Middlesex County News

June 17, 2025

FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has identified Chrystofer A. Whyte, a 2024 Woodbridge High School graduate, as the tragic victim of a deadly Long Branch beach shooting on Thursday, June 12. Whyte played varsity football for the Woodbridge Barrons for several seasons, and was ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ—Middlesex County is making significant strides toward its Vision Zero goal, eliminating all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, through its 2025 Road Resurfacing Program. This summer, the county will pave, resurface and repair nearly 40 roadways and public areas ...

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FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has identified Chrystofer A. Whyte, a 2024 Woodbridge High School graduate, as the victim of a deadly Long Branch beach shooting on Thursday, June 12th. Whyte played varsity football for the Woodbridge Barrons for several seasons, and was a high ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ—Middlesex County is making significant strides toward its Vision Zero goal, eliminating all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, through its 2025 Road Resurfacing Program. This summer, the county will pave, resurface and repair nearly 40 roadways and public areas ...

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FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has identified Chrystofer A. Whyte, a 2024 Woodbridge High School graduate, as the tragic victim of a deadly Long Branch beach shooting on Thursday, June 12. Whyte played varsity football for the Woodbridge Barrons for several seasons, and was ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ—Middlesex County is making significant strides toward its Vision Zero goal—eliminating all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries—through its 2025 Road Resurfacing Program. This summer, the County will pave, resurface, and repair nearly 40 roadways and public areas ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Shouts of “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go” and other chants rang out across the front lawn of the Piscataway Municipal Building on Saturday, as hundreds of protesters gathered to oppose the 47th president’s immigration and economic policies.The local rally was part of ...

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Nearly a thousand peaceful protesters showed up in Highland Park for Saturday’s ‘No Kings Day" rally with a crowd gathering along Route 27 and Woodbridge Avenue near the borough’s Veteran’s Park.Roughly 500 people attended “No Kings Day' rallies outside the Piscataway Municipal Complex; another 500 ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Nearly a thousand peaceful protesters showed up in Highland Park for Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ Day rally with a crowd gathering along Route 27 and Woodbridge Avenue near the borough’s Veteran’s Park.Roughly 500 people attended “No Kings Day' rallies outside the Piscataway ...

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Join Middlesex County this summer for the return of its beloved Music-in-the-Park Free Summer Concert Series. Enjoy performances from some of the county’s most talented musicians from June through September at scenic locations including:Raritan Bay Waterfront ParkThompson ParkSpring Lake ParkJoseph ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a brazen smash-and-grab daytime robbery at Virani Jewelers at 1394 Oak Tree Road in the Iselin section.Four masked men burst into the high-end jewelry store at 12:40 pm on Saturday, June 7th and used hammers to smash glass display cases and scoop up ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – On a gorgeous sunny day in East Brunswick, a day perfect for a game of golf, Middlesex County breathed new life into the Tamarack Golf course in East Brunswick. Tamarack is one of the township's - and the county's - many hidden gems, which runs the full length of Fresh Ponds ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK - It’s been nearly 50 years, but Hoang Pham still remembers the moment when, at 18, he bid his parents and home in Vietnam goodbye and headed out for a secret, treacherous sea voyage. He carried nothing but his parents’ hopes for him and his dream of becoming a university ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Join Middlesex County this summer for the return of its beloved Music-in-the-Park Free Summer Concert Series! Enjoy performances from some of our area’s most talented musicians from June through September at scenic locations including:Raritan Bay Waterfront ParkThompson ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – On a gorgeous sunny day in East Brunswick, a perfect day for a game of golf, Middlesex County breathed new life into the Tamarack Golf course in East Brunswick. Tamarack is one of the township's - and the county's - many hidden gems, which runs the full length of Fresh Ponds ...

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SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports. Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12, to find ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The township's newest, and most distinctive, fast-delivery, fine-dining “food hall” is now open on the ground-floor of Avenue & Green, a luxury residential complex at 10 Green St. in downtown. Woodbridge officials welcomed “Wonder” at the recent grand opening of its 15th New ...

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CARTERET & WOODBRIDGE, NJ — These nearby Central New Jersey towns continue to attract more small business investors, including a delightfully diverse choice of eateries. Officials from both towns say these small-business investments will help boost local economies, attract more out-of-town ...

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CARTERET & WOODBRIDGE, NJ — These nearby Central New Jersey towns continue to attract more small business investors, including a delightfully diverse choice of eateries. Officials from both towns say these small-business investments will help boost local economies, attract more out-of-town ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The township's newest, and most distinctive, fast-delivery, fine-dining “food hall” is now open on the ground-floor of Avenue & Green, a luxury residential complex at 10 Green St. in downtown. Woodbridge officials welcomed “Wonder” at the recent grand opening of its 15th New ...

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SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports. Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12, to find ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The township's museum will present a film screening and program about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial at 3 pm on Saturday, June 14th.  The film features never-before scenes from the historic trial and interviews with witnesses. It was restored and digitized by the museum ...

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SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports.Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, to find ...

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EDISON, NJ — A 25-year-old township man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries, according to police. Najay Dunbar  was arrested on Monday, June 9th, and is currently lodged in the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility pending a detention ...

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SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports.Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, to find ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – On a gorgeous sunny day in East Brunswick, a perfect day for a game of golf, Middlesex County breathed new life into the Tamarack Golf course in East Brunswick. Tamarack is one of the township's - and the county's - many hidden gems, which runs the full length of Fresh Ponds ...

Read more »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – On a gorgeous sunny day in East Brunswick, a day perfect for a game of golf, Middlesex County breathed new life into the Tamarack Golf course in East Brunswick. Tamarack is one of the township's - and the county's - many hidden gems, which runs the full length of Fresh Ponds ...

Read more »

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports.Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, to find ...

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SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports.Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, to find ...

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SOUTH RIVER, NJ — Classes resumed at South River High School on Friday, a day after a vandalism prank forced its staff to close for a day to clean up a huge mess throughout the building, according to the mayor and media reports.Faculty members arrived on the morning of Thursday, June 12th, to find ...

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