Date Announced For 2nd NJ Governor's Debate Between Ciattarelli, Sherrill

The debate will be held at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center and will be moderated by ABC News anchors in Philadelphia and New York.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In New Brunswick Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Middlesex County decreased recently.

New Brunswick, Piscataway On List For Vaccine Door Knocking

New Brunswick has one of the lowest vaccine rates in the state: 46 percent of residents older than 18 have gotten at least one shot.

Middlesex County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the New Brunswick area compares to New Jersey and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Most New Jerseyans Say Housing Costs are a Serious Problem

Two-thirds of New Jerseyans support using Affordable Housing Trust Fund solely as intended

Unemployment Improves In New Brunswick Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Middlesex County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

New Brunswick Pro-Palestinian Protest Planned For Saturday

The protest is organized by the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. They also held a rally Friday in Princeton.

Broadband Speed In New Brunswick Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the New Brunswick area compares.

Piscataway Seeks To Ban Marijuana Businesses From Opening

Piscataway is going in the direction of Warren and Bridgewater, both of which have banned pot shops from opening in those towns.

Rutgers’ Eagleton Institute of Politics Launches Public Database

National inventory of scientists, engineers and health care professionals in U.S. state legislatures

Federal Taxes In Middlesex County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Middlesex County.

GOP Lawmaker Said She Plans To Fight Rutgers' Vaccine Mandate

A Monmouth County Republican lawmaker said she is writing a bill to prevent Rutgers from mandating its students get the coronavirus vaccine.

New Brunswick Will Get $21.6 Million In 2nd COVID Relief Act

No Republican in Congress voted for the second COVID relief bill. Republicans said they are concerned about inflation and the deficit.

Slain Capitol Police Brian Sicknick, Of South River, Honored

Sicknick, an Iraq War veteran who grew up in South River, was killed by rioters in the Jan. 6 government takeover attempt.

New Jersey Factory Set To Make 90 Million Masks A Month

The factory’s opening comes just days after President Joe Biden signed an executive order to boost U.S. government purchases.

New Brunswick Water Meter Reader Sentenced In Bribery Case

11 New Brunswick city residents have also been charged with paying cash to have their water and sewer bills reduced.

Federal Probe Opened Into Capitol Hill Riot Death Of Cop From NJ

The US Attorney General has opened a federal probe to find the person, or people, responsible for the Capitol police officer's death.

Middlesex County's Top Stories Of 2020

From ice rescues to the COVID spit test invented at Rutgers, here are the top stories that defined Middlesex County in 2020:

U.S. Should Look at How Other Countries Regulate Health Care Cost

Standardizing fee-for-service payments and structuring negotiations could make U.S. health care more affordable.

Former NJ Congress Candidate Kicked Off Newark Flight

A New Brunswick woman who unsuccessfully challenged Rep. Frank Pallone in the 2020 Democratic primary was kicked off a flight Saturday.

Former Birdsall Exec Loses License Three Years After Guilty Plea

James Johnston, 58, of New Brunswick, previously pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree charge of making illegal corporate political donations.

How Is Voting Going In New Brunswick? Tell Us

If you're heading out to the polls to vote in person - or already voted - we want to hear from you.

Voting In New Brunswick: Everything You Need To Know

Election Day 2020 is here! You cannot machine vote at the polls on Nov. 3 unless you have a documented disability. And track your ballot:

Election Day In New Brunswick: When, Where To Vote

Election Day 2020 has arrived. You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to cast your vote; mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3.

Middlesex County Tells Voters: Don't Lick Mail-In Ballot Envelope

For coronavirus safety, don't lick the envelope when you return your mail-in ballot, says Middlesex County government.

New Brunswick Voter Guide 2020: Who Is On Ballot, Where To Vote

Patch can help you navigate the challenges of voting during the coronavirus outbreak:

All The New Brunswick Poll Sites; Ballots Coming To You Soon

Ballots were mailed out last week, and here's a full list of all the New Brunswick polling sites:

Here's How To Vote In New Brunswick This Fall

To help ensure your vote is properly collected and counted this November, Middlesex County is installing ballot drop boxes in every town.

New Brunswick Receives $768,861 In CARES Act Funding

New Brunswick will receive $768,861; Middlesex County is getting $2.6 million from the CARES Act.

LWV Sponsoring Virtual Candidates’ Forum District 6 on June 24

Zoom participants welcome to submit questions for Virtual Candidates Forum District 6

Big Majority Approve Of NJ's Reopening Pace, Rutgers Poll Finds

Sixty-six percent of New Jerseyans thinks the state is moving to reopen at the right pace while 19 percent say it's happening too quickly.

Muslim Woman Challenging Frank Pallone Receives Death Threat

Rutgers grad Amani al-Khatahtbeh, challenging Rep. Pallone for his long-held Congress seat, received a death threat Tuesday night.

New Brunswick Announces Furloughs Of Some City Workers

Employees who work in Youth Services, the recreation dept., Senior Resource Center and at the New Brunswick library will be furloughed.

Woodbridge, New Brunswick, North Brunswick Epicenter For Opiates

Starting this spring, peer recovery coaches will start conducting door-to-door visits to those revived by naloxone in those towns.

Middlesex County Judge 'Regrets' Scolding Married Man, Lover

A Middlesex County judge who officials say went on a 'demeaning' tirade against a married man and his girlfriend is now facing censure.

Piscataway Outlaws E-Cigarette/Vape Sales In Nearly Entire Town

In a first-of-its-kind law, Piscataway is leading the state by banning the sale of e-cigarettes and vape pens in nearly the entire town.

Death Penalty Sought For New Brunswick Murder Suspect

Missouri prosecutors want the death penalty for a New Brunswick man who was released by Middlesex County after ICE asked he be detained.

CNN's April Ryan Finally Speaks On New Brunswick Reporter Attack

CNN's April Ryan said she fired the bodyguard that attacked a New Brunswick journalist Aug. 3, and that she never ordered his camera taken.

CNN's April Ryan Remains Silent In NJ Bodyguard Assault Charge

CNN's April Ryan continues to remain silent after her bodyguard was charged with assaulting a reporter in downtown New Brunswick.

Middlesex County Prosecutor Moves To U.S. Attorney's Office

Carey was appointed to Middlesex County's top law enforcement position by then-Gov. Christie. Gov. Murphy will name his replacement.