Flash flood warnings hit Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset counties on Thursday as heavy rain flooded Route 1 in Edison and closed River Road in Highland Park.
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Rahway’s 2026 Budget Jumps 9% on Rising Insurance Costs
Rahway's 2026 municipal budget rises nearly 9%, driven mostly by a 30% jump in employee health insurance costs. See the full spending and tax breakdown.
Woodbridge Approves Sunrise Village Agreement With YMCA
Woodbridge approved its agreement with the Raritan Bay Area YMCA for Sunrise Village Tuesday night, along with new traffic ordinances and storm recovery updates.
PR Firm Contacted Rahway Before Water Study Was Approved
Records show MAD Global Strategy was in contact with Rahway's mayor's office seven weeks before the City Council approved the water utility study later cited to justify exploring a sale.
Rahway introduces 2026 budget with state aid, as downtown demolition sparks dispute
Rahway City Council introduced its 2026 budget Monday, crediting late state aid for softening the tax hike, while a downtown demolition project surfaced two conflicting accounts of how a blighted property ended up in city hands.
Rahway City Council Rolls Out a Packed Agenda on the Heels of the July 4th Weekend
Rahway City Council's July 6 agenda includes nearly $49 million in water utility borrowing, a vote to raise the city's own budget cap, downtown demolition near the train station, and a $6.65 million cell tower sale.
Storms Knock Out Power in Central Jersey, Heat Emergency Continues
A severe storm knocked out power across Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge Friday night, disrupting NJ Transit as New Jersey's most dangerous heat wave in over a decade continues.
Judge Rejects Elizabeth Councilman’s Bid to Remove Rival From Ballot
Independent candidate Janei Holder will stay on the November ballot after a Union County judge rejected the second bid in eight days to remove a challenger.
Worst Heat in 15 Years Hits Central Jersey This Week
An Extreme Heat Watch covers Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge from Wednesday through Saturday, just as July 4th crowds head outdoors. Cooling centers, health risks, and safety tips.
Metuchen Synagogue Donates 250-Year-Old Torah to Mississippi Congregation After Arson
Neve Shalom of Metuchen donated a 250-year-old Torah scroll to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, after a fire that investigators said was deliberately set destroyed two of the synagogue’s scrolls in January 2026.
18 Puppies Found Roaming Rahway Neighborhood
Rahway police are investigating the possible abandonment of 18 puppies found roaming a Jefferson Avenue neighborhood on June 20. Witnesses reported seeing a gray SUV in the area before the animals were discovered.
Edison Council Rejects 50-Year Fiber Deal After Learning Company Serves Data Centers
Four council members voted no on a right-of-way agreement after the township's own attorney described the company as a provider of high-speed connectivity for stock exchanges, AI data centers, and large enterprises — not a consumer broadband provider.