NJ Women Make Gains in House Races, but Senate Seat Eludes Them
New Jersey women nominees are strong on the Democratic side of House races in 2026, but no woman has ever served in the NJ U.S. Senate — and none ran this year.
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Brooks, Miles, and Mojica win Rahway Democratic council primary
Jeffrey Brooks, Joanna Miles, and Jeremy Mojica won the Rahway Democratic council primary Tuesday, defeating independent challenger Andrew Garcia Phillips.
Rahway Man Charged in Linden Carjacking, Wilson Park Shooting
Ryan Billups, 20, of Rahway faces multiple felony charges after police say he and an accomplice carjacked a driver and fired more than a dozen rounds at a crowd at Wilson Park in Linden on April 15.
Rival Rahway Democrats Rally Supporters Before Primary
Incumbent council members rallied with congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett while challenger Andrew Garcia Phillips held a competing event with Michael Roth.
Men Vastly Outgiving Women in 2026 Congressional Races
New Rutgers data shows men have contributed 62% of all money given to congressional candidates in 2026, even as women make up nearly half of all donors.
June 2, 2026 Primary Results
Live primary election results for Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge. Vote counts updated through election night, June 2, 2026.
Woodbridge Ends Internet Monopoly With New Fiber Ordinance
Woodbridge passed a new ordinance opening its streets to fiber competition. GoNetspeed is already offering service at some addresses — here’s what it means for residents.
Rahway Approves Property Buy For Planned Amphitheater Project
The Rahway Redevelopment Agency is set to vote on a $2.57 million purchase of two Hamilton Street properties for a proposed outdoor amphitheater in the Arts District.
Women’s share of NJ local offices stalling, new data shows
Women hold just 20% of mayors’ offices and 32% of town council seats in New Jersey, new Rutgers data shows. Middlesex County ranks near the bottom for female mayors.
Rahway Artist Claims South Bound Brook Police Stole His Badge Design
Edward Harper Jr. says he designed the South Bound Brook PD patch in 2004 and was never paid. His attorney is demanding $750,000. The borough has no procurement records.