NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm based in Washington, D.C. will be offering $4.16 billion to Johnson and Johnson for its blood testing and diagnostics unit.
The offer was announced in a press statement made by the NJ-based pharmaceutical giant on January 16.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Soon, the State Theatre will be presenting several Tony Award-winning musicals that celebrate dance, culture, and romance like Memphis in February, Rock of Ages in March, and West Side Story in May and the first week of June
Tickets for the show range from $35 to $75.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–Sheriff Millie Scott announced on January 17 that an additional five employees in her department had been suspended without pay, pending termination.
All were departmentally charged with bribery, though no criminal charges have been filed.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Anyone familiar with the non-profit organization Elijah’s Promise, and its extensive efforts in New Brunswick, is well aware of the incredible accomplishments of departing former Director, Lisanne Finston.
Finston has been a force for good in New Brunswick for over twenty years, building Elijah’s Promise reputation as one of the most successful food policy programs in New Jersey.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Two unfortunate Rutgers students reportedly found themselves at the business end of an imitation firearm on the night of January 11, according to New Brunswick police.
The couple was walking somewhere near Guilden and Mine streets at the time, near the Olde Queen's Tavern, around 10:15 PM on a Saturday night when the robbery occurred
A man on a bicycle allegedly pulled the silver handgun out of his pocket, pointed it at the two 21-year-olds, and demanded, "Give me everything you have!"
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The New Brunswick Free Public Library has begun accepting submissions for its annual photography contest.
Each year, the libray holds the photo contest in the spring, and allows for participants to send in their work.
This program is free, open to the public, and refreshments will be provided!
For the spring 2014 contest, the theme will be "New Brunswick: Our Town," and submitted works are expected to revolve around appreciating the heritage and life of the city.
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