Archive for August, 2010

NEW YORK—Plaguing local homes and businesses alike, the recent spread of bedbugs has many people concerned about the well-being of their families, homes, and even pets. »

UNION – Kean University is taking to the fairways in an effort to overcome some of the challenges brought forth by the statewide higher education budget. »

CRANFORD -- The following courses are being offered through Union County College’s Division of Economic Development and Continuing Education, on the college’s Cranford campus at 1033 Springfield Avenue. »

NEW BRUNSWICK—The State Theatre will present the annual return of the New Jersey Blues & Jazz Festival at the Backstage Jazz Club, Sept. 23-26. It’s an all-star musical lineup for serious and casual jazz and blues fans alike. »

NEWARK -- The Newark Public Library will showcase the contributions of contemporary Latina writers, filmmakers and artists as part of its 2010 Hispanic Heritage Celebration. »

MOUNTAINSIDE -- The Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Auxiliary is presenting its annual fashion show and luncheon, “Get Away in Style,” on Sunday, Oct. 3, at noon at L’Affaire Caterers, Mountainside. »

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Amanda Casares of Rahway recently earned a bachelor of arts degree from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, State University of New York. »

Recent surveys reveal that consumers will be doing a lot of remodeling this year. But with the sluggish economy, many are opting for do-it-yourself projects to squeeze the most out of their budgets. »

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.– The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Newark Bears 4-3 on Wednesday night at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut. »

HACKENSACK -- Karen Halo of Edison and Leonie Bradford of Iselin were recently appointed to Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey’s Newark Satellite Advisory Board. »

HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads and Lakewood BlueClaws have been battling for the top spot in the Northern Division for much of the 2010 season. »

SUMMIT – Overlook Hospital has announced its schedule of community events for September. Unless noted otherwise, call 1-800-247-9580 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated. »

CARTERET -- The Carteret Public Library will have extended operating hours for selected days over the next three months. »

RAHWAY -- Rahway High School honored the 2009-2010 AP students at the Rahway High School Advanced Placement Awards Ceremony held on Aug. 18. »

EDISON -- Every member of the 2010 graduating class of the Dental Hygiene program at Middlesex County College has passed the regional and national boards. They are all now eligible to begin working as dental hygienists. »

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The following local students have graduated from Excelsior College. »

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew N. Pappas, son of Jean Marie Pappas and Micheal A. Pappas, of South Amboy, recently completed Naval Nuclear Power Training Pipeline. »

If you blinked, you might have missed Senator Blanche Lincoln change what your child likely eats for lunch at school. Recently, in the wake of Elena Kagan’s confirmation, the Senate quickly and unanimously passed Lincoln’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. »

Why are no Democrats calling for an impeachment after New Jersey lost $400 million in "Race to the Top" funding for public education because Gov. Christie Todd Christie failed to follow instructions on the application? »

TRENTON -- Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver today announced that Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Nellie Pou will hold a hearing to explore the error in New Jersey's application for the federal "Race to the Top" program, which contributed to the state losing approximately $400 million in federal education funding. »