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 …
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Elie Kuan (SCVTHS) Elie Kuan, a Somerset resident and junior enrolled in the Academy for Health and Medical Sciences at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School, was recently named the Principal Cellist, or First Chair, for the New Jersey All-State High School Orchestra. Kuan’s selection as Principal Cellist follows other accolades, including being named Principal Cellist for the New …
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A Somerset resident is among nine Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School students who qualified for the Future Business Leaders of America national championships. Siyaa Choudhary earned the honor by placing second in the Healthcare Administration competition at the New Jersey FBLA State Leadership Conference in Atlantic City. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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WINNERS – Students from Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School competed in the New Jersey State Science Olympiad Finals. (All photos Courtesy of TEECS). The Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School Science Olympiad team returned from a recent competition wearing medals. The team, which competed at the New Jersey State Science Olympiad Finals held at Middlesex College on March 9, won four gold …
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CELEBRATING LIFE – FHS junior Matthew Rodriguez salutes at his book publishing party February 27 in the school’s library. The last six-plus years have been volatile ones for Matthew Rodriguez. 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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A special concert performance of a new musical commemorating George Washington and troops crossing the Delaware River on Christmas 1776 prior to the battles of Princeton and Trenton is set for 7 p.m. February 28 at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. The musical, “The Crossing: A Revolutionary New Musical … In Concert,” will feature …
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ROBOTIC COMPETITION – TEECS robotics club members guide their robot in a competition on January 31. The Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School VEX IQ Robotics team, X-Stream, enjoyed success recently at a competition in Livingston. The team on January 31 placed first in the skills qualification matches and finished 4th overall in the finals. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
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CULTURAL EXPLORATION – TEECS students discuss the traveling museum exhibit during the recent Muslim Heritage Month celebration. (Photo: TEECS.) Student inventions, Muslim culture and history, and appreciation for the school were recently highlighted at the Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School. During the day on January 31, TEECS hosted a special Tiger Tank showcase for its K–3 students. The showcase was a …
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LENDING A HAND – Elizabeth Avenue School students and staff pose with Franklin Food Bank Executive Director Derek Smith after the students presented Smith with a $650 donation. Elizabeth Avenue School students and staff were all smiles December 17 as they continued their tradition of helping the Franklin Food Bank with a $650 contribution. The ceremonial check was presented in …
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FRANKLIN’S FAMOUS – Members of the Franklin High School Madrigals show the commendations they were awarded December 9 by the Township Council for being named NBC’s “Star Choir” for 2025. The Franklin High School Madrigals’ victory tour continued on December 9 when they received a commendation from the Township Council. The Madrigals, performing under the name, GoldN’Blues Choir, was named …
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