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July 1, 2025

BORDENTOWN, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of Bordentown in June 2025! Bordentown Regional School District's Governor's Educators of the Year Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony: Ten teachers from the Bordentown Regional ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Get ready to usher in the Fourth of July at Bordentown Township's and the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions' Independence Day Fireworks display this week.The 11th annual event is taking place on Thursday, July 3 at Joseph Lawrence Park, located at 316 Ward Avenue in ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County officials are mourning the loss of former New Jersey State Senator, Assemblywoman and Freeholder Catherine Costa, who passed away last week at the age of 99. Costa, who lived in Willingboro and Mount Laurel, was a Burlington County Freeholder from 1972 to ...

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CHESTERFIELD, NJ — Burlington County celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the first farms entering the farmland preservation program on June 27 with a ceremony at the Chesterfield Firehouse — significant, because the site was the very same location then-Governor Tom Kean visited in June 1985 to ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert which reports that ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Animal Shelter (BCAS) will be holding its next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic this week.The clinic will be held on Wednesday, July 2 from 3PM to 4PM at the Animal Shelter, located at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton. Pet owners who are bringing an animal that ...

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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) took to social media to remind motorists that road rage is dangerous and illegal in the state, citing a recent incident in Gloucester County.According to the State Police, troopers from Troop "A" Bellmawr Station responded to a report on Monday, June ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — A towering 20-foot inflatable cigarette butt took center stage at Bradley Park Thursday morning as teens, local officials, and public health advocates gathered to reinforce New Jersey’s ban on smoking at public beaches. The dramatic display, part of the "No Butts on the Beach" ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Time is ticking to sign up to be a vendor at one of central New Jersey's most beloved cultural events – the Mercer County Italian American Festival. New Jersey has the second-largest population of any state in the U.S.After a five-year hiatus, the Festival, which has historically ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ — A 19-year-old lifeguard is recovering after being impaled by a beach umbrella while working on the Asbury Park beach Wednesday morning. According to city officials, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on June 25 while the lifeguard was securing an umbrella to her stand. The ...

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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Military officials are alerting members of the public about a flurry of activity that they may notice taking place across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) for the next week. JBMDL will be conducting a readiness exercise across the installation from ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — A kitten that was recently housed at the Burlington County Animal Shelter in Westampton has tested positive for rabies, the Burlington County Health Department announced on Thursday.The kitten was brought to the shelter on May 29 as a stray and was quarantined until June 19 as a ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Bordentown City's Riverview Studios Hosting Local "Music Night" Fundraiser on Friday Night: A longtime fixture of Bordentown City's business community is hosting a series of ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Farmer's Market’s 2025 season is in full swing! After a successful opening day earlier this month, the Market is back this weekend on Sunday, June 29.The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday from 9AM to 1PM starting on June 1 through October, as well as on ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate recently advanced legislation that would ensure non-resident military spouses are not excluded from public employment. S-4039, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson, passed the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic ...

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TRENTON, NJ – As a sign of the outpouring of support for fallen Trenton Police Detective Timothy Long, a Go Fund Me Page has been established to support the dedicated officer's family following his sudden death. According to the Trenton Police Department, Long, 50, was traveling on I-295 just ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Enjoy hot summer days and late nights at the upcoming 10-day L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair that will be open at the Mercer County Festival Grounds. The L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair will be held between Friday, June 27 and Sunday, July 6 at the Festival Grounds located in West Windsor. The ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A longtime fixture of Bordentown City's business community is hosting a series of fundraisers to support the charity created by its President to benefit mothers and children worldwide.Riverview Studios will be hosting one of the monthly events, Music Night, on Friday, June 27 ...

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NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Wednesday morning on federal charges of assaulting, impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement related to a clash last month at an immigration detention facility in Newark. Groups such as the New Jersey Alliance for ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown will be celebrating Pride Month this weekend with the Fifth Annual Pride and Community Day.The day-long event, which was created and organized by Bordentown City resident Brenna Jobes of Btown Live News With Brenna on Instagram, will take place on Saturday, June 28 ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Parents may soon be able to take paid time off from work to attend those special school events and important meetings with their children's educators without the financial impact under proposed legislation. The measure, Senate Bill 172, would permit employers to provide full paid ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City residents are invited to give their input on how climate change has affected the community through an online initiative. The “Climate Vulnerability Assessment” online survey allows community stakeholders to share their experiences and vision for a climate-ready ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — As temperatures soar across the country, the American Humane Society is reminding pet owners to take precautions to protect their animals from heat-related dangers.“Unlike humans, dogs do not sweat to regulate their temperatures as efficiently as we do,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, ...

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HAMILTON, NJ – The Miracle League of Mercer County is on its way to getting a new digital scoreboard for their field thanks to the financial support of the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton.The Rotary Club has pledged $5,000 to be the prime sponsor of a digital scoreboard to be installed at ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners helped additional residents fulfill their dream of becoming homeowners.The Commissioners voted last month to approve $80,000 in assistance to four buyers under the County’s first-time homebuyers. Each family received $20,000 to be used for ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Election packets for Bordentown City's next municipal election are now available for interested candidates for City Commissioner, City officials announced earlier this month. Bordentown City's municipal election is taking place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and all three seats ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has advanced legislation that would criminalize machine gun conversion devices.The bill, S-3893, cleared the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on Thursday and would establish criminal penalties for the sale and possession of any device capable of ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Health Department and Burlington County Office of Emergency Management are advising Burlington County residents to take precautions during the next three days of extreme heat.The National Weather Service has issued a Code ...

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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst held a Change of Command ceremony June 17 to install U.S. Air Force Col. Michael D. Stefanovic assumed command of both JB MDL and the 87th Air Base Wing. The traditional ceremony brought together service members, civilian ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — High temperatures did not stop classic car collectors and enthusiasts from lining the streets of Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown City this weekend.The 12th Annual Street of Dreams Car Show, presented by the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions, took place on Saturday, June 21 ...

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