From ice rescues to the COVID spit test invented at Rutgers, here are the top stories that defined Middlesex County in 2020:
Standardizing fee-for-service payments and structuring negotiations could make U.S. health care more affordable.
A New Brunswick woman who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Frank Pallone in the 2020 Democratic primary was kicked off a flight Saturday.
James Johnston, 58, of New Brunswick, previously pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree charge of making illegal corporate political donations.
If you're heading out to the polls to vote in person - or already voted - we want to hear from you.
Election Day 2020 is here! You cannot machine vote at the polls on Nov. 3 unless you have a documented disability. And track your ballot:
Election Day 2020 has arrived. You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to cast your vote; mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3.
For coronavirus safety, don't lick the envelope when you return your mail-in ballot, says Middlesex County government.
Patch can help you navigate the challenges of voting during the coronavirus outbreak:
Ballots were mailed out last week, and here's a full list of all the New Brunswick polling sites:
To help ensure your vote is properly collected and counted this November, Middlesex County is installing ballot drop boxes in every town.
New Brunswick will receive $768,861; Middlesex County is getting $2.6 million from the CARES Act.
Zoom participants welcome to submit questions for Virtual Candidates Forum District 6
Sixty-six percent of New Jerseyans thinks the state is moving to reopen at the right pace while 19 percent say it's happening too quickly.
Rutgers grad Amani al-Khatahtbeh, challenging Rep. Pallone for his long-held Congress seat, received a death threat Tuesday night.
Employees who work in Youth Services, the recreation dept., Senior Resource Center and at the New Brunswick library will be furloughed.
Starting this spring, peer recovery coaches will start conducting door-to-door visits to those revived by naloxone in those towns.
A Middlesex County judge who officials say went on a 'demeaning' tirade against a married man and his girlfriend is now facing censure.
In a first-of-its-kind law, Piscataway is leading the state by banning the sale of e-cigarettes and vape pens in nearly the entire town.
Missouri prosecutors want the death penalty for a New Brunswick man who was released by Middlesex County after ICE asked he be detained.
CNN's April Ryan said she fired the bodyguard that attacked a New Brunswick journalist Aug. 3, and that she never ordered his camera taken.
CNN's April Ryan continues to remain silent after her bodyguard was charged with assaulting a reporter in downtown New Brunswick.
Carey was appointed to Middlesex County's top law enforcement position by then-Gov. Christie. Gov. Murphy will name his replacement.
This is the highest percentage of renewable energy by any town in NJ. New Brunswick says it will also result in cheaper electric bills.
In total, 123 undocumented people were picked up in NJ. Many of them had DUI charges or convictions, a crime now punishable by deportation.
Here's what the family leave expansion will mean for you in New Jersey.
Federal prosecutors says Neeraj Sharma recruited foreign IT workers and submitted phony H-1B visa paperwork on their behalf.
The approximately 45-minute conversation will be followed by a Q&A and signing of his new book. You must register in advance to attend.
Trump backed off using disaster money to pay for the wall, funds currently being used right here in Central NJ for Green Brook Flood Control
Cahill soundly defeated newspaper reporter-turned-politician Charlie Kratovil, winning 77 percent of the vote to Kratovil's 23 percent.
The New Brunswick Parking Authority has had several black eyes recently, with ethics complaints and four employees admitting to theft.
A councilman in Highland Park expresses his concerns about New Jersey's very likely, and imminent, legalization of marijuana.
A protest is planned in New Brunswick Saturday to end family separation, end family detention and end Trump's "zero tolerance" policy.
A Honduran man convicted of child endangerment was released by the Middlesex County jail, which does not comply with most ICE detainers.
Charlie Kratovil, a reporter who is extremely critical of the current New Brunswick administration, announced he is running for mayor.
Rutgers is paying Clinton $25,000 to speak, and she will begin her talk at 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday, March 29.
Tickets will first be made available to Rutgers students starting March 6. After that, remaining tickets will open to the public. Free.
Esder Chong was brought to the United States by her parents when she was 6. She attended Highland Park High School and is now at Rutgers.
Emil Hanna, 62, and Emad Naguib, 56, of Old Bridge, failed to report or prevent other employees from stealing thousands in parking fees.
Rutgers expertise will inform legislative, policy recommendations for incoming administration