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Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

New York City Metropolitan Area

Bridgewater

New Jersey

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - In response to a statewide rise in serious motor vehicle crashes, the South Brunswick Police Department has begun a series of enforcement details designed to keep highways safe. Police will be focusing on intersections, distracted driving, and speed, but will also be enforcing other violations observed. The following are the upcoming traffic enforcement through Sept. 13: West <ul><li>Sandhill Road - Speeding, distracted driving, and weight limit ordinance violations </li></ul> East <ul><li>Stults Road/Herrod Boulevard - Speeding, distracted driving, and stop sign violations </li></ul>

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - In response to a statewide rise in serious motor vehicle crashes, the South Brunswick Police Department has begun a series of enforcement details designed to keep highways safe.

Police will be focusing on intersections, distracted driving, and speed, but will also be enforcing other violations observed. The following are the upcoming traffic enforcement through Sept. 13:

West <ul><li>Sandhill Road - Speeding, distracted driving, and weight limit ordinance violations </li></ul> East

<ul><li>Stults Road/Herrod Boulevard - Speeding, distracted driving, and stop sign violations </li></ul>

Middlesex County

Sarah Salvadore

South Brunswick

Traffic Enforcement In South Brunswick This Week

Here's the upcoming traffic enforcement through Sept. 13.

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Lawrenceville

Middlesex County Fairgrounds

<h3>We're back in the Bruns!</h3>
And bringing you a fan favorite theme: Elements! It's cute because it's all about the fire, air, water, and earth and the elemental beings that thrive in their, well, element!
<h3>This faire's highlights!</h3>
<ul><li>Theme: Elements</li><li>Isabel Pluchino Harpist</li><li>Elena Stenkina Accordionist</li><li>Live mural painting by Ziren</li><li>Band: Mas Trauma (dramapunk)</li><li>Entry trinket side quest</li><li>Faireoke!</li></ul>
There's so much more--check out the event page for all the details!Lunar Faire is the bimonthly traveling witchy and weird night market where you find your people, charmed gifts, your soul's purpose, and a mythical escape from the horrors. With rotating themes, a roster of attractions that include off-beat shopping, potions, photo ops, group spell, tap-dancing medium, astrological heckler, fire dancing, drag show, featured performers, and surprises around every corner, this is the year you show up and meet your found family. Follow our trail of chaos from Sussex County down to Cape May back up to New York City! We've been waiting for you. Normies are welcome too.

Local Event: Lunar Faire Night Market: Elements

Lunar Faire Night Market: Elements

We're back in the Bruns!
And bringing you a fan favorite theme: Elements! It's cute because it's all about the fire, air,...

Main Street Highland Park, 212 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ, 08904

Join Main Street Highland Park on Sunday, September 20, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for the 20th annual Arts in the Park Street Fair &amp; Arts Festival!
Celebrate local art and community in Highland Park! This downtown street fair features a juried art show, local artists and makers, artisan vendors, shopping, live music and entertainment, food from local restaurants, children's activities, community organizations, and more. The festival attracts thousands of visitors from across the region for a day of local art, shopping, food, and live entertainment in downtown Highland Park.
Artists, crafters, food vendors, community organizations, and other businesses are invited to register to participate. Student artists are welcome. Juried artists will display and sell their work under tents along Raritan Avenue.
Artists and vendors – please register and find ticket pricing details here: <a href="https://mainstreethp.org/artsinthepark?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR14YoPqid_UmKXeOxT-PitAzxtpazJJjn4lhYI4W421sR36TVmEucNc0kE_aem_ICOSEg-7Wa4xeU1AMbQNmA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mainstreethp.org/artsinthepark</a>
Youth Art Show information can also be found at <a href="https://mainstreethp.org/artsinthepark" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mainstreethp.org/artsinthepark</a>.
Rain or shine.
Registration fee for artists and vendors. Festival is free for the public to attend.&nbsp;
Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1959207572138030" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> for the Facebook event page.

Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com

Local Event: Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair

Highland Park

Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair

Join Main Street Highland Park on Sunday, September 20, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for the 20th annual Arts in the Park Street...

 Newark, NJ, 08901

<h1>CareSparc’s 12th Annual Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village Festival Brings Free Health Resources, Fresh Food and Family Fun to Newark</h1>
<h3>“Healthy Communities. Thriving Futures.” statewide series connects families, seniors and residents with free screenings, wellness resources, fresh produce and community services</h3>
Newark, —
CareSparc Community Connections will mark the 12th Annual Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village (SHWV) Festival&nbsp;on September 26th at Branch Brook Park at the Prudential Concert Grove, bringing free health and wellness resources, preventive screenings, fresh produce, family activities, live entertainment and community services directly to New Jersey residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;Festival-goers will receive free and accessible services and resources, health screenings, vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses, fresh produce, health education, wellness information and connections to community-based programs and services. Come experience House Meets Health with DJ&nbsp;Antoine Que, DJ&nbsp;Moneta-Kai Price and live music featuring Valerie Adams &amp; The Dimension Band.
“For 12 years, CareSparc Community Connections has remained committed to meeting residents and families where they are and creating opportunities for people to take greater control of their health and well-being,” said Keith DaCosta, Co-Founder and Executive Director of CareSparc Community Connections. “This anniversary represents more than a milestone. It reflects our continued commitment to strengthening community health across New Jersey and building partnerships that connect residents with the services, information and support they need to live healthier lives.”

