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Rahway Artist Claims South Bound Brook Police Stole His Badge Design

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Christopher
Various uses of the South Bound Brook Police Department badge design along with a sketch made by Edward Harper Jr.

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.

Categories News Tags Rahway, Somerset County, South Bound Brook, Union County Leave a comment

Regional Snow Totals: Two Feet Common, Sharp Coastal and Western Drop-Offs

February 23, 2026 by Christopher
Snow-covered patio table and chairs buried under heavy accumulation during the February 2026 blizzard in Central Jersey.

Blizzard warnings have been lifted, but snowfall totals topping two feet, school closures, delayed government openings, and altered trash schedules continue to shape recovery efforts across Central Jersey.

Categories News Tags Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Severe Weather, Somerset County, Union County

North Plainfield Walkout Organizer: “We Knew There’d Be Consequences”

February 22, 2026February 15, 2026 by Christopher
Students gather during a North Plainfield High School walkout on Feb. 6, 2026, participating in an anti-ICE protest that led to Saturday detention assignments.

North Plainfield High School senior Hamza Ramadan speaks after students were assigned detention for participating in a Feb. 6 anti-ICE protest and walkout into Plainfield.

Categories News Tags Education & Schools, North Plainfield, Somerset County

Mikie Sherrill’s Win Lifts Down-Ballot Democrats Across Central Jersey

November 10, 2025November 5, 2025 by Christopher
Mikie Sherrill stands on stage with Middlesex County Democrats under red, white, and blue balloons, smiling and waving in a pre-election event on November 2, 2025.

Mikie Sherrill’s decisive victory helped Democrats sweep local and county races across Central Jersey, extending their control from councils to commissions.

Categories News Tags Central Jersey, Democrats, Elections 2025, Middlesex County, Mikie Sherrill, Monmouth County, Somerset County, Union County
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