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Corporate employees spent a day restoring Camp Liberty, a beloved day camp in Liberty State Park that's been giving Jersey City children fun-filled summers since 1974. The volunteer cleanup means thousands more kids will enjoy freshly painted picnic tables and tidy grounds when camp opens this June. #
A solar-powered floating observatory has returned to life three miles off the Jersey Shore, opening new doors for ocean research, student training, and sustainable technology development. The collaboration between universities and state agencies positions New Jersey as a leader in marine innovation.
Thousands of volunteers fanned out across 77 Jersey Shore locations to collect trash and turn it into data that's already changing New Jersey's environmental laws. From rubber ducks to refrigerators, what they found tells a hopeful story about how cleanup efforts and smart legislation are making beaches cleaner year after year.
A special football program in Jersey is proving that every child deserves a chance to play, make friends, and feel the joy of scoring a goal. Thanks to a new partnership, the program that's been changing lives for five years just got a boost to help even more kids.
A new interactive map in Jersey lets residents report and track Asian hornet sightings in real time, helping volunteers destroy nests faster. The crowdsourced tool turns every islander into a protector of local bees and native insects.
Les Amis, a Jersey charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, is creating a volunteer hub to expand its community fundraising. The initiative comes as rising costs increase demand for services while donations decline.
A Jersey dairy farm needs so many volunteers to help move cows between fields that people now join a waiting list for the privilege. What started as a logistical solution has become a beloved community tradition bringing city workers and families together with farm life.
A Jersey school is marking 75 years at its current site by launching a special alumni network to reconnect former students. The celebration also honors a century of Catholic education on the island.
A telecom company in Jersey just made music education more accessible for 90 children from lower-income families. Four tablets will help young musicians read sheet music and learn theory in fun, interactive ways.
New Jersey just made it easier for legal cannabis businesses to grow, with $5 million in grants still available to help small companies cover compliance costs. Licensed operators can get up to $75,000 to reimburse expenses tied to meeting state regulations.
New Jersey just became the tenth state to let residents plug in small solar panels without permits or utility approval, opening clean energy access to hundreds of thousands who couldn't go solar before. The bill passed with zero opposing votes and support from up to 82% of voters.
New Jersey's drinking water just got dramatically safer. A Rutgers study found that toxic "forever chemicals" dropped by half thanks to the state's groundbreaking regulations.
New Jersey just made it easier to say no to unnecessary plastic forks and ketchup packets. Starting August, restaurants will only give you single-use items when you actually ask for them.
The Chicago Bulls honored hometown hero Derrick Rose by retiring his #1 jersey in an emotional ceremony at the United Center. The youngest MVP in NBA history returned home to see his number raised to the rafters alongside Chicago's greatest legends.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is tackling sky-high electricity costs while protecting the state's green energy future. Her solution uses existing clean energy funds to give residents immediate bill relief without abandoning long-term climate goals.
Governor Mikie Sherrill just signed a law making it easier for battery storage projects to join New Jersey's clean energy grid. The move could lower utility bills while keeping renewable power flowing even when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
Dozens of volunteers transformed a beloved summer camp that's been bringing joy to Jersey City kids since 1974. Their cleanup effort ensures Camp Liberty will shine for another generation of children.
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A space rock that crashed through a bedroom ceiling in New Jersey last year turned out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found on Earth. Scientists just discovered it contains amino acids and evidence of ancient salty water from the dawn of our solar system.
All 22 Jersey Mike's locations in Oklahoma are donating every dollar from Wednesday's sales to help 56 local athletes compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The fundraiser aims to send more than 3,000 qualifying athletes nationwide to Minnesota this June.
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