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June 3, 2026

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township will be celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial in a way that will benefit generations to come. The Township has launched the 250 Tree Initiative, a community-wide tree planting program in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Through the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ –  Chris Vanderwolk is the 2026 recipient of the most prestigious annual award presented by the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP-NJ).NABIP-NJ recognized Vanderwolk’s achievements and ongoing commitment to the profession, ...

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7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NJ — More than 90% of the votes have been counted in the primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.According to unofficial results, Rebecca Bennett has won on the Democratic side. Incumbent Tom Kean is running unopposed on the Republican side.Tuesday’s winners ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Township Council recognized East Brunswick High School senior Miley Weiner at its May 28 meeting, honoring her selection as a 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar and her record of leadership, academic achievement, and community service.Councilwoman Dana Winston presented ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Seven models have filed suit against Cosmo’s Nightclub & Lounge, accusing the venue of misappropriating their image and likeness for the nightclub’s gain.On May 26, Marketa Lim, Jessica Killings, Katarina Van Derham, Janet Guzman, Stephanie Rao, Tiffany Toth, and Sandra ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Social Justice Matters, Inc. will host its ninth annual community Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 13, bringing an afternoon of music, history, culture, and family-friendly activities to the historic Shady Rest Golf & Country Club.The free event, themed ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Qwik Pack & Ship in Parkland is officially under new local ownership, and local resident and owner Ranaan Dobkin has been working to keep the aspects of the store people love, while adding new features that will make life for Parkland residents more easy and simple right in the ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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TRENTON — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday when the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at secure, ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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TRENTON — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday when the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at secure, ...

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NEWARK - School district officials are celebrating national recognition for one of the fastest academic recovery rates in the country following the Covid pandemic, with Newark students learning a little more than a grade level’s worth of skills in reading and math during 2022 and 2025. But a closer ...

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CLARK, NJ — There were few surprises following Clark's uncontested primary election on Tuesday. Four Republicans and four Democrats were on the ballot to represent the township's four wards.The Clark Township Council comprises seven council seats, representing four wards and three at-large ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District selected their nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives during Tuesday's Primary Election, setting the stage for a November matchup between Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway.According to unofficial ...

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Trenton, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light on Monday, June 1, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) ...

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TRENTON — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday when the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at secure, ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Summer officially begins in Mountainside this weekend as the Mountainside Community Pool opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, June 6.For many Mountainside families, the opening of the community pool is an unofficial sign that summer has arrived. For generations, the pool has ...

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On Tuesday June 2nd, the Woman's Club of Tewksbury Township held its annual President's Luncheon at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminister. As part of the program, the WCTT's annual High School Senior scholarships were presented to two local graduates-to-be.  Former Tewksbury Mayor and current ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will spend $73.8 million to make county roads safer for motorists and pedestrians, and an additional $26.6 million to improve the streets in Elizabeth.The road improvements are part of Union County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and are being ...

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GILBOA – The Gilboa Museum is thrilled to announce a special guest lecture featuring groundbreaking Gilboa and New York artist and author, Tony Robbin, at the Gilboa Museum and Juried History Center on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m.As a founding member of the influential Pattern and Decoration ...

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HUDSON--On Tuesday, May 12, Columbia-Greene Community College held a ribbon cutting for this semester's “tiny house” program. Mounted on a towable chassis, each tiny house measures 20’ (length) X 8’ (width) X 13’6” (height) and includes a fully outfitted kitchen, bathroom with shower, mini-split ...

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BUTLER/KINNELON, NJ — Applications are still being accepted for the Kinnelon/Butler Jr. Police Academy.The event, which happens every year, takes place from July 6-10. The academy is open to students entering grades 5 through 8, ages 11 to 14. It is limited to 50 participants.The public is asked to ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — In the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s (NMSC) latest announcement of National Merit Scholars for 2026, Livingston High School (LHS) seniors Hyoungeun “Grace” Cho and Benjamin Misthal — who currently plan to study design and biotechnology, respectively, following their ...

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