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Historic courthouse is a landmark of history and justice

By Marisa Bozarth The Old Burlington County Courthouse stands as one of the oldest continuously used courthouses in the United States and serves as a remarkable symbol of Burlington County’s...

Balancing experience and fresh ideas

My name is Sophie Purgavie, and I am honored to be one of the Democratic candidates for Hopewell...

The boy band years

You might read the title and say, “Duh, Donnie, you have the amazing looks, an angelic voice, dance...

A colonial faire, and another patriot

It’s still 2026, and there continue to be historically themed events and activities offered in celebration of the...

Complex Simplicity: Tennis whites and Newport nights

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a 2005 film most men would choose to watch only if...

Let’s stop underestimating plants!

Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Recognizing the sophisticated nature of plants might just change the way we see the world. Zoë Schlanger, in her recent New York Times best-seller, "The Light...

Tiny Forests Can Make a Big Impact!

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation "Small is beautiful," economist E.F. Schumacher argued in his notable 1973 collection of essays. That idea often holds true for...

Classroom cell phone ban proposal reflects growing social media concerns

Governor Phil Murphy’s proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms is an encouraging step that reflects growing awareness of the challenges young people face...

Monthly Column: American Heart Month

February is recognized as American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. While heart attacks are often perceived as a predominantly...

A year in review: New Jersey environmental highlights and challenges

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is small and densely populated, and the environment in this state we're in is always in the crosshairs. From a...

How wild does New Jersey wildlife get?

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Lions? No. Tigers? None. Bears? Oh, yes! Black bears to be precise. New Jersey is fortunate to have a healthy population of these...

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