Even with its share of problems over the years, the Edison Police Department is now officially a state-accredited law enforcement agency. The recent accreditation puts the department in rare company, as one of fewer than 40 in the state that have achieved this level of success. More...

Above: Emily Conklin as Anne admits to have cheated on an exam during the performance of "Cheaper by the Dozen" at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen on Nov. 15. Right: Conklin appeals to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbreath, played by Matt Coyle and Jessica Castro. More...

This year, the organizers of Metuchen's 56th annual Winter Festival Parade, to be held on Sunday, Nov. 29, are doing things a bit differently: they're using the parade as an opportunity to collect nonperishable goods for local food banks. More...