South Brunswick: The Week in Review

A 47-year-old Newark man was shot to death Friday night in an apparent robbery, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced. Donald Hughes, who ABC-NY is reporting is pastor of Praise Tabernacle Worship Ministries in New Brunswick, was shot at 166 Spruce St. in the city at 11:20 p.m. and died around midnight after being transported to University Hospital. Hughes had started the congregation about a year ago and had been meeing in a community hall in a South Brunswick condominium development.

Rabbi Mendy Carlebach was among a group religious and business leaders from New Jersey to accompany Gov. Chris Christie on his recent trip to Israel.

Despite questions over funding, enrollments pour in for K-10 virtual classrooms.

There will be one hospital open on May 21 (Princeton), two hospitals open on May 22 (Princeton and Plainsboro) and one hospital open on May 23 (Plainsboro).

Township eliminates tax increase without cutting any services.

A traffic accident closed Fresh Ponds Road between Route 130 and Deans Rhode Hall Road. A truck headed down Fresh Ponds Road was forced off the roadway after a green Pontiac swerved into the oncoming lane. The truck was then forced to the shoulder of the road where it struck a utility pole, splitting the pole in half. The truck driver suffered minor injuries in the accident, according to police.

Patch has appointed New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, four-time Gold Glove winner, as the Commissioner of Patch Baseball. The two-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner will interact with Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips, and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance.

Residents have until April 30 to help the South Brunswick Food Pantry in the annual Challenge to Fight Hunger.

Newly christened restaurant Terracotta at Pierre's of South Brunswick signals start of new era at township cornerstone.

When dementia prevents her from speaking, Joan Murray uses art to communicate with the world around her.

Annual student art gallery showcases work by talented students and the teachers who inspired them.

CME, which works for township, contributed more than a half-million dollars to political action committees in Middlesex County.

In highly watched case, Cerf sides with school districts battling boutique charter.

Softball field improvements to be paid through open space funds.

Widow of Pastor Donald Hughes spoke to the media during an event at Paradise Baptist Church in Newark.

Police said suspect returned to South Brunswick High School after alleged hit and run and did classroom observations.