Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey.
"Attracting Birds & Butterflies" is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 31 in South Brunswick.
The free family performing, visual, and culinary arts festival in downtown New Brunswick runs July 24 – September 18.
Also: 100 cats found in condo / Nanny cam attacker headed to jail for life / Police seeking child rape suspect in N.J.
Ghassan Ziab explains how to tell if an air conditioning unit or heater needs to be serviced and talks about how he defines success.
Rutgers University-Newark alumnus helped save dozens of Marines from massacre
A Rutgers student raises funds for Embrace Kids Foundation, which helped him keep his spirits up when he was diagnosed with cancer
A festival is scheduled to take place Saturday, April 9 from 1-4 p.m. in the library's Carl T. Valenti Community Room.
Also: 50-year-old cold case still under investigation / N.J.'s most expensive ZIP code / Water problems at Newark public schools.
A music therapy program at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women directed by Rutgers helps inmates manage stress and reduce recidivism
Rutgers graduate used his fame to fight injustice for people all over the world
The team visits New Brunswick on Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Wednesday, Feb. 24.
We asked readers what they thought there was an abundance of in New Brunswick. You answered on Facebook with the good, bad and unnecessary.
Members of the Class of 1860 tried to maintain personal ties as the country came apart
Mountainview Program at Rutgers has produced national scholars
Winners in N.J. picked up tickets at 48 different locations.
Drop off coats at 186 Commercial Ave. from now until Jan. 9.
Roadsnacks.net has compiled a list of the most "miserable" N.J. towns based on crime, number of married couples and 'sunny days,' etc.
With her wife by her side, a Rutgers graduate pursues her love of acting and improving the lives of urban children
Lambertsen’s precursor to modern diving gear was also a valued military asset during World War II
Robin Gaby Fisher has spent her career writing about tragedy and resilience
Donors can make a gift online Dec. 1 and direct their contributions to the schools or programs that matter most to them
Simeon DeWitt and his former Rutgers classmates kept in touch through eight years of war
WalletHub evaluated thousands of cities to compile its '2015 Best/Worst Small Cities in America' report. NJ community rankings are below.
Two new books present insider perspectives and previously unpublished photography in celebration of Rutgers’ 250 anniversary
New Brunswick’s Clean City Block Captain program will be recognized with the Creativity and Innovation Award.
Are you still looking for the perfect pumpkin? Yelp has ranked the top pumpkin patches in the New Brunswick area.
Edward Spencer is the new superintendent of recreation in New Brunswick. He replaces Michael Blackwell, who retired in August.
The site that shows towns having the most Ashley Madison “cheaters” listed the worst places to live - and some real surprises are here.
An op-ed from Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios
Roadsnacks.net has compiled a list of the "drunkest" towns based on the number of available places to buy booze, and using other criteria.
The New Brunswick Ciclovia was scheduled to be held Sunday, but it was canceled Friday evening because of the weather forecast.
Two-time Rutgers alumnus devotes career to developing major fire-safety improvements, giving passengers precious extra time to escape plane
The Christ Church rummage sale is Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. at 5 Paterson St., at the corner of Neilson Street, in New Brunswick.
The “Purple For Pappas” 5K walk/run will be held to honor the life of Aubrey Pappas, a beloved teacher at Linwood Middle School.
Rutgers CAIT study is first step toward making it easier for adults on the autism spectrum to use public transportation
Rutgers creates heartier breed for specialized commercial farmers
Lottery officials have been waiting nearly a week for the purchaser to step forward.
Experience lawyers and immigration professionals will help eligible residents complete their citizenship applications in New Brunswick.
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