SOMERSET, NJ - First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens was chosen to launch a statewide initiative designed to ensure vaccination distribution is done in an equitable manner.  

Jonnice Slaughter, 45 of Rahway became the first of 300 people who will be vaccinated at the site on Wednesday. Once, the Moderna shot went into her arm the room full of socially distanced ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his annual budget address on Tuesday by outlining a Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (FY2022) that includes investments to help New Jersey emerge from the pandemic stronger, fairer, and more resilient.

The governor said that he was proud to unveil this budget, which makes a full pension payment for the first time in more than a quarter of a ...

SOMERSET, NJ – The township council appointed a local businesswoman, Shepa Uddin, last night to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Will Galtieri, who was in the final year of his first term. Uddin became Franklin’s first Asian-American woman to sit on the council following her unanimous appointment. 

“I believe you’ll bring a unique perspective to our ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Wednesday reported 17,834 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus, an increase of 65 cases overnight, with 680 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8.

Franklin has a total of 4,498 COVID-19 cases, and 201 deaths since the pandemic hit New Jersey in March.

There are 680 COVID-19 related ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin.

You can submit events directly through the website by clicking on the "Submit Content" button located on the upper right side of the front page, where you will be brought to a menu, simply pick events. 

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Sunday reported 17,588 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus, an increase of 55 cases overnight, with 677 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8.

Franklin has a total of 4,450 COVID-19 cases, and 201 deaths since the pandemic hit New Jersey in March.

There are 677 COVID-19 ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Patrick Frain, president of the Somerville Education Association and other local education association leaders have written a letter urging Gov. Phil Murphy to give public school employees priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

To do so would assist with the safe reopening of Somerset County schools and support the overall recovery of New ...

SOMERSET, NJ – Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (VoTech) is a step closer to securing the funding needed to expand 21st Century programs at its Bridgewater campus. 

On Feb. 9, Somerset County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to guarantee the 25-percent match. The approval by the commissioners will now enable VoTech to apply for grant monies to ...

METUCHEN, NJ – Saint Joseph High School is celebrating Catholic Schools Week in service to others. Through the school’s Campus Ministry team, students, staff, families and alumni are working to reach out to first responders and senior citizens. 

“Senior Citizens have suffered through long isolation periods to keep them safe from the COVID-19 Virus, and our first ...

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy has expanded indoor gathering limits in New Jersey effective Friday.

Businesses, indoor entertainment and recreation areas (casinos and gyms), personal care businesses, indoor performance venues and indoor gatherings (religious ceremonies, wedding ceremonies, political activities and memorial services/funerals) in the Garden State may ...

Rutgers Prep is inviting prospective students and their families to attend the school's virtual open house events scheduled for this week. TAP here for more details.

SOMERSET, NJ - Click headlines below for statewide COVID-19 stories:

Gov. Murphy Encourages All to Double Mask, Releases Latest COVID-19 Figures

COVID-19 Vaccine Guide: What Somerset County Residents Need to ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Local resident Hugh McCann was selected as the overall winner of the 2020 “Show Us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens.,” contest for his Van Liew-Suydam House entry, according to county officials. McCann also won the community category with his St. Mathias Carnival entry.

Local resident Cristina Forte took first place for the ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Do you have Valentine's Day plans this weekend?

If you don’t, check out our editor’s picks for some of the best things to do in and around Franklin Township. 

You can submit events directly through the website by clicking on the "Submit Content" button located on the upper right side of the front page, where you will be brought to ...

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy has expanded indoor gathering limits in New Jersey effective Friday.

Businesses, indoor entertainment and recreation areas (casinos and gyms), personal care businesses, indoor performance venues and indoor gatherings (religious ceremonies, wedding ceremonies, political activities and memorial services/funerals) in the Garden State may ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - While there is no evidence of a birthday celebration for George Washington in 1779, the General did attend a few parties in central New Jersey around the time of his 47th birthday on Feb. 22 that year.

Details are provided in a video posted on YouTube, as part of a virtual President's Day celebration hosted by Valley Forge National Historical Park, narrated by ...

GREEN BROOK, NJ - Green Brook Township Schools will be transitioning to a 100% in school option for grades K-8 by March 1. Dr. James Bigsby, Superintendent, presented the plan at the last meeting of the Green Brook Board of Education.

Beginning March 1, hybrid attendance  will no longer be an option. Students will either attend 100% distance or 100% in person. Current hybrid students ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – School officials continue to finalize COVID-19 safety protocols as the New Brunswick School District inches closer to its projected April re-entry.

One thing will be certain when in-person instruction resumes: Students will be required to wear masks or face disciplinary measures.

How to handle students who habitually forget or refuse to wear their masks, maintain ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Visitors marveled at ice sculptures, took carriage rides, sang along with carolers and gazed at holiday lights strung high above the streets.

Restaurants hosted outdoor diners in heated tents and the annual tree lighting ceremony was held at 19 different locations – and even streamed live for those who couldn’t attend.

New Brunswick City Center’s ...