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Legislation looks to revive New Brunswick light rail

Legislation looks to revive New Brunswick light rail

Home News Tribune — Legislation is in the works to allocate $10 million toward the planning phase of a light rail for Middlesex County. Anyone who has passed through New Brunswick in the past 50 years may have heard talk of a New Brunswick light rail.

Lower Tuition Under Murphy? Not So Fast, Rutgers Pres. Says

Lower Tuition Under Murphy? Not So Fast, Rutgers Pres. Says

TAPinto New Brunswick — Gov. Phil Murphy, following his inauguration last week, ​ticked off a list of lofty goals and​ progressive​ proposals for the state. Yet allies and opponents have shown skepticism, or at least questioned, his vision for New Jersey Rutgers President Robert Barchi made himself no exception, during ​a start-of-the-semester kick-off address at the Rutgers University Senate on Friday afternoon.

Rutgers ​Plans New Chapter for New Brunswick's Riverfront

Rutgers ​Plans New Chapter for New Brunswick's Riverfront

TAPinto New Brunswick — For decades, the remaking of New Brunswick's riverfront has been a tug of war between historical and environmental conservationist​s​ on the one hand, and developers and city officials on the other. The 2030 physical master plan for Rutgers University has ignited a potentially new chapter for the city's relationship with ​its ​river, in the​ ongoing​ efforts to reclaim the ​banks of the Old Raritan.

NJ Governor Candidates Murphy and Wisniewski Campaign at Rutgers

NJ Governor Candidates Murphy and Wisniewski Campaign at Rutgers

New Brunswick Today — With campaign season then in full swing for the NJ gubernatorial Democratic primary, Assemblyman John Wisniewski and former Goldman Sachs executive Phil Murphy spent some time in December 2016 campaigning at Rutgers.

Red Light Cameras Officially Taken Offline in New Jersey

Red Light Cameras Officially Taken Offline in New Jersey

New Brunswick Today — Review of controversial red light camera program in New Jersey and its impact on residents in New Brunswick and nearby towns.

Potential DEVCO-NBPA Deal to Redevelop Ferren Deck Means Uncertain Future For Paterson St.

Potential DEVCO-NBPA Deal to Redevelop Ferren Deck Means Uncertain Future For Paterson St.

New Brunswick Today — Focus on how New Brunswick bounced back from its economic slump following white flight and race riots in the 1960's and 70's, and the impact this gentrification can on the city's future.

Backyard beekeeping escapes regulations for now

Backyard beekeeping escapes regulations for now

The Record (Bergen County) — New Jersey has thousands of hobbyist beekeepers living across the states, and chances are you live within a mile of one. Out of concern for the declining honeybee population and realization of their importance in agriculture, hobbyist beekeeping has been on the rise this past decade. But with concern from local residents, state and town officials, there have been attempts to regulate the practice, sparking outcry from beekeeping organizations across New Jersey.

Wayne motorcyclists help boy with serious medical needs

Wayne motorcyclists help boy with serious medical needs

Herald News — Story of local motorcyclists coming together for an annual motorcycle run in support of support Jayden Singer, a teenage boy stricken with the severe side effects of bacterial meningitis.

City Council Approves NBPD For Surplus Military Gear Program

City Council Approves NBPD For Surplus Military Gear Program

New Brunswick Today — Series chronicling acquisition of surplus military gear by the New Brunswick Police Department, Middlesex County Sheriff's Department and other local police agencies. Highlights include a $282 coffeemaker for the New Brunswick police.

Invasive Software Takes Rutgers By Surprise | New Brunswick Today

Invasive Software Takes Rutgers By Surprise | New Brunswick Today

New Brunswick Today — Award-winning series covering the roll-out of ProctorTrack software at Rutgers, an online, student-monitoring, anti-cheating software used for online exams. Series focused on problems with the introduction of the software, lack of communication between professors, administration and students, concerns with the cost and no clear plan on how to handle sensitive student data.

The lessons of Rutgers' Post-It note project: Opinion

The lessons of Rutgers' Post-It note project: Opinion

The Star Ledger — By Daniel Munoz, If you ever watched the 2005 Stanford University graduation ceremony with Steve Jobs as the guest speaker, you might remember his three stories in which he emphasized the importance of "connecting the dots" in life.