🌱 Patch AM: How the Edison Elks plan to rise from the ashes

You won’t want to miss Lonestar on the Edison Patch calendar

Metuchen Halloween House Decorating Contest: How To Enter

Public voting runs Oct. 16-26. The prize? Halloween bragging rights.

Middlesex College To Host Annual HarvestFest In Edison

The Oct. 15 celebration will feature a pumpkin patch, music, food trucks, hayrides and a classic car show.

🌱 Patch AM: Edison Elks Vow To Rebuild As Neighboring Lodge Launches Fundraiser

And on the Edison Patch calendar - Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families

Edison Elks Vow To Rebuild As Neighboring Lodge Launches Fundraiser

The East Brunswick Elks have launched a coffee fundraiser to help their neighbors rebuild after Saturday's fire.

🌱 Patch AM: Fire Destroys Edison Elks Lodge; Building ‘A Total Loss’

You won’t want to miss Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families on the Edison Patch calendar

A Doctor's Marathon Training Secrets

Dr. Raj Panchal of Hackensack Meridian Health shares his own NYC Marathon journey and crucial tips to avoid injury.

Fire Destroys Edison Elks Lodge; Building ‘A Total Loss’

Mayor Sam Joshi said the township will support the lodge as it rebuilds.

🌱 Patch AM: How Edison’s new drones and plate readers could change local policing

Coming up on the Edison Patch calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families

🌱 Patch AM: Edison Approves Flock Plate Readers, Drone For Police Amid Privacy Concerns

Also, don’t miss Metuchen Public Library Children's Room Grand Re-Opening! on the Edison Patch calendar

Edison Approves Flock Plate Readers, Drone For Police Amid Privacy Concerns

Flock license plate readers will cover every entrance and exit point in town, as critics raise privacy concerns.

Grove Avenue Bridge Work In Metuchen Delayed Again, Now Past Oct. 1: Mayor

Utility issues pushed the work past the revised Oct. 1 target. Here's what's left before the bridge is finished.

🌱 Patch AM: Investigation Clears Edison Administrator Of Discrimination In Iftar Case

Make time for Metuchen Public Library Children's Room Grand Re-Opening! on the Edison Patch calendar

Investigation Clears Edison Administrator Of Discrimination In Iftar Case

Limiting a 2024 iftar to Edison students was about security, not religion, investigators found.

🌱 Patch AM: Indian Supermarket To Open In Former Edison Stop & Shop Location

Coming up on the Edison Patch calendar: Metuchen Public Library Children's Room Grand Re-Opening!

Indian Supermarket To Open In Former Edison Stop & Shop Location

Go-Pal Supermarkets is hiring for its new Inman Grove Shopping Center store, nearly two years after Stop & Shop closed.

New Middlesex County Mobility Guide Connects Residents To Rides, Transit

The free guide from a nonprofit lists services for older adults, people with disabilities and low-income residents.

Middlesex College Among 29 Schools To Get First-Generation Grant

The college is one of 29 institutions nationwide chosen to expand its first-generation celebration the week of Nov. 2.

Middlesex County, State Host Free Business Resource Fair At Middlesex College

The Thursday event connects start-ups and established businesses with more than 40 state agencies and community partners.

A 9/11 Widow Overcomes 50 Years of Severe Depression

After 50 years of depression, a local widow found hope with an innovative treatment at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Edison Schools Join National League Of Innovative School Districts

The League of Innovative Schools connects district leaders nationally to share research-backed teaching practices.

Dan Levy Netflix Series Comes To Metuchen For Season 2 Filming

"Big Mistakes" filmed scenes downtown after filming last year in Edison.

Edison's Bamboo Ordinance Fight: Council Rescinds, Mayor Vetoes

Council rescinded the invasive species ordinance Sept. 9; the mayor says it should be amended, not abandoned.

Metuchen Diocese Names New Bishop After Yearlong Vacancy

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Michael A. Saporito, a Newark native, to head the Diocese of Metuchen.

Edison District Ordered To Bus Kindergarten Student After Delay

The kindergartner received an order for transportation one day before school started.

43 Edison Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Students from four Edison-area schools are among more than 16,000 nationwide competing for National Merit Scholarships.

Metuchen's 23rd Annual Back To School Prayer Rally Set For Friday

The free, community-wide gathering will be held Friday at First Baptist Church of Metuchen.

Indian Restaurant That Replaced Menlo Park Diner Closes After Fire

House of Bombay, which took over the popular Route 1 diner's longtime spot, says no guests or staff were present during the fire.

Cedar Hill Prep Student Zinnia Shirley Earns Two All-American Honors in Javelin

Cedar Hill Prep student-athlete earns two national third-place finishes and 2026 AAU All-American honors in javelin.

Edison PD Opens Applications For 2026 Civilian Police Academy

Residents ages 18 and older can apply for the free program, limited to the first 25 applicants.

2 Metuchen High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The students join a nationwide pool representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors.

Ground Zero Flag To Make Stop In Edison For 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The township will hoist the flag for nine minutes and eleven seconds during the ceremony.

Middlesex County To Host Multi-Sector Career Fair Sept. 17

The free career fair at Middlesex College will connect job seekers with employers across multiple industries.

Edison Invites Residents to Explore Minnie B. Veal Community Center

Open house set for Sept. 12 will showcase programs, facilities and staff.

Edison's Diwali Celebration Returns To Papaianni Park Nov. 7

Food, food truck and non-food vendors can apply through Oct. 26 for a spot at the annual celebration.

Raising Capable Children Means Giving Them Something to Figure Out

Sometimes, giving children the space to solve a problem on their own is one of the best ways to help them grow.

A New Pro Soccer Team Is Coming To NJ. It'll Call Edison Home

New York City FC II will relocate to a new 6,500-seat stadium in Edison, part of a $350 million sports district. Play starts July 2027.

How JFK University Medical Center Neurosurgery Team Helped Stroke Patient Beat Odds, Return to His Grandkids

The Carteret resident achieved a near full recovery after suffering a blockage that typically has a 95 percent mortality rate if untreated.

Edison Council Considers Rental Inspection Overhaul

The measure updates definitions and requirements for rental unit registration.

Metuchen Schools Open For 2026-27 Year With New Start Times, Bus Tiers

Superintendent Caputo says the district worked to accommodate parent requests on bussing.