As kids’ health coverage slides, Kim pitches insurance with ‘no cracks’

BY BENJAMIN J. HULAC NJ Spotlight Every child born in America would be enrolled in national health care and receive insurance through a federal system until age 26 under new legislation...

Anti-human trafficking campaign results in rescues and arrests

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced...

High costs, heavy traffic

BY BARUCH FEIGENBAUM New Jersey Monitor Anyone who drives the New Jersey Turnpike at rush hour knows the feeling. Traffic...

New take on statewide school exam leaves months-long wait for results

BY CATHERINE CARRERA NJ Spotlight New Jersey’s switch to modernized statewide exams for the 2025-26 school year came with big promises...

Towns use home rule to block data centers, a step beyond Sherrill

BY COLLEEN O'DEA NJ Spotlight Two months ago, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a plan to restrict — though not ban...

Heart of New Jersey Chorus celebrates 30 years

Wednesday evenings are a big deal for the ladies of the Heart of New Jersey Chorus. They get together, forget about the stressors of the...

‘We hope to reduce the stigma’, Narcan distribution box installed at municipal building

In efforts to combat the opioid crisis and support the health and safety of the community, Hillsborough has installed a Narcan (naloxone) distribution box...

Hillsborough police reschedule National Night Out

The Hillsborough Police Department's National Night Out has been rescheduled for Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain View Park. The events were canceled...

County approves ‘slurry seal’ road improvements

Somerset County will implement the efficient and low-cost "slurry seal" road improvement process again in the summer of 2024, saving taxpayers money and reducing the...

Hillsborough Township – first community in county – to join AARP Age-Friendly Network

Hillsborough Township becomes the first community in Somerset County to join the AARP Age-Friendly Network, an outcome of master plan discussions. "We look forward to...

Somerset County receives NACo 2024 Achievement Award for ‘Farm to Frame’ program

Somerset County’s innovative "Farm to Frame" program combining agriculture and art recently won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference. More...

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