Somerset County
Teens explore art during annual Arts Festival
A Hillsborough Middle School eighth grader is among three young artists whose artwork was selected to be part of a state Teen Arts traveling exhibit in August. Yuyan Tang’s artwork “Echoes Within” will travel with the exhibit from August to May 2026. On May 21, nearly 1,000 students from 15 Somerset County schools arrived at Raritan Valley Community […]
County senior centers to celebrate Juneteenth
Although Juneteenth was not declared a federal holiday until 2021, many states, counties, and other entities have been observing it for years. Texas was the first to declare Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980. Celebrating Juneteenth at the Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers with special activities and programs has become an annual tradition. “This month, we are excited […]
Wide-open field in the gubernatorial primary
For two months, residents have been overwhelmed by television and social media advertisements – as well as flyers – from the 11 candidates who hope to be New Jersey’s next governor. They can expect more. Six Democrats and five Republicans will battle it out for their respective nominations in the primary election on Tuesday, June […]