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Highland Park men are victims in Edison fatal car crash
EDISON Two 24-year-old men, who were killed in a one-car accident on Cedar Lane in Edison on Thursday night, have been identified as Karan Bhandari and Amarinder Cheema of Highland Park.
Under New Jersey's new law, BB gun gets you three years
Caught speeding in Highland Park in April in his father's Acura RSX, Ryan Narciso found out the hard way about a recent change in a New Jersey gun law that could send him to prison for three years.
Arthur F. Hope, 86, Highland Park
Arthur Fitzgerald Hope, 86, of Highland Park died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at home, with his wife of 52 years and his daughter at his side.
Students named to dean's/President's lists
Bentley's provost and vice president for academic affairs Robert D. Galliers, and Dean of Arts and Science Catherine Davy recently announced the names of local residents who were named to the President's List ...
Franklin Animal Shelter mourns death of 'mascot'
A hole has been left in the hearts of township Animal Shelter employees after the recent death of one of their own - their mascot, Maggie.
Storms rip through South Brunswick, but no tornado
Severe thunderstorms that swept through Middlesex County shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday produced possible gale-force winds in South Brunswick that knocked down trees and damaged property.
Benjamin Smith, 84, Highland Park
Benjamin Smith, 84, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in Pittsburgh before moving to Highland Park over 40 years ago.
Top Orthodox New York personalities set to make aliya
Rabbi Ari Berman had until June 1 to decide whether he would make Israel his permanent home.
Central Jersey mayors anticipate pain over loss of state aid
It's definitely gonna hurt. That was the general reaction of several Central Jersey mayors as they talked about estimates from the nonpartisan state Office of Legislative Services on the loss of municipal state ...
Meals on Wheels of Greater New Brunswick
Meals on Wheels of Greater New Brunswick delivers meals to elderly, infirm and homebound in New Brunswick and Highland Park.
Alvin Frank, 92, of Ocean township died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.
Highland Park group aids Zambian village
In the Zambian village of Shiyala, a schoolhouse needed a roof. During rainy season, water would drip through the straw roof of the tiny building, transforming the dirt floor into a mud pit.
Eating out an adventure of international proportions
Greece. Spain. China. Thailand. Latin America. The United States. Mexico. Central Jersey residents might not know it, but they can experience cuisine from an array of countries - and they have to venture only ...
Highland Park: Lively Main Street drives pedestrian-friendly borough
The presence of a large Jewish community in Highland Park is evident in that even the Dunkin' Donuts on Raritan Avenue, the main business street, offers Kosher food.
Carol Boylan Calamoneri, 75, Monroe
Carol Boylan Calamoneri, 75, daughter of the late George and Margaret Boylan, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Suspect eludes police in Edison armed robbery, attempted robbery
A manhunt for an armed robbery suspect involving multiple police units and a State Police helicopter came up empty early Wednesday morning on the border of Edison and Highland Park near the Raritan River.
Couple thankful for rescue efforts
Three motorists helped direct my husband and me off of Woodbridge Avenue near Middlesex County College in Edison.
Lew Stahanovich, 81, New Brunswick
Lew Stahanovich, 81, of New Brunswick passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008, at his home.
New Brunswick pastor leaves behind a legacy
It started with a simple sign. "We are a multi-racial, multi-cultural church. Come, join us," it read.
Two charged with trying to bribe Highland Park cop
A woman and a man who works as an attorney in Edison have been charged with trying to bribe a Highland Park police lieutenant with $2,000 after being told they needed a borough business license to open a ...