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...

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...

‘A rabbi’s rabbi’

Rabbi Arnold Gluck retired after more than three decades serving Temple Beth-El in Hillsborough on June 30. In a farewell letter to congregants, Gluck said...

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