While Burgermeister Bernie is busy playing kitchen cop and liberating microwaves from East Brunswick teachers’ lounges, there’s an actual financial fiasco that demands his attention. Enter Rebecca S. Dean, a pediatric therapist and the protagonist of a true school district drama—her escapades make Bernie’s appliance heists look like a bake sale gone wrong. Dean’s “Therapeutic”...Read More

When Trees Attack: Sidewalks, Negligence, and Community Backlash In the verdant suburbs of East Brunswick, a leafy debacle unfurls each fall, but it’s not just the leaves that are stirring trouble—it’s the sidewalks under siege by tree roots. Amidst this botanical uprising, one voice of reason emerges: Stephen Daniel, who casts a wry spotlight on...Read More

The Facebook Debate That Ruffled Some Feathers It started innocently enough—a simple question from Eric, our unofficial East Brunswick wing historian: “Best wings in East Brunswick?” Like bees to honey, the locals swarmed, each with a passionate wing opinion. But, oh, the paths this conversation would take… Eric, the Wing Dreamer The tone was set...Read More

After the ballots were counted, it became clear that Dr. G’s vision of East Brunswick as a beacon of international diplomacy would remain just that—a vision. With a voter turnout that rivaled the popularity of Brussels sprouts at Thanksgiving, Dr. G found herself with only a handful of votes. And by “handful,” we mean the...Read More

The Foliage Fury Unleashed Welcome to East Brunswick, the town where leaf collection rules have taken on an intensity rivaling a covert spy mission. With the “Leaf Police” cracking down, residents are left wondering if their beloved autumn leaves are secretly orchestrating the downfall of local government. Andy, a local rising contributor (or as we...Read More

If you haven’t witnessed the latest debate in the EB community, you’re missing out on a sizzling controversy. And who else could ignite such a fervent discussion than our very own all-star provocateur, the one and only Gary? Let’s dive into the drama that a single post about chicken sandwiches set off – sparking a...Read More

It all started with one simple, but loaded question from Rising Contributor Marie: “What happened on Frost Avenue? There was an insane amount of teens and cops.” Little did Marie know, she’d opened the floodgates to a deluge of neighborhood commentary. Like a mystery novel unfolding in real-time, the thread became a dizzying tale of...Read More

The Van That Stirred Society Hill Somewhere between everyday errands and bus stops, a white van appeared in the Society Hill neighborhood, setting off a wave of intrigue, worry, and late-night conversations. One of the loudest voices, Julie, kicked things off with her now-iconic phrase, “It’s easy to make excuses to not think the worst...Read More

There comes a time in every man’s life when he decides he’s had enough. For Rob W., that moment arrived last week. After enduring a series of brutal misunderstandings, public rants, and enough unsolicited opinions to fill a novel, he’s decided to take on a new identity. Meet Chadwick Breeze — a man who sees...Read More

Block Them First, Then Call Them Out: A Genius Strategy! The secret to dominating online debates isn’t a sharp intellect or a library of well-researched facts. No, no. The real strategy? Make sure you block the person before calling them out publicly. That way, they can’t defend themselves, and you automatically win! This method is...Read More