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April 19, 2024
EDISON, NJ An Edison man has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Andrew Chu, age 33, was charged with possessing images of child sexual abuse. He is currently detained. Prosecutors say that Chu used his computer to view ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A Sayreville Middle School student-teacher has been arrested for possessing multiple photos of a child from the school who was undressed in the photos, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson. Ciccone and Robeson ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – About 125 Rutgers faculty members brandished signs and chanted slogans on the College Avenue campus on Wednesday to protest the cutting of Writing Program classes and the elimination of adjunct lecturers who teach them. The Strikeiversary – so named by the faculty to mark the ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Police have responded to a bomb threat at the Wick Shopping Plaza, located at 561 on US Route1, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. Authorities have deemed the threat not credible. Joshi notified the community on Facebook on Thursday at 12:12 PM. He says that two K-9 units and two ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library marked its 95th anniversary last week with concerts, author visits, special events, and, of course, cake, at celebrations held across its three branches. “It was an honor to celebrate this milestone event and we will continue to celebrate in different ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – About 80% of Rutgers-New Brunswick students who participated in spring elections have voted in favor of referendums calling on the university’s administration to cut business and educational ties with Israel. In a vote conducted last month, 6,538 students agreed that Rutgers ...
EDISON, NJ - Families will now be able to see if their child was selected for the Edison Pre-School Program or put on a waitlist, according to the district. Parents are asked to confirm placement by Saturday. Parents can check if their child was selected on the parent portal. If a parent accepts ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Middlesex County has so many diverse and exciting events happening throughout the year, and now it is much easier for residents to find out about them. Middlesexcountyculture.com is now live and features a one-stop shop to find out about all things – both big and small – ...
EDISON, NJ - It was a perfect warm and sunny afternoon for golf on Monday at the Fox Hollow Country Club. Spotswood High School's golf team competed in a multi-school meet along with St.Thomas Aquinas, Sayreville War Memorial and Calvary Christian High Schools. Spotswood was first overall with a ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Police assisted in rescuing a man who jumped off of a bridge into the Raritan River, according to a recent facebook post. Authorities say the man has been transported to a local hospital and is receiving treatment; his identity has not been made public. On Monday, Edison ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be in Middlesex County on Memorial Day. VFW Post 133 of East Brunswick will host the moving memorial from May 23 to May 27 at the East Brunswick Arts Center, located at 721 Cranbury Rd. in East Brunswick. This event is not just a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy wants to pump nearly $1 billion more into New Jersey schools. The new spending would increase state aid to public schools by 5% over the current level and is meant to “fully fund” K-12 education to ensure that New Jersey children receive a top-notch ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council has introduced an ordinance to reduce the required contribution to the tree fund for removing a tree on a single-family lot. The ordinance would also redefine the purpose of the tree fund to provide more resources for public spaces and projects. The ordinance will ...
CARTERET, NJ — The N.J. Economic Development Authority is giving the borough a $4.7 million grant that Mayor Daniel J. Reiman says will help provide better traffic access to a host of waterfront redevelopment projects, especially a major movie production studio complex. The state Economic ...
EDISON, NJ - Applications are now available for the 2024 Junior Police Academy in Edison Township. Registration is due by June 24 and will cost $100, according to the flyer. To obtain and apply, contact Detective Chris DiPalo by emailing cdipalo@edisonpd.org or call (732) 248-6463. The Junior ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host their first annual prom dance for senior citizens at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center on June 7, according to the recreation department. The dance will be open to Edison residents aged 65 or over. Registration can be done by clicking here. The dance will be ...
EDISON, NJ - A woman has been arrested and charged in connection to the homicide of an Edison man, according to the prosecutor’s office. Police say that Anneris Deleon, age 41, from South Amboy, has been arrested for the murder of Anthony Patterson, age 32, from Edison. South Amboy police say ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police have arrested a township Board of Education member and his wife for allegedly embezzling $53,400 from the Grissom Elementary School PTA and from a popular youth football–cheerleading organization. School board member Leonardo Marchetta, 42, and his wife, Dana Marchetta, ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council voted against introducing an ordinance that would have established a Municipal Public Advocate position. The ordinance failed by a four-to-three vote at the regular meeting on Wednesday. This is the second time that an ordinance to establish a Municipal Public ...
Maternal health is a fundamental aspect of societal well-being. However, despite advances in medical technology and improvements in healthcare practices, Black women continue to face disproportionately higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. The state of Black maternal health in the United ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating after the Center for Islamic Life on College Avenue was burglarized as the world’s Muslims began the celebration of Eid, the ending of Ramadan. The center was broken into and “several items of value” were taken during a ...
EDISON, NJ - Vendor applications for the 2024 Farmers Market in Edison Township are now available. The annual Edison Farmers Market will be held at Swales Park, located at 64 Park Way. The market will be open on Thursdays from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., starting on May 30 and ending on October ...
After more than 50 years together, Ellen and Dave Haug, would do almost anything for each other, including giving up one of their organs. “Of course I was willing to donate one of my kidneys to my wife to improve her quality of life and ultimately save it,” said Dave, who was luckily ...
EDISON, NJ - Prosecutors are investigating a fatal shooting in Edison Township that occurred on Friday on Glencourt Avenue, according to a press release. Authorities say that a man accidentally shot and killed his wife while clearing his firearm. Police say they received a call of an accidental ...
EDISON, NJ - Residents in Edison Township can expect to see the solar eclipse on Monday between 2:10 PM and 4:35 PM, according to NASA. This will be the first solar eclipse visible in the United States since August 2017. To see NASA’s interactive map, click here. In Edison Township, the eclipse ...
EDISON, NJ - The Crowne Plaza Edison hotel faces actions from the Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights for violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, according to a press release. The AG’s Office claims to have received two separate complaints regarding the lack of accessible ...
EDISON, NJ - A winning lottery ticket was recently sold at the Quick Buy in Edison Township on Route 27, according to the NJ Lottery. The ticket matched four of the five numbers drawn, including the Powerball, and is worth $50,000. A total of eight tickets won the third-tier prize of $50,000, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – As if Friday morning’s 4.8 earthquake didn’t shake things up enough in New Brunswick and the surrounding area, Rutgers experts warn there’s a chance for aftershocks. These aftershocks, however, should register far lower on the Richter scale. Kenneth Miller, a Distinguished ...
CARTERET, NJ — A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a March 12th fatal shooting near the Roosevelt Village apartment complex, Borough resident Javon S. Robinson was arrested without incident early Thursday, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison township experienced an earthquake and felt shaking on Friday morning. Several communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania felt a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that originated in Hunterdon County, according to local reports. Mayor Sam Joshi said on Facebook that all municipal ...
