Latest Hospital Capacity In New Brunswick Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Middlesex County and across NJ.

New Brunswick Community Farmers Market To Open For The Season

The New Brunswick Community Farmers Market will open for the season in New Brunswick on June 19.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In New Brunswick

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in New Brunswick handled cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Rutgers Gardens Reopens Following Bear Sighting

Closed for seven days after a black bear was spotted in the area, the 180-acre botanic garden is officially back open to the public.

Cedar Hill Prep School OPEN HOUSE

Is Cedar Hill Prep the right school for your child? Come to our Open House and see why our students are in the top 10% in the country!

Rutgers: Firefighters Have Higher Levels Of 'Forever Chemicals'

Volunteer firefighters have higher levels of “forever chemicals" in their bodies than the general public, a new Rutgers study found.

Rutgers Professor Elected to American Academy of Art & Sciences

Plant biologist Joan W. Bennett studies the genetics and physiology of thread-like fungi

Rutgers Opens Adult Autism Services Community Center

The building serves as program hub and communal space for Rutgers and the local community

NJSFWC supports Child Abuse Prevention month

Clubs support child abuse prevention

Cedar Hill Prep School OPEN HOUSE

Come and see why our students are in the top 10% in the country!!

New Brunswick Musician Steve Shimchick Goes Viral With ‘Trash Love' Livestream

"There's a sense of community on the streams, and there's a sense of communit that I think a lot of people have been missing."

New Jersey Blood Services Announces a Blood Emergency

The region's blood supply is dangerously low and donors are desperately needed

Microplastics Found In Raritan River And Mouth Of Raritan Bay

There is a surprisingly high number of microplastics found in the Raritan River; they could come from storm water, say Rutgers scientists.

New Brunswick Library Offers Free Virtual Meditation Class

The class will be at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4 via Zoom. You must register in advance.

State Women's Club to hold Fall Conference virtually

Join the New Jersey State Federation of Women's clubs to hear what is happening in our organization and Join Us!

Middlesex County Collects 11,312 Pounds Of Food For Those In Need

This was the scene last Saturday, Sept. 26 in the Piscataway Lowe's parking lot. The number of people who need food has skyrocketed.

Cross of Glory's 19th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and BBQ!

You won't want to miss this Yard Sale, where you'll find the best bargains, baked goods and burgers to go!

Report: New Jersey Ranked Fourth Most Diverse State In America

The report compared the 50 states across six key factors including socio-economic diversity, cultural diversity, economic diversity, hou ...

New Brunswick Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Local Heroes

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

New Rutgers University President Gives Himself A 10% Pay Cut

The new president of New Jersey’s flagship university has cut his salary by 10%.

NJSFWC Welcomes New President

New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs 2020--2022 President, Jan Hanson

Rutgers Art Students Adapt Their Craft During Quarantine

An entire class of Mason Gross School of the Arts BFA seniors were more than a year into their thesis projects when COVID-19 hit the U.S.

NJSFWC partnering with Santander bank locations to collect wishes

Santander banks supporting CASA NJ

The Popular AARP Driver Safety Classes Throughout New Jersey

If you haven’t taken the Driver Safety class this year, check out the December list by AARP Driver Safety program and their Host Partners

NJSFWC Celebrates 125 years

Women's Clubs contribute to New Jersey and beyond

New Brunswick Multicultural Festival Nov. 2 At Library

There will be crafts, cultural displays, music, sampling of international foods, face painting and live dance performances. 11 - 3 p.m.

Cross of Glory's 18th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and BBQ!

You won't want to miss this Yard Sale, where you'll find the best bargains, baked goods and burgers on Aberdeen Day!

High Levels Of Fecal Bacteria Found In Lower Raritan River

High levels were found at the Edison Boat Basin, Sayreville's riverfront park, Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy and elsewhere.

2 NJ Towns Among Money's 2019 'Best Places To Live In America'

You may be surprised by these choices: The two towns benefit from their business communities, schools, transportation and parks.

New Brunswick: Indian Philosopher Gives Free Lecture Sept. 27-29

Learn how ancient wisdom can help make your life stress free, productive and purposeful. A free lecture series at Rutgers University.

Highland Park Farmers' Market Festival This Friday

The festival this Friday means the farmers' market (218 Raritan Ave.) will be open late 'til 6:30 p.m. and have live music and kids' events.

Explore Middlesex County History Day This Saturday, May 18

Join us at East Jersey Old Town Village and the Cornelius Low House to celebrate History Day on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free!

Highland Park March Against Anti-Semitism Tuesday Night

In response to the fatal shooting at the Poway synagogue in San Diego, Highland Park will hold a march Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

Free Lecture Sunday At Rutgers On Dealing With Stress

Philosopher Gautam Jain will speak for free this Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. He's presented to IBM, MIT and Goldman Sachs in the past.

New Jersey Folk Festival Saturday, April 27 On Rutgers Campus

This year's festival is expected to draw nearly 20,000 and will highlight Native Americans in New Jersey, bluegrass and more.

Piscataway American Revolution Reenactments April 6, 7

The British are coming! Check out the 2019 season opening weekend of East Jersey Old Town Village April 6 and 7.

Enter New Brunswick Library's Poetry Contest

Submit your poem by this Friday, March 1 and read it out loud at the New Brunswick Public Library Poetry Reading in April.

125 Years Of Women’s Clubs; Prom Dresses Wanted; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Year Of The Pig Celebration March 3 At New Brunswick Library

This festive program will feature Chinese calligraphy and painting, colorful folk dancing, Kung Fu, music and delicious Chinese food.

Free Lecture Thursday Night On Piscataway Utopia

Few people know that Piscataway was home to a utopian experiment, the Ferrer Colony and the associated Modern School, in the early 1900s.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.