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Hit the ‘trail’ and learn about New Jersey’s Black history

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to...

Common calendar, Packet papers, May 31

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which...

Saving money, helping the climate, aiding justice

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Interested in saving money on home energy bills? How about...

Somerset County adopts ‘fiscally responsible’ budget

The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners adopted its 2024 budget, which Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson described as "fiscally responsible and...

Common calendar, Packet papers, May 24

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which...

Hillsborough Beacon

Explore D&R Canal State Park during 50th celebration!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It's hard to imagine a world in which the fastest way to move freight between Philadelphia...

Common calendar, Packet papers, April 26

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is...

Keep the eclipse sentiment

The April 8 total solar eclipse gave millions in the U.S., Mexico and Canada the rare opportunity to view the beauty of the sun's...

She said ‘no’ to the bullies

State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so - dubbed "The Freedom to Read Act" - has been introduced in the State...

‘We have an obligation to innovate responsibly’

The first New Jersey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit not only convened business leaders, academics and government officials to foster conversations about AI innovation in...

‘Prevention starts on the first day’

Alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for Hillsborough's youth, according to Minda Maggio, district life skills coordinator for the Hillsborough Township Public...

Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrates Spirit Award recipients

Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year's Spirit Award recipients and the success of its annual campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater on April 10. During...

The ‘Ivy League’ look is unhealthy for your trees!

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees so covered with ivy that they...

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