Hyundai donates 2025 Elantra N to Raritan Valley Community College automotive program

BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Hyundai Motor America has donated a 2025 Hyundai Elantra N to Raritan Valley Community College’s Automotive Technology program, providing students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using modern automotive technology. The donated high-performance vehicle will be used to train students on...

After surviving Vineland, Sayreville heads down to unbeaten Rancocas Valley in Central 5 semis

Sayreville QB Marcus Butka looks to throw against Piscataway in a Big Central Crossover game in Parlin on October 23, 2026. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) There’s little to no history between the Sayreville and Rancocas Valley football teams. The last – and only – time they ever met was in...

Sayreville Democrats Flip Council, Stripping GOP Mayor's Tie-Breaking Power

Sayreville voters handed Democrats full control of the borough council, unseating two Republican incumbents and setting the stage for a political shake-up that could strip the mayor of his tie-breaking power. Unofficial results from Tuesday's election show Democrats Bernie Bailey and Dexter Thomas defeating Republican Councilmen John Zebrowski and Michael Colaci, a result that will leave Sayreville with a 5-1 Democratic majority once the new council is sworn in come January 2027.

Ryan Hopkins Finds Jacob Harris for 66-Yard TD to Extend Wisconsin's Lead Over Rutgers

Lawrence Township Opens Seat Lottery for Dec. 18 Jolly Trolley Holiday Lights Ride

Lawrence Township families have until 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, to enter a lottery for seats on the Jolly Trolley, the Recreation Department's holiday lights ride on Friday, Dec. 18, Patch reported. Seats are not first come, first served. The ride lasts 45 minutes and passes festive lights and decorations...

Siena men's basketball seeks 1st win in home opener vs. Princeton

Head coach Nevada Smith looks for better offensive execution than in loss at Bryant.

Old Bridge dominates mistake-prone Williamstown, 35-0, to earn second straight sectional final trip, behind 3 TD passes from Rios, 2 TDs from Rizzo

Romeo Roman grabs a touchdown pass in the end zone in the second half of a 35-0 win for Old Bridge over Williamstown in the Central Jersey Group 5 semifinals at Lombardi Field in Old Bridge on November 6, 2026. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) Top-seed Old Bridge took advantage of turnover-prone...

Rutgers overcomes early air balls to blow out New Haven, secure first win for acting head coach Brandin Knight

After watching his Scarlet Knights launch multiple air balls in the opening minutes of his first regular season game as acting head coach, Brandin Knight winced. Rutgers was also allowing New Haven to knock down 3-pointers and secure offensive rebounds that led to second-chance points. But with just over a...

Rutgers women's basketball lands 2027's No. 15 recruit Ashley MacCalla

Ashley MacCalla, the No. 15 women's basketball prospect in the 2027 SC Next 100, has committed to Rutgers.

New Hope-Solebury High, Ranked No. 4 in Pa., Earns Independent Accreditation

New Hope-Solebury High School already ranks No. 4 among Pennsylvania high schools, according to U.S. News & World Report. Now it has a second credential, this one from an outside reviewer who examined how the school operates, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The Bucks County school has earned Cognia Initial...

New Brunswick Drafts Data Center Rules as 122 N.J. Municipalities Adopt Bans or Restrictions

New Brunswick officials have sent proposed data center zoning and land-use regulations to the city's Planning Board for review, a move that would require mandatory site-plan applications, indoor siting, and buffer distances from schools, homes and conservation land. The proposed rules touch two sections of city code and come even though no developer has approached the city about building a data center since a prior proposal was scrapped earlier this year.

Rutgers' AJ Surace finds Dyzier Carter for 30-yard TD, tying game against Wisconsin

Navy Wrestling Opens Dual Season vs. Duke, No. 19 Rutgers

Navy opens its dual season Saturday in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with back-to-back matchups against Duke and No. 19 Rutgers, then sends 22 wrestlers to Sunday’s Journeymen Collegiate Classic. The Mids enter with momentum from the Navy Classic, where Danny Wask and Caedyn Ricciardi each won their brackets. Saturday: Navy vs....

Rutgers star WR, projected 1st round pick, out vs. Wisconsin

The Badgers will face a Rutgers team without arguably their best player. The Wisconsin Badgers are massive favorites against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, with the spread continuing to rise ahead of kickoff. Wisconsin opened as 16.5-point home favorites over the 2-6 Scarlet Knights, and that has since jumped...