The 'Artists' Flea' Show Curates Unique Handcrafted Items

Just a hop, skip and jump from Woodbridge, the 'Artists' Flea Show' in Rahway looks like an upscale experience not to be missed this Saturday.

One of the more unique handicraft festivals in central New Jersey is right next door to Woodbridge. In your travels this weekend, you might want to swing by the 'Artists' Flea' show, a curated market of handmade and one-of-a-kind wares, right over in Rahway. The Rahway Arts District is sponsoring the event, to be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Rahway YMCA at 1564 Irving Street. Admission is free. The market will be offering an interesting array of items, including original fine art, crafts by local artisans and designers, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, as well as vintage, antique, and upcycled/recycled products. You can turn it into a day for the whole family, since gourmet foods will also be offered to entice …

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Flood Zone Group Meets Tonight

The Woodbridge Flood Zone members will hold a meeting tonight at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church.

"It's Not Just About Guns": Pro-Constitution Groups Rally in Woodbridge

A coalition of groups gathered Saturday to support the Constitution and individual rights. But it wasn't just about the Second Amendment, they said.

If you were driving down Amboy Avenue Saturday morning, you might've come across a group of protesters, hoisting signs and waving flags, and wondered what they were about. The casual protest was a coalition of patriotic and Constitutional groups, mostly there to commemorate April 15, the day tax returns are due to the Internal Revenue Service. They weren't there to fight against gun control bills floating around in Congress, members said, but proponents of tightening laws against guns and gun ownership in the wake of December's school shootings in Connecticut seemed to insist they were. So explained Gary Charwin, a leader of the Tea Party of Middlesex County, who said he was in Woodbridge to stand up for Constitutional rights. The Tea …

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Dog with Hacked Ears Tied Up at Woodbridge School

A Cane Corso dog was found abandoned at Port Reading School #9 Tuesday with his ears cut away to his head.

It's the kind of that thing guaranteed to turn your stomach. A Cane Corso dog, now recuperating at the Woodbridge Animal Shelter, was found Tuesday, tied to the door at Port Reading School #9. The black mastiff-type dog, with a white marking on his chest, had apparently been the recipient of a home-done ear cropping. The breed, considered by the American Kennel Club to have been a relatively rare dog native to Italy, has naturally floppy ears. According to the Cane Corso Coalition, ear cropping of the breed is "preferred by many," but is also illegal in some countries. The dog was "frightened and defensive" when he was found, according to volunteers at the shelter. The dog, they said, is older, dirty, and probably kept outdoors. The …

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I have spoken

1:33 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

@j r And what does the school system, your taxes and China have to do with this poor pup. What a stupid comment.   more ›

Mayor to Preside Over 'Spring Into Shape' Today

The first weigh-in for the dieting program with prizes starts today at the Woodbridge Community Center

The "Spring Into Shape" Weight Loss Challenge - a 12-week weight loss program for Woodbridge residents - starts today with a weigh-in at the Woodbridge Community Center.  Mayor John McCormac, who recently suffered a broken appendage during a basketball game, is said to be attending the event. Residents who vounteer for the weigh-in pay a $30 entry fee, and at the end of the program, cash prizes will be awarded for the biggest losers, along with other prizes and awards. The $30 fee includes a pedometer, a tee-shirt, workout classes at the community center, and nutrition classes.  The weigh-in today is from 12 noon to 3 pm; a second session will be held on Monday, April 8, from 7 pm to 9 pm.  For more information, call 732-634-4500. Follow …

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Star Wars Comes to Woodbridge Community Center

Kids of all ages are invited to attend the Sunday event and dress as their favorite Star Wars character

You are never too old to adore 'Star Wars' - and if you're a fan, Sunday's your day. Woodbridge Township is planning a 'Star Wars Spectacular', to be held Sunday from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Woodbridge Community Center. It's all part of the new township promotion, the Woodbridge Family Series, designed to help sell the community center and boost its economic fortunes. The gym at the center will be "transformed into a galaxy far, far away" as the program features favorite Star Wars characters. Both children and adults will enjoy games, tattoos, cookie decorating, light saber demonstrations and free pictures, courtesy of Walgreens, of fans with their Star Wars favorites. There will also be video games, toys, and Star Wars memorabilia for sale. …

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Don't Miss Today's Easter Fun in Woodbridge

The Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, and pictures....take the whole family to the Parker Press today