Press Releases
By TAPINTO
June 1, 2026
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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Students, families, teachers and staff from schools across Middlesex County continue to make a major impact in the fight against food insecurity through their ongoing support of REPLENISH. During the 2025–2026 school year, 106 schools participated in food drives that ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County launched a new public awareness campaign, “Be a Hero Against Fraud,” to educate residents on how to recognize, avoid, and report scams and fraudulent activity targeting individuals, families, seniors, and businesses. As fraud schemes continue to evolve ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Lauded for their perseverance and resilience, 73 Middlesex College nursing students received their program pins May 18 at a heartfelt and emotional pinning ceremony on campus. This year’s class is the largest nursing cohort since 2019. “Nursing is hard, because you care for ...
Legislation building upon Senator Patrick Diegnan’s ongoing efforts to expand life-saving emergency equipment and procedures at schools statewide unanimously passed the Senate Higher Education Committee today.The bill, which Diegnan joined Senator James Beach in sponsoring, requires colleges and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office for a FREE Car Seat Safety Clinic, where certified child passenger safety technicians will inspect car seats and demonstrate how to install them properly, provide hands-on education on the proper use of car seats and boosters, and ...
Middlesex County, NJ -In honor of World Elder Abuse Day, the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services invites residents to the 2026 Elder Abuse and Exploitation Awareness Conference on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 10 am–1 pm at the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center. Featuring ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is providing voters in New Jersey with many easy and accessible ways to cast their vote in the 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or dropping a ballot in any of ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Once again, the Middlesex College Quo Vadis newspaper staff made their mark at the 2025-2026 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) College Newspaper Contest, earning 17 awards including six first-place honors.The contest has 10 individual categories – three online and two ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In recognition of National Volunteer Month this April, Middlesex County is spotlighting a wide range of volunteer opportunities that support County programs and services. With volunteer opportunities available year-round, residents are encouraged to get involved and make a ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office issued a ceremonial resolution reaffirming the County’s commitment to protecting children, strengthening families, and advancing community-wide prevention efforts. The ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services invites residents who are turning 90 years old or older this year to attend the County’s annual 90+ Birthday Celebration and Luncheon. These special celebrations will be held ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships for the nation’s top community college students seeking their bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.In applying for one of the most lucrative scholarships in ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Northeast Regional Honors Council hosted their annual conference where six Middlesex College students presented their honors research. Two of the presenting students, Mariela Flores and Victor Gil, were awarded the Scholarship for Equity and Access (SEA) Award. The award ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex College will present “Things I Know To Be True,” an original play on stage in April at its 438-seat Performing Arts Center.This 100-minute play – written by Andrew Bovell, and directed by Anna Sycamore DeMers and Hope McCarthy – is a family's story of new beginnings that ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College’s Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department presents Things I Know To Be True across two weekends (April 9-11 and April 16-18, 2026) at the Studio Theater in Edison. The 100-minute play, written by Andrew Bovell and directed by Anna Sycamore DeMers and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College will soon offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) a pathway to obtain their associate degree in Nursing through the College’s LPN to RN program. The accelerated program combines rigorous academics, hands-on clinical experience, and state-of-the-art simulation ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Reyou Ketamine, the New Jersey mental health practice that has delivered more than 8,000 transformative ketamine and Spravato treatments for depression, has opened its second clinic at 908 Oak Tree Road in South Plainfield. The expansion comes as the practice's Howell ...
Athletic trainers in New Jersey play a vital role in the development and health care of our student-athletes.Members of the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ), which works to advance and improve the profession statewide, also collaborate with legislators to craft laws that make our ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – At a press announcement today, February 18, 2026, Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios, Deputy Director Shanti Narra, and Sheriff Mildred S. Scott announced a resolution that would prohibit the use of County-owned or County-controlled property for civil ...
For the past 20 years, CASA of Middlesex County has stood alongside children and youth removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, giving them a voice when they need it most. To mark two decades of advocacy and impact, the organization invites the community to celebrate this milestone at a ...
SKILLMAN, NJ — A statewide group of 175+ students ranging from middle school through postgraduates convened on Saturday, January 24th for an AI Hackathon at the Montgomery Innovation Hub, focused on developing innovative solutions to one of New Jersey's most urgent challenges: affordability.The ...
Students across New Jersey are invited to participate in the AI Hackathon (IRL and Online), an exciting statewide event designed to give students hands-on experience building with artificial intelligence - whether they attend in person near Princeton or virtually from anywhere in the state.This ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College is one of 277 institutions nationwide recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. On behalf of the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, this achievement reflects the ...
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TRENTON, N.J. – Reach Out and Read New Jersey is honored to name New Jersey State Sen. Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. and his Chief of Staff Greg Tufaro to the 2025 Reach Out and Read Honor Roll, a national recognition awarded to leaders advancing early literacy, caregiver-child connection, and equity in ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is excited to announce the launch of its new History Guide, a free, interactive initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to step into the County’s revolutionary story. The program encourages participants to explore historic landmarks, learn ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced today (November 7) that a Milltown man was arrested and charged with drug offenses. The Middlesex County Narcotics Task Force conducted an investigation into a marijuana distributor identified as Steven Chevrier, 39, of ...
Middlesex County’s REPLENISH will host its third annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K on Thanksgiving Day (Thurs, Nov. 27) from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.It is a family-friendly event that brings the community together to support the fight against food insecurity at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – As we prepare to observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 17–24) as well as the holiday season, the Middlesex College Community Resource Hub & Food Pantry asks that we support students in our community struggling with food insecurity through donations. The ...