• Edison man ID’d as murder victim

    The victim of a Dec. 11 fatal shooting in Newark has been identified as an Edison man, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Eugene Venable. Rajab K. Muhammad, 30, died after being shot on the 300 block of Littleton Avenue in Newark around 6:53 p.m. He was pronounced…

  • Holiday cabaret raises funds for arts center

    Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center will present its first annual fundraising cabaret, “Home for the Holidays,” at 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Admission is $10, and proceeds will benefit Dragonfly’s future productions. For more information, visit www.dragonflyartsnj.com.

  • Exhibit showcases works by area artists

    The Metuchen Public Library gallery, which had its grand opening last month, invites the community to the exhibit, “Winter.” The works of area artists are on display during this exhibit, which runs through January. For details, visit the library website at www.metuchennj.org/library, or email [email protected] or [email protected].

  • Festivities to include Hanukkah celebration

    The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County will host the Edison Township Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Dignitaries, JCC staff and community members are invited to the menorah lighting, which will be followed by musical entertainment, crafts and light refreshments for…

  • Metuchen library closes through Dec. 19

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., is closed through Dec. 19 for the installation of a new circulation/reference service desk and shelving units to improve accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities. The book drop will be open at all times for returning material. The loan period for due items will be extended to…

  • Raconteur Radio slates Dickens play, dinner

    Raconteur Radio, along with the Borough Improvement League, will present “A Christmas Carol: A Staged Radio Play and Victorian Christmas Party” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Featuring Laurence Mintz, Thom Boyer, Danielle Illario and Michael Jarmus, the performance will also include period costumes, theatrical lighting, radio equipment,…

  • Christmas curmudgeon

    PHOTO COURTESY OF GILLIAN SHERRY Michael Jarmus portrays Ebenezer Scrooge and Laurence Mintz takes on the role of Jacob Marley in Raconteur Radio’s upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol.”

  • Carbon tax to address climate change

    Now that the tumult of election season has subsided, we need our representatives to focus on the serious problems that confront all Americans and to work on these with others regardless of party affiliation. An issue that is becoming of increasing concern to the electorate is climate change. The overflow attendance at congressional briefings last…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Snowmen are on display at Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses, Monroe Township.

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