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...

Somerset County warns residents of tax, jury duty scams

Somerset County law enforcement officials are warning residents of a "significant increase in the number of mail and telephone scams targeting the community." Somerset County...

Police academy scholarships help ‘diversify’ local departments

The Somerset County's Board of Commissioners and Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald celebrated the third round of police academy scholarships at a welcome...

‘This is a special, but bittersweet day,’ Hillsborough High graduates 584 seniors

The 584 members of Hillsborough High School's Class of 2024 are ready for their future after their commencement on June 18. This year marked the...

Locals and visitors can take new self-guided driving tour of Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway

The Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition has released a new self-guided driving audio tour of the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway. This Byway, one of...

‘We are so thrilled’

Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) has a brand new website thanks to local business owner Billy Bender of Bender Digital Solutions for his pro bono...

YMCA’s annual 5K a ‘hopping’ success

Hillsborough YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, hosted its annual Hillsborough HOP 5K Walk & Run on Saturday, June 1. The event brought the community...

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