NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–The women who work or volunteer at Manavi, a non-profit organization created to combat gender violence and abuse in South Asian communities, can collectively speak over 250 languages and dialects.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–Looking to celebrate the 4th with some fireworks? Check out this list below, and have a Happy Independence Day!

The highlight of the weekend is sure to be a re-enactment of the original July 4, 1778 celebration ordered by George Washington.

"On the 4th of July in Buccleuch Park at 1:30 p.m. there will be a /feu de joie/ celebrating the 237th Anniversary of the original /feu de joie/ ordered by George Washington in 1778," wrote Bob Belvin, Director of the city's public library.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—“Hidden Grounds Coffee Shop is always evolving,” the shop's co-owner Anand Patel told New Brunswick Today.

“We will always try our best to offer something new and exciting,” said the entrepreneur who has been successful in his first two years in business, and now wants to expand.

What started as a small basement storefront at 106 Easton Avenue is now expanding and evolving into a local favorite spot for meeting friends, hosting events, and enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Patrick Awosogba, a Rutgers University freshman, recently passed away after collapsing during a recreational basketball game on February 22.

Awosogba collapsed around 2 PM at the Rutgers University Cook/Douglass recreation center.

Lifeguards immediately administrated CPR, and Rutgers Emergency Medical Technicians showed up soon after. Police officers also arrived on the scene.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Rutgers University's Medical School was awarded $550,000 to study childhood autism and developmental disorders in New Jersey.

This grant is part of $20 million the Center of Disease Control and Prevention is allotting to autism monitoring centers across the United States. This funding will be allotted in a four year cycle.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—“Riot on the Dance floor: The Story of Randy Now and City Gardens,” a documentary about the iconic Trenton punk and indie music venue, will be screened at 7pm on January 31 in room #105 of Voorhees Hall on the Rutgers College Avenue campus.

This documentary, and a short piece entitled “Fur Peace Ranch: It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This,” by Andie Walla, will kick off the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2015 season.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Saturday, December 6 brings the once in a year opportunity to the home of one of New Brunswick's most famous writers and residents, Joyce Kilmer.

The house, located at 17 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, at the corner with Welton Street, will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM for touring in observance of his 126th birthday.

Hosted by the New Brunswick Historical Association, admission and tours will be free.