Here is The Jersey Bee’s top news for New Jersey for the week ending Jun. 19, 2026.
TOP NEWS
New Jersey residents and visitors can collect pins at historical sites around the state as part of Revolution NJ’s history pinned program. Visitors to five historical sites around New Jersey can collect one of five pins designed by a local artist at each historical site until Oct. 30. The full list of sites is available online.
Revolution NJ
Recipients of WIC and Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs can use their cash benefits at participating farmers markets through Nov. 30. Eligible WIC recipients will receive $30 and eligible seniors will receive $50 that can go towards fruits, vegetables and herbs. A list of participating farmers markets is available when electronic benefits are released.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music recently opened at Monmouth University. It includes galleries, Springsteen-related research archives, interactive experiences, and a performance theater. There will also be programming around concerts, lectures, films, workshops, and music education.
NJ Spotlight News
Federal agricultural officials declared all 21 N.J. counties natural disaster areas after a mid-April freeze, which allows them to apply for low-interest emergency loans. In May, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency after at least $300 million in agricultural damages were lost from freezing temperatures between Apr. 19 and Apr. 22. The estimates were made by the N.J. Department of Agriculture and the Farm Service Agency County Committees. The loans can be used to replace essential farm items, reorganize operations, or refinance debts, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
NJ Spotlight News
