Painter Robert Beck will be showcasing his latest work in an exhibition at Morpeth Contemporary called “Here and Now.”. This is Beck’s first solo exhibition since his exhibit at the Michener Art Museum. At the exhibition, which opens this weekend on Sept. 14 and runs until Oct. 6, residents and visitors are able to observe diverse images of life painted by Beck at the gallery in Hopewell Borough on West Broad Street.

An application to redevelop part of the Princeton Pike Office Park at 3131 Princeton Pike into a mix of housing and retail is set for a public hearing Sept. 16 before the Lawrence Township Planning Board. The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., will be held in the lower level...

Jean Friel Hultgren, a former resident of Lawrenceville, New Jersey passed away on September 3, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on December 27, 1939, in Greenville, Alabama, and raised in Bay Minette, Alabama. Jean graduated from Baldwin County High School in 1958, where she was elected Homecoming Queen. She then attended Auburn University, where she was a proud member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Beta Omega chapter, graduating in 1962. Jean’s zest for life and social flair led her to Trans World Airlines where she enjoyed traveling the world and serving her country as one of a few commercial flight attendants that flew in and out of Vietnam during the war. Jean was an enthusiastic history buff, known for sending numerous newspaper articles to those she loved. She was active in several organizations including TWA Clipped Wings, The Princeton Battlefield Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Friends of Lafayette, and the Princeton United Methodist Church. Many who knew her recall a true Southern lady who took enormous pride in her country, children, and grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her parents, William E. Friel and Lois Bailey Friel of Bay Minette, and by her ex-husband, James Keith Hultgren of Orange Beach, Alabama. Jean is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Talley Hultgren; granddaughter Virginia Jane Hultgren; her daughter and son-in-law Ryan and Jennifer Spradley; and grandchildren Madison and Noah Spradley all of Atlanta. She is also survived by her sisters Nancy Huey of Atlanta, Ercel Donehoo of Gainesville, Georgia, and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A graveside service for immediate family will be held on Saturday, September 7th at 1 PM CST in Opelika, Alabama. For friends and extended family, a memorial service will be held Thursday, September 12th at noon in the chapel at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in her name to Westside Table https://westsidetable.org/give/ via Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. H.M. PATTERSON & SON, Oglethorpe Hill, (404)-261-3510.

Hillsborough Township becomes the first community in Somerset County to join the AARP Age-Friendly Network, an outcome of master plan discussions. “We look forward to improving our community for people of all ages,” Deputy Mayor John Ciccarelli said. The deputy mayor presented Donato Nieman, state president of AARP New...

The wheels were churning for Jessica Davis and Ricklin Harmening following the death of Army Specialist Benjamin G. Moore in 2011 and Pete Reed, a humanitarian worker and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran in 2023. They both wanted to do something for their fellow Bordentown natives as well as military...

In the heart of Woodbridge, an old bank vault now houses something much more delicious than cash – perfectly aged steaks. Strickland’s Steakhouse is breathing new life into Main Street with its top-notch food while keeping a piece of the town’s history alive. It only makes sense...

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John Denuto, a former NJ wrestling coach and teacher arrested for child sex crimes, is scheduled for sentencing next week. He pleaded guilty to several charges, including endangering the welfare of a child and invasion of privacy. Denuto’s misconduct involved multiple victims and numerous schools and wrestling clubs. Sentencing...

Last year, Rick Ellis stood on the curb and watched the third annual Pride parade that marched through Bordentown City. “It just came over me, I started to cry because I lived here my whole life and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing not only from the gay people, but from the people of the community,” Ellis recalled, noting people “were out on the street cheering us on.”

Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways:. The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit,...

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide of a man during a police stop by Woodbridge Township officers. The incident occurred on Friday, June 14th, outside a Route 9 gas station. Key Takeaways:. A man wanted on a Nassau County warrant died from a self-inflicted...

Shane Bowen is introducing the New York Giants’ new defensive strategy for the 2024 season. This approach will feature less blitzing, more controlled aggression, and a focus on player performance and adaptation. Key Takeaways:. Shane Bowen will use fewer blitzes than Wink Martindale, choosing a more controlled approach. Bowen’s...

Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways:. Key witnesses, including former advisers...

The New York Giants have made major changes this offseason, letting go of Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney, trading for Brian Burns and drafting Malik Nabers. Even so, there are still major roster gaps to fill. Here are the two key players the Giants should trade for and four additional...

James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to go to medical school. Undeterred, he learned to make botanical extracts from native plants, and studied books on anatomy, physiology, botany and medicine. Still became a skilled healer with an office in Medford, and earned fame as “the Black doctor of the Pines.”

Lawrence Township voters will nominate candidates for an assortment of elected offices in the Democratic and Republican party primaries June 4, with the presidential nominees topping the list. The polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting will take place May 29-June 2. Ballots may...

Interested in saving money on home energy bills? How about helping to fight climate change by reducing your carbon footprint? Or ensuring that the New Jersey communities most affected by environmental pollution get justice and help?. If so, the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 may have something to...