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Rahway Police Share New Details on Carriage City Plaza Shooting

October 29, 2025 by Christopher
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Rahway police say a woman died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot at Carriage City Plaza on Friday afternoon. The department emphasized there is no threat to the public.

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Rahway Library Ends DVD Fees, Planning Food Donation Drive

November 11, 2025October 29, 2025 by Christopher
Rahway Library stairs and main entrance.

The Rahway Library Board voted to end DVD fees, reviewed repairs and upgrades, and discussed a holiday donation drive during its October meeting.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Education & Schools, Library, Local Government & Policy, Public Services, Rahway

Irving Street Bridge in Rahway Closed for Yearlong Replacement

November 11, 2025October 27, 2025 by Christopher
Official detour map showing alternate routes around the closed Irving Street Bridge in Rahway via Elizabeth Avenue, West Main Street, and East Grand Avenue.

The Irving Street Bridge in Rahway closed Oct. 27 for a yearlong replacement project funded by the state and county. Detours are now in effect.


Categories News Tags Infrastructure & Transit, NJDOT, Rahway, Road Construction, Union County

Scam Alert: Fake DMV Texts Target Middlesex County Residents

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Christopher
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Officials warn Middlesex County residents about fake DMV text messages claiming unpaid tickets. Learn how to protect your information from this scam.

Categories News Tags Consumer Protection, Cybersecurity, E-ZPass, Middlesex County, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, Phishing, Public Safety, Scam Alert, SMiShing

Edison Council Advances E-Scooter Rules While Rejecting Extended Public Speaking Time

October 24, 2025 by Christopher
Official seal of the Township of Edison, New Jersey, featuring the Edison Memorial Tower with sun rays in the background and the slogan “Let There Be Light.”

Edison Township Council advanced electric scooter safety regulations but voted down expanding public comment time in a contentious Oct. 22 meeting that also tackled affordable housing litigation.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Edison, Housing & Development, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety

Rahway Firefighters Answer Unusual Call: Rescue Mission for 200-Pound Pig

October 23, 2025 by Christopher
Pet pig Bubblicious resting in hatchback after Rahway firefighters rescue and transport to veterinarian

Rahway firefighters rescued 200-pound pet pig Bubblicious when she couldn’t walk. The heartwarming viral rescue helped get her to the vet in time.

Categories Community Tags Community & Events, Rahway, Union County

Attacks and Pleas for Civility at Woodbridge Town Council

October 23, 2025 by Christopher
The Woodbridge Municipal Building in New Jersey, where the town council, planning board, and zoning board hold their meetings.

Candidates, residents, and officials clashed over tone, transparency, and corruption allegations during Woodbridge’s final council meeting before Election Day.


Categories News Tags Community & Events, Elections, Local Government & Policy, Public Meetings

Edison Parents Could Soon Be Fined for Their Child’s E-Scooter

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 by Christopher
A picture of two teens riding an e-scooter together and without helmets.

Edison Township Council tackles e-bike safety with newly proposed fines for parents. Plus: Firework safety warnings ahead of the big Diwali festival.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Education & Schools, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety

Edison Zoning Board Approves Asia Fresh Market, Greenlights Hindu Temple After Heated Debate

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 by Christopher
Vacant brick building on Route 27 in Edison, New Jersey, future site of the planned Asian Fresh Market approved by the township zoning board.

An Asian Fresh grocer and a new Hindu temple received approval from Edison officials at the zoning board meeting on October 14.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Development & Zoning, Edison Township, Local Government & Policy, Religion & Culture

No Kings Protests Draw Thousands Across Central Jersey

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 by Christopher
Two protesters from Woodbridge hold handmade “No King in America” and “Love Thy Neighbor” signs at the No Kings rally in Rahway.

From Rahway to Red Bank, thousands marched in the nationwide “No Kings” movement calling for unity, democracy, and immigrant rights.

Categories News Tags Andy Kim, Central Jersey Politics, Community & Events, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Elections & Voting, Immigration & Citizenship, Indivisible Rahway, Local Government & Policy, Maplewood, Mikie Sherrill, Montclair, Piscataway, Plainfield, Political Protests & Activism, Rahway, Red Bank, Trump Administration, Westfield, Woodbridge
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