The city’s school district lied about an incident where a student attempted to bring a weapon to school on the morning of May ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—So, just how swingin’ was the New Brunswick music scene in the late 1960’s? Swinging enough to produce a Billboard Hot 100 number one hit, 50 years ago this summer: Looking Glass’ ...

Petra Gaskins and Manuel Castañeda were elected to leadership positions on the City Council at the January 7 meeting. Credit: New Brunswick Democratic Organization NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The New Brunswick ...

On January 1, Edison police officers detained a busload of immigrants on their way to New York City. EDISON, NJ—“No one get off the bus yet.” That was the order from the Edison Police Department (EPD) ...

New Brunswick High School has been going through challenging times recently. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Officials admitted that a grown woman who posed as a teen girl was able to attend classes at the city’s ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Twenty years ago, on March 20, 2001, patrons showed up outside the Melody Bar at 106 French Street, expecting to dance nostalgic to the 1980’s tunes that Tuesdays nights at the club ...

A building largely occupied by senior citizens was the scene of a fatal police shooting on the morning of August 8 in New Brunswick. Credit: Charlie Kratovil / New Brunswick Today NEW BRUNSWICK, ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The city’s response to homelessness has been a frequent topic of discussion—from the voices of activists years ago to questions from residents today. “What are some problems that you ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Under pressure from activists, the City Council will consider a resolution regarding proposed state legislation known as the Immigrant Trust Act. The New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act ...

The New Brunswick Water Utility has seen more than its fair share of scandals over the past 20 years. Credit: Charlie Kratovil / New Brunswick Today NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—City employees failed to properly ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On the final day of his term, former Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill requiring public schools to teach cursive handwriting. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, ...

Peter Cantu and Jim Cahill have each led their municipality uninterrupted since the early 1990's, but Cantu started as Mayor even earlier. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Sworn into office in January 1991, the Hub ...