Community Building

SPEGG-TACULAR – One of the many children who took part in the April 4 Easter Egg Hunt at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens on Route 27. Two local organizations — a volunteer fire department and a church — welcomed hundreds of children April 4 for Easter egg hunts open to the entire community. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

CORNERSTONE DONATION – Pastor Sung No of Praise Presbyterian Church presents Derek Smith, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Bank, with a $50,000 donation. (Photo: Franklin Food Bank.) Praise Presbyterian Church of Cedar Grove Lane recently donated $50,000 to the Franklin Food Bank’s “Franklin Cares Capital Campaign.” The donation is considered a cornerstone donation in the Food bank’s campaign to …

In celebration of International Dark Sky Week – April 13–20 – the Franklin Township Astronomy Club is leading a series of community-focused events aimed at raising awareness about light pollution and inspiring practical action at the local level. With the support of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission, FTAC has submitted a proclamation request to the Township Council recognizing International Dark …

FOOD GIVEAWAY – Volunteers wait for the next cars to come in the March 31 food distribution at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus. A large-scale food distribution, set to serve up to 500 families, was held March 31 at the Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

MAN OF THE HOUR – Schools Superintendent John Ravally was honored at the March 29 Warrior For Life Scholarship Foundation Sneaker Ball, held at The Imperia by Dhaba. Outgoing schools Superintendent John Ravally was honored on March 29 for his 11 years of service to the school district at the Warrior For Life Scholarship Foundation Sneaker Ball at the Imperia …

LIVING HISTORY – “Deborah Sampson,” a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolution, tells her story at the “Could You Have Done It?” event March 28. A special Franklin 250 Committee program honoring Women’s History Month was held March 28 at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

The Franklin Township Police Department is partnering with Goya Foods and several civic organizations March 31 in a large-scale food giveaway to as many as 500 families in need. The event is set to take place from 4-6 p.m. at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus, 415 Francis Street. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

THEY’RE OFF! – Runners in the Garden State Track Club’s 10-Miler Start their run March 22 in Colonial Park. Thousands of runners were expected to take part in the Garden State Track Club’s annual Garden State 10-Miler and Cooke Chase 5K March 22 in Colonial Park. Proceeds from the event will be used for scholarships for certain Franklin High School …

NO KINGS – Franklin Residents and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman are expected to take part in the March 28 “No Kings 3” protest set for March 28 in New Brunswick. (File photo). Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman is expected to join speakers from a broad coalition of students and activists – including a number from Franklin Township – at a No …

Tickets are on sale for a special immersive event starring re-enactors portraying George and Martha Washington. Sponsored by The Meadows Foundation and Franklin 250, “George & Martha: A Cocktail Affair” is designed to bring visitors face‑to‑face with the nation’s first First Couple in a warm, engaging, and historically rich setting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …