Edison Council Approves Military Vehicle for SWAT Team in a Tense 3-2 Vote
Key questions about the vehicle’s cost and condition went unanswered before the council voted. One member abstained. Another called the body dysfunctional.
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Rahway Approves Construction Contract for East Cherry Street Park
Rahway hired USA Architects to design East Cherry Street Park, a downtown pocket park the city expects to build this fall using federal grant funding.
Woodbridge Converts Failed Luxury Building Into Affordable Housing
A vacant apartment building along Route 440 in Hopelawn is being converted into supportive housing for residents with disabilities and high medical needs. A closing is expected in July.
Rahway DPW Contract Talks Hang Over City Council Meeting
A small rally outside Rahway City Hall and a surprise statement at the public mic put the city’s 15-month public works contract stalemate in the spotlight at Monday’s council meeting.
Edison Police Want A Military MRAP Vehicle
The Edison council votes Wednesday on authorizing the police department to acquire a military MRAP vehicle through the federal 1033 Program. Here’s what residents should know.
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.
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.