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Federal actions threaten New Jersey whales, sea turtles, and much more

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey has been a leader in protecting the species and ecosystems that make our state unique. But we can’t escape the toll that...
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Gov. Sherrill targets ‘big tech’ with new law aimed at kids’ social media use

BY NIKITA BIRYUKOV New Jersey Monitor Social media platforms will face a bevy of new restrictions in New Jersey...
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Shooting stars of summer

Gazing up at the night sky, a brilliant streak of light – a shooting star! – whizzes past...
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NJ GOP sees momentum for voter ID law after governor’s comments in favor

BY SOPHIE NIETO-MUNOZ New Jersey Monitor Republican lawmakers say they’re hopeful the governor’s new comments expressing support for voter ID...
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A creeping problem for New Jersey waterways

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Beneath the surface, the ecosystems of New Jersey’s waterways are changing in ways...

‘These accomplishments are just the beginning’

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Schools Superintendent Michael Volpe is beginning his third year overseeing the township public schools. He took some time during his superintendent's report at a...

Rabies success

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Courtesy of Hillsborough Township Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli attended the recent successful free rabies clinic at the Department of Public Works, which saw 223 vaccines...

Nominations open for Excellence in the Arts awards

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The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is seeking nominations for the 2025 Excellence in the Arts awards. These awards recognize the leadership and contributions of community members that...

Man faces possession, child endangerment charges

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A 33-year-old Hillsborough Township man was charged in relation to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, providing obscene materials to a minor and...

‘It was so rewarding’

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The Hillsborough Raider Marching Band came away as champions during the 2024 USBands Group V Open State Championship. "We're so grateful for our fantastic directors...

‘I love it here’

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Loneliness has become a national epidemic according to the U.S. Surgeon General. As reported by the Journal of American Medical Association Network (JAMA), more than half...
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