Franklin Middle School’s Hamilton Street Campus was the scene May 2 of the 3rd Annual Diversity Festival. The event uses food, music, dance and games to celebrate the diversity in Franklin Township public schools. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are …
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PRAYERS FOR THE COUNTRY – The Rev. Sonya Redd reads a prayer during the Franklin Township Interfaith Coalition’s observance of the National Day of Prayer May 1 in Veterans Memorial Park. Members of Franklin Township’s faith-based community gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on DeMott Lane on May 1 for the annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. The observance …
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By Elizabeth Hucul. The Franklin Reporter published an article on April 2, 2025 about the redevelopment and demolition of the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Davidson Avenue by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA (UOC of USA). I would like to voice a few of my concerns regarding the content of the article. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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Community members can create their own floral bouquets May 9 and May 10 at Venus Jewelers’ “Blooms for Mom” Mother’s Day event. The newly renovated store, located in Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue, will feature a flower bar where participants can create their bouquets at no charge. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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THE WINNERS – Claremont Road Elementary School students Julia Joseph and Angelie Mena stand with the championship trophy they won during the April 28 Franklin Township Public Schools Invention Competition. The FTPS Invention Competition’s championship trophy is staying put for another year with the April 28 victory in the annual competition of Claremont Elementary School’s team. Team members Julia Joseph …
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Harold Denis McGrath, Jr., a devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 25, at the age of 84. Born on January 17, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Harold and Rose (Pokorny) McGrath, he was a graduate of Brooklyn Prep High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Polytechnical Institute of Brooklyn. In …
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04/13/2025 A 30-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Somerset St. He was processed and released on a summons. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …
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The Township Department of Public Works has issued the following updates to street resurfacing projects. Newkirk and Evergreen Resurfacing -Awarded Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do …
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Daniel Matthews (SCPO) A 45-year-old Brooklyn man was sentenced on April 24 to 50 years in state prison for the 2023 murder of a Franklin resident. Daniel Matthews was convicted in March of several charge, including 1st Degree Murder, in the 2023 death of Artis Timothy Young, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Don’t Miss …
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By Bill Connell. I just spent a fine but windy day riding for the Tour De Franklin Food Bank. I didn’t say another fine day because two years ago I got wet; very, very wet. Still , at the end of the ride I knew I supported a good cause. A short-term loss for a longer benefit. I say longer, not long, because …
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