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SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Downtown Somerville Alliance is proud to announce the return of Downtown Somerville Pride on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Division Street in Downtown Somerville.This vibrant and inclusive celebration will bring together community members, visitors, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Downtown Somerville Alliance is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Downtown Somerville International Street Fair on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the heart of Downtown Somerville.This beloved annual tradition transforms Main Street and ...
West Orange, New Jersey, May 26, 2026 – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, was honored as a recipient of the 2026 NJBIZ ICON award. This esteemed award given by a leader in statewide business news recognizes New Jersey leaders for their ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Fernmoor showcased progress at Mi-Place® at Hillsborough during a first look event at the new residential community currently under construction. The event marked the first public introduction of the development and offered guests an opportunity to preview the project’s progress ...
Downtown Somerville Alliance Announces Rick St. Pierre of Verve Restaurant as Inaugural Lloyd F. Silverman Entrepreneur of the Year Award RecipientSomerville, NJ — The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) is proud to announce Rick St. Pierre, owner of Verve Restaurant, as the inaugural recipient of ...
Are YOU ready to hit the reset button for a healthier, more balanced life? The 31-Day RWJBarnabas Health Mental Wellness Challenge kicked off on May 1st on social media with a series of videos featuring Marie DiDario, DO, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health at RWJBarnabas Health and member ...
Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Colleen Little, DO, Family Medicine. Dr. Little’s approach combines evidence-based science and holistic insight. In practice, that can include reviewing prescriptions, recommending supplements, discussing nutrition and movement, or using osteopathic ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ, May 14, 2026 – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, is partnering with three Downtown Somerville businesses to encourage women to get their annual mammograms this summer. Women who schedule their mammogram through Aug. 15 at the ...
Livingston, NJ – In recognition of Celiac Awareness Month, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will host a Celiac Awareness Month Symposium on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The hybrid event, presented by the Kogan Celiac Center at RWJBarnabas ...
West Orange, NJ – Dr. Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by the New Jersey Health Foundation and EJI Excellence in Medicine™ with this year’s ...
After months of research, bill drafting, and leadership development, Greater Somerset County YMCA Youth & Government delegation concluded a successful 2026 season at the New Jersey Youth & Government (YAG) State Conference, held April 24–26 in East Brunswick.Representing one of twenty-one ...
New Brunswick, NJ—The Center for Discovery, Innovation and Development (CDID) at Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is growing its partnership with BILLY Footwear with the launch of the BILLY Limitless 253 shoe, available now in adult ...
West Orange, NJ – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital have been named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The annual list, presented by Newsweek and Statista, highlights the top ...
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 15 to 35, yet it remains one of the least discussed. Despite high survival rates at all stages, especially when caught early, many cases are diagnosed later than they should be—often because men hesitate to speak up, seek care, or even ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Red Bull New York today unveiled its new RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center in Morris Township, New Jersey. The cutting-edge complex is the most innovative soccer training facility in North America and further positions the Club to attract and develop the best ...
Somerville, NJ – The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Summer Stage Concert Series, bringing live music to Division Street every Saturday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM throughout the summer.Kicking off in late May and running through ...
The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) is proud to announce the refurbishment and re-dedication of the Community Message Board located adjacent to the United Reformed Church on Main Street. Originally dedicated in 2012 by the Classic Cruizers organization, the message board has been revitalized in ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health was recognized by Commerce Magazine and The Commerce & Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) at the 2026 "Companies That Care" Awards Ceremony on April 16th, 2026 for its engagement in partnerships that improve New Jersey. The health system has collaborated ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, recently supported the borough’s Emergency Services Center on Gaston Avenue. The center is home to the borough’s police and fire departments, rescue squad and Office of Emergency Management.
In recognition of National Donate Life Month, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) hosted a heartfelt “kidneyversary” celebration honoring more than 70 patients who received kidney transplants at the hospital over 25 years ago. “When this program was first introduced, we were building ...
Spring is here, which means allergy season is too. In this Q&A, Catherine A. Monteleone, MD, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares how this spring’s ...
West Orange, N.J., April 17, 2026 – RWJBarnabas Health and Essex County have rolled out their new mobile pediatric clinic, which provides local children with essential health screenings, physicals, immunizations, health education, and routine preventive services directly where families live, work, ...
West Orange, N.J. —RWJBarnabas Health’s Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick and Rutgers Cancer Institute are implementing a cutting-edge extended reality (XR) platform that transforms the way neuro- and spinal surgeons prepare for, ...
Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Claire Boccia Liang, MD, FACC, Cardiology. Dr. Boccia Liang treats adult patients with a variety of heart diseases including, coronary artery disease, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, with a special interest in women’s cardiovascular health, such as ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Our Lady of Fatima Church is pleased to announce an upcoming community event: the America the Beautiful Concert, a patriotic musical celebration in honor of America’s 250th year of independence. The concert will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Piscataway ...
When we talk about binge drinking, it’s often in the context of college-aged adults. However, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director of the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) and Director of Addiction Medicine for Emergency & Hospitalist Services at ...
New Brunswick, NJ–Christian Hinrichs, MD, Co-Director of the Duncan and Nancy MacMillan Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence and Chief of the Section of Cancer Immunotherapy, RWJBarnabas Health, has been awarded a four-year, $800,000 translational research grant from the V ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Greater Somerset County YMCA recognized outstanding volunteers, shared last year’s impact on community, and celebrated the success of this year’s annual campaign at its Annual Celebration Event on April 8th at Raritan Valley Country Club. Held during National Volunteer Month, ...
Somerset County, NJ officially launched its commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary with a celebratory event held at the historic Grain House, bringing together local elected officials, business leaders, and cultural and heritage partners.The gathering marked the beginning of a series ...