Top Stories Of 2022 In Middlesex County: Patch Year In Review

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The year 2022 is coming to an end. What happened in the county during this year? Plenty, as a quick glance at Patch’s news archives, shows. Here’s a selection of 10 stories that made state and national news:

Delivery Man Impersonator Enters Home, Waves Fake Gun At Resident: Three people were charged after a burglary attempt in Edison led police on a car and foot chase across four towns at least, police said. No one was injured.

Ex-Black Panther Who Killed NJ Trooper Freed From Jail: Sundiata Acoli, former Black Panther and Black Liberation Army activist, who was convicted of murdering state trooper Werner Foerster, was released after nearly 50 years in prison.

'World's Largest' Indoor Go-Kart Track Opens In Edison: The world’s largest indoor, multi-level karting track and premier entertainment venue opened in Edison this year.

Milltown Mel Dies Before Groundhog Day: New Jersey's weather-predicting groundhog, Milltown Mel, died this year just before his annual big day.

Thieves Rip Open ATM Machine, Steal Thousands In South Brunswick: A group of "professional thieves" stole large amounts of money from a Chase Bank ATM in South Brunswick after they ripped an ATM machine off its cement foundation using a van.

'Real Housewives Of NJ' Star Teresa Giudice Marries In East Brunswick: Teresa Giudice, of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” tied the knot with Luis Ruelas in East Brunswick this year.

South Brunswick Toddler Orders Nearly $2K In Furniture From Walmart: A toddler from Monmouth Junction, South Brunswick racked up a bill of nearly $2,000 by going on a shopping spree using his mother's phone.

Dad Throws Child Out Of Window To Escape Fire: A South Brunswick dad threw his child out of a second-floor window into the hands of firefighters, to save his child from the blaze engulfing the home.

American Girl's 2023 Girl Of The Year Doll Is From Metuchen: The official American Girl doll for 2023 is from Metuchen

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy Reviews Metuchen Pizzeria: Between mouthfuls of piping hot cheese pizza, Dave Portnoy gave his ratings for a Metuchen pizzeria and mispronounced the name of the borough quite a few times.

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