Mercer County has awarded a $500,000 annual grant to the Trenton-based non-profit Salvation and Social Justice. The money will be put towards a two-year Restorative Justice Hub pilot program that will provide resources and mentorship for community youth.

Girl Scouts from Pohatcong Township were recognized during a recent council meeting for their initiative, “Erasing Food Insecurity”. The project is dedicated to addressing hunger throughout the community

The Toms River Little League Softball team is World Series-bound after beating Pennsylvania’s team in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament. The games begin on August 2nd.

The Terrapin Nesting Project is looking for volunteers this summer. The group, based on Long Beach Island, dedicates their time to protecting the diamondback terrapin population along the Jersey Shore.