Press Releases
By MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF INFORMATION
September 29, 2024
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - This October, join residents for Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park for a production of James and the Giant Peach, a children’s musical based on Roald Dahl’s classic book. Young James discovers a magic potion that grows a gigantic peach, leading to an adventure with a quirky ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ—On Wednesday, September 25, Middlesex County hosted and welcomed Choose New Jersey and economic development officials from various counties at the legendary, State Theatre New Jersey to explore how arts and culture drive economic growth and transform communities. The event ...
Alexandra Badaway from Middlesex College is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational ...
PRAB (Puerto Rican Action Board), a comprehensive human services organization incorporated in 1971 with headquarters in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, announced that it will hold its Staying Alive Dance Fundraiser. Over 200 guests will gather at this dynamic event, which will combine ...
The St. Joseph Metuchen Football team is holding a Car Raffle Fundraiser. A brand new 2025 Chevy Trax Activ Edition is up for grabs, provided by Malouf Chevrolet. The Chevrolet Trax was given a 10/10 by Car and Driver Magazine for 2024 best crossover SUVs. Don't worry about the color of the car ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is providing voters in New Jersey with many easy and accessible ways to cast their vote in the 2024 General Election on November 5, 2024. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS); dropping a ballot in any of the ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation will run a month-long BioBlitz in September 2024 as part of the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Parks for Pollinators campaign. The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is a nationwide, virtual event in which ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - This September, join Middlesex County in observing Hunger Action Month with a series of community events designed to make a difference in the fight against food insecurity. Led by the County’s REPLENISH program, these events invite residents to take action, have fun, and ...
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center announced today that it is the first hospital in the Hackensack Meridian Health network to offer patients the Optilume® BPH Catheter System for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Typically administered as an outpatient procedure, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Yolanda Ciccone, the first woman to serve as Middlesex County Prosecutor, has been named the 2024 Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award recipient by Middlesex College. Named for the founding chair of the Middlesex College Board of Trustees, the award, established in 1974, recognizes ...
“I don’t like to sit down,” says Fosteen Brathwaite, 69, of Avenel, New Jersey. Before retiring nine years ago, she spent 26 years on her feet at a residential care facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. “I’m a hard worker, and I was always on my feet.” It wasn’t until she ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center is proud to open its new outpatient physical rehabilitation location at 500 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy. This facility was formerly located within the hospital and has now relocated to a brand-new location. “Our new outpatient ...
South River, NJ: The world was at Connor Petras' feet. He was a gifted self-taught guitarist, a popular musician, and had a level of charisma that could turn even the grumpiest person into a casual friend. Although seen happy and smiling most of the time, he suffered inside. "Connor ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - As part of New Jersey’s annual budget process, Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley secured $200,000 for the Milltown Fire Department. The funding for the purchase of a new fire truck is included in New Jersey’s fiscal year 2025 budget, which ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Throughout the month of August, the Arts Institute of Middlesex County is showcasing a vibrant array of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows. These events are free, and open to the media and the public. August’s event highlights ...
Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park is looking for talent for their fall show, James and the Giant Peach, on Wednesday, August 14, at 7 pm. Those auditioning must be prepared to sing approximately 16 bars of music and bring sheet music in the proper key, marked with any cuts. An accompanist will ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ —The Office of Health Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, July 29, to celebrate the County's new Public Health Center. The center — once housed at 596 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, relocated to 11 Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick —features over 11,000 square feet ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, N - The Sheriff’s Office will hold an 8-week-long Sheriff’s Civilian Academy for residents of Middlesex County in the fall of 2024. The Sheriff’s Civilian Academy educates residents on the various functions and duties of the Sheriff’s Office. Each session will highlight the ...
EDISON, NJ - Aerobic exercise provides far-reaching benefits to the brains and cardiovascular systems of stroke survivors — everything from inducing the growth of new connections between brain cells to enabling the heart to work more efficiently, according to a study by Hackensack Meridian JFK ...
EDISON, NJ – A Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute physician has helped create new guidelines that, for the first time, recommend that people living with diabetes be regularly screened for disabilities and, if necessary, referred to rehabilitation specialists. Talya K.
EDISON, NJ – Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute has announced the graduates of its prestigious Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program and subspecialty fellowship programs. The highly ranked residency program trains physicians from around the nation who ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center is proud to open its new outpatient physical rehabilitation location at 500 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy. This facility was formerly located within the hospital and has now relocated to a brand-new location. “Our new outpatient ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto has added a new — and fun — feature to its local news and digital marketing platforms. TAPinto Games features three challenging puzzle games, Sudoku, a puzzle and a word search. All three are free and are updated daily. "We are excited to bring games to TAPinto, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Bhavishya Chittala, of Edison, has been elected to serve as the Class of 2024 student representative to the Middlesex College Board of Trustees for academic year 2024-2025. Each year, members of the Middlesex College community recommend and vote on a graduating student to ...
NEW JERSEY — In New Jersey, more than 100 communities are without a local news source. With fewer journalism jobs available, students are finding it harder to pursue journalistic careers, which means fewer students being interested in journalism in high school and college. The Foundation for ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -The Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services, in collaboration with the Middlesex County Arts Institute, is thrilled to announce the start of this year’s Older Adult Art Contest and Show. This contest is open to both professional and non-professional arts and ...
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The 2025 Middlesex County grant cycle is back this summer to offer funding opportunities to municipalities and local nonprofit organizations in support of arts, history, and folklife programming and facilities in Middlesex County. These grants are offered by the Arts ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The EARTH Center’s “hoop house” is filled with plants that feed and shelter butterflies and larvae native to New Jersey. The enclosed conditions allow visitors to take a close look at these beautiful insects. Enjoy, while learning how you can help support these creatures in ...
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center is proud to announce the successful completion of the first-ever Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation (EUS-RFA) for pancreatic cancer within the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant ...