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...

Hillsborough Township Committee calls for ‘unity and strength’

Yesterday, our nation was shaken by the news of an alarming event—the shooting of former President Donald Trump. Our thoughts and prayers are with...

Hillsborough Township Committee adopts 2024 municipal budget

Putting together the 2024 municipal budget was a "challenging" task for Alicia Noon, who came into her new role as chief financial officer a...

‘CERT teams play a crucial role’

Somerset County’s Office of Emergency Management graduated 10 residents from their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Program. The residents volunteered 30 hours...

Somerset County urges residents to ‘fight the bite’

As residents spend more time participating in outdoor activities like swimming, picnics, hikes, and camping, it is important to prevent vector-borne diseases by reducing...

Greater Somerset County YMCA offers water safety tips

Greater Somerset County YMCA wants to ensure that water safety doesn't get lost in the communities’ eagerness to jump into summer. As temperatures rise, kids...

Farmers’ market vouchers for seniors available

Farmers' Market Vouchers are now available through the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services for eligible residents who are 60 years of...

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