“Street Smart NJ” targets speed, distractedness and safety awareness for motorists and pedestrians West Windsor is participating in the Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety education campaign aimed at reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in New Jersey. The Street Smart NJ campaign is a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit organizations. Local police will be working with Greater Mercer […]
NEW JERSEY MAKES HISTORY ON U.S. QUARTER
Save Ellis Island, Inc., is the official partner of the National Park Service in effort to preserve the hospital complex on Ellis Island. Their goal is to ensure that the contributions, values, concepts, discoveries, and stories of Ellis Island are reinvigorated and remembered! The Ellis Island quarter is the 39th release in the Mint’s America […]
National Lighthouse Day Celebrates New Jersey’s History
DID YOU KNOW – New Jersey is home to the oldest U.S. lighthouse which is located in Sandy Hook! Of course along with several other very #Historic light stations. Lighthouse preservation is strong in New Jersey and these lighthouses have a story or two to tell! Visiting these Historic Destinations is a good way to […]
Armed Forces Heritage Museum comes to you!
Preserving our Military Heritage! This nonprofit tries to start an Armed Forces Heritage Museum on the joint military base in Burlington County has changed its plan to educate the public about the state’s military history! So instead of the public going on base – which is impossible post 911 – they are bring the stories […]
Shine and Inspire Makes a lot of Smiles
‘Shop Hamilton’ and ‘Shine and Inspire’ Surprise Bromley CYO Summer Campers with Bikes & Helmets Children at the CYO Summer Camp at the Hamilton Township Bromley Neighborhood Center got a big surprise today. New bicycles, equipped with bells, and helmets were given to the 50-plus summer campers thanks to the generosity of Shop Hamilton – […]
2017 Independence Day Celebrations in New Jersey
If your location is not listed – please email NewJerseyBuzz@gmail.com and we will be happy to add to our calendar! MERCER COUNTY JUNE 24, 2017 FREEDOM FESTIVAL JULY 3, 2017 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP July 1, 2017 EWING TOWNSHIP July 4, 2017 TRENTON THUNDER BERGEN COUNTY Paramus – July 2, 2017 6pm at Century Rd. and Farview Ave. BURLINGTON […]
Help Strike Out Hunger in Mercer County June 27th
DID YOU KNOW? Hunger In Mercer County There are 12,300+ food insecure children in Mercer County alone (Feeding America, 2014). Our goal is to alleviate childhood hunger in the greater Mercer County area through a food packing event. #sohhngr17 How It Works and How You Can Help We need YOU to join us […]
34th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
34th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Supports the Athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey Torch Will Be Carried Over More Than 750 Miles Throughout the State STATEWIDE – On Friday, June 9, 2017, law enforcement officers in New Jersey will exchange their uniforms for running gear as they carry the “Flame of Hope” throughout the […]
NATIONAL DONUT DAY – ITS NOT JUST ABOUT THE DONUT
“National Donut Day” has become a true American tradition, but many don’t realize the historical significance of the day. On Friday, June 2, 2017 is National Donut Day. Most of us think National Donut Day is about the Donut… NOPE. It’s actually about the forgotten Heroes of WWI, WWII and Vietnam. The women, also known […]
Meet The Fly Pups
FlyPups, based in Pottersville, NJ, transports dogs from desperate situations to no-kill shelters and foster situations where they can be nurtured and prepared for placement in forever homes. FlyPups’ focus on using aircraft to deliver dogs distinguishes the organization’s operations. Often the animals being transported, while safe to travel, have been through circumstances rendering them […]