Hopewell Valley

When my brother and I were young, my uncle lived in Ortley Beach at the Jersey Shore—one block from the bay and two blocks from the ocean. With his season…

The Hopewell Valley September 11th Memorial Ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Woolsey Park in Hopewell Township. This year’s observance will also honor and remember Fire…

The weekly “Democracy on the Corner” protest at Greenwood Avenue and Broad Street saw its first assault on Aug. 7, marking a departure from the peaceful gatherings held every Thursday…

The Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) Board of Education has officially voted to move forward with two bond proposal questions for the upcoming November 4, 2025, election. This decision…

During the August 4 Borough Council meeting, Mayor James Davy and Council members provided updates on the Master Plan, the newly upgraded Borough website, and other key initiatives. New Master…

Several roads in Hopewell Township will be closed throughout the week of August 11, 2025, to August 16, 2025. Here’s a rundown of the closures and alternate routes for residents…

The American Kestrel, North America’s smallest falcon, has become a symbol of both the fragility of our ecosystems and the power of community-driven conservation. Once a common sight in New…

Hopewell Township’s emergency services strive not only to protect the public during times of crisis but also to build lasting connections with the community they serve. That mission was front…

Butterflies are often associated with transformation, rebirth, and growth—not just symbolically, but ecologically. As vital pollinators, their beauty supports more than just aesthetics: they help plants reproduce and signal a…

As the Sourland Mountain Festival returns for its 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 16, organizers are turning up the heat—not just on stage, but in the kitchen. Held at the…