by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Nowadays, children and young adults are mostly indoors, glued to screens for school and “social life.” Research suggests it is taking a toll on their mental health, with experts pointing to correlations between screen time and anxiety and depression. Dr. Patricia Shanely, co-founder of Forest and Climate […]

Submitted Content – Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Girls flag football is now a sanctioned high-school level sport in New Jersey. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Board of Directors convened on May 4 at the Pines Manor in Middlesex County and reviewed, approved and ultimately designated the sport at the high-school level. Since 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles have worked in tandem with […]

Submitted Content – Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The pink of an Okame Cherry Tree will add a pop of color outside the Old Bridge Public Library. Gary Lovallo, township conservation officer and forester, welcomed township officials including Mayor Debbie Walker, Business Administrator Anahita Feltz, and members of Columbia Bank to plant the tree on April 24 as part of its Arbor Day […]

KATHY CHANG – Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Submitted Content – Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

As Memorial Day approaches, Old Bridge Township has its Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program, which it launched in April of last year. “This program salutes the brave women and men currently serving or who have previously served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces, officials said on the township website. “This is a tribute for […]

KATHY CHANG – Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000