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Woodbridge Police Officers Honored for Heroic Fire Rescue

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 by Christopher
Sgt. Jorge Quesada, Det. Owen Sharkey, and Officers Robert “RJ” McPartland, Ryan Trudel, and Michael Cronacchia stand together in uniform holding commendation certificates for rescuing four residents from an Avenel apartment fire.

Five Woodbridge officers were praised for saving four residents from a burning Avenel apartment. The department celebrated earning both state and national accreditation, joining New Jersey’s elite.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety, Woodbridge Township

Woodbridge Honors Those Who Never Stopped Serving

November 10, 2025November 9, 2025 by Christopher
A group of veterans from VFW Post 4410 sit together in a truck during the Woodbridge Veterans Day Parade.

Veterans led Woodbridge’s annual parade through Main Street, reminding residents that service and sacrifice should never be forgotten.

Categories Community Tags Community & Events, Local Heroes, Military Service, Veterans Day Parade, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Woodbridge Township

SNAP Benefits Expire as Local Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up

November 10, 2025November 1, 2025 by Christopher
USDA SNAP logo with grocery bag illustration and the phrase “Putting Healthy Food Within Reach.”

SNAP benefits expired at midnight across New Jersey, leaving 800,000 residents without aid. Local food pantries in Middlesex and Union counties report surging demand.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Food Security & Assistance, Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County, Union County

Rahway Goes All Out On Halloween

October 30, 2025 by Christopher
Inflatable pumpkin and ghost display on a Rahway lawn lit by orange string lights at dusk.

See how Rahway residents went all out for Halloween with spooky lights, pumpkins, and creative displays across town.

Categories Community Tags Community & Events, Halloween, Holiday Features, Neighborhood Highlights, Photo Gallery, Rahway

ICE raid in Avenel renews calls for immigrant protections across Central Jersey

November 10, 2025October 29, 2025 by Christopher
A line of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE officers stands outside a warehouse in Avenel, New Jersey, during an immigration enforcement operation on October 29, 2025.

ICE agents raided an Avenel warehouse Wednesday, detaining workers as local leaders push for the Immigrant Trust Act to limit cooperation with federal agents.

Categories News Tags Avenel, Community & Events, Edison, Immigration & Policy, Law Enforcement, Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County, Rahway, Woodbridge

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

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
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