House Fire On Meade Street In Woodbridge

The fire broke out just before 6 a.m. Wednesday:

🌱 Patch AM: Where does Woodbridge football rank in this year’s Big Central race?

Coming up: Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair on the Woodbridge Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Two Woodbridge leaders just moved into powerful Trenton roles—here’s why.

And check out Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair on the Woodbridge Patch calendar

Rabies Alert Issued In Middlesex County

A raccoon found in the county has rabies.

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the veterans behind Woodbridge’s sharp new police Honor Guard

Coming up on the Woodbridge Patch calendar: Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair

🌱 Patch AM: Which Woodbridge kickers are expected to shine in 2026?

Also check out Woodbridge Community Blood Drive - Picnic Blanket for donors! on the Woodbridge Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See how Woodbridge Academy stacks up in new national school rankings.

Coming up on the Woodbridge Patch calendar: Yoga For Mental Wellbeing

🌱 Patch AM: What does Keasbey’s firehouse closure mean for safety and your tax bill?

You won’t want to miss R&B Comedy Experience on the Woodbridge Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Woodbridge Twp. Will Be Closing Keasbey Firehouse

And on the Woodbridge Patch calendar - Meditation for Inner Peace

Woodbridge Twp. Will Close Keasbey Firehouse

The next step is the firehouse will be torn down. A warehouse will be built in its place.

Woodbridge Is Home To The 5th Best High School In The State

Ten high schools in New Jersey made their list of the top 150 best high schools in the nation:

Colonia Woman Recovering After She Was Attacked By A Pit Bull

A neighbor heard the woman screaming and ran out to help. He said the woman was on the ground and the dog continued to bite her.

Pit Bull Attacks Woman Out Walking In Woodbridge

There were fatal pit bull attacks in Woodbridge in 2024 and 2021.

Final Salsa By The Bay Perth Amboy Is Saturday Night

Enjoy free salsa lessons from 5-6 p.m., and then open salsa and merengue dancing from 6-8 p.m. In Perth Amboy.

7th Grade Students Receive Support Through Membership and Programs

7th Grade Initiative Support at The Gateway Family YMCA

Smash-And-Grab Burglary At Woodbridge Jewelry Store

See video of the burglary. An SUV pulled up in front of the store; four men in all black got out and ran inside, holding hammers:

Northfield Bank Foundation Supports Swim Lesson Scholarships at The Gateway Family YMCA

Donation Provided Financial Assistance for Local Community at The Gateway Family YMCA

EPA Should Test Soil, Groundwater In Keyport Neighborhoods, Congressman Says

Congressman Frank Pallone asked the EPA to do environmental testing in residential areas of Keyport outside the Aeromarine landfill.

Who's Running For Woodbridge School Board In 2026

In Woodbridge, three current Board members filed to run for re-election, and they have no challengers.

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock Filming 'Grown Ups 3' In Woodbridge, Morristown

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and more were spotted in Colonia Monday:

Auditions Aug. 12 For Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park

Participants must be at least 16 years old and sing 16 bars of music.

Middlesex Co. Man Charged In Parking Lot Shooting That Injured 2

Jarvis McCloud, 46, was taken into custody in Philadelphia after a June shooting that injured two people.

7th Grade Initiative Support at The Gateway Family YMCA

7th Grade Students Receive Support Through Membership and Programs

Construction Delayed For NESE Natural Gas Pipeline Under Raritan Bay

Dredging of the Raritan Bay seabed will be a big part of the work, as Williams has to bury the NESE pipeline under the sea floor.

These 2 Woodbridge Streets Got 'Slow Down' Signs

Signs are going up on targeted Middlesex County streets, asking drivers to slow down.

Dates Announced For 2026 Middlesex County Jazz Festival

September. It's four free jazz concerts in four Middlesex County towns: Woodbridge, New Brunswick, Carteret and Metuchen.

Bachata And Merengue Dancing Saturday Night In Perth Amboy

Learn how to dance bachata and merengue in a free group dance lesson; then it's open dancing by the bay.

2 Drivers Rescued From Roadway Flooding In Avenel Saturday

Also, the Post Road Inn motel on Rt. 1 north was struck by lightning.

Woodbridge Seeks To Close Keasbey Firehouse

The Keasbey firehouse is fighting this, and hired a lawyer.

The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant From Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board

LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA is a supportive well-being initiative for cancer survivors

Woodbridge Just Salad Celebrates Grand Opening This Week

They will have grand opening promotions starting Wednesday and running through Friday.

Dashboard Camera Footage Released In Rt. 1 Fatal Crash That Killed Edison Teen Girl

This is the crash where police say an Iselin teen refused to stop for police and fled at high speeds, causing a fatal accident on Rt. 1.

3 Woodbridge Police Officers Named In Major Discipline Report

One officer quit the WPD last year. The other two were issued multi-day suspensions.

Carteret Latin Fest Will Be July 25

The fiesta will be from 4 to 11 p.m. in Civic Center Park, with fireworks scheduled to go off at 9:15 p.m.

Breaching Whale Sinks Fire Boat In Raritan Bay

The whale breached under the Carteret Fire Department boat that was assisting with tall ships participating in the New York Harbor event.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Woodbridge

Woodbridge and Perth Amboy already had their fireworks. But here are the remaining shows this weekend in the area:

Father, Son Robbed At Gunpoint Of $27,000 Worth Of Pokemon Cards At Woodbridge Hotel

This happened Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a Woodbridge hotel, after a card-trading event was held inside:

Woodbridge Small Businesses: Apply By July 31 For A $5,000 Grant

Eligible small businesses in Woodbridge must apply by July 31 for a chance to receive $5,000. Applications opened June 23.

Woodbridge Hit By Luxury Car Theft Ring

All 90 car thefts happened in the past year, from June 2025 to June 2026. The ring targeted BMWs, Porsches, Ferraris and Range Rovers.

All The Woodbridge Cooling Centers; Check On Neighbors, Mayor McCormac Asks

Daytime temperatures and the real-feel heat index is expected to reach more than 100 degrees starting Wednesday: