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Hit the ‘trail’ and learn about New Jersey’s Black history

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to...

Saving money, helping the climate, aiding justice

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Interested in saving money on home energy bills? How about...

Somerset County adopts ‘fiscally responsible’ budget

The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners adopted its 2024 budget, which Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson described as "fiscally responsible and...

Common calendar, Packet papers, May 24

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which...

Migrating birds from the tropics returning to New Jersey

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single...

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Iron Peak Sports grand opening to include Halloween-themed events

Iron Peak Sports & Events, New Jersey’s newest sport, event and family entertainment venue, will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4...

Somerset County library staff donate food, school supplies to Food Bank Network of Somerset County

In response to the community need, staff from the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) donated non-perishable food items and school supplies...

Voters asked to weigh in on legalized marijuana, tax credit for veterans, changing legislative redistricting schedule

While voters are focused on the presidential election and their own local elections, they will also be asked to weigh in on public questions...

Tomson, Erickson represent Republican party for Hillsborough Township Committee

Mayor Doug Tomson is living his dream. It was a goal of Doug Tomson, who is currently in his ninth year on the Hillsborough Township...

‘Joker’ turns from comedy to horror, writing latest thriller from his Princeton home

Subhead: James S. "Murr" Murray of "Impractical Jokers" fame releases newest book, "Don't Move" It may not be impossible to spot one of your favorite...

Boheme Opera NJ offers podcast series

Boheme Opera NJ received an Emergency Federal CARES Act Award through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, as well as a grant...

Opinion: Re-elect Judy Haas to Hillsborough Board of Education

I urge Hillsborough voters to vote for Judy Haas for Hillsborough School Board. Judy not only cares deeply about our students and our educational...

COVID’s impact: The ‘burbs’ are back, retail is changing

By Michele S. Byers Not long ago, experts who track New Jersey’s land use and development trends were putting the nail in the coffin of...

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