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New Jersey Devils fans gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation as he returned to the ice after scoring the gold medal-winning goal for Team USA. The emotional pregame ceremony brought an entire arena to tears.
Five middle schoolers from Cedar Hill Prep just proved that young minds can compete with the best, advancing to the top four out of 16 teams at New Jersey's Regional Science Bowl. Their journey through seven intense rounds of competition shows how far dedication and curiosity can take you. #
Bridgewater-Raritan's girls swim team entered the playoffs as a three seed that nobody expected to win. They just captured their first state championship in seven years with a dominant performance that proved they belonged at the top all along.
Emily Shulman shared her parents' Holocaust survival story with New Jersey high school students, teaching them the difference between being "watchers" who stand by and "doers" who help others in need. The powerful two-hour presentation left students committed to standing up for those who need help.
A New Jersey Taco Bell employee's quick-witted response to a customer declining a charity donation has millions laughing online. The viral moment is sparking conversations about the restaurant's legitimate scholarship program that's changing students' lives.
New Jersey workers are taking control of skyrocketing electric bills with a bold plan to blanket the state with solar panels and batteries. The new coalition aims to create thousands of jobs while slashing energy costs that jumped 20 percent last year.
A New Jersey data center is transforming from energy guzzler to grid helper with a massive battery system. The project shows how tech facilities can support clean energy instead of just consuming it.
Freshman Mark Dybas stopped 41 shots as West Morris won its first Halvorsen Cup title in school history, with senior Tyler Hill becoming one of only a handful of players to win two different championship cups. The comeback victory ended three previous finals losses and marks a new chapter for the New Jersey hockey program.
A police dog in North Carolina is getting life-saving protection thanks to a generous family foundation in New Jersey. K-9 Omen will soon patrol the streets of Burgaw with a bullet and stab-resistant vest keeping him safe.
When a classmate needed help, Hanover Park High School student Matt Valenti didn't wait for applause or recognition. His simple act of kindness is reminding a New Jersey community what everyday heroism looks like.
A New Jersey eighth grader born with kidney disease is running out of time to find a living donor. The community is stepping up to help 13-year-old Thaddeus Giansanti get the life-saving transplant he needs.
Governor Mikie Sherrill made affordability her day-one priority, declaring a state of emergency on utility costs and ordering relief for families hit by 20% electricity bill increases. Her plan taps into over $1 billion in clean energy funds while fast-tracking solar and storage projects.
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.
A New Jersey community college just secured $850,000 to train the next generation of electric vehicle technicians. Students will soon get hands-on experience fixing the cars reshaping our roads.
When fraudsters increasingly target older adults, one New Jersey police department is fighting back with free education and free lunch. Lt. Anthony Vincent will teach Ocean County seniors how to spot red flags and protect their money.
Austin Louis spent his entire life in excruciating pain from sickle cell disease until a revolutionary gene therapy treatment made him feel like "a new human." The 20-year-old New Jersey man became the first patient at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to receive the FDA-approved CRISPR treatment outside clinical trials.
A grassroots organizer overcame ten-to-one spending to win a congressional primary in New Jersey, proving progressive candidates can connect with moderate voters. Analilia Mejia's victory shows the power of door-to-door organizing over massive outside spending.
A snowstorm couldn't stop 400 basketball fans from raising $107,000 to help underprivileged students attend Catholic schools in New Jersey. The 22nd annual Hoopfest celebrated both athletic talent and academic achievement while supporting kids who need it most.
A New Jersey high school just proved that academic excellence and accessibility can go hand in hand. Hoboken High School earned a national Bronze distinction for expanding college-level opportunities while helping students succeed.
A UPS driver went out of his way to tell an author how much his leadership book meant to him. That doorbell camera moment went viral and changed both their lives.
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