Middlesex

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Middl…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Middlesex County, New Jersey can…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Middlesex County, New Jersey means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Middlesex County, New Jersey would you like to share this week? We look forwar…

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Middlesex County, New Jersey and tell us briefly where you took it!

Middlesex County is squarely in the center of New Jersey, about midway between New York City and Philadelphia. Population is approximately 750,000. Area is about 318 sq. miles covering 25 cities and towns.

Clay was once frequently mined in Middlesex County, with mining across the Raritan Formation continuing until the late twentieth century. Clay mining activity north of the Raritan River was particularly active near Wood…

Middlesex County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of New Jersey, extending inland from the Raritan Valley region to the northern portion of the Jersey Shore. As of the 2020 United States cens…

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Carria…

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia? Tell us your favourites and wh…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or …

Why did the biscuit go to the doctor? It was feeling crumby.

Why was the maths book sad? It had too many problems.

“Waiter, there's a fly in my soup!” – “Don't worry, sir, he won't eat much.”

What did the zero say to the eight? “Nice belt!”

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.

What did one snowman say to the other? “Can you smell carrots?”