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We live on one big, interconnected planet, and what happens on the other side of the globe can have surprising consequen...
10/17/2026

We live on one big, interconnected planet, and what happens on the other side of the globe can have surprising consequences here at home. Our oceans, atmosphere, and weather systems don't recognize borders or state lines! That’s why a change in ocean temperatures thousands of miles away can influence the winds above New Jersey, shape the storms that move along our coast, and even affect whether we experience a mild, rainy winter or a snowy one.

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation We live on one big, interconnected planet, and what happens on the other side of the globe can have surprising consequences here at home. Our oceans, atmosphere, and weather systems don’t recognize borders or state lines! That’s why a change ...

The U.S. Navy’s contemporary music ensemble Rhode Island Sound will return to Allentown for a free concert Sunday, Oct. ...
10/12/2026

The U.S. Navy’s contemporary music ensemble Rhode Island Sound will return to Allentown for a free concert Sunday, Oct. 18, at Allentown High School.

The concert, presented by the Allentown Village Initiative (TAVI), will begin at 3 p.m. in the school auditorium at 27 High St.

Rhode Island Sound, the Navy’s premier contemporary music ensemble, performs a mix of classic rock, rhythm and blues, current popular music and Top 40 hits.

The group recently performed aboard the USS Nimitz in New York Harbor during Fourth of July celebrations and will bring its high-energy show to Allentown as part of a return appearance sponsored by TAVI.

The concert is open to the public, and admission is free.

The event is made possible in part by a grant from Monmouth Arts, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners.

The U.S. Navy’s contemporary music ensemble Rhode Island Sound will return to Allentown for a free concert Sunday, Oct. 18, at Allentown High School. The concert, presented by the Allentown Village Initiative (TAVI), will begin at 3 p.m. in the school auditorium at 27 High St. Rhode Island Sound, ...

Fall migration in New Jersey means skies filled with warblers, thrushes, raptors, and other birds heading south. Many ar...
10/09/2026

Fall migration in New Jersey means skies filled with warblers, thrushes, raptors, and other birds heading south. Many are neotropical migrants, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to Central and South America, where the end of the tropical wet season bursts forth with warm sun, insects, and flower nectar to sustain these feathered friends.

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Fall migration in New Jersey means skies filled with warblers, thrushes, raptors, and other birds heading south. Many are neotropical migrants, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to Central and South America, where the end of the tropi...

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Allentown residents joined borough and county officials, first respo...
10/05/2026

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Allentown residents joined borough and county officials, first responders, civic organizations and students at Pete Sensi Park to remember those who were lost and reflect on the unity that followed Sept. 11, 2001.

Before the memorial service, a procession was held at 7 p.m. on Allen Drive, where residents could join and walk in solidarity. During the walk, members of the Lions Club handed out flowers and American flags to participants.

The memorial service began at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Pete Sensi Park on Old York Road. Members of the Lions Club held a 9/11 banner and an Allentown Borough banner while somber music played in the background. Mayor Thomas Fritts welcomed attendees and reflected on the day in 2001.

“For those of us who lived through that Tuesday morning, the blue of the sky that day is burned into our minds,” Fritts said.
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Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Allentown residents joined borough and county officials, first responders, civic organizations and students at Pete Sensi Park to remember those who were lost and reflect on the unity that followed Sept. 11, 2001. Before the memorial service, a pro...

In June, a North American river otter was spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in 100 years. For many people, t...
10/03/2026

In June, a North American river otter was spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in 100 years. For many people, the sighting seemed a fleeting bit of wildlife news. But the appearance of an animal that had been absent there for generations is truly worth celebrating.

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation In June, a North American river otter was spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in 100 years. For many people, the sighting seemed a fleeting bit of wildlife news. But the appearance of an animal that had been absent there for generations...

Kristy DeFazio may have been thrust into her new role as acting superintendent just weeks before the start of the 2026-2...
09/29/2026

Kristy DeFazio may have been thrust into her new role as acting superintendent just weeks before the start of the 2026-27 school year, but she was unfazed because she knew the faces and all the players involved.

DeFazio was selected by the Robbinsville Board of Education to serve as acting superintendent for the entire 2026-27 school year.

She takes over the top spot from former Superintendent Patrick Pizzo, who unexpectedly resigned before the start of the school year in August.

"Coming into this role (acting superintendent) it was very streamlined. I knew the faces," she said. "I knew all the players involved so it was a real welcome party back. Seeing familiar faces and being able to move forward to a great year ahead."

With the beginning of the new school year, a main area of focus for DeFazio was opening the schools safely and securely and welcoming students back.

"That was a big piece of what we worked on leading into the start of the school year.

Kristy DeFazio may have been thrust into her new role as acting superintendent just weeks before the start of the 2026-27 school year, but she was unfazed because she knew the faces and all the players involved. DeFazio was selected by the Robbinsville Board of Education to serve as acting superinte...

While most student-athletes sleep in until their summer practice sessions start, Molly Nolan sets her alarm clock for 6 ...
09/29/2026

While most student-athletes sleep in until their summer practice sessions start, Molly Nolan sets her alarm clock for 6 a.m. every day.

“I come out early mornings before other teams come out to practice,” the Robbinsville High senior said. “I had a graduated senior (Zara Khan) that would come out and help me with that.”

So Nolan would go out early to do drills, then join her official practice with the Ravens field hockey team. She also helped run summer captains’ practices that involved a lot of running and working on stick skills, and for good measure has a rebounder at home that she drives into.

Now that’s impressive.

“She put a lot of work in during the offseason,” coach Jen Didun said. “That’s been a big improvement for the whole team this year. She’s stepped up leadership-wise, staying after, putting in the work outside of regular practice hours.

While most student-athletes sleep in until their summer practice sessions start, Molly Nolan sets her alarm clock for 6 a.m. every day. “I come out early mornings before other teams come out to practice,” the Robbinsville High senior said. “I had a graduated senior (Zara Khan) that would come ...

North Atlantic right whales, one of the largest animals on Earth, travel through waters off the New Jersey shore as they...
09/26/2026

North Atlantic right whales, one of the largest animals on Earth, travel through waters off the New Jersey shore as they migrate along the East Coast. They are part of our state’s critical marine ecosystem, and their presence here gives us a direct stake in their well-being and a moral duty to do everything we can to ensure their survival.

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation North Atlantic right whales, one of the largest animals on Earth, travel through waters off the New Jersey shore as they migrate along the East Coast. They are part of our state’s critical marine ecosystem, and their presence here gives us a di...

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