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...

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...

Shooting stars of summer

Gazing up at the night sky, a brilliant streak of light – a shooting star! – whizzes past...

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...

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...

‘Tour de Towpath’ to celebrate D&R Canal Park milestone

Walkers and runners are invited to join the fun along New Jersey's 70-mile-long linear park, the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, on Saturday,...

‘CMT is not beating me’

Over 200 people participated in the Walk 4 CMT, an annual fundraiser to raise awareness about Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease.  This year’s walk, held in...

POW-MIA ceremony

Courtesy of Hillsborough Township Hillsborough Township held a POW-MIA ceremony on Sept. 20 in recognition of National POW-MIA Day.

Take a ‘Journey through the Past’ in Somerset County

Take a Journey Through the Past and explore 31 historic sites in Somerset County on October 12 and 13. The free, family-friendly weekend event, hosted by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage, welcomes...

Volunteers are needed for the fall leaf clean-up project

The Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services is seeking help for this year’s event on Saturday, Nov. 23. Each year, on the weekend before Thanksgiving, volunteers rake leaves for...

Dance for the Cure brings breast cancer awareness in ‘creative and fanciful’ ways

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dance for the Cure is bringing awareness in many creative and fanciful ways throughout Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex...

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