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She said ‘no’ to the bullies

State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so - dubbed "The Freedom to Read Act" - has been introduced in the State Legislature. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon,...

‘We have an obligation to innovate responsibly’

The first New Jersey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit not only convened business leaders, academics and government officials to...

‘Prevention starts on the first day’

Alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for Hillsborough's youth, according to Minda Maggio, district life skills...

Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrates Spirit Award recipients

Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year's Spirit Award recipients and the success of its annual campaign at Raritan Valley Country...

The ‘Ivy League’ look is unhealthy for your trees!

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees...

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Common calendar, Packet papers, April 19

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is...

Warmer winters shift plant growing zones

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Most longtime New Jerseyans – especially gardeners and growers - have noticed that winters have gotten...

A job well done

The Hillsborough Township Police Department recognizes two officers - one from each of the department's patrol squads - for their performance every year. Dillon...

Common calendar, Packet papers, April 12

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is...

‘It’s an absolutely gorgeous place’

The Pinelands 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition is in its sixth year capturing the "unique, mysterious, and charming characteristics" of the Pinelands. Richard Lewis, chair...

Hillsborough Police: Man found unresponsive may have suffered medical issue

A 66-year-old Hillsborough resident, who was found unresponsive near the east bound lanes of Amwell Road, may have suffered a medical issue on April...

Shy, elusive bobcats rebounding in New Jersey

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation You might think a biologist who's spent nearly two decades researching bobcats in New Jersey would...

Hillsborough police warn of increase in mail thefts

With increasing mail thefts, Hillsborough Township police are reminding residents to be aware of the type of mail they put in their mailbox and...

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