13+ hour, 39+ min ago  (221+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. " U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., is accepting applications for his Summer 2026 Internship Program in both his Washington, D.C., and New Jersey district offices. The competitive program offers college students an opportunity to gain firsthand experience working in a congressional office,…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (328+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is seeking organizations to sponsor meal sites for its Summer Food Service Program, which provides free nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months. New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Edward…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (341+ words) NEW JERSEY " The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish & Wildlife is reminding residents to take steps to reduce encounters with black bears this fall as the animals become more active while preparing for winter. Fall marks a period…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (306+ words) NEW JERSEY " The first day of fall is here, but New Jersey residents shouldn't expect pests to disappear just yet. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA)'s bi-annual Bug Barometer" forecast, milder-than-normal temperatures could extend pest activity well…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (356+ words) As students prepare to return to school, a Rutgers Health expert is reminding parents to add sun protection to their children's backpacks and wardrobes. In spring, New Jersey became the latest state to pass legislation requiring school districts to adopt…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (217+ words) TRENTON, N.J. " One year after the repeal of New Jersey's back-to-school sales tax holiday, Sen. Carmen Amato (R-9) is renewing efforts to bring the program back, citing financial strain on parents, teachers, and students. "Taking away this critical tax relief has only…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (207+ words) As the school year begins, federal officials are urging families to add food safety to their back-to-school checklist to help protect children from foodborne illnesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said young children, especially those under age 5, are at higher risk…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (195+ words) HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) " Graduate students enrolled in Centenary University's Master of Education in Literacy Instruction program have dedicated hundreds of hours this summer to tutoring children in the Allamuchy Township School District, helping students in kindergarten through eighth grade build…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago  (194+ words) FLEMINGTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) " As summer temperatures climb and families flock to lakes, rivers, and pools, the Hunterdon County Health Department is reminding residents to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to prevent water-related emergencies. Drowning remains one of the leading…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (268+ words) NEW JERSEY " With summer temperatures soaring, the American Red Cross is reminding pet owners across New Jersey to take precautions to protect their animals from dangerous heat-related conditions. Heat stroke is a serious threat for pets, particularly for dogs with…...