Songs from the ocean

At the entranceway of Alexander Adaire School is a mural that brightens the learning space with marine life....

‘Fishtown chose me’

In the heart of Fishtown is a light blue door that opens into a world where 3-year-olds count...

Episode 7: Tracks of Time: The Story of the Pacific Southern Railway Club

https://youtu.be/h8o_rB4Bkbo In this episode of Beyond the Pages, we share the fascinating history of the Pacific Southern Railway Club—a model‑railroading legacy born back in the 1960s, kept alive in a...

‘Unique and funky’ 

Students who want unique, trendy back-to-school items can find an array of diverse and functional apparel at Fishtown’s thrift and vintage shops.  Among them is Urban Exchange Project, a clothing...

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The Catch

It’s all in the details. When it comes to your social calendar change is ... not always good. But sometimes it’s inevitable. Check each organization’s...

Letter from the EDITOR:

Hello Fishtown! I am excited for you to check out our inaugural monthly edition magazine TheHook dedicated to the lifestyle and community of Fishtown. We...

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Episode 5: Bringing Sinatra Back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykN3JV6Bz0Y&list=PLhPESBPayFlFHJvES_1KpA_3DmWJckJsK&index=1 In this episode of Beyond the Pages, we sit down with renowned writer Chuck Darrow and dive into the remarkable story of Brandon Tomasello—a...

Out on the Front Lines

This June, Metuchen was buzzing with the excitement of summer and beaming with, of course, PRIDE. From the Metuchen Downtown Alliance’s annual Downtown Pride celebration...

Helping the environment ‘one tree at a time’

On a rainy day in May, members of the Tree Ambassadors program led by Kenneth Sammond, chair of the Metuchen Shade Tree Commission, were...

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