A river otter swims in the Bronx 

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation In June, a North American river otter was spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in 100 years. For many people, the...

Middlesex College receives grant to targeting first-generation students

Middlesex College has been awarded a grant for the 2026 First-Generation College Celebration initiative, provided by the Council...

McDivitt principal will retire after the new year: ‘It’s been a joy’

At times, Laurie Anne Coletti fought back tears as she reflected on her 37 years as an educator. “It’s...

County offers multiple convenient ways to vote in the 2026 general election

With the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, November 3, Middlesex County reminds residents that there are several convenient ways...

It’s time to step up for the North Atlantic right whale

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation North Atlantic right whales, one of the largest animals on Earth, travel through...

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...

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 that limit their use of children’s...

Shooting stars of summer

Gazing up at the night sky, a brilliant streak of light – a shooting star! – whizzes past in a brief, magical moment. Some...

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 legislation could push long-stalled bills toward...

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 often unseen. Aquatic invasive species – plants...

Festival announces 2026 jazz line-up

Middlesex County Jazz Festival is back with four free jazz concerts in four Middlesex County towns, September 23 through September 26.   The producing organizations...

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