Archive for February, 2011

NEWARK-- After just two weeks, GoNewark HoopFest has already signed up more than 300 volunteers to staff events when the NCAA Tournament descends on Newark’s Prudential Center from March 23-27. »

LINDEN -- Linden residents 50 years of age or older may register for a Senior Citizen Identification Card Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street. Previously, the I.D. cards were distributed on the first Tuesday of each month. »

NEW BRUNSWICK – UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Foundation of UMDNJ will host an inaugural Student Scholarship Gala, welcoming alumni and friends to celebrate and raise funds in support of medical education, on Saturday, April 2, at 7 pm, at The Heldrich in New Brunswick. »

PISCATAWAY – Hundreds of teens from Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties will gather on Saturday, April 2 for the Diocese of Metuchen’s annual Diocesan Youth Day sponsored by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. »

MILLBURN – The Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2011-12 season with the premier of the Disney stage musical, “Newsies.” »

EDISON -- Twenty-three new camp programs have been added to Camp Middlesex for the summer of 2011. The camp, located on the Middlesex County College campus in Edison, is for kids 6 to 18 years old. It runs from June 27-Aug. 19. »

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest research on the question of whether cell phone use causes cancer? -- William Thigpen, via e-mail »

I am sure that everyone has already had their fair share of snow this winter-- I know I have, it seems like we are faced with a new storm every other day. When those storms leave us with huge accumulations, it is important that we take the right precautions when removing snow. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- The Middlesex County Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking teams for its Co-Ed Softball League on Thursday evenings that will begin play in early to mid April of 2011. »

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Gabriela Moura has been named to the fall 2010 Dean's List at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. »

ELIZABETH—Benedictine Academy, an all-female Catholic college prep high school in Elizabeth, has released its second quarter honor roll. Thirty-three students at the Academy were named to first and second honors based on outstanding academic performance. »

ELIZABETH – Infineum USA L.P. recently presented United Way of Greater Union County with a check for $110,218 reflecting the total of its 2010 Annual Workplace Giving Campaign. The partnership between two organizations is now in its 12th year. »

RAHWAY -- Good character is essential for success in all aspects of life, from education to social relationships. »

HARDWICK--YMCA Camp Mason is preparing for its 111th season of summer camp in northwest New Jersey. A non-profit residential summer camp open to families of all backgrounds, Camp Mason maintains the YMCA's focus of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility in a diverse and welcoming community. »

CLARK -- The annual Clark Benefit Ball was held on Saturday evening, Feb. 12. »

Make no mistake about it -- the peaceful Egyptian revolution was brought about by the workers and small business owners of that country protesting together. They want economic opportunity for all and a democratically elected government that puts its peoples’ interests above the interests of the financially powerful, well-connected oligarchy. »

STATE – More than a third of New Jersey’s independent local authorities do not operate a website and just three percent post their financial reports online, according to a report released today by the Office of the State Comptroller »

ELIZABETH -- The chief of detectives at the Union County prosecutor's office says Mafia members are "patriotic" citizens who "believe in the American way." »

Feb. 9 at 11:58 a.m. – Officer Kenneth Rengifo investigated a theft at East Lincoln Avenue. »

TRENTON – New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Advisory Commission recommended maintaining New Jersey’s minimum wage at the federal rate of $7.25 per hour, state Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths announced Friday. »