Archive for November, 2010

TRENTON – Attorney General Paula T. Dow released the 2009 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) which shows the overall crime rate in New Jersey dropped nine percent compared to 2008, with a significant 15 percent drop in the number of murders reported statewide in 2009. »

STATE – On Nov. 13, the American Medicine Chest Challenge -- a public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and a statewide day of disposal of unused, unwanted, and expired medicine -- was held in 100 communities throughout New Jersey, and resulted in thousands of residents disposing... »

STATE -- In observance of World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Awareness Month, Health and Senior Services Commissioner Dr. Poonam Alaigh recommended that all New Jersey residents reduce their salt and sweet intake during the holidays and be aware of the risk factors, signs and symptoms of this serious health concern. »

SCOTCH PLAINS -- Jesus loved and spent time with people that society deemed as unacceptable or worthless. Sometimes today people feel like they are outsiders, different or unworthy. Recently the news has highlighted the harsh reality of bullying and hate within our schools and communities. »

PLAINFIELD – Plainfield Dairy Queen at 1367 South Avenue will be hosting a fundraising event for Children’s Miracle Network on Nov. 20 to launch a three-month fundraising campaign. »

It’s hard not to notice that the predictable Indian summer of fall has waged its final battle of the season. Frost has formed on the pumpkins once or twice already, and those geraniums still blooming on the back deck? »

NEW BRUNSWICK—State Theatre presents Linda Eder - The Holiday Show, a concert of popular standards and holiday favorites, on Friday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $32-57. »

KENILWORTH – Students in two third grade classes at St. Theresa School in Kenilworth recently received their own student dictionaries, donated with the help of the Kenilworth Rotary Club and presented by Dr. Jay Gilden, DC of Kenilworth. »

I’ll simply start off by saying that...I liked Michael Jackson, especially his early days with the Jackson Five...but, of course, when he passed away, thousands upon thousands of fans came out of the woodwork to celebrate his life and his music... »

WESTFIELD -- From traditional to pops, choral favorites to musical theater classics, this season of WSO concerts will fill the whole family with holiday cheer. »

HILLSIDE — Volunteers will be at five locations in Middlesex County, to collect frozen turkeys, non-perishable food, and donations on Saturday, November 20. »

CLARK -- The Dr. William Robinson Museum, located at 593 Madison Hill Road in Clark, will host a Colonial Living event on Sunday, Nov. 21. »

UNION COUNTY – Two Union County dentists are organizing food drives this holiday season to put smiles on the faces of some needy families. »

CLARK -- Performing artist Sol Zim is scheduled to appear in concert at Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah , 111 Valley Road in Clark, on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. »

Holiday time. You’re making yourself nuts trying to find a perfect gift for that imperfect person. The new salespeople, who’ve replaced the old, seasoned employees laid off courtesy of the Recession, would rather stare at their cell phones than be of aid. »

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Three New Jersey bands are finalists in Z100’s Hometown Hero competition. Over 400 artists competed to win a spot to play live on stage at Z100 & Coca-Cola’s All Access Lounge, the pre-event to Z100’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 10. »

PERTH AMBOY – The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is participating in a community food drive this weekend. »

WESTFIELD—The stars of the popular “Ghost Hunters” television show will come to Westfield on Nov. 28 for the fourth annual dinner and show to benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. »

SCOTCH PLAINS -- December will be a big month for The Academy for Performing Arts which is housed on the Union County Vocational Technical High School Campus. “Romeo and Juliet” will be arriving Dec. 2 and running through Dec. 4 in the Black Box Theatre. »

MADISON – “A Musical Adventure for All Ages” is the theme for a Thanksgiving season concert by the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. Children of all ages, teens, parents and grandparents alike will enjoy this afternoon performance and a sumptuous baked goods sale during intermission. »