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Over 200 families from the Uttar Pradesh diaspora gathered in New Jersey to celebrate their shared heritage and strengthen bonds. The event featured traditional Indian street food, games for all ages, and a unique family introduction session.
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.
A missing juvenile in New Jersey is back home safe after a two-day search ended in a joyful reunion. The successful search effort brought relief to family and community members who had been searching for the young person.
Community leaders in Hillsdale, New Jersey, signed a steel beam that will be sealed inside their renovated middle school for the next century. The ceremony celebrated a major milestone in the $62.4 million transformation of George G. White Middle School.
Moorestown, New Jersey is challenging residents to document 250 acts of kindness before America's 250th birthday this July 4th. One woman's vision is turning everyday compassion into a community-wide celebration.
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.
New Jersey is handing out 770 free World Cup tickets to youth soccer players, healthcare heroes, and families of deployed troops. The tickets cover seven matches at MetLife Stadium, making soccer's biggest event accessible to those who deserve it most.
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that would help schools and community colleges cut energy costs by covering up to half the price of solar panel installations. The program aims to free up education dollars while boosting the state's clean energy goals.
Communities in Fort Lee, New Jersey, gathered to celebrate Fred Korematsu, the brave activist who fought Japanese-American internment during WWII and won. His legacy teaches us that one person really can stand up to injustice and make history listen.
Imagine, a New Jersey nonprofit offering free grief support for children and families, is expanding volunteer training to meet growing demand. No experience needed, just a willingness to listen.
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.
Kean University Jersey City's women's soccer team scored their first-ever collegiate victory in dramatic fashion, rallying after nearly losing a 3-0 lead. The Cougars held on for a 4-3 win that marks a milestone for the new program.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens of volunteers spent their Saturday scrubbing seats and sorting equipment at Minnesota's State Street Theater, bringing new life to a beloved community space. From retired teachers to high school students, people of all ages showed up to help keep the historic venue running.
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.
Small government grants are proving their worth in New Jersey, where startups turned $26 million in seed funding into $524 million in follow-up investment and nearly 1,800 new jobs. The results show how strategic early support helps young companies grow without forcing them to relocate.
When at least 29 people died this summer from lack of air conditioning, one New Jersey organization decided every vulnerable resident deserves to stay cool. HABcore's Cool Homes Campaign is upgrading HVAC systems for 500 people with chronic health conditions who can't regulate body temperature in extreme heat.
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