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Mixed-status immigrant households expected to lose benefits under new public charge rule

BY NADA HASSANEIN New Jersey Monitor New rules going into effect this week allow immigrants’ enrollment in safety net resources to be taken into account for lawful...

Balloon pollution is spoiling the party for wildlife

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation There’s something undeniably cheerful about balloons. We buy them for birthday parties, graduations, weddings and other moments we celebrate....

Arts Council’s ‘Amazing Pumpkin Carve’ returns

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council’s Amazing Pumpkin Carve returns for its 12th year. The four-day event features live entertainment, craft beer, a kid’s climbing...

Construction milestone for Nayan and Bindu Dalal Center for the Arts 

Middlesex College hosted a ceremonial beam signing and site tour to celebrate the construction progress of the Nayan and Bindu Dalal Center for the...

Assemblywoman named 2026 L’Hommedieu Award winner

New Jersey Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez has been named the 2026 Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award recipient by Middlesex College.  Named for the founding chair of the Middlesex...

Professional soccer coming to county in 2027

Hometown Soccer Holdings (HSH), New York City FC, MLS NEXT Pro, and Middlesex County, NJ officials unveiled plans to bring MLS NEXT Pro soccer to...