The Salvation Army will soon begin accepting registrations for families that wish to participate in the organization’s annual Back to School Backpack Program, which provides new backpacks and school supplies for area children entering grades K-8 this fall. Registration is free and will take place throughout the month of July. Registrants must provide the following […]
New Brunswick will celebrate Independence Day with live music and a fireworks display over the Raritan River on July 2! Music will begin at 5 p.m. at Boyd Park with performances by “Tempo Alegre” and “Once Again Band.” At 9:20 p.m. attendees will turn their eyes to the sky over the Raritan River to watch […]
The next New Brunswick Ciclovia will arrive on Saturday, June 24 with a whole new summer route! New Brunswick Ciclovia is a family-friendly event that emphasizes healthy living and community bonding by opening City streets for all to enjoy. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., approximately one mile of roadway will be closed to vehicular […]
A New Brunswick summer program has kids even more excited for sunshine, freedom and break from school! For more than 25 years, Play S.A.F.E. (Summer Activities For Everyone) has served as a free summer program for New Brunswick children, providing nutrition, tutoring, physical activity and adventure throughout New Brunswick and the State. Play S.A.F.E. runs […]
Children, teens and adults are invited to “Build a Better World” this summer through the New Brunswick Free Public Library’s summer reading program! A kickoff event for the program will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the library. Adults and kids will be able to sign up for summer reading as well […]
The New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJSWA) is the agency that maintains and operates the D&R Canal, one of the two sources of drinking water for the City of New Brunswick. An invasive aquatic weed called Hydrilla is growing in the canal, a plant species that is a rising threat to water systems throughout the […]
For the fifth year in a row, the City of New Brunswick has been recognized for its commitment to safe transportation. Keep Middlesex Moving’s (KMM) awarded the Hub City with two Silver Awards for Safe Routes to School and Smart Workplaces! New Brunswick has the “Hub City” nickname for a reason. Our location near the Raritan River […]
Another class of New Brunswick students have successfully completed the City’s D.A.R.E. program, pledging to live their lives free of the negative influences of drugs and alcohol. D.A.R.E. (Drugs Abuse Resistance Education), a national program that engages elementary-age students in learning how to say no to drugs, alcohol and harmful behavior, has been a staple […]
The New Brunswick Police Department will join with police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. From May 22 to June 4, the annual “Click It or Ticket” national mobilization utilizes high-visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols in combination […]
What better way to celebrate Spring than with graduation ceremonies? But, it’s not just students graduating this time. The Eagleton Institute of Politics recently had a graduation of sorts with the promotion of its Youth Political Participation Program (YPPP) into a full center, now known as the Center for Youth Political Participation (CYPP). Who exactly […]
