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Volunteers across New Jersey will gather at more than 80 beaches on April 11 to remove trash and protect marine life during the annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps. The event has mobilized hundreds of thousands of people since the 1980s, turning spring cleanup into a powerful act of community care for the coastline.
Over 4,000 volunteers turned out across 77 New Jersey beach sites to remove debris and protect marine life, more than doubling last year's turnout. Their efforts collected millions of pieces of trash while gathering crucial data to fight ocean pollution at its source.
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.
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Winter storms revealed the wooden remains of a schooner that sank in 1890 while carrying oranges from Puerto Rico to New York. All eight crew members survived the wreck, and now nature has uncovered a piece of maritime history.
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.
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.
Over 6,000 volunteers joined forces to remove nearly 170,000 pieces of litter from 130 miles of New Jersey coastline in a single day. The annual beach cleanup not only restored the shore but also gathered crucial data to fight ocean pollution for the long haul.
New Jersey's new governor signed two executive orders on her first day to freeze electricity rates and fast-track massive solar and battery storage expansion. The state aims to add 3 gigawatts of solar capacity and hundreds of megawatts of battery storage within months.
Middlesex, New Jersey residents can now slash their electricity bills by nearly half without installing a single solar panel. A new community solar partnership lets renters and homeowners alike tap into clean energy with zero upfront costs.
Over 4,000 New Jersey volunteers collected nearly 170,000 pieces of trash from state beaches in 2025, with their data helping ban single-use plastics. The state's longest-running beach cleanup event continues this Saturday at 80-plus locations.
A new $53 million museum celebrating Bruce Springsteen and American music history opens Saturday in Long Branch, New Jersey, where The Boss was born. The center features rare artifacts from music legends and tells the story of protest through song.
New Jersey started 2026 with a much-needed employment boost, adding 6,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate fell to 5.2%. Private sector growth is leading the charge, with professional services, healthcare, and construction creating thousands of new opportunities for Garden State workers.
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 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.
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 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.
Labor organizer Analilia Mejia won New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election by nearly 20 points, bringing her progressive platform to Washington. The daughter of immigrants will serve the final eight months of Governor Mikie Sherrill's term.
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.
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