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Suburban Calendar

Suburban Calendar

At the Library: April 29 to May 6 Events are subject to change. Most events are at the Central Branch unless noted otherwise. Check with the organizer’s website and social media for updates. For library program registration, visit https://oldbridgelibrary.events.mylibrary.digital Through April 30 – Adult Take Home Craft – Hip Hop Bunny Sign. April 29, May 6 – 10 a.m. […]

KATHY CHANG – Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

When sparks fly

When sparks fly

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Sometimes, it takes only a single moment to change the way we see the world. A brief encounter with something wild can awaken a sense of wonder we didn’t know we were missing. Birds have been on earth for at least 150 million years and have the […]

Submitted Content – Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

For the people

For the people

The municipal capital budget is for the people. That is how Council President Mary Sohor looks at it. “It shows [residents] what’s going on,” she said. “This is where they see roads being paved, they see curbs, they see drainage, see park improvements. All the things that make their quality of life so much better.” […]

KATHY CHANG – Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:36:52 +0000

Through the lense

Through the lense

Middlesex County’s popular photo contest, Picture Middlesex County, is back for the spring season. The contest invites residents to showcase life and nature across Middlesex County through photography — and, new this year, videography. Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, June 2. The winning photos and videos, selected by a panel of judges, will be publicly displayed at future county events and featured in marketing materials. […]

Submitted Content – Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

‘Filling stomachs is a basic need’

‘Filling stomachs is a basic need’

The World Food Movement has been preparing, serving, and delivering free hot meals to Middlesex College students weekly since the spring semester began. The World Food Movement, based in Edison, strives to provide nutritious meals to students and communities. The organization began serving vegetarian takeout meals to Middlesex College students in 2024, and this year expanded the service to hot lunches […]

Submitted Content – Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000