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Brandon Bender, now 16, started his business three years ago, where he continues to donate 10 percent of his earnings to Steps Together.
This record was set on the ground where the first U.S. submarine was built.
The well-known restaurant in LBI has come to Westfield to offer a mozzarella bar, fresh pasta made on site, and all locally sourced food.
A round of anti-Trump protests is taking place in New Jersey including in Somerset County, this time on the president's birthday.
A round of anti-Trump protests is taking place in New Jersey including in Bridgewater, this time on the president's birthday.
A round of anti-Trump protests is taking place in New Jersey including in Union County, this time on the president's birthday.
A round of anti-Trump protests is taking place in New Jersey including in Basking Ridge, this time on the president's birthday.
The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills is on a mission to raise $8,000 to restore "an irreplaceable emblem of our nation’s past."
Alexandra Donnadio is turning up the heat as she competes on a team in a series of expert grilling challenges.
Kenneth James, 34, of Somerset, is named the Fugitive of the Month for June 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
Westfield Police sent out an alert about which streets are impacted by the run on Friday.
The Union County-wide operation seized 6 guns, $81K in cash, cocaine, heroin, Xanax, meth, marijuana, and more.
The Town Council recently adopted three financial ordinances that reflect the updated terms of the amended Redevelopment Agreement.
The school bus had 11 elementary students on board at the time of the crash on Thursday morning.
Quick-thinking employee was able to drag the burning materials (which included a container of fuel) out of the building: Flagtown Fire.
The store is now hiring 50 employees for full- and part-time roles, including Store Team Leads and Sales Associates.
Family Fun Night, Plays in the Park, Outdoor Movies, and Concerts are among the events planned by the Bernards Township Parks & Recreation.
The break was reported on Thursday afternoon.
Homestead Road LLC is proposing to build 2 warehouses/office buildings off Homestead Road.
Volunteer firefighters battled a detached garage fire on Wednesday morning.
