News for Edison, NJ. The township of Edison is the most populous municipality in Middlesex County and the 5th most populous in New Jersey with more than 99,900 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Tom Lankey.
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NJ man accused of convincing 6-year-old girl to record sex acts
In a chilling turn of events, a young man from Edison is facing grave charges related to the exploitation of a child. The story unfolds with unsettling details.

Wawa opens new store in NJ with free coffee and shirts
Wawa is holding a grand opening tomorrow of its newest New Jersey location in Edison with a lot of fanfare, freebies, and guest appearances.

Ice Cream Shop from TV’s Shark Tank Opens First NJ Location
The sweet business got some backing from one of the sharks.

Raising Cane’s Expanding; Opening New Central Jersey Location
The hope is that it's open in December.

South Orange mayor speaks out on ICE arrests
There's a lot of tension brewing in South Orange. Mayor Collum's strong words against ICE are resonating with many who feel vulnerable.

One of the biggest ICE raids just happened in Edison
The raid took place at a warehouse in Edison belonging to Smart Logistics and Freight Solutions, also known Freight Smart, when about agents showed up around 10 a.m. the immigrant advocacy group New Labor told News 12.

Schitt’s Creek Creator Dan Levy Filming New Comedy Series in NJ; Here’s Where
There have many other productions shooting in NJ this summer.

Life in prison for NJ man who murdered his pregnant ex-girlfriend
A tragic story unfolds as we remember Tayeesha Harris-Webb, an Edison mother whose life was cut short in a senseless act of domestic violence.

New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market is back for summer 2025
This Saturday, the New Jersey Expo Center transforms into a hub of creativity, with over 250 vendors and performances that promise to keep the energy flowing.

25 detained by ICE during Edison warehouse raid, 5 deported
ICE agents arrived at the Alba Wines and Spirits Warehousing and Distribution in Edison at the start of the workday on July 8 and asked over 100 employees for their residency status.
