FRANKLIN, NJ – For the third consecutive year, teachers across the U.S. and Canada were invited to apply for a chance to win a free VIP admission into the TCS NYC Marathon.

On a local front, Franklin High School's own Maggie Muir Shylock was among just 50 teachers selected by Tata Consultancy Services—the title sponsor of the marathon - to be part of this ...

SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin Township school board approved a new principal for Franklin Park School and heard reports on student safety and academic achievement at last night’s board meeting. 

Rebekah Solomon, who attended Franklin Park School as a student, will take over for former principal Purvi Shah after the board unanimously voted in favor of her ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Wherever you may have grown up, or raised a family, there is undoubtedly a teacher, or teachers you remember fondly. 

If your child attends, or has attended Hillsborough Elementary School, there’s a good chance that teacher is Mrs. Regan.

Amy Regan, a long-time teacher at HES recently published a book called “Caring Kids: Coping Rhymes for Covid ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health on Tuesday reported an additional 40 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, bringing the total number of cases to 5,902, with 519 COVID-10 deaths reported since March 8.

Franklin has a total of 1,770 COVID-19 cases an increase of 15, and 161 deaths since the pandemic hit New Jersey in March.

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health on Sunday reported an additional 73 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus over the past 48 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 5,820, with 518 COVID-10 deaths reported since March 8.

Franklin has a total of 1,742 COVID-19 cases, and 160 deaths since the pandemic hit New Jersey in March.

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health on Friday reported 39 new COVID-19 cases overnight, the biggest 24-hour increase in several weeks, bringing the total number of the COVID-19 coronavirus cases to 5,747 with the death toll at 518 since the first case was reported March 8.

Franklin has a total of 1,723 COVID-19 cases, and 158 deaths ...

Counties can begin counting general election votes on Saturday because of the expected flood of paper ballots — but they can’t reveal any results.

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In addition to voting in statewide, county and local elections by November 3, New Jersey residents will be asked three public questions, including whether the state Constitution should be amended to legalize marijuana.

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey offers an objective perspective of this question, including reasons for voting yes and no.

Question on the Ballot:

Do you ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Three Republican incumbents are being challenged by a like number of Democrats for two seats on the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the office of Somerset County Surrogate.

All six candidates appear on the paper ballots mailed to voters last month. Ballots must be filled out and returned by Election Day, Nov.3, using ballot boxes that have been installed ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The pedestrian who was struck and killed at the New Brunswick train station on Saturday has been identified as a 23-year-old Burlington County man.

Jordan G. Hamm, a Willingboro Township resident, was struck at about 1:30 p.m., according to a spokesperson for NJ Transit.

No one on Train #7841 was injured in the incident, but it caused delays on the Northeast Corridor ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - A 26-year-old Hillsborough man is one of 12 suspects nabbed in an online sting operation that targeted sexual predators.

Five other suspects live in Somerset County; three came to New Jersey from out-of-state and the others live in New Jersey.

Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, U.S. Attorney/District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito, Somerset County ...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police have made three arrests in connection to a stabbing that happened in the township earlier this month. All three arrests were from the South Brunswick area. Anthony Blakey (age 21 of Dayton), Ishmael Arrington (age 19 of Monmouth Junction), and Jaylon Drake (age 19 of Dayton) were all arrested and charged, according to a press release.

On ...

NEW JERSEY — Five days after Gov. Phil Murphy suddenly left a briefing in Camden County over concerns of having the coronavirus, he said this afternoon he has not been symptomatic and tested negative four times since last Monday.

First Lady Tammy Murphy, who entered a voluntary self-quarantine with the governor last week, has tested negative three times.  

Still, ...

BLACKWOOD, NJ — Over 1.6 million people in New Jersey have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic began to ravage the state.

Looking to help individuals out of work, as well as employers unable to hire more people due to the financial impact of COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy announced $14 million of new workforce development funds ...

BLACKWOOD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, First Lady Tammy Murphy, entered a voluntary self-quarantine Wednesday afternoon after a senior staff member - who the governor was in close proximity to Saturday - tested positive for coronavirus. 

Murphy unexpectedly left a press briefing Wednesday at midday in Camden County, after learning of his exposure to the individual - whose ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan High School on Friday reported a fourth case this week of COVID-19.

The district had already shut down the school for 14 days as of Friday, following a third positive case reported on Thursday.

All classes at the high school will be conducted on a virtual basis for the next two weeks; in addition, all athletic and extracurricular ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Completion of the long-awaited Route 206 Bypass will be delayed until spring, 2021, while the New Jersey Department of Transportation is expected to begin preliminary work on the widening of the state highway in the vicinity of Camplain Road and the nearby Norfolk Southern railroad trestle on Monday, Oct. 19.

An electronic highway sign in the parking lot of the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - While driving down Main Street or on patrol in the residential areas of the borough the past few weeks, Police Officer Vito Spadea has been told more than a few times that he looks good in pink.

It's not difficult to understand why - Spadea's patrol SUV has been wrapped in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

On Thursday, more than 100 police officers and ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A few 40-somethings were nursing their Bud Lights while George State and Arkansas State were playing some meaningless game on a TV in the corner of the bar.

The scene at Olde Queens Tavern and other bars and restaurants on Easton Avenue was eerily quiet, especially considering Thursday night have always been the start of the weekend for droves of Rutgers students.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - On the one night each year when shambling zombies and blood-thirsty vampires are everywhere, something much scarier will be lurking.

COVID-19 will be a specter hanging over this year's Halloween festivities.

Fear not, trick or treaters.

Experts say there are still ways to enjoy the holiday after Gov. Phil Murphy announced last week that traditional holiday revelry ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – It’s Thursday afternoon and Anna Hausmann is furiously scrubbing the rust off a blue Sapient. After several minutes, the bristle brush has removed years of neglect from the chain, allowing the tires to move again.

The job of refurbishing old bikes sometimes calls for some elbow grease, but Hausmann and the other volunteers at the New Brunswick Bike Exchange are ...