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HIGHLAND PARK, NJ—Highland Park’s Porchfest is back for its fifth year this Sunday, May 17, from 12-6 p.m., with live local music ringing out rain or shine. Porchfests are local music festivals where ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The city’s response to homelessness has been a frequent topic of discussion—from the voices of activists years ago to questions from residents today. “What are some problems that you ...

A New Jersey Superior Court Judge has restricted John Certo's rights to file OPRA requests with his own municipal government after Matawan Borough sued him. Credit: YouTube MATAWAN, NJ—Two New Jersey ...

Oscar Garcia is running to become a member of the New Brunswick Board of Education. He stands in front of New Brunswick High School, where he is currently a senior. Credit: Madison Freestone / New ...

WOODBRIDGE, NJ—A Township police officer resigned after admitting to sexually abusing his younger cousin for nearly a decade. Over the past two years, criminal cases have played out very differently ...

Claire Tang is a journalist from Princeton, New Jersey. She is interested in writing about arts, culture, and the government. In her free time, she enjoys playing jazz on the trombone.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On the final day of his term, former Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill requiring public schools to teach cursive handwriting. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, ...

Rutgers University professor Dr. Mark Bray, who moved to Spain last fall due to threats he received via email and social media, continues to teach from abroad this semester. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Rutgers ...

Documents, photographs, and books showcasing centuries of New Brunswick's history are held in special collections at its public library. Credit: Margaret Reinerth / New Brunswick Today NEW BRUNSWICK, ...

Middlesex County RIDE on Demand offers cheap rides around New Brunswick, and it's starting to expand to other municipalities. Credit: Charlie Kratovil / New Brunswick Today NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Middlesex ...