Press Releases

April 24, 2024

Princeton, NJ – Princeton Federal Credit Union (PFCU) is announcing a last call for applications for our annual college scholarships.  This longstanding program is designed to reward deserving high school seniors and PFCU members in the Mercer County area.  Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded and ...

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Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss with locations in Mountainside and Newark is one of 11 grief-centered organizations nationwide selected by Judi’s House/JAG Institute to participate in the 2024 Childhood Bereavement Changemaker program to build capacity for data collection and program ...

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EWING, NJ — Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement on the tragic passing of her friend and colleague, Rep. Donald Payne, Jr.   “I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing of my dear friend Donald Payne, Jr. Like myself, Don came from a family legacy of public ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Baseball & Softball teams have partnered to present a 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser at $20 per ticket. Five Hundred tickets will be available with a maximum prize of $5000 to the winner.  The drawing will take place at a social mixer at the Stage ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Baseball & Softball teams have partnered to present a 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser at $20 per ticket. Five Hundred tickets will be available with a maximum prize of $5000 to the winner.  The drawing will take place at a social mixer at the Stage ...

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The Westfield Police Department's 2024 Youth Academy is scheduled for August 5 – 9, 2024. The Youth Police Academy is open to Westfield residents who are entering grades 9-12. There is no cost for the program.  Youth Academy students will start each day with a basic military drill and ...

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Princeton, NJ — More than 60 parents, children and educators celebrated a special exhibit at the Arts Council of Princeton on Friday, April 19, that showcased projects by young students who completed the Olivia & Leslie Foundation’s innovative Arts + Math Program. The twice-a-week ...

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Nearly 70 residents, including historic preservation officials from Cranford, Fanwood and Maplewood, packed the Westfield Community Room on April 18 for the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission's (HPC) program, "Suburban Modern: Homes of the Early 20th Century." Attendees gained valuable ...

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NEW JERSEY  — I am saddened to hear of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne, Jr..  Tish and I extend our condolences to the Payne family who have given so much to our state. Rep. Payne carried on his family’s legacy of leadership with distinguished service in Newark and Essex County before his ...

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The Hawthorne Democratic Club held elections for President and Vice President at the March meeting, with Tara Temprano elected President and Brett Murphy elected as Vice President.  Both were ratified by the Club members in a unanimous vote. 'We are excited to take on these leadership positions, ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - Liberty Middle School, located at One Kelly Drive, debuts its spring musical "Mean Girls Jr." on April 25 and 26 at 7:00 pm and April 27 at 1:00 pm. It does the popular musical justice with a huge cast and crew, dancing, singing, and an enthusiastic message about the importance of ...

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The popular Tour of Notable Homes produced each year by the Friends of NJ Festival Orchestra will be held on Saturday, May 11 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Mother’s Day weekend, to benefit NJ Festival Orchestra. “This year we present a stylish medley of five Westfield residences — each with a ...

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The roar of the crowd and the peak performance of athletes pushing their bodies to the limit are the hallmarks of many sports. But beneath the surface of this seemingly effortless display of athleticism lies a constant battle against injuries. Every sport takes a constant toll on the human body, ...

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Chung, Esq. as the new Head Coach for boys’ soccer. Chung, who hails from Jackson, NJ, recorded impressive stats during his four years of play at Rutgers University and has been coaching with Ironbound Soccer Club, a New York ...

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Sussex, NJ - April 23, 2024 - The Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAR), in partnership with and funded by the Lake Mohawk Preservation Foundation, announces a collaborative effort aimed at environmental preservation and awareness. Together, they are organizing a tree planting event along ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ:  Marielaine Mammon, chairperson of the newly renamed Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM), has received both national and local recognition for her longtime dedication and service to the college and the department.

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Chung, Esq. as the new Head Coach for boys’ soccer. Chung, who hails from Jackson, NJ, recorded impressive stats during his four years of play at Rutgers University and has been coaching with Ironbound Soccer Club, a New York ...

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The Westfield Service League (WSL) Thrift and Consignment shops have gifts for your mother, your wife, your grandmother and your daughter this Mother’s Day. The shops sell a wide selection of women’s tops, bags, scarves, dresses, beachwear, jewelry, and housewares, including platters, wineglasses, ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health network, announces the launch of its newly enhanced program, CSH AUTISM, Children’s Specialized Hospital’s Autism Center of Excellence. The Center will provide services, training, advocacy, and ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, May 4, 2-4 p.m. at the Y, 13 Jefferson Ave., Maplewood. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the ...

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Commissioner Kelly Leads Nutley to Become the First Municipality in the Country to Enter Association of the United States Navy (AUSN) Municipal Government Partnership/Shared Services Pilot Program   The Township of Nutley made history this week by becoming the first municipality in the ...

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Seton Hall University is once again in collaboration with Fort Piano Music Co. for their piano sale event! This event is open to Seton Hall alumni, patrons, and friends by appointment starting on May 3rd and May 4th. This event is then open to the general public on May 5th. Come join us to ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ - East Orange YMCA Executive Director Washima Redding has been selected to participate in the Multicultural Executive Development Institute, a program that helps emerging leaders from multicultural backgrounds advance their careers at the Y. Redding is among only 16 participants ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, together with The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch, is offering a free, six-week program that will show you how to control high blood pressure and reduce the risk of life-threatening complications. The goal is control, and the ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center treated the first patient in New Jersey using Edwards Lifesciences EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement, the first transcatheter therapy to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the treatment of tricuspid ...

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Princeton, NJ -- On Sunday, May 5, Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP) will host its annual spring fundraising event, which will feature a talk by John N. Robinson III, associate faculty in American Studies and assistant professor of Sociology at Princeton University. Professor Robinson will ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health network, announces the launch of its newly enhanced program, CSH AUTISM, Children’s Specialized Hospital’s Autism Center of Excellence. The Center will provide services, training, advocacy, and ...

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(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the Route 15 northbound ramp to Weldon Road westbound will be closed this week as the bridge replacement project nears completion in Jefferson, Morris County. In addition, the Weldon Road Bridge over Route 15 will ...

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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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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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