Middlesex County, NJ – In a vibrant display of economic resilience, the Middlesex County ...
Press Releases
By THERESA DOWD PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
September 8, 2023
EDISON, NJ - - Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center announced today the availability of aquablation therapy for men with symptoms of enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). JFK University Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in New Jersey behind ...
RARITAN BAY, NJ - Spray sunscreens may save some time during the application process, but do they offer the same sun protection as lotions? Spray-on sunscreen can be effective at protecting the skin, as long as you apply it properly (and often enough). “Some people who use spray-on sunscreen ...
India Pale Ale by Jaclyn Backhaus is a poignant and smartly funny new play about a Punjabi family in Wisconsin, a bar that sells India Pale Ale beers, and a ghostly pirate. The play, which was awarded a Horton Foote Award and was a hit off-Broadway, is accessible to audiences of all ethnicities ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan was honored to be a part of Sai Datta Peetham’s ninth annual school supply drive, which culminated its monthlong collection of items for students in need for the upcoming academic year with a ceremony Saturday at the Sri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Edison. This year’s drive ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan joins legislators statewide in heightening awareness about addiction and drug-related deaths while sending a message of compassion and hope on Overdose Awareness Day. Recognized annually on August 31, the day also remembers without stigma those who have died and ...
It has been incredibly frustrating to see out-of-pocket costs rise on prescription medications, and even more frustrating to know people are paying higher prices due to middleman—pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). When I learned that PBMs go as far as pocketing manufacturer discounts and rebates ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - On Thursday, August 31 — International Overdose Awareness Day — join Middlesex County as they continue to combat the opioid epidemic. The County is encouraging all residents impacted by the opioid crisis to provide input on the use of opioid settlement funds that the County ...
NJ LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 18 - Four public high schools in New Jersey’s 18th Legislative District are regarded among the Top 10 percent nationally and among the 75 best in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings, which were released today. The publication ranked ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County Sheriff Mildred Scott, first female sheriff of Middlesex County and first African American sheriff of New Jersey, is the 2023 recipient of Middlesex College’s Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award. Established in 1974 in honor of the founding chair of the Middlesex ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Elks National Foundation is proud to announce the start of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The MVS scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. The ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Beginning September 1, 2023, veterans will receive a 30% discount at all three Middlesex County golf courses every Monday, in recognition of their service and sacrifice to the nation. Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners Director Ronald G. Rios announced the ...
In the first post-Covid Kimura Shukokai International (KSI) World Championships in Cape Town, South Africa, a team of 39 competitors from the USA, ages 12 to 61, competed successfully in various events and divisions against 14 other countries and over 600 total ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College was awarded a $1,000 Freedom Grant from the Edison Elks Lodge #2487 to go toward the purchase of college supplies for military and veteran students. Veteran students Peyton Brady and Carlos Perez, along with Vice President of Academic Affairs Linda ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College was awarded a $1,000 Freedom Grant from the Edison Elks Lodge #2487 to go toward the purchase of college supplies for military and veteran students. Veteran students Peyton Brady and Carlos Perez, along with Vice President of Academic Affairs Linda ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In response to a surge in passport and veteran scams, Middlesex County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin is taking proactive measures to alert all County residents—to enhance vigilance and provide accessible resources. “The threat of scams is widespread, and unfortunately even our ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan received the endorsement of the National Association of Social Workers New Jersey Chapter (NASWNJ) for re-election. “Our endorsement of your candidacy was predicated on your voting record in the 2022-23 legislative session, your commitment to sound social policy and laws ...
St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison is excited to present its latest theater production, a grunge-themed version of the Shakespeare classic “Macbeth”. With an exclusive twist, this rendition promises to captivate audiences and celebrate the enduring value of Shakespeare's work. Directed by Ms.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program Re-Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health ...
Welcome to TuneMakers Network! I'm Gravit Bali, a passionate rising senior at John P. Stevens High School with a deep love for music. My journey began in my middle school's choral program, where I honed my vocal talents and found my voice. Beyond the choir, I've also found solace and creativity in ...
In the heart of Edison, a group of dedicated high school students is quietly but resolutely changing the landscape of educational support for their peers. SupportED, an innovative organization initiated by passionate high schoolers, is extending a lifeline to fellow students by offering a wide ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Several RWJBarnabas Health facilities have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health have appointed Niketa C. Shah, MD, as chief of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapies at New Jersey’s leading cancer program and the only one in the state designated as a Comprehensive Cancer ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation designating the third week of September in each year as New Jersey Rail Safety Week has been signed into law. Over the last five years, according to the Federal Railroad Administration, highway crashes at rail crossings in New Jersey have claimed 16 lives ...
An impassioned group of military veterans are continuing to use their collective voices to heighten awareness about service members who remain missing in action. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 233 of New Jersey will host its annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day Vigil at Memorial Park ...
State Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak were honored to join U.S. Senator Bob Menendez for a tour of the Edison Job Corps Center on Wednesday. During the visit, Menendez announced he plans to introduce new federal legislation that would require the U.S. Department of ...
Rutgers athletics and Middlesex County have entered into a partnership that will allow the state university’s baseball program to play important games in a new state-of-the-art multipurpose facility on the campus of Middlesex College in Edison. Officials from the county and university announced ...
As a new academic year approaches, Senator Patrick Diegnan, Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak and Assemblyman Sterley Stanley are committed to continuing to support schools in their district through funding and legislation. Over the past two years, they have secured more than $293 million in direct ...
ESW Occupational Services has been honored with the New Jersey Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Award. The prestigious award recognizes public and private worksites that have demonstrated effective safety and health programs resulting in the prevention of job-related injuries and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility and part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is responding to the nationwide shortage of developmental-behavioral pediatricians by launching the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has been recognized as one of the top five hospitals in New Jersey and a top 25 Regional Best Hospital in the New York Metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report in the annual Best Hospitals ...
