5K race on Saturday. Runners of all ages raced along a 3.1-mile course that started on Buena Vista Ave. outside the Piscataway Community and followed streets throughout the Heights neighborhood behind it. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the end, it was a battle for first for the women.  Taking the honor was Piscataway resident Jamie Case who ran the 5K in 0:26:42.7. Jamie’s time was also 10th overall for the race. Second place went to Kithmy Wickramasinghe, also of...

The first Big Ten game of the weekend was won in the early hours of Saturday, October 26. Most of the country was asleep. Those who decided to stay awake saw USC wear down Rutgers defense and defeat the Scarlet Knights 42-20. Those USC fans who stayed until the end got to see their team win in their first ever matchup with Rutgers. Those Knights fans who stayed awake got to see their team go from 4-0 to 4-4 in real time.

There will be no more happy hours to celebrate the weekend at TGI Fridays in Central Jersey. The chain, which pioneered the casual dining experience in the United States but is now considering to file for bankruptcy, has abruptly closed its restaurants in Bridgewater and Watchung. Other locations in Central Jersey that have closed include Piscataway, Franklin, Woodbridge, North Brunswick, East Brunswick, Old Bridge and Iselin. ...

MADISON BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – Rapid response contained a brush fire in Madison’s Drew University Forest Preserve Saturday morning. Just before 10:00 a.m., the New Jersey Forest Fire Service detected a potential fire in Madison Borough from their Greystone Lookout Tower in Denville Township. Responders mobilized immediately, locating an active brush fire deep within the Drew University Forest Preserve.

In a recent roundup by Love Food, Pascarella Brothers Delicatessen in Chatham, New Jersey, has clinched the title of best sandwich in the state with its famed Taylor ham, egg, and cheese. This classic breakfast sandwich, often referred to as a "pork roll" in some parts of New Jersey, holds a special place in the hearts of locals, with Pascarella Brothers frequently hailed as the go-to spot.

S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A destination for fresh pasta, premium olive oil, made-on-site mozzarella and other Italian specialties is set to open soon in Lehigh County, and many foodies will recognize the operators. The Assante family, who has operated Assante Ristorante Italiano on Main Street in Northampton for...

What is Plainfield Township resident Dave Smull going to miss? “The people,” he said. “Interacting with all the different customers and people.” Dave and his four siblings are selling Bady’s Grove, a Bushkill Township catering venue they’ve co-owned for over four decades. “We’ve been doing this for 47 years, and we’re all just getting old and tired,” Dave said.

The regular season is over. It's time for playoff football in the Poconos, and five of the six area teams will compete in the postseason. There's also another wrinkle for this year's playoffs: Thursday night football will continue on as the District 11 Class 4A quarterfinals and Class 5A semifinals will take place on Halloween. The Class 6A quarterfinals will take place on Friday. ...

As the cool, crisp fall weather creeps in, comfort food dishes fill the menus of many Bucks County restaurants. One such warm, cozy food offering that you’ll see appearing on local restaurant menus is mac and cheese. Original cheesy macaroni, mac and cheese with brisket, and rich, creamy macaroni and cheese topped with crunchy buttery bread crumbs may find their way to your plate. Here are some of the best mac and cheese options in Bucks County.

FAR HILLS, NJ - Take a captivating and informative walking tour through Leonard J. Buck Garden, known as one of the finest rock gardens in the eastern United States. Attendees will enjoy the beauty of purple, gold, and yellow fall foliage nestled among woodlands and rock formations while listening to the history of the garden. The tour is on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m., 11 Layton Road, in Far Hills.  The cost is $7 per person. Register online at the link below.Flourishing since the 1930s, Leonard J. Buck Garden encompasses 33 acres of woods and streams situated in...

It's time to turn the page to a new week in the Rutgers sports world. It's time to turn the page to a new week in the Rutgers sports world. Last week was not the most memorable one for Rutgers football as another loss continued the team's down streak. There will be time to get things right as Rutgers has no game scheduled for Saturday. There was also a loss on the recruiting front as it's been a forgettable October for the program.

EASTON, Pa. - The Phillipsburg Easton Halloween parade was celebrated on Sunday. Attendees could find a long line of decked-out classic and muscle cars. The Red Rover marching band of Easton and Stateliner marching band of Phillipsburg also made an appearance.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Beware of things that go crunch. Dry leaves and brush, to be exact. For the first time, the Lehigh Valley is part of the Storm Prediction Center's National Fire Outlook map today. The National Weather Service at 10 a.m. Saturday issued its usual zone forecast, and...