The city’s school district lied about an incident where a student attempted to bring a weapon to school on the morning of May ...

As part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across Middlesex County are ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—As part of Middlesex County’s celebration of America 250, “Liberty & Madness,” a new play from Thinkery & Verse, will be performed across the County for free starting this Wednesday.

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 ...

Mayor Ras Baraka at an event in Newark with Governor Phil Murphy. Credit: Charlie Kratovil / New Brunswick Today NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Newark Mayor Ras Baraka didn’t win the Democratic Party’s primary ...

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 ...

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 ...

The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center opened in 2019 on Livingston Avenue. Credit: NBPAC NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On April 9, the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) will serve as the backdrop ...

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, ...