One Person Killed in 3-Alarm Fire on High Street in Rahway
One person was killed after a three-alarm fire tore through an occupied residential building at 1583 High Street Monday morning, city officials confirmed.
Public Safety
Edison Council Approves E-Scooter Rules, Police Benefits, and Addresses Surveillance Concerns
Edison honors first responders and shelter staff after rescuing over 100 animals; council passes e-bike rules and advances Film Ready NJ ordinance.
Edison Honors First Responders for Rescuing More Than 100 Animals From Hoarding Situation
Edison honors first responders and shelter staff after rescuing over 100 animals; council passes e-bike rules and advances Film Ready NJ ordinance.
Woodbridge Council Approves $5.6M Bonds, Redevelopment Updates
Woodbridge Council approved $5.6M in bonds, new police tech, and redevelopment updates during Monday’s meeting.
Woodbridge Police Officers Honored for Heroic Fire Rescue
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.
Scam Alert: Fake DMV Texts Target Middlesex County Residents
Officials warn Middlesex County residents about fake DMV text messages claiming unpaid tickets. Learn how to protect your information from this scam.
Edison Council Advances E-Scooter Rules While Rejecting Extended Public Speaking Time
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.
Edison Parents Could Soon Be Fined for Their Child’s E-Scooter
Edison Township Council tackles e-bike safety with newly proposed fines for parents. Plus: Firework safety warnings ahead of the big Diwali festival.
Woodbridge Town Council Rundown (Oct. 7, 2025)
Heroic rescues, new capital projects, a veterans housing plan, and campaign-season debates over taxes and PILOT funding highlighted the Oct. 7 Woodbridge Town Council meeting.
Rahway Schools Enforce Strict New Cell Phone Ban: What Parents Need to Know
Students in Rahway schools will have to follow a tough new cell phone policy starting this school year, the Rahway Board of Education announced.