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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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See the view from the world's tallest outdoor elevator

See the view from the world's tallest outdoor elevator

Coastal Texas and Louisiana may see severe weather this Thanksgiving

Coastal Texas and Louisiana may see severe weather this Thanksgiving

How bistro loved by Bourdain is coping with second lockdown

How bistro loved by Bourdain is coping with second lockdown

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Updated Nov 25, 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

Updated 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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[ LOCAL HEADLINES ]

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

See the view from the world's tallest outdoor elevator

See the view from the world's tallest outdoor elevator

Coastal Texas and Louisiana may see severe weather this Thanksgiving

Coastal Texas and Louisiana may see severe weather this Thanksgiving

How bistro loved by Bourdain is coping with second lockdown

Today in History

How carefully planned birthday celebration got all family members infected

FL: BODY THOUGHT TO BE OF NEW ENGLAND TEEN FOUND

FL: BODY THOUGHT TO BE OF NEW ENGLAND TEEN FOUND

Alex Winter's Frank 'Zappa' documentary

Alex Winter's Frank 'Zappa' documentary

Avlon: Trump shows fundamental disrespect of fact and reality

'Shame on him': Medical analyst on Denver mayor's holiday travel

Restaurant owner: Employees behind on rent, Senate on vacation

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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 ]

Lewis Hamilton is GQ's Game Changer Of The Year

Lewis Hamilton is GQ's Game Changer Of The Year

Jorja Smith wishes she had a stage name

A$AP Rocky delivers meals to homeless shelter

Emilia Clarke improvised epic Game of Thrones speech in fictional langauge

Emilia Clarke improvised epic Game of Thrones speech in fictional langauge

Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev's couples therapy

Jennifer Grey rules out recasting the late Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing character

Jason Momoa felt like 'imposter' when he landed Dune role

Jason Momoa felt like 'imposter' when he landed Dune role

Chrissy Teigen: I'm in a bit of a grief depression hole

Megan Fox officially files for divorce from Brian Austin Green

Jordin Sparks: 2020 has confirmed to me that my husband is the one for me

Jordin Sparks: 2020 has confirmed to me that my husband is the one for me

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

Jorja Smith wishes she had a stage name

Jorja Smith wishes she had a stage name

THINGS TO DO

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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

[ 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

Old Bridge Business Alliance hosts breakfast with the mayor

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

25 facts about mental health

25 facts about mental health

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Letter: Rescheduled municipal election Forum cancelled due to candidate unavailability

Letter: Preparing you for 2020 Census

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