STATE – State officials are advising drivers to slow down and exercise caution during Tuesday morning’s “rush hour” commute. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of the state from late tonight through Wednesday evening. »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal officials unveiled new dietary guidelines for Americans today that place a stronger emphasis on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity. More than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. »
CARTERET-- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway will operate the borough’s fitness and wellness center, Mayor Dan Reiman and the Carteret Borough Council have announced. »
STATE – Two New Jersey Republicans, Rep. Scott Garrett and state Sen. Tom Kean Jr., are mentioned in a report that concludes that White House officials improperly spent taxpayer compensated time focusing on 2006 campaigns. »
CLARK -- Marine Sergeant Michael Brattole, a 2006 graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School, will be honored at a ceremony before a hockey game between the Clark school and Jonathan Dayton High School at Warinanco Skate Rink on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. »
WOODBRIDGE – The Barron Arts Center will be hosting a Chinese concert and art exhibit in honor of the Chinese New Year 2011: Year of the Rabbit. The musical performance, “Celebrating Year of The Rabbit – A Chinese New Year’s Concert,” will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Woodbridge Middle... »
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RAHWAY -- On Jan. 19, the Rahway Police Auxiliary’s annual coat drive was completed with the assistance Darion Fashion, a local business that has been a partner in this project since its inception. »
METUCHEN – Beginning next month, the Forum Theatre Arts Center in Metuchen will present a series of live performances in conjunction with Stagelight Electric Productions. »
MOUNTAINSIDE –Four local student athletes will be honored at the Union County Baseball Association’s 75th annual Hot Stove League Awards Dinner at L’Affaire Banquet Center in Mountainside on Sunday, Feb. 13. »
EDISON – Temple Emanu-El, located at 100 James Street in Edison, has announced upcoming events for February. All events take place at the temple unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 1-732-549-4442. »
RAHWAY -- The Rahway Valley ‘Jerseyaires’ Barbershop Chorus will sponsor and host their 50th annual Novice Quartet Contest on Saturday evening, Feb. 26, at the Roosevelt Elementary School, 811 St. Georges Avenue and Stanton Street in Rahway at 7:30 p.m. »
LINDEN – City residents age 50 and older may register for a senior citizen identification card on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street, from 9 a.m. to noon. »
FLORHAM PARK--Have you ever had a warning light come on while you were driving, but didn’t know how to react? »
UNION – The Tuesday afternoon film screenings at the Union Public Library during February and March will comprise two series celebrating Australian feature films and the library’s continued tribute to New Jersey film personalities. »
EDISON -- The Edison Chamber of Commerce is canvassing the community for outstanding people, organizations, and businesses for the Annual Edison Awards. »
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Airman Kent K. Acquah-Abbiw graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »
MOUNTAINSIDE — The Internal Revenue Service and partners nationwide mark the 5th Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day on Friday, Jan. 28. This initiative highlights the availability of one of the federal government’s largest benefit programs for working families and individuals. »
NEWARK– The Office of the Attorney General and Division of Consumer Affairs reminded computer users to protect their personal information by checking the privacy settings on social web sites and using secured networks. »
STATE – According to a newly-released report by the New Jersey State Police, gangs are present in 45 percent of New Jersey’s municipalities. Nearly all of the state’s 566 municipalities responded to the survey, with only Elizabeth declining. »
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