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Ridge High School Seniors Jack Schlenker and Leo van der Valk launched Incuba Fund to empower other students to bring their ideas to life.
Hugh Wynne, 37, of Plainsboro, was stopped for making an illegal right turn on red last week, said police.
The Township filed the lawsuit after it claimed that at least 300 trees were cut down at Washington Valley Park.
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey announced that several key library services will be impacted on Friday.
Despite the federal government's cancellation of the Blue Ribbon Schools recognition program, the NJ DOE announced 11 winners.
Suri made her Broadway debut at just 8 years old as the youngest Young Nala in The Lion King, and then the role of Young Elsa in Frozen.
Residents' concerns over the Police Station Lobby not being open 24/7 have prompted Bernards Township to take action.
Firefighters from Somerset Fire Rescue, Little Rocky Hill, Griggstown, Middlebush, Franklin Park, and North Brunswick extinguished the fire.
The nonprofit group Leapfrog ranked RWJ University Hospital Somerset in its Fall 2025 report.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Township officials is set for the Tee Box Golf House on Friday.
The Princeton Mayor and Council approved an ordinance on Monday to remove parking from this Borough street.
Anyone with toys in good condition that they would like to donate to the sale can drop them off at the school from Dec.4 to Dec. 5.
The next drawing is on Friday night.
The student triggered the metal detector and a wand, which alerted school officials, according to police.
The New Jersey Department of Education recognized Mary Beth Hughes, a 6th-grade science teacher at Auten Road Intermediate School.
On Friday, Bridgewater-Raritan High School will seek to win its first-ever NJSIAA state sectional football playoff championship.
Bernards Township Police released video of an electric bike rider who they say was speeding, ignoring police lights, and driving on lawns.
Pickleball enthusiasts Todd and Chana Baron are bringing a new 40,000 sq. ft. indoor facility with 14 fenced courts to Somerset County.
Princeton Police sent out an alert about the road closure on Wednesday.
The Mayor and Council voted to extend the property tax grace period for the fourth quarter 2025 property tax installment.
