Tag: Metuchen Downtown Alliance
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Through grant funds, Metuchen Downtown Alliance purchases thousands of meals from local restaurants for those in need
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Downtown Alliance has been “quietly and without fanfare” purchasing thousands of meals from local restaurants to feed those in need throughout Middlesex County. Using a $390,000 grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and working in partnership with local restaurants in Metuchen’s bustling downtown, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA)…
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The display of deep Hispanic cultural roots took over Metuchen Town Plaza in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month
METUCHEN – The sounds, movements and colors of South America took over the Metuchen Town Plaza in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Mayor Jonathan Busch and his wife Kathy welcomed the crowd on Oct. 15. Each year, people across the United States observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance seeks public input on downtown through survey
METUCHEN – It’s time to update Metuchen Downtown Alliance’s five-year strategic plan and the Alliance is looking for public feedback through a survey. How often do you visit the downtown? What do you visit the downtown for? How do you get to the downtown? Reasons not to visit the downtown? These are some of the…
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Juneteenth celebrations: Art, culture, music, dance, food and history
The Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge communities held Juneteenth celebrations on June 18. In Edison, township officials held its inaugural celebration at Papaianni Park. The event featured music, food and local vendors. The Metuchen Downtown Alliance along with the Metuchen Human Relations Commission and Metuchen Edison Branch of NAACP (the National Association for the Advancement of…
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Breakdancers showcase best moves on Metuchen Town Plaza
METUCHEN – Breakdancers took to Metuchen Town Plaza showcasing their best moves during Downtown Metuchen Alliance’s second annual breakdancing event. The event was presented by Pro Breaking Tour, UDEF, the nonprofit entity for competitive breaking, and Kids Breaking League in New York. Councilman Joel Branch introduced the performers in front of the young crowd on…
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Crowds enjoy spring street fair in Metuchen; up next is Spring Bazaar
METUCHEN – The spring street fair organized by the Borough Improvement League and Metuchen YMCA on May 15 is one of the many happenings in the downtown for May and June. On May 21, the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) is expected to hold its largest annual Spring Bazaar with 23 vendors from 11 a.m. to…
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Metuchen community celebrates Lunar New Year in grand style
METUCHEN – The Metuchen community celebrated the Lunar New Year in grand style in the downtown area on Feb. 12. The public was able to learn about the culture and history of the special day from performances and food to crafts and storytime. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, fell on Feb.…
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Asian community in Metuchen set to showcase fun festivities of Lunar New Year
METUCHEN – As Chinese New Year nears, members of the Asian community in Metuchen hope to showcase how fun the new year festivities can be. “Asian culture is often overlooked and underrepresented,” Jennifer Zhu said. “We hope that when you come to celebrate the Lunar New Year, you learn a little about Asian cultures and…
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Metuchen forging ahead with a number of projects; final decisions expected for a new emergency services center
METUCHEN – In 2016, Mayor Jonathan Busch said the formation of a Metuchen Downtown Alliance offered hope. At the time, it was a year before he became mayor, but had opened his non-retail business The Busch Law Group LLC at 450 Main St. “I want to work and live in a place where there is…