National Fraternity To Sue Rutgers Students After Alleged Hazing Incident

Two students were electrocuted during the incident in October.

Catholic Friar Accused Of Molesting New Brunswick Girl, 5; Fired From Catholic High School Where He Worked

A friar who worked at a Catholic high school in Joliet, Illinois is accused of molesting a 5-year-old girl in New Brunswick.

GMM Habitat for Humanity Expected to Receive $2,122,490 in State Funding for 12 New Homes in Old Bridge

Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to complete a homeownership interest form on GMM Habitat’s website.

NJ Man Kills Mom, Grandparents Before Being Shot By Police: New Details Released

New details are emerging after police say a 29-year-old NJ man killed his mother and grandparents before being shot by police.

New Jersey Blood Services Declares Blood Emergency

10,000+ fewer blood donations, a 40% drop in recent weeks, leaves less than a two-day supply across the region

Man Shot By Police After Mother, Grandparents Found Dead In Piscataway

Jordan Barnes, 29, of Piscataway, was killed by police after his mother and grandparents were found stabbed to death Monday in their home.

Child Car Seat Inspection Station Tuesday In Piscataway

It's free. Bring your car for a safety inspection, from 3 - 7 p.m. at 129 Davidson Road in Piscataway.

Why Some Brains Switch Gears More Efficiently Than Others

Rutgers Health researchers reveal how neural pathways integrate fast and slow information processing

New Brunswick Man Hit By Car, Killed On Rt. 9 In Old Bridge

Police say he was attempting to cross Rt. 9 at 1:25 a.m. when he was struck.

Super Pet Expo Will Be In Edison Jan. 9 - 11

From dogs and snakes to rabbits and guinea pigs, this pet show will have it all. At the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center.

Piscataway Man Killed In Dec. 26 Crash On Suttons Lane

Shortly before 1 p.m. on that day, he crossed the double yellow line and struck another car head on.

$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Middlesex County Will Expire Jan. 13

A lottery ticket sold at the 7-Eleven near the Menlo Park mall will expire Jan. 13.

North Brunswick Midas Donates A Car To Local Single Mother Of 8

The North Brunswick Midas auto repair shop donated a refurbished Chrysler 200 to local woman Shanell Salley, who is the mother of eight.

3 Burglaries To Unlocked Rutgers Labs And Offices In Past 2 Weeks

A Rutgers spokeswoman said they don't appear to be related, and are likely crimes of opportunity due to offices being left unlocked.

Sunny Spa In New Brunswick Part Of Brothel, Prostitution Ring, Attorney General Says

People who ran massage parlors throughout the state, including one in New Brunswick, were charged Tuesday with promoting prostitution.

Holiday Party For Kids Whose Parent Died Of Cancer Held By Saint Peter's University Hospital

The idea for the party was started by a group of oncology nurses at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.

Man Tried To Break Into Piscataway Home Saturday, Police Say

This man was observed pulling on the home's front door, walking around the home and attempting to pull on the rear door.

Here Are the 12 Dangers of Carbon Monoxide This Holiday Season

Experts at the New Jersey Poison Control Center offer crucial tips to avoid being exposed to this dangerous gas

Rutgers, Stockton Launch Deep-Sea Buoy 3 Miles Off Jersey Shore To Collect Ocean Data

The teams will launch the buoy in early 2026 and it will be placed about three miles off the coast in Tuckerton.

Rutgers Licenses New Non-Opioid Chronic Pain Treatment To Tonix Pharmaceuticals

Rutgers researchers William Welsh and Youyi Peng invented PW507, a new type of compound medicine for pain management.

Water Main Break Monday Shuts Down New Brunswick Streets

The aging water lines —​ often more than 100 years old —​ that run under New Jersey streets can break when temperatures dip below freezing.

New Brunswick Man Stabbed Another Inside Metuchen Home, Police Say

A woman in the home said he grabbed a knife from the dishwasher after getting into an argument with another man:

Gov. Murphy Names New Middlesex County Prosecutor, Linda Estremera

First Assistant Prosecutor Linda Estremera, who works in the prosecutor's office, was chosen by Murphy to become the next county prosecutor:

A Doctor’s Holiday Warning: That 'Heartburn' Might Be Gallstone Disease

Rutgers Health research shows patients who know their family history of gallstone disease are more attentive to easily misinterpreted sympto

Ex-Cons, Homeless Are Being Housed At 2 Piscataway Motels; Mayor Says It's Led To Crime, Drug Surge

There were two meth lab explosions at the Piscataway Extended Stay, and people have defecated in the streets and in front of local shops.

Student-Run Film Festival and Expert Panel to Highlight the Power of Democratic Participation

Featuring short documentaries and an expert panel, the event will illustrate how storytelling fuels civic engagement and democratic action.

Bowl With Santa At Lucky Strike Bowling Alley In North Brunswick

If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate the season, Lucky Strike bowling alley in North Brunswick has bowling with Santa:

Are You Ready for Awkward Holiday Conversations?

Rutgers expert shares guidance on navigating difficult conversations during the holidays.

Car Stolen From Rutgers' Busch Campus In Piscataway

The Rutgers student parked the car and went to the gym, where they left their keys unattended. Someone stole the car keys in the gym:

New Piscataway Wawa Announces Opening Date

The Wawa is located at 88 Centennial Avenue, and they will have giveaways, such as free t-shirts and free any-size hot coffee:

Rutgers Senior Tackles Hunger in School, in Camden and on Capitol Hill

Prachi Shashidhar fuels her passion for food at Rutgers-New Brunswick and through an internship with the Congressional Hunger Center

Serving Safety This Season

Food safety and holiday tips you need to know

For Rutgers Health’s First Chancellor, Mentoring Was the Mission

As Brian Strom prepares to depart an academic health system he helped build and transform, it is the careers he helped shape that matter mos

Cedar Hill Prep Wins Award at First Lego League Robotics Qualifier

IB Candidate School Takes Home Top Core Values Award

Rutgers Astrophysicist Teams Up With Choreographer to Create Dance Performance Premiering in New York

Professor says “Birth + Carnage,” which runs from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, uses computational simulations of star formation as a framework

Highland Park's Tree Lighting, Santa Arrival And Gingerbread House Contest Will Be Nov. 29

The Highland Park Christmas tree lighting will be from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 29. The downtown menorah lighting will be Dec. 14.

New Brunswick Man Part Of Statewide Ring That Stole Pandemic Relief Money From The IRS

They stole more than $11 million in total. The ring was looking for checks from the IRS from its Employee Retention Credit refund program.

Spring Film Festival Blooms Bigger Than Ever in Late January

The event, hosted by Rutgers and set for select dates between Jan. 23 and Feb. 22, features in-person and online screenings

Cedar Hill Prep Students Earn Top Honors at 2025–26 World Challenge Competition

Four Cedar Hill Prep teams earn honors at World Challenge competition tackling real-world coastal sustainability and climate threats.

Piscataway Man Killed In Car Accident On River Road

A 30-year-old Piscataway man was killed in a car collision Monday night, said police in that town.