Molly O'Brien started writing for New Brunswick Today as a freelance reporter in February 2013.
Molly writes stories on government, arts, free events, bilingual events, education and more.
Molly graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in French Linguistics and Linguistics, where she also studied Writing and Journalism. Molly also graduated Rutgers Law School.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On March 23, the New Brunswick Free Public Library celebrated Indian heritage as they honored the Holi Day tradition of color play for the fourth year in a row.
"Holi is the festival of colors," explained Kim Adams, Archival Librarian at the New Brunswick Free Public Library.
"It is celebrated differently all over India. It's celebrated all over the world."
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Louis C.K., a comedian of Hungarian and Mexican descent, visited New Brunswick's State Theatre on Friday, March 15 to perform two sold-out shows.
Known for revolutionizing the comedy business by circumventing traditional power structures, the comic bypassed Ticketmaster and other similar brokers that charge "convenience" fees.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A city with a rich Irish heritage, New Brunswick is celebrating with traditional Irish food and drink at local venues like The Old Bay Restaurant and Tumulty's Pub.
The Old Bay's Free Irish Buffet on including corned beef, boiled cabbage, boiled potatoes, Guinness Irish Shepherd's Pie, and Irish Soda Bread. According to an employee, the "buffet will start at 2pm, but doors will open at 1pm."
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Alfa Art Gallery celebrated five years in downtown New Brunswick last Thursday evening at their establishment, located at 108 Church Street.

Alfa Art, a non-profit, took time to honor the contributions of their many interns as they opened a new exhibit in collaboration with another non-profit organization, New York City's Sylvia Wald and Kim Po Art Gallery.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On Februrary 28, Rutgers University's leading Palestinean aid organization hosted their Spring Gala at the Rutgers Student Center, where they played a special video message from well-known linguist and activist Noam Chomsky.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Tonight at 5pm, Elijah’s Promise will host an hour-long open house for anyone interested in receiving more information on their Promise Culinary School.
Elijah’s Promise, the city's only soup kitchen was founded in 1989. Their Promise Culinary School was opened in 1997.
According to their website, they have taught "hundreds of students, preparing and placing them at jobs in the food service industry."
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Plans for a makeover of Recreation Park are moving forward, with a target to open a new skate park and community garden by the end of this year.
Recreation Park is located on Pine Street in New Brunswick right where Sanford Street becomes Georges Road. The neighborhood surrounding the park has been a focus of a community-based partnership between the city and the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick.
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