Bridgewater|News|
Hairitage Hair Salon Hosts Holiday Gift Card Drive
The salon in Somerville is collecting gift cards to help underprivileged parents to be able to shop for their children.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
- Bridgewater, NJ
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Cops To Target Drunk Drivers For Thanksgiving Traffic Crackdown
This is part of the national "Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving" drunk-driving prevention campaign.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Santa To Deliver Gifts To Basking Ridge Kids On Firetruck For 2025
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Basking Ridge Fire Company, an all-volunteer organization.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
3 Men Wanted For Defacing Security Camera With Spray Paint In Princeton: Police
Criminal mischief, defiant trespassing, and theft were also reported recently in Princeton.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Family Is Spreading Positive, Inclusive Message One Scoop At A Time
Rich, Jen, and Aly Kolb, who are connected to the neurodivergent and disabled community, recently opened Ice Cream For All.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Hillside Intermediate School Student Wins National Kindness Essay Contest
Neel Sood won first place in the country in the 2025 BE KIND Make a Difference National Essay Contest.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Investigation Of Vacant Lord Stirling Property Moves Forward In Bernards Township
The Planning Board will investigate if the area is in need of redevelopment as age-restricted and special needs housing is being proposed.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Redistricting Plan, Timeline Set At Hillsborough Schools In Preparation Of Full Day Kindergarten
The school district shared an update on Monday night about its 2026-27 redistricting and full-day kindergarten plans.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Program To Combat Drunk Driving Suspended In Princeton After Funding Exhausted
The "Let Princeton PD Provide Your DD" program has provided more than 900 safe rides home for community members since launching in 2023.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Giving Tuesday: 5 Hillsborough Nonprofits That Could Use Your Help
This 2025 holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Giving Tuesday: 5 Princeton Nonprofits That Could Use Your Help
This 2025 holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Giving Tuesday: 5 Basking Ridge Nonprofits That Could Use Your Help
This 2025 holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Giving Tuesday: 5 Bridgewater Nonprofits That Could Use Your Help
This 2025 holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
1 Acre Forest Fire Extinguished In Montgomery
The fire was actively burning in the woods along a walking path in the Township, said police.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Breakfast With Santa Hosted By Martinsville Boy Scouts
The event includes an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, a Santa with a real beard, a professional photographer, crafts and games.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|News|
Princeton Symphony Orchestra's Holiday POPS! Concert Featuring Kara Dugan And John Brancy
Grammy-winner John Brancy and Kara Dugan lend their talents to seasonal melodies along with the spirited voices of the Princeton HS Choir.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Pay Rate Could Change For School Substitutes In Bridgewater-Raritan
The Personnel Committee discussed ideas to continue making the school district competitive and a desirable workplace for substitutes.
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Warren, NJ|News|
Crash Closes Hillcrest Road Near I-78 In Warren
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Massage Therapist Loses License After Sex Assault Allegations
David Bittner sexually touched a woman without her consent during a massage, authorities say.
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Bridgewater|News|
Earthquake Shakes Up Somerset County On Friday
A total of 153 people reported feeling shaking from the earthquake.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
