2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (885+ words) A New Jersey township is encouraging homeowners to stop bagging grass clippings after every mow and leave the right clippings on the lawn instead. The Township of Livingston is promoting "grasscycling," a lawn-care habit that lets short grass clippings decompose…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (720+ words) Owning a pet does more than just leave you with fur on your furniture. Pet ownership has been shown to improve mental health, it may help owners get more exercise (for those with dogs), and it can even promote healthy…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (354+ words) TRENTON -- New Jersey pet owners socked by the rising cost of veterinary care, food and squeak toys could be eligible for up to $900 in income tax credits a year under a bill proposed by a Monmouth County state legislator. The…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (307+ words) Timber rattlesnakes are strictly protected in New Jersey. The northern pine snake looks dramatic but defends itself by bluffing and hissing loudly, rather than using venom. Many adults reach 4 to 6 feet long and show bold dark blotches over a light…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (757+ words) April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring a bunch of tiny critters that can hurt us. As we settle into spring in North Jersey and nature clothes itself again in verdant fields and lush woods, the familiar…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (310+ words) The start of spring brings more than just warm weather; the new season also marks the return of hummingbirds. Every year when the temperatures rise, hummingbirds migrate back into the United States. The birds are among the smallest in the…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (499+ words) New Jersey’s rugged forests and rocky highlands remain home to a small but stable population of timber rattlesnakes, with the endangered reptiles continuing to inhabit several popular hiking destinations across the northern and western parts of the state. Though rarely…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (344+ words) On the latest show, Judi and EJ focus on New Jersey's noise complaints, emphasizing the clash between loud vehicles and residents seeking a quieter environment amid calls for better enforcement. Loud motorcycles and cars are driving New Jersey residents crazy…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (270+ words) NEW JERSEY -- An escaped pooch is back in safe hands thanks in part to a local search and rescue team that used drone technology to track down the lost dog that ran over 25 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike over…...

9+ mon, 2+ day ago   (302+ words) State officials say an osprey nest they authorized for removal from a radio tower in Allenhurst was “inactive” and that bald eagles seen in the area were unlikely to successfully use the nest for breeding. A crane removed the nest…...