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Unearthing stories of slavery and freedom

By Sue Kozel As we age, sometimes we may reflect, “What could I have done differently?” For me, these questions drive my continuing research and writing. Since my mid-40s, I have...

Introducing myself to Robbinsville

It is an honor to serve as acting superintendent of Robbinsville Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year....

Dr. Klim’s Corner: We’re Off and Running

By this point in the school year, the first-day excitement has settled into something even more meaningful: momentum. Classrooms...

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...

Balancing experience and fresh ideas

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

New Jersey’s transportation future – it’s electric!

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation To stand on the corner of Doremus Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is to breathe in some of the most polluted air...

Celebrating Black History Month with New Jersey’s movers and shakers

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Planting a city tree that will flourish is no easy feat, but the City of Trenton...

Long live the monarch butterfly! 

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Of the many butterflies, none has captured our collective attention and awe over the years quite like the monarch. Will...

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...

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