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Deuce is an 8-year-old shelter dog who has lived with his brother Simba at the Associated Humane Societies for more than seven months—both dogs can be adopted together or separately, and a $30 adoption promotion applies for pets in care over 30 days.

Jacqueline DeLorenzo launched her online matcha business Molly’s Matcha after her morning ritual became a mission to honor her late dog—she registered the company in 2024 and donates part of each sale to animal nonprofits.

She uses high-quality matcha from Japan and promotes her product at local festivals and markets while planning a trip to Japan for new flavors.

More than 75 Black and Afro-Latino artists were featured in the 33rd annual exhibit 'Another Slice of Sweet Potato Pie' that opened Thursday night at the Morris County Administration and Records Building—part of the Juneteenth Arts Celebration.

The exhibit is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—with extended hours on Wednesdays until 7 p.m.—and will continue through Sept. 19.

Centenary University’s Enactus team earned third place at the 2025 Enactus USA National Exposition in Kansas City—marking the highest finish under current leadership while showcasing a project from its Institute of Entrepreneurship that helped small businesses, veterans, and women in northwestern NJ. The team competed against student groups from 15 states and set a record for previous university teams.

The New Jersey Utilities Association teams up with state officials and community groups to warn that a heat wave with heat index values above 100 degrees will hit New Jersey next week.

Residents are urged to save energy, stay cool by closing blinds and taking shorter showers — actions meant to protect everyone and keep the power steady.

Senator Kristin Corrado’s bill to ban player-specific proposition bets on collegiate sports passed the committee and aims to curb online harassment of student-athletes.

The bill—similar to recent moves in Ohio, Maryland and Louisiana—will stop side wagers on players’ stats.

The New Jersey DEP awarded nearly $1 million in eMobility planning grants to four TMAs—Avenues in Motion received $145,450 for planning clean transportation options in Morristown and Phillipsburg.

The grants will help local communities explore solutions like electric car shares and ride shares to ease congestion and reduce air pollution.

Assemblyman Jay Webber introduced a bill on Thursday that would require annual criminal background checks for anyone working with student athletes statewide+ following a recent investigation into more than 100 allegations against coaches and trainers.

The measure provides uniform rules for youth sports staff+ and is expected to spark debate in upcoming legislative sessions.

News 12's Mike Rizzo reported from Mountain Creek Water Park on June 20, where visitors beat the summer heat + enjoyed water rides and pools on the first day of summer.