New Brunswick, NJ news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

In New Brunswick, NJ on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Hit-and-run victim identified; police seek silver Kia Soul. Also: Alton Brown performs at State Theatre New Jersey tonight (Oct 21); food celebrity and TV personality; New Jersey supercomputer initiative launches at HELIX in New Brunswick; $125 million project for statewide innovation. Weather: Mostly clear today with highs around 61°F and light winds.

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Remsen Avenue; police searching for silver Kia Soul driver who fled scene.MetroLaw.com · Oct 21, 6:45 PM
Alton Brown performs at State Theatre New Jersey tonight (Oct 21); food celebrity and TV personality.NewJerseyStage.com · Oct 21, 6:27 PM
New Jersey supercomputer initiative launches at HELIX in New Brunswick; $125 million project for statewide innovation.Hoodline · Oct 21, 10:44 AM

News & local government

New Jersey's first social media research center opening at Rutgers University.Patch · Oct 20, 1:15 PM
South Brunswick school district considers allowing security officers to carry guns.Patch · Oct 21, 11:47 AM

Safety & emergencies

Firefighter charged in child exploitation case in Middlesex County.Patch · Oct 21, 9:24 AM

Events & going out

Night of the Living Drag Camp Slayaway at State Theatre Friday (Oct 23); drag show event.NewJerseyStage.com · Oct 20, 6:13 PM

Housing & real estate

Private investor purchases 20-unit New Brunswick rental property for $2.45 million.Real Estate NJ · Oct 21, 2:02 AM

Sports

New Brunswick boys varsity soccer playing Piscataway today (Oct 21).MaxPreps · Oct 21, 7:46 PM

Culture & arts

The Sixties Show comes to New Brunswick; music and nostalgia event.Town Topics · Oct 21, 3:50 AM
Mariachi sculptures art installation on George Street in New Brunswick.TAPinto · Oct 21, 5:48 PM

Community & volunteering

Middlesex police complete successful fall food drive benefiting REPLENISH food bank.Patch · Oct 21, 12:42 PM

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