Press Releases

April 16, 2024

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that JFK University Medical Center has achieved a Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the first time. The distinguished Magnet® Recognition Program® ...

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The Westfield Memorial Library and the Westfield Art Association are pleased to announce that two artists have been chosen for the new Artist-in-Residence program at the library. The Westfield Art Association is a non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1922 that provides public art education ...

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Let the Sunshine In! Hair is coming to CDC Theatre in Cranford. The American classic rock-musical Hair, the final production of the 105th season at CDC Theatre, celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory. To an infectiously ...

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Bridges Outreach held its 35th Anniversary Gala at The Newark Museum this past Friday. More than 200 people attended the event, which celebrated the growth that Bridges Outreach has had over more than three decades, highlighting how the organization has evolved to prevent and eliminate ...

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Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 15, 2024 – Greater Somerset County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages ...

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Did you know, that 92% of Americans say it's important to talk to their loved ones about end-of-life wishes, but only 32% have done so? It can be difficult, stressful, and uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be. In celebration of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Hunterdon Health will host a ...

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Ivon Martinez, RN, Intensive Care Unit, received the Daisy Award for Hunterdon Health.  The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the clinical skill and the compassion nurses provide to patients and families every day.  A patient wrote, “Ivon is without question probably ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – On April 10, 2024, Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year’s Spirit Award recipients and the success of its Annual Campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater. During National Volunteer Month, the Y recognized individuals and groups for their selfless ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Greater Somerset County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages adults and organizations ...

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Sometimes, people who spend their adulthood in the same town where they grew up do the same things they’ve always done, with the same people they’ve always known. For Greer Gelman, though, returning to her native Livingston was different. She moved into ParkVue at Livingston in 2017, where she ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ – Greater Somerset County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages adults and organizations to ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ – On April 10, 2024, Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year’s Spirit Award recipients and the success of its Annual Campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater. During National Volunteer Month, the Y recognized individuals and groups for their selfless ...

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Emma Darrow, a junior at Westfield High School, is the recipient of the 2024 Optimist Club Thom Hornish Youth Volunteer Award. The award is named in honor of Thom Hornish, a former Westfield High School history teacher, in recognition of his dedication to youth, club service and involvement as a ...

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YWCA Union County proudly announces Anne Evans Estabrook as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the family justice field. Ms. Estabrook has been a loyal supporter of the YWCA for many years and a champion of causes that benefit children and families.  In addition to ...

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YWCA Union County proudly announces Anne Evans Estabrook as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the family justice field. Ms. Estabrook has been a loyal supporter of the YWCA for many years and a champion of causes that benefit children and families.  In addition to ...

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When you were a teenager, did you want to be a rock star, touring live venues and performing to screaming fans?  This July, the 17 students in the House Band of the Somerville SCHOOL OF ROCK will get that chance.  They are planning a live tour of multiple venues across four states, the highlight of ...

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When you were a teenager, did you want to be a rock star, touring live venues and performing to screaming fans?  This July, the 17 students in the House Band of the Somerville SCHOOL OF ROCK will get that chance.  They are planning a live tour of multiple venues across four states, the highlight of ...

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CAMDEN, NJ – LEAP Academy High School is proud to announce an insightful event titled "Navigating Challenges and Expectations in the Workplace," featuring a distinguished Alumni Speaker Panel on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 9:30am at LEAP Academy High School, 130 North Broadway, Camden, NJ. This ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Valley Hospital has been ranked as one of New Jersey’s top research centers by NJBIZ. The annual list generated by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, is ranked by the number of individuals at a Center who participate in research. The Valley Hospital’s position was ...

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YWCA Union County proudly announces Anne Evans Estabrook as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the family justice field. Ms. Estabrook has been a loyal supporter of the YWCA for many years and a champion of causes that benefit children and families.  In addition to ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ - The East Orange YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20, 12-2 p.m. at the Y, 100 N. Arlington Ave., East Orange. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start ...

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The stock market and economy continue to show greater strength than predicted. Back in late August of 2023, John Lui our CIO wrote “As the US economy, corporate profits and inflation trends improve, the S&P 500 will continue to rise, which will force the sell siders to move to the middle of the ...

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M&R Landscaping & Design Inc. was founded by Manny & Rose Carlino, who were both raised in Westfield and their families have roots in Westfield now for over 125 years. M&R Landscaping has always been a family owned and operated business based in Westfield since 1989. M&R ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Join the Eternal Bond evening at Church of the Little Flower for an evening of profound reflection and resilience as Gregory Floyd, acclaimed author of "A Grief Unveiled: One Father's Journey Through the Death of a Child" and "Unforgettable: How Remembering God's Presence in ...

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When you were a teenager, did you want to be a rock star, touring live venues and performing to screaming fans?  This July, the 17 students in the House Band of the Somerville SCHOOL OF ROCK will get that chance.  They are planning a live tour of multiple venues across four states, the highlight of ...

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On April 7, more than 800 volunteers participated in hands-on service projects across Greater MetroWest NJ and helped thousands of others in the process. As the community continues to honor Federation’s historic Centennial year, volunteers young and old, along with New Jersey State Senator Joseph ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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