Press Releases

April 22, 2024

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 22, 2024         PRESS CONTACT     Media@safernj.org   NJ Freedom Awards Recipients Announced by Anti-Trafficking Organization who will be Honored at the NJ ...

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 22, 2024         PRESS CONTACT     Media@safernj.org   NJ Freedom Awards Recipients Announced by Anti-Trafficking Organization who will be Honored at the NJ ...

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The Chatham High varsity baseball team is excited to announce its upcoming game at TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots in Bridgewater. The game is scheduled for Monday, May 6th, at 6:00 pm, where they will be playing against Montville.   Last year's game was a huge success, with an ...

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Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will welcome the sights and sounds of New Jersey’s spring migrants with a series of morning walks beginning Saturday, April 27 at 8 am (rain date April 28). Walkers will meet at the Sensory Garden located near the Vale Road parking lot at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 ...

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Earth Day 2024, a free community celebration, will be celebrated in Wayne at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West on Saturday, April 27 from 12 pm to 4 pm, rain or shine. The popular event will feature fun for the entire family with tours, educational displays and information, nature ...

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                                  CRANFORD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESS RELEASE   On Saturday, March 23rd, the Cranford Knights of Columbus held our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at St. Michael’s School Gymnasium with a great group of friends and supporters in attendance.  This year, the ...

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NEWARK, NJ  – Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G), the largest utility in New Jersey, today announced five steps customers and communities can take to be “Earth Heroes” in observance of Earth Day on April 22. This initiative builds on PSEG’s “Earth Heroes Work Here” campaign, ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Recently, a fundraising event hosted in support of Judge Wendy Li's campaign for Queens Surrogate Judge was a resounding success, thanks to the overwhelming support and generosity of our community members. Held at Han Academy in Berkeley Heights on April 20th Saturday ...

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Watch Kean University’s artist-in-residence Ricardo Roig, of Scotch Plains, guide students through the artistic process during a recent workshop aimed at fostering creativity and personal growth.

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On Saturday, April 27th, Chatham Borough is collaborating on efforts with Celebrate Trails Day for Spring Clean at Shepard Kollock Park‘s Historic Riverside Trail 9 am-1 pm.  Mayor Carolyn Dempsey will preside over the ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon to officially dedicate the riverside trail at ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ:  County College of Morris (CCM) is pleased to announce it has received top state and national rankings for its Associate Degree program in Fine Arts. The college has been ranked #1 for Best Fine and Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey by College Factual, as well as ...

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TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host an in-person information session at Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus on Tuesday, April 23rd  to introduce the newly established $20 million Emerging Developers Grant pilot program. The Program will help ...

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Eight out of 10 Americans have faced trauma at some point in their lives. This statistic opens up profound discussions about the world of trauma-informed care. The topic is explored in the latest episode of the Kean University podcast Urban Impact, What Is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County safeguarded a 7-acre farm located in South Brunswick Township through the Farmland Preservation Program on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The County, in partnership with the state and the Township of South Brunswick, purchased the development rights for the ...

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OLEAN, NY — The Connie and Sandy Wolfinger Fund and the Wolfinger Family Fund – two donor-advised funds established by Harold “Sandy” and Connie Wolfinger at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation - have made possible $39,000 in grants in April to several nonprofit organizations thanks to ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ —John Shin, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, recently performed the state’s first unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The unilateral biportal endoscopy for lumbar ...

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NEW JERSEY - James Harabedian Jr. has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Growing up in NJ, he and his competitive nature fell in love with ice hockey, soccer and lacrosse. So, when the 28-year-old sales manager and lacrosse coach was diagnosed with testicular cancer last winter, he knew ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County safeguarded a 7-acre farm located in South Brunswick Township through the Farmland Preservation Program on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The County, in partnership with the state and the Township of South Brunswick, purchased the development rights for the ...

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WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted on a series of foreign aid bills to support our allies in the Indo-Pacific; send desperately-needed aid to Ukraine as they fend off Russian aggression; provide humanitarian aid to people suffering around the world; and to impose ...

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As the 15th season of the Nutley Farmers Market approaches, with opening day in mid-June, please join us on for two special spring pop-up Markets at our usual outdoor location (507 Franklin Avenue, Nutley) on April 21 and May 19 from 10am to 2pm. featuring an exciting line-up of farmers, food ...

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New Jersey High School Voter Registration Week is in full swing at Linden High School, April 14-20, 2024. The administration, staff, and students are all on board with this statewide effort to educate teenagers in why voting matters and how to become members of the electorate. For two days, ...

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Community members are invited to learn how to introduce young children to mental health concepts and address their corresponding feelings, thoughts and actions by attending a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, May 1st, 11:00 a.m., at Project Self-Sufficiency.  The ...

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Saint Clare’s Health, announces Produce Pete of NBC’s Weekend Today in New York will talk all things fruits and vegetables on May 21 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Denville Hospital, 25 Pocono Road, Denville, New Jersey. Joining the demonstration will be Susan Bloom, co-author of the book, “They Call me ...

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Eight out of 10 Americans have faced trauma at some point in their lives. This statistic opens up profound discussions about the world of trauma-informed care. The topic is explored in the latest episode of the Kean University podcast Urban Impact, What Is Trauma-Informed Care? How Counseling and ...

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EDISON, NJ — 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® ...

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In the upcoming Rahway City Council election, a diverse slate of candidates, including several incumbents, is set to represent the community. With varied backgrounds and experiences, they are committed to addressing the diverse needs of Rahway residents. From experienced leaders to trailblazers, ...

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Watch Kean University’s artist-in-residence Ricardo Roig, of Scotch Plains, guide students through the artistic process during a recent workshop aimed at fostering creativity and personal growth.

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Watch Kean University’s artist-in-residence Ricardo Roig, of Scotch Plains, guide students through the artistic process during a recent workshop aimed at fostering creativity and personal growth.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE iCode's Programs Achieve Accreditation from STEM.org, Elevating STEM Education Standards and Opportunities for Students [Bridgewater, NJ, April 17, 2024] – iCode, a leading provider of comprehensive STEM education for students, is thrilled to announce the accreditation ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ —John Shin, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, recently performed the state’s first unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. The unilateral biportal endoscopy for lumbar ...

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