THREE RAILROADS SHAPE A CROSSROADS COMMUNITY This article focuses on the historical significance of three of New Jersey’s most influential railroads: the Pennsylvania, Reading, and Lehigh Valley; and how they influenced the social, cultural, and physical development of Metuchen and […]
Did you know that the Metuchen Public Library is now 75? For this anniversary, The Friends of the Metuchen Library (FOTML) have launched a fundraising drive. Join our Penny Brigade and donate your coins to the FOTML at the Metuchen […]
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 60th Annual Winter Festival Parade Another year, another Winter Parade! And what a parade it was. We think this is the year when we took the most photos. Mother Nature smiled upon […]
Temple Emanu-El Invites Children to Perform in Fun Musical Show Temple Emanu-El in Edison welcomes children from the entire community to participate in its first musical production for youth, “Seussical, Jr.” This is the perfect opportunity for children in grades […]
A week after winning the New York State Field Band Championship, the West Genesee High School marching band won a national championship in New Jersey on Saturday night, November 2. The Wildcats took first place in the Class 6 Open […]
Temple Emanu-El Announces Important Holiday Schedule All events take place at Temple Emanu-El unless otherwise noted. December 6 Chanukah Shabbat (after Chanukah, keep the celebrations going!) Yum, delicious roast chicken, potato latkes, and salad served at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $9 […]
THE METUCHEN FARMERS MARKET EXTENDED TO NOV 23RD The Metuchen Farmers Market is pleased to announce that, due to popular demand, it is expanding its season and will continue to bring delicious Jersey-fresh produce and a wide range of tantalizing […]
Prepare for the Apocalypse! A vile horde of zombies will invade Metuchen on Sunday, October 27, on a hungry hunt for brains in the Brainy Borough. They will gather and depart the Colonial Cemetery at 5:00pm (by the Metuchen Train […]
The 3nd Annual HALLOWEEN PARADE and Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 27th The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, together with the Metuchen Recreation Department present the 3rd Annual Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat! Youngsters in their favorite costumes paraded […]
What do you get when you put together in one roof, the following: Live music, book bingo prizes, crafts, face painting, a professional photographer, refreshments and book swapping? A Family Reading Night, that’s what! On Friday, October 25, the Campbell […]
Congrats to All State Champs Participants! It was a Fantastic day one of States. Congratulations to the 2013 State Champions and to every band that performed. Metuchen, you were fabulous! Huge shoutout the to the band parents and volunteers who […]
Photos and Story by Heather Lee – If there is one thing I have learned, it’s that once Tyreen Reuter gets an idea in her head, it is going to happen. Queen of the B.I.L.(Borough Improvement League), she has made […]
On Sunday, October 13 at 2 PM the Metuchen Public Library will kick off Teen Read Week with A Visit with Paul Volponi. Mr.Volponi is the author of 11 Young Adult novels which confront issues that all teens face on […]
Eryn Shewell has developed a reputation as one of the premier up and coming voices on the scene today. Eryn has performed her unique blend of blues rooted americana infused with a taste of years gone by all over the […]
Metuchen’s summer of music and art continues as the annual “METUCHEN ROCKS! outdoor concerts series gets underway in August. Eryn Shewell & the Whiskey Devils headline the METUCHEN ROCKS! Summer Concert Series on Thursday, August 22nd. The concert is free […]
The 10th Annual Back to School Prayer Rally will be held in the gymnasium at Metuchen Assembly of God Church, 130 Whitman Avenue in Metuchen, Wednesday, September 4th from 7:30PM-8:45PM Who should attend: Students of all ages, parents, teachers, BOE […]
Pride of Metuchen Marching Band will be holding a car wash on Saturday, August 17 from 9am to 1pm at the American Legion on Lake Avenue. Come on down and extend your support!
HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT TEMPLE EMANU-EL IN EDISON Experience the Ruach (spirit) of Temple Emanu-El of Edison during the High Holy Day season. If you would like to join us for all High Holy Day Services, you […]
You still have time, it’s not too late to enjoy the summer and the Jersey shore. One of our favorite ‘go-to’ places for sun and water is Seven Presidents Park. It is an oceanfront park in nearby Long Branch, New Jersey. It’s about […]
READINGTON, NJ — At the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America, even the balloons rock! Each summer the skies over Central New Jersey are filled with the magic of ballooning as gigantic, colorful balloons take flight, with […]