NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DISTRIBUTES SUMMER EBT BENEFITS TO MORE THAN 550,000 CHILDREN

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 12, 2024

www.nj.gov/agriculture

PO Box 330

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330

Newly Eligible Families are Encouraged to Apply

(TRENTON) – With already more than 550,000 children across the state receiving their Summer EBT benefits, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn today encouraged families who have not already done so to apply for the new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program. New Jersey is one of the 37 states part ... Read more

Bill on library book selection clears NJ Assembly panel

BY: Nikita Biryukov | TRENTON, N.J. – An Assembly panel advanced a bill that would create a new, more uniform process for the removal of library books in a near-unanimous vote following nearly four hours of testimony Thursday.

The bill ... Read more

2024 Princeton Festival presents Juneteenth Celebration Hono

originally published: 06/09/2024

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Festival salutes Juneteenth with a Celebration Honoring Black Choral Music on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:00pm on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden with free communi ... Read more

Senate Judiciary Committee Will Meet to Hear Testimony on Co

Senate Judiciary Committee Will Meet to Hear Testimony on Concerns Related to Juvenile Crime

Trenton – The Senate Judiciary Committee will convene on Thursday to hear testimony from invited guests and members of the public concerning y ... Read more

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Jennifer Williams for Re-Election to Trenton City Council

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Jennifer Williams for Re-Election to Trenton City Council

National organization endorses Williams as a strong voice for equality and good government.

Trenton, New Jersey – Today, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ people to public office, endorsed North Ward Councilwoman Jennifer Williams for election to Trenton City Council. The endorsement signals Victory Fund’s confidence that Williams is well-positioned to win her council re-election race ... Read more

How Many Cats Can You Own in New Jersey in 2024? Facts & FAQ

As a cat parent, you are tempted to adopt every stray cat you see. Sadly, of course, you know that it’s just not possible, as there are way too many strays in the world.

Also, laws may restrict how many animals you can keep in your hom ... Read more

Art All Night Call for Volunteers

Art All Night Trenton, the city’s premier 24-hour annual community arts event and fundraiser presented by Artworks Trenton, is seeking dedicated volunteers to help bring this year’s celebration of creativity to life. Scheduled for June 29-30, 202 ... Read more

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez

TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Democratic Rep. Andy Kim won his party's nomination for a U.S. Senate seat Tuesday in New Jersey, setting up a general election ... Read more