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 <li>NEWARK — Saturday, September 26, 2026 
 Essex County Branch Brook Park — Prudential Concert Grove, Newark, NJ 
 The statewide series will culminate in Newark with an intergenerational day of health, wellness, food, entertainment, family activities, screenings and community resources from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.</li>
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<h2>WHAT</h2>
The Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village Festival is a community-centered health and wellness experience designed to connect residents with resources that support healthier families and stronger communities.
Festival activities and services will include:
·Free health screenings
·Free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses
·Fresh produce distribution
·Panel discussions and community conversations on health equity
·Family, Senior &amp; Veteran’s Resources
·Mental health and wellness resources
·Free Haircuts
·Access to health insurance
·Health education and preventive care information
·Family and children’s activities
·Food Trucks
·Live entertainment and community activities
·Giveaways &amp; Prizes
The festivals will highlight issues affecting New Jersey communities, including mental health, maternal and family health, food insecurity and nutrition, healthcare provider shortages, preventive care and health equity.
<h2>WHY</h2>
The Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village model recognizes that improving community health extends beyond hospitals and doctors’ offices. Families also need convenient access to nutritious food, preventive services, reliable health information and culturally responsive resources in the communities where they live, work and raise their children.
Since its inception, the SHWV initiative has served more than 43,000 residents across New Jersey, connecting individuals and families with health, wellness and social resources. The Sustainable Health and Wellness Village model was informed by the CDC’s Social Determinants of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Culture of Health Action Framework.
<h2>WHO</h2>
Johnson &amp; Johnson is this year’s presenting sponsor, with Daiichi Sankyo, UnitedHealthcare and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey joining as statewide sponsors. CareSparc Community Connections is also partnering with the City of Newark, the Essex County Board of Commissioners, Saint Michael's Medical Center, University Hospital, Rutgers Health - New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Nursing, Montclair State University, and the Newark Teacher's Union to broaden the festival’s reach and connect residents with critical health and community resources.

<h3>About CareSparc Community Connections</h3>
CareSparc Community Connections is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing health equity, strengthening community partnerships and connecting residents and families with health, wellness and social resources. Through its Sustainable Health &amp; Wellness Village initiative, CareSparc brings healthcare providers, community organizations, advocates and residents together to address barriers to care, promote prevention and help build healthier, more resilient communities across New Jersey.
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Local Event: CareSparc Community Connections Sustainable Health & Wellness Village Fest

Essex County

Newark

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Princeton Middle School

The Bailey Basketball Academy(BBA)&nbsp;announced&nbsp;today the&nbsp;fall&nbsp;schedule for&nbsp;upcoming&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;hoops program.&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;is considered the premiere&nbsp;player development basketball program in Central Jersey and is led by&nbsp;former PDS Girl's coach and Philadelphia 76'er International Camps&nbsp;Clinician, Kamau Bailey. Coach Bailey, a former NYU graduate and player, was&nbsp;a Colorado High School All State and McDonald's All American and is a&nbsp;quality coach and teacher of the game. He is sought after as a speaker and&nbsp;hoop instructor. The&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;Fall&nbsp;program will offer parents and players the opportunity&nbsp;for&nbsp;competitive boys travel teams(3rd-10th grade), weekly practices, Shot King Shooting Instruction, player development skill sessions for kindergarten through high school players(boys &amp; girls). The&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;programs stress fundamentals and team play with emphasis on ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, speed, agility, movement with and without the ball, one on one moves, defense and various other basketball-related skills.
 The&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;Fall&nbsp;Skill Development&nbsp;Sessions for boys and girls are held every Monday and Wednesday&nbsp;and begins Monday, September 17th and Wednesday, September 9th&nbsp;with&nbsp;Grades 3-6: 6:00pm to 7:15pm and Grades 7-10: 7:15pm to 8:30pm thru mid - November. In addition, BBA will offer&nbsp;First Hoops Skill Development Sessions for boys and girls, grades K-2 on Friday evenings between 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
 The&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;Competitive Boys Program&nbsp;for interested&nbsp;players and parents begins practice&nbsp; on&nbsp;Tuesday, September 8th and Thursday, September 10th for&nbsp;Grades 3-6: 6:00 to 7:15 pm and Grades 7-10: 7:15 to 8:30 pm) thru mid - November.&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;teams will play games on weekends in the Multi Sports&nbsp;Kingdom Mid-Jersey Basketball&nbsp;League.&nbsp;
 All&nbsp;BBA&nbsp;hoop activities will be held at the Princeton Middle School, 217 Walnut Lane or at the BBA practice court,&nbsp;3752 Highway #27. For more information contact Coach Kamau Bailey at&nbsp;<a href="tel:(917)%20626-5785" target="_blank">917-626-5785</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kamau.bailey@gmail.com" target="_blank">kamau.bailey@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or visit the BBA Website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baileybasketballacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.baileybasketballacademy.com/</a>

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