Edison News
By JACOB TURCHI
May 9, 2025
EDISON, NJ—The township's annual Memorial Day parade will be on Saturday, May 24, and will start at 12:00 PM.According to the township, the parade will start at Division Street and end at Lindeneau Elementary School on Blossom Street. It will then proceed along Plainfield Avenue, which will be ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) has honored Middlesex College’s student newspaper, “Quo Vadis,” with 15 awards for outstanding writing, design, and social media.The college’s student news staff earned five first-place honors in the 2024–25 NJPA’s college newspapers ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Sixteen of Middlesex County’s brightest high school and college students are now New Jersey Governor's STEM Scholar graduates, among a 2025 class comprised of 111 students from across the state.These students completed a yearlong immersive STEM experience, and graduated on ...
EDISON, NJ - Eight students who either attended or currently attend Edison schools are members of the 2025 Governor’s STEM Scholars graduating class. Approximately 111 New Jersey students are part of this year’s class.The Edison students are as follows:Tanishka Dhake, a senior at John P. Stevens ...
EDISON, NJ - Seven Edison students are the recipients of a National Merit Scholarship worth approximately $2,500. According to a press release, these students showed “the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college Studies.” The students are as ...
EDISON, NJ - An elderly Edison woman was fatally hit by a car in a shopping center parking lot, according to police. Authorities say that Veena Kriplayni, age 81, succumbed to her injuries after being transported to the hospital.On Thursday, at around 6:30 AM, police say they arrived at the Inman ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Board of Education has introduced a $358.7 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that includes a modest tax increase for property owners.The school board will hold a 6 pm public hearing on Thursday, May 8th, at the Ross Street School, 110 Ross Street, before the board ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – In about 13 months, the first games of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will kick off. Canada, Mexico and the United States are hosting the biggest World Cup ever, with a total of eight games to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, including the final match of the ...
EDISON, NJ - Middlesex County will host a paper shredding event at Papaianni Park, located at 100 Municipal Boulevard, on Sunday, June 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This service is free and open to all Middlesex County residents. The county will accept five file boxes or 100 pounds of paper per car.
EDISON, NJ - A Dubai-based food packaging company will be opening its first North American production base in Edison Township, according to a press release from the governor's office. Hotpack has made a $100 million investment in the new state-of-the-art facility slated to open in June. The exact ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A Piscataway Township police officer was arrested Thursday following an investigation into reports of sexually inappropriate behavior involving minors at stores in South Plainfield, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.Authorities charged Wesley Kliwinski, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School varsity baseball team fell to an overall record of 5-6 following a lopsided 16-1 loss to the Metuchen Bulldogs on Thursday at home.The Bulldogs (12-2), coached by Leo Danik, proved to be formidable adversaries. The team is currently first in its division and ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man who operated roofing companies has been indicted for failing to file tax returns and pay income tax, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Steve Mitchell, also known as “Sonny Mitchell,” and Samuel Mitchell of Bohemia, New York, have each been charged with four ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council adopted a redevelopment plan for the property on 2 Schuyler Drive, an abandoned and dilapidated house on the corner of Route 27. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at their regular meeting on Wednesday. According to the township, the vacant property is ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach Umme ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host an event with Black Poster Project, a non-profit organization that raises awareness of drug addiction. The event will be on Friday, May 2, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Edison High School. The goal of the program and this event is to demystify the stigma ...
EDISON, NJ - A local day care has received a grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to remove carpeting from a hallway and replace it with new flooring. Kidz Lagoon, located at 165 Fieldcrest Ave, was granted a Small Business Improvement Grant of $7,858.66, according to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On 50th anniversary of Patrolman William J. Cady’s death in the line of duty, Senator Patrick Diegnan announced he has introduced legislation to honor the South Plainfield police officer and the department’s only other fallen member, Patrolman Richard H. Conklin.Diegnan’s ...
EDISON, NJ - Township officials recently renamed the tennis courts on North 8th Avenue after Rabbi Israel Rivkin, who served at Congregation Ohr Torah until his passing in 2024. According to the township, the decision to rename the courts “Rivkin Courts” was made to pay tribute to Rabbi Rivkin's ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and NJ Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin sent a letter to NL Industries, Inc. on Monday, April 28, demanding immediate and comprehensive action to clean up toxic pollution left behind in the Raritan River near the company’s former titanium ...
EDISON, NJ - 11 people have been charged in connection to a car theft ring that targeted high-valued vehicles in New Jersey. Authorities say the suspects stole vehicles from Morris, Essex, Middlesex, Mercer, and Burlington County, stored them in the Bronx, and shipped them to West African ...
EDISON, NJ - Hands of Hope for the Community’s fourth annual Tee Off Against Hunger conducted at TopGolf in Edison on Sunday generated a record $60,000 for the nonprofit.Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, who serves as Hands of Hope for the Community’s president, said corporate and ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has released a traffic study for the intersections at Woodbridge Avenue and Glencourt Avenue. The study recommends that the township adopt ordinances to limit or prohibit westbound travel on sections of Glencourt Avenue to prevent further vehicle accidents. To see the full ...
EDISON, NJ - Vendor applications for Edison Township’s upcoming Pride Festival are now available. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, and the deadline to register as a vendor is Monday, May 19. The township will not accept applications beyond this deadline. To fill out the application, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Middlesex County grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against Woodbridge police Officer Hector Rivera for his alleged use of a non-fatal chokehold during a Feb. 11, 2023 domestic violence arrest.The grand jury’s decision came on April 9th after the Middlesex ...
EDISON, NJ - A local public housing complex will refurbish the interior and exterior of 92 of their units, according to a press release. Mayor Sam Joshi and the Edison Housing Authority have reached an agreement for a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion at Robert E. Holmes ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A surprise awaits children with Autism at Indiana Avenue Elementary School when they return from spring break next Monday. Spoiler Alert: It’s a specially-designed playground to meet their disability needs.Work on this Autism-friendly playground began on Tuesday, April 22nd. It ...
EDISON, NJ - Two students at the Edison Magnet Academy School are the recipients of a corporate-sponsored national merit scholarship. According to a press release, they are two of 47 New Jersey students to receive a scholarship for 2025.Sanjay Ravishankar is the recipient of the National Merit ...
EDISON, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team was back on the field on Tuesday to take on Edison High School. South Plainfield lost to Edison 9-7. Emily Lopez netted a hat trick after recording her 100th career goal on April 19. Lopez is now at 504 goals and counting. The senior ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - As of Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, the fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, which started on Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, continues to burn, but significant progress has been made. Here's the latest information from the New ...