Author: Greater Media

  • Massage parlors closed after raids in Edison, North Brunswick

    Six massage parlors in the area have been closed by police after 19 individuals were charged with participating in prostitution and/or money laundering at the establishments. Julie’s Spa, 525 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, and Pro Acupressure Inc., 1910 Oak Tree Road, Edison, were among the massage parlors that were shuttered during a series of raids…

  • Breakfast with Santa at the Metuchen EMS

    Metuchen Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will present Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6 at the Metuchen EMS Headquarters, 1 Safety Place, Metuchen. The suggested donation is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will benefit the Metuchen (Volunteer) Emergency Medical Services.

  • Metuchen High PTO event promotes health and wellness

    Boy Scout Troop 66 of Edison helped out The Hands of Hope with more than 2,000 pounds of food and more than 300 turkeys on Nov. 21. Metuchen High School served as the host to a Health and Wellness Fair that was sponsored by the PTO. PTO President Audrey Hausser said, “Health mindfulness is critical…

  • Advent workshop scheduled Dec. 5

    The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, invites the community to its Advent Workshop from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 5. Festivities will include a Christmas crafting table, games, tree decorating and lighting, and caroling. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call the church office at 732-548-2463, email [email protected] or…

  • NAACP presentation set for Dec. 9

    The Metuchen-Edison Area Branch of the NAACP (also serving Piscataway, Highland Park and South Plainfield) will present “Oral Histories: Securing Our Legacy” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Piscataway Kennedy Library. Kwanzaa will also be celebrated. Refreshments will be served. Listen to student interviews of local elders who have witnessed key historical events…

  • Partners in Parkinson’s at convention center Dec. 5

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON— Patients and caregivers in the Parkinson’s community will have one of the country’s largest events right in their backyard on Saturday when a Partners in Parkinson’s event comes to the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center on Dec. 5. Partners in Parkinson’s events started more than a year ago between…

  • Terrorist attack kills US teen in Israel

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – A U.S. teen, who has relatives in East Brunswick and Edison, was among three killed in a shooting in West Bank. Ezra Schwartz, 18, was killed in a drive by shooting Nov 19. The killing has been ruled a terror attack, according to media reports. Schwartz was…

  • JCC to light menorah at Chanukah party

    The Edison Township Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 8, at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. Dignitaries, JCC staff and community members will come together for the menorah lighting, followed by musical entertainment, crafts and light Chanukah refreshments for all. This event…

  • Boy Scouts announce spaghetti dinner

    St. John Vianney’s Boy Scout Troop #523 will hold their annual spaghetti dinner from 3-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the SJV cafeteria. The menu consists of spaghetti with a choice of plain or meat sauce, salad, bread and butter, coffee, tea, juice and desserts. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors…