School Nurse and Coach Save Teen's Life in Northvale
A 14-year-old collapsed during a basketball game in cardiac arrest, but quick-thinking heroes brought him back. Their immediate action made all the difference between tragedy and triumph.
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NJ School Throws Dance Party for Perfect Attendance
Franklin Elementary School in Rahway, NJ, transformed their cafeteria into a celebration zone complete with dancing and popcorn for every student who showed up every day last month. Principal Patrick Holness wanted to create a memory, not just hand out certificates.
NJ Montessori School Launches First-Ever STEAM Program
Apple Montessori Schools in Wayne, NJ, just became the only Montessori school in the state offering a hands-on STEAM education program for kids as young as four. The TinkRworks program is already sparking creativity and critical thinking in young learners through coding, building projects, and more.
Newton NJ Volunteers Remove Tree Tubes to Protect River
Real estate founders team up with environmental group to restore floodplain health in Newton, New Jersey. Community members can join the free cleanup event to prevent microplastic pollution and protect local waterways.
NJ Teacher Wins Nation's Top Civics Education Honor
A Hillsborough High School teacher just earned the nation's most prestigious award for teaching constitutional history. Louis DiGirolamo was one of only 45 educators nationwide selected for the James Madison Fellowship.
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5 NJ Students Win $1K Scholarships for Service & Leadership
Five Burlington County high school seniors received $1,000 scholarships for their academic excellence, community service, and inspiring career goals. Each young woman has already made a mark through volunteer work and leadership roles that show what dedication looks like.
NJ Nurse Donates Kidney to Dad, Now Champions Organ Donation
When Karen Stash saw her father deteriorating on dialysis, the Carteret nurse gave him one of her kidneys and a second chance at life. Now she's using her story to inspire others in Hispanic communities to consider organ donation.
Designer Bags Fight Senior Hunger in Parsippany NJ
A New Jersey town is turning luxury handbags into meals for seniors through a clever charity auction. Every donated designer piece will directly fund food security programs for local older adults.
175+ NJ Students Tackle Affordability with AI Solutions
Over 175 New Jersey students from middle school through grad school just spent a full day using AI to solve one of their state's toughest problems: making life more affordable. Their ideas ranged from housing reforms to transit improvements, proving the next generation is ready to build real solutions.
NJ Unions Launch Coalition to Cut Energy Costs With Solar
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.
NJ Teen Wrestler Walks Again After Spinal Injury
Adriana Maria, 16, was paralyzed during a high school wrestling match in January. After two surgeries and weeks of rehabilitation, she's back at school and already planning her return to the mat.
NJ Firefighters Save Deer From Icy Canal
A deer that fell through ice in a Somerset County canal got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking firefighters who launched an inflatable raft to reach the frightened animal. The uninjured deer ran back into the wild moments after being rescued.
Realtors Partner with Volunteers to "Untube" NJ Trees
Local real estate professionals and environmental groups are teaming up to remove plastic tree tubes from established saplings, protecting New Jersey's watershed from microplastic pollution. The hands-on cleanup event welcomes volunteers of all ages to help restore the natural health of floodplain forests.
Whistleblower's $100M Win Exposes Healthcare Fraud in NJ
A health plan official caught New Jersey's largest insurer allegedly overcharging 750,000 state workers and families. Her courage led to a historic $100 million settlement that's changing how insurers operate.
NJ Arborist Rescues 200+ Cats From Trees for Free
A South Jersey tree expert has saved more than 200 cats stuck in trees over five years, never charging families a single dollar. One rescue kitten even stole his heart and became his new roommate.
Neighbor Rescues Two Men From Capsized Sailboat in NJ
When two men fell into rough waters after their sailboat capsized in Barnegat Bay, a nearby resident didn't hesitate to launch his own boat and pull them to safety. Thanks to James "Diamond" Sprague's quick thinking, both men made it home uninjured that evening.
High Schooler's Quiet Kindness Inspires NJ Community
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.
NJ Teen Returns to Volleyball After 6 Brain Surgeries
Aileen Xue spent 200 days in the hospital relearning to walk and talk after a near-fatal car crash. Now the Hillsborough High senior is back on the court, using her miracle recovery to inspire her psychology career dreams.
Holocaust Survivor's Daughter Inspires NJ Students to Act
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.
NJ Invests $1M in Respiratory Device for Lung Patients
A Jersey City medical tech company just received $1 million to bring life-changing respiratory therapy into more American homes. The state-backed investment marks New Jersey's first funding of an Israeli-American healthcare startup.
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