NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers University Board of Governors today approved a 2.3 percent hike in tuition and fees, as well as increases for dorm rooms and meals, for the 2018-2019 academic year.

The increase now brings the annual cost for undergraduate students to $14,975, which is $337 more than this past school year.

Student housing will increase 1.9 percent, and ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township Board of Education accepted the resignation of Warren Middle School Dean of Students, Max Achtau, at Monday’s night’s meeting and approved his replacement

Achtau’s resignation is effective July 27.

Maria Mensinger, currently Supervisor of Special Services for Grades 6-12 in Bernards Township, will take over upon release from her current ...

WARREN, NJ - Do you want to serve? This fall, voters in Warren will elect local candidates to three seats on the Warren Township Board of Education. A full term on the school board runs for three years. 

A candidate must file a nominating petition with the county clerk for his or her name to appear on the ballot, and the deadline to submit the nominating petition ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ - Next year, Millburn Township Public Schools will be closed on November 7 for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Thirteen schools around the state, including Millburn, will close on the most popular day of the Hindu festival Diwali, while one will close on Nov. 6. 

As the festival of lights, Diwali "aims to dispel the ...

WARREN, NJ - Students and teachers concluded a year-long “Healthy Edge Wellness Initiative” designed to concentrate on nurturing and nourishing the mental health and well-being of students and teachers during a day-long Wellness Day, on Friday, June 8, at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS).

The June 8 Wellness Day was organized by: WHRHS Student Assistance ...

WARREN, NJ - As the community celebrated Independence Day, USA.gov and the Department of Veterans Affairs shared some helpful guidelines for showing respect to the symbol of the nation. Check out this helpful information before you fly the stars and stripes.

Traditional guidelines call for displaying the flag in public only from sunrise to sunset. However, the flag may be displayed ...

The definition of a free country is where the government does not control what people say or do for political reasons and where people can express their opinions without punishment. The transition from a totalitarian state to a free country will be long and slow.

In a 2017 report Freedom House said that of the 195 countries assessed, 87 (45%) were rated Free, 59 (30%) Partly Free, ...

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University hosted the 73rd annual American Legion Jersey Boys State for 838 high school rising-senior, including 39 from Somerset County.

“In our 73rd year, we are very happy to welcome 883 of New Jersey’s brightest leaders to Jersey Boys State,” David Bagatelle, ALJBS executive director. “American Legion Jersey Boys State ...

WARREN, NJ - Memorial Awards, PTO Scholarships, and Community and School Recognition Scholarships were presented to Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) Class of 2018 graduating seniors at the annual Scholarship Ceremony, Wednesday night, June 13, in the schools Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Senior Daniel Zimmer led the audience of student recipients and their ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Class of 2018 walked across the stage and completed their high school careers during the 61st annual commencement ceremony at Tozier Field Friday morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfGbVCUyAa4

All School Council President Sahil Patel, Senior Class President Freddie Hayeck, and Valedictorian Linda Ye all addressed the crowd and the senior choral ...