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Two Princeton architecture students invented a nature-inspired filter that removes 98% of microplastics from wastewater before it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic City is already using the first commercial system to protect public health and marine life.
Hundreds of beachgoers will spend their Saturday making New Jersey's coastline cleaner while collecting data that shapes environmental policy. This annual event proves you don't need a PhD to make a real difference in ocean conservation.
A small New Jersey town is getting its first professional wrestling event in over a decade, bringing affordable family entertainment back to the community. Titan Championship Wrestling is making sports entertainment accessible again with low ticket prices and a chance to meet rising stars.
What was supposed to take three days took just one when 45 volunteers planted 900 plugs and 100 plants at Jacob Ford in Morristown. The community effort brought together high school students, town officials, and residents who finished an hour ahead of schedule.
Four generations of the Swenarton family have awarded 20 scholarships totaling $26,000 to Asbury Park High School graduates, continuing a legacy that began at 1 Joel Road. Their annual 5K fundraiser has also donated over $30,000 to charities fighting hunger, disease, and more.
When a hero needed recognition, two communities came together in just three days. Jewish and Indian leaders in New Jersey organized a special ceremony to honor Captain Smit Machhar's courage and service.
After genetic testing revealed a 40% risk of breast cancer, Lisa Craven chose a preventative double mastectomy that eliminated her lifelong fear. Now she's advocating for women to ask their doctors about genetic testing that could save their lives.
A Camden Catholic High School nurse received proclamations from federal, state, and county leaders after saving a coworker suffering a heart attack known as the "widowmaker." Her quick actions gave Chris Fine the precious minutes he needed to survive a 100% blockage.
Nearly 200 neighbors in Lake Hiawatha gathered for a casino night fundraiser that exceeded expectations, bringing holiday decorations back to their revitalized business district. The community event raised enough money to restore festive cheer to North Beverwyck Road after years without seasonal lights.
A father and daughter witnessed something extraordinary after Hurricane Florence: five vibrant supernumerary rainbows appearing at once over New Jersey. This rare phenomenon happens when water droplets align perfectly, creating a stunning natural light show that proved light moves in waves.
When a nor'easter dumped up to three feet of floodwater into New Jersey motel rooms, firefighters equipped with special rescue gear evacuated nine adults and one large dog to safety. Among those rescued was an adult in a wheelchair, and crews even extinguished a small fire during their thorough sweep of the building.
Thirteen young patients in New Jersey are celebrating more than a year without sickle cell disease after receiving groundbreaking bone marrow transplants or gene therapy. Their milestone marks a transformation from lives dominated by painful crises and hospital stays to normal childhoods full of school, play, and possibility.