Edison News
By GREG TUFARO
October 21, 2025
METUCHEN, NJ - The fifth annual Greater Middlesex Conference Soccer for a Cause Charity Festival raised a record $19,794 this year for its beneficiaries.All proceeds from the Sept. 27 event, featuring 10 games between 20 varsity girls soccer teams at Metuchen High School, will benefit The Marisa ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - There's never a shortage of fall fun in October, but how about putting something new on the calendar? Milltown's inaugural Milloween festivities are set to debut in just six days. There will be a full day of activities in Milltown in honor of Milloween on Saturday, October 25. So, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1898. It's actually older than the borough which was incorporated in 1908. The department is also completely volunteer run. Currently, the department has 25 active members. They lost six in the past year to retirement, age, ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has been arrested and charged with soliciting sexual content from a six-year-old girl, according to the Attorney General's Office. Shakem T. Holmes, age 23, has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated sexual assault, and other ...
EDISON, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Labor has issued a Stop-Work order for construction at the Edison Public Library - North Branch. Stop-work orders are initiated by NJDOL to stop any work that exploits employees or is otherwise noncompliant with state laws and regulations.Portugal In ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains Township hosted its second annual Diwali celebration on the Alan Augustine Green on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The event attracted a large turnout, despite the brisk autumn weather. Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion, and the downtown event ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce (EBRCC) began its new fiscal year on a high note with the first General Business Networking Meeting, held at Colonial Diner in East Brunswick.Wednesday's event drew more than 60 local business owners and professionals, marking a ...
EDISON, NJ - The township recently unveiled the new renovations at Winter Street Park, located at George Avenue and Anita Avenue. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by Mayor Sam Joshi, attended by members of the Township Council and the Department of Public Works.“This project is another example of ...
EDISON, NJ - The Zoning Board of Adjustments has granted preliminary and final site plan approval for a new Asian retail food market at 1837 Route 27, the location of the former Sam Ash Music store. The board unanimously approved the plan on Tuesday. The applicant has submitted a revised plan to ...
EDISON, NJ - The U.S. Postal Service recently unveiled new upgrades and vehicles at the Sorting and Delivery Center in Edison Township, located at 21 Kilmer Road. These upgrades are part of the USPS’s $40 billion investment in modernizing the postal network nationwide."These new, state-of-the-art ...
EDISON, NJ - For the past three weeks, the Middlesex County Mosquito Commission has been working to restore the ‘Lucille Ball Pond,’ located at the border of Edison and Metuchen. The commission has been working to remove overgrown and eliminate invasive species, according to a spokesperson for ...
EDISON, NJ - Early voting for the 2025 general election will be at the Minnie B. Veal Recreation Center, located at 1070 Grove Avenue, from October 25 through November 2. Hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, 10:00 AM –6:00 PM. No appointment is ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough is gearing up for a full day of fun on Saturday, October 25. It will be the borough's first-ever Milloween and the Milltown Public Library has a full day of events planned. The Milltown Public Library will be hosting its annual Harvest Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 1:45 ...
EDISON, NJ - Fluffy Fluffy Café opened its second New Jersey location at 1851 Route 27 on Friday. Their menu features handcrafted eggs benedict, Basque cheesecake, artisan drinks, and their signature soufflé pancakes.“This new café is part of our ongoing effort to revitalize the Route 27 corridor,” ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School’s girls soccer team showed heart and resilience on Senior Night, pushing one of Middlesex County’s top programs to the brink before falling 2–1 to Metuchen on Thursday evening.Despite being shorthanded and without their starting goalkeeper, the Chiefs ...
EDISON, NJ - Two Edison high school students have co-founded AidSnap, an AI powered first-aid app that gives step-by-step medical instructions based on uploaded photos. The app was created by brothers Aaditya Mittal, a senior at Edison Academy Magnet School, and Aryan Mittal, a sophomore at J.P.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Tyrese Dawkins, who has been reported missing.According to police, Dawkins’ cell phone WiFi pinged his last known location at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, near the McDonald’s at 59 Lincoln Highway ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - For Halloween lovers who don't mind creatures that scream in the night and the sound of chainsaws as background music, will want to mark their calendars for the upcoming Haunted River Walk presented by Joyce Kilmer's Class of 2026. This year's annual Haunted Walk along the Mill Pond ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their second and final debate Wednesday. Throughout the hourlong back-and-forth, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the candidates ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council has adopted an ordinance to increase the rate of extra duty pay for police officers. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the council during Wednesday night’s meeting.Representatives with the Edison Police Department did not respond to a request for ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will be auctioning off 25 vehicles that have been abandoned or their owners have failed to claim them. The auction will be at the municipal complex, located at 100 Municipal Boulevard, on Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Residents can see these vehicles the day of the auction from ...
WAYNE, NJ — The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued an urgent warning to all licensed professionals about a new scam targeting applicants and licensees with fraudulent emails that attempt to install malicious software.According to the Division, scammers are sending emails instructing ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County invites residents to discover how to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich compost during a free seminar, “Introduction to Backyard Composting,” on Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m.The program, led by a Rutgers ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A cat has tested positive for rabies in East Brunswick, according to the Middlesex County Office of Health Services.The animal was found in the vicinity of Dorothy Lane and Glover Road, according to a news release from the Township on Wednesday.This is the eighth rabid animal ...
EDISON, NJ - The fourth annual Diwali Festival of Lights will be held at Papaianni Park on Saturday, October 25, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The rain date will be on Saturday, November 1. This event is free and open to the public.The event will feature vendors, food trucks, cultural performances, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Former NFL cornerback and Piscataway High School standout Kyle Wilson returned home Friday night to a hero’s welcome as Chiefs Nation honored one of its most accomplished alumni during a halftime football game at Kenny Armwood Stadium.Wilson, a 2005 PHS graduate who went on to star ...
NEW JERSEY — Eligible voters in New Jersey have three ways to cast their ballots in the 2025 General Election.According to the New Jersey Voter Information Portal, the three options are in-person early voting, at a polling place on Election Day and using a mail-in ballot.In Person on Election ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – East Jersey Old Town Village will celebrate the season with its annual Fall Harvest Festival, offering families a full lineup of free activities, live entertainment, and historic experiences across extended hours this October.Visitors can explore the Village grounds, step inside ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A new report shows that the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) has saved taxpayers more than $274 million over the past 10 years by offering specialized public school programs for students with disabilities at significantly lower costs than private ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Residents from South Plainfield and surrounding communities gathered in solidarity Wednesday evening at Putnam Park for the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, hosted by the South Plainfield Domestic Violence Response Team (SPDVRT). With purple ribbons, glow sticks, and ...