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Hunterdon County to mark Arbor Day with April 24 ceremony
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (237+ words) HUNTERDON COUNTY, N. J. " Hunterdon County officials will mark Arbor Day with a public ceremony April 24, highlighting the county's commitment to preserving natural resources and open space. The event, scheduled for 11 a. m. , will be hosted by the Hunterdon County Shade Tree Commission in…...
From tires to lawn tractor, volunteers clear debris from Raritan River in Readington cleanup
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (152+ words) READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " Volunteers in Readington Township joined the Raritan Headwaters Association over the weekend to clean up sections of the Raritan River, collecting a wide range of debris from local waterways. Township officials said the cleanup effort resulted…...
Boat shrink wrap recycling program returns to Lake Hopatcong area
3+ day, 37+ min ago (462+ words) LAKE HOPATCONG, N. J. " A free boat shrink wrap recycling program will return this spring, offering boaters an environmentally friendly way to dispose of seasonal waste, officials announced. A drop-off event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the Jefferson Township…...
4 bald eagles found weak in Warren County, cause under investigation
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (148+ words) WARREN COUNTY, N. J. " Four bald eagles found weak and grounded in Warren County earlier this week are being treated as officials investigate a possible cause, according to The Raptor Trust. The wildlife rehabilitation organization in Morris County said it first received…...
Two Guys Against AI" podcast launches, explores impact of artificial intelligence
1+ week, 1+ day ago (319+ words) WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Warren County) " A new podcast examining the growing influence of artificial intelligence on society, creativity and everyday life has launched, featuring two local voices with different perspectives on the rapidly evolving technology. "Two Guys Against AI," hosted by…...
Hunterdon County approves funding to preserve more than 260 acres in East Amwell
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (317+ words) EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " County commissioners have approved funding to support the preservation of more than 260 acres of environmentally significant land in East Amwell Township. The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners authorized a series of Open Space Acquisition…...
Rutgers physicist uses AI collaboration to advance research, calls for shift in scientific training
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (588+ words) NEW JERSEY " A Rutgers University physicist has developed a new artificial intelligence-assisted method to simplify complex particle physics equations, while highlighting the growing role of AI in scientific research and education. David Shih, a professor in the Department of Physics…...
Daytime fireball streaks across Northeast skies, seen in New Jersey and surrounding states
2+ week, 1+ day ago (114+ words) NEW JERSEY " A bright daytime fireball was spotted across several Northeast states Tuesday afternoon, drawing hundreds of eyewitness reports. The meteor was seen at approximately 2: 34 p. m. EDT by observers in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, according to reported…...
CCM's Longo Planetarium launches Artemis-themed immersive show
2+ week, 1+ day ago (309+ words) RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Morris County) " The Longo Planetarium at County College of Morris is launching a new immersive show highlighting NASA's Artemis program, offering visitors a journey to the Moon as part of its spring lineup. The new show, Forward to…...
Northern pike collection in Budd Lake produces strong results for hatchery
2+ week, 4+ day ago (232+ words) BUDD LAKE, N. J. (Morris County) " New Jersey Fish & Wildlife reported a productive week of northern pike collection and spawning operations at Budd Lake, with staff capturing 150 fish during a five-day effort. According to officials, crews from the Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery…...