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Final Thoughts: Do I really need Local News...

Final Thoughts: Do I really need Local News...

Final Edition: MonroeNow to stop publishing local news today.

13 events happening this weekend, Nov. 8-10, in Middlesex County and Central Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Authorities confirm 2 killed in Jamesburg house fire Wednesday morning

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Donté Stallworth on NFL's Black anthem issue: They have to do a lot more

Donté Stallworth on NFL's Black anthem issue: They have to do a lot more

Lemon reacts to Dr. Fauci's revelation: Gee, I wonder how that happened

Lemon reacts to Dr. Fauci's revelation: Gee, I wonder how that happened

Jewish NFL player reacts to anti-semitic posts by Desean Jackson

Jewish NFL player reacts to anti-semitic posts by Desean Jackson

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Nov 24, 2019

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The Lost Cause: How the South Saw the War at Plainsboro library today

Nov 8, 2019

PLAINSBORO — Historian Martin Mosho will discuss The…

Monroe Township Awarded State Bus Grant

Nov 7, 2019

Monroe Township said that it will add one 14-passeng…

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Nov 3, 2019

In a process that started in September, MonroeNow pl…

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Final Edition: MonroeNow to stop publishing local news today.

Final Edition: MonroeNow to stop publishing local news today.

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13 events happening this weekend, Nov. 8-10, in Middlesex County and Central Jersey

13 events happening this weekend, Nov. 8-10, in Middlesex County and Central Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Cranbury takes action to officially object to Monroe's truck ordinance

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Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

South Brunswick police renewing efforts to solve 30-year-old cold case murder

South Brunswick police renewing efforts to solve 30-year-old cold case murder

Rehearsals begin for George Street Playhouse's 'Last Days of Summer'

Rehearsals begin for George Street Playhouse's 'Last Days of Summer'

PUBLIC SAFETY

Monroe police investigating fatal car crash

Monroe police investigating fatal car crash

Greater chance for deer-involved crashes until December, South Brunswick police warn

Greater chance for deer-involved crashes until December, South Brunswick police warn

Arrest made in sexual contact case at Rutgers University

Arrest made in sexual contact case at Rutgers University

Off-duty police officer's action lead to arrest of robbery suspect in South Brunswick

Off-duty police officer's action lead to arrest of robbery suspect in South Brunswick

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Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

Monroe League of Women Voters: Monroe Board of Education Candidates-2019

Middlesex County, Monroe in talks to acquire 76 acres of land from property owner

Letter: Rescheduled municipal election Forum cancelled due to candidate unavailability

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

Extended hours at County Clerk's Office to process vote-by-mail applications Oct. 29, Nov. 2

Extended hours at County Clerk's Office to process vote-by-mail applications Oct. 29, Nov. 2

Middlesex County presents a historical Halloween celebration

Old Bridge Halloween festivities kick off with haunted house

Arrest made in sexual contact case at Rutgers University

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The Lost Cause: How the South Saw the War at Plainsboro library today

The Lost Cause: How the South Saw the War at Plainsboro library today

Monroe Township Awarded State Bus Grant

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

Monroe League of Women Voters: Monroe Board of Education Candidates-2019

Middlesex County, Monroe in talks to acquire 76 acres of land from property owner

Middlesex County, Monroe in talks to acquire 76 acres of land from property owner

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

BEYOND NEW JERSEY

Donté Stallworth on NFL's Black anthem issue: They have to do a lot more

Donté Stallworth on NFL's Black anthem issue: They have to do a lot more

North Korean leader's sister says Kim-Trump summit unlikely

North Korean leader's sister says Kim-Trump summit unlikely

Tropical Storm Fay threatens mid-Atlantic coast, New England

Today in History

Son says dad was killed asking for directions in California

Lemon reacts to Dr. Fauci's revelation: Gee, I wonder how that happened

Lemon reacts to Dr. Fauci's revelation: Gee, I wonder how that happened

Jewish NFL player reacts to anti-semitic posts by Desean Jackson

Jewish NFL player reacts to anti-semitic posts by Desean Jackson

Schools or bars? Opening classrooms may mean hard choices

Sen. Warren: Trump was a failure before coronavirus crisis

Dr. Gupta demonstrates how schools could reopen safely

[ NEW JERSEY ]

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Democrats will keep seats on Monroe governing body; close race for school board seat

Cranbury voters elect a Republican and Democrat to township committee

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

[ LIFE & ARTS ]

Dr. Gupta demonstrates how schools could reopen safely

Dr. Gupta demonstrates how schools could reopen safely

Cooper presses CDC director on early Covid-19 testing

Inside California hospital overwhelmed by Covid-19 cases

Katie Price had backpack stolen by intruders

Katie Price had backpack stolen by intruders

Modern Family!: Jesse Tyler Ferguson welcomes first child

Cameron Diaz launches wine brand

These social distancing tips can help you stay safe outside

These social distancing tips can help you stay safe outside

Aunt: 16-year-old was in coma on ventilator with Covid-19

Honeymoon at home: Bindi Irwin spent her honeymoon 'caring for animals' at Australia Zoo

Charlize Theron: I want my kids to feel represented

Charlize Theron: I want my kids to feel represented

BUSINESS

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay breaks ground on new $39M emergency department

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay breaks ground on new $39M emergency department

Old Bridge Business Alliance hosts breakfast with the mayor

Old Bridge Business Alliance hosts breakfast with the mayor

Columbia Bank awards $20K grant to Old Bridge Parks, Rec. Dept. programs

Columbia Bank awards $20K grant to Old Bridge Parks, Rec. Dept. programs

EDUCATION

Democrats will keep seats on Monroe governing body; close race for school board seat

Democrats will keep seats on Monroe governing body; close race for school board seat

Cranbury voters elect a Republican and Democrat to township committee

Cranbury voters elect a Republican and Democrat to township committee

Monroe high school will keep its accreditation status after lengthy process finished

Monroe high school will keep its accreditation status after lengthy process finished

Anonymous donor gifts $6K to Monroe schools to help students in need, and buy supplies

Anonymous donor gifts $6K to Monroe schools to help students in need, and buy supplies

Resident, whose school board application went missing, raises concerns about Monroe BOE

Resident, whose school board application went missing, raises concerns about Monroe BOE

Rock and Roll Spectacular coming to State Theatre featuring Chubby Checker, The Duprees

Rock and Roll Spectacular coming to State Theatre featuring Chubby Checker, The Duprees

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

Modern Family!: Jesse Tyler Ferguson welcomes first child

Modern Family!: Jesse Tyler Ferguson welcomes first child

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[ SPORTS ]

Poll: How do you feel about the Giants benching Eli Manning?

Poll: How do you feel about the Giants benching Eli Manning?

Annual IFM Charity Cricket Tournament in Monroe returns Aug. 31

Test your skills at East Brunswick Elks' soccer shoot contest

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👉 People Are Filming Creepshots of Women at BLM Protests via Hvper.com

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

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Letter: Rescheduled municipal election Forum cancelled due to candidate unavailability

Letter: Preparing you for 2020 Census

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