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...

Manufacturing prowess

Courtesy of Somerset County On Friday, February 28, Somerset County Commissioner Paul Drake attended the Makers & Creators Tour hosted at Hillsborough High School to...

Buy a sub, support Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish New Jersey is again partnering with Jersey Mike’s Subs for the 15th annual March Month of Giving, a nationwide campaign dedicated to supporting local charities. Throughout the...

Three men charged in residential burglaries

A joint investigation led to the arrest of three men in relation to residential burglaries in Franklin Township and in Hillsborough in October 2024,...

Red Cross offers free diabetes screening for blood donors

The American Red Cross New Jersey Region is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to...

Middle school student named local finalist in national essay contest

A Hillsborough middle school student has been named as a finalist in Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371's annual Patriot's Pen Scholarship Essay Contest. Board President...

Somerset County’s Office on Aging seeks survey input

The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is asking the public to take the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Planning Survey. The purpose of the...

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