Archive for October, 2011

NEW BRUNSWICK—State Theatre will present “‘S Wonderful – The New Gershwin Musical” on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. “‘S Wonderful” is an all singing, all dancing, musical revue that celebrates the genius of George and Ira Gershwin. Tickets range from $25-45. »

STATE -- The Internal Revenue Service is currently seeking volunteers to support partners that provide free tax help to individuals during the tax filing season. »

NEW YORK -- This morning, Six Flags Great Adventure zombies got frightful with Vinny Guadagnino from MTV’s Jersey Shore in NYC. The zombies were celebrating the 20th anniversary of the park’s Fright Fest Halloween event, which runs weekends through Oct. 30. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 60 million Americans will increase 3.6 percent in 2012, the Social Security Administration announced today. »

CLARK -- On Friday, Oct. 14, fifth graders from both Frank K. Hehnly and Valley Road Schools in Clark visited CNBC studios in Englewood Cliffs. The students are part of the Gifted and Talented Program who are currently in the process of developing a broadcast news segment on anti-bullying. »

CLARK -- Assemblywoman Linda Stender spoke to fourth grade students at the Valley Road School in Clark last week as part of the “Send A Legislator Back to School” program, where lawmakers visit schools throughout the month of October. »

UNION -- The Union Public Library will host a fall International Film Festival with six selections beginning Tuesday, Nov. 8 and continuing through Dec. 9. Films from England, Canada, and Norway are represented. »

STATE – Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ-10) has declared his support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) by signing on a co-sponsor of the proposed legislation. »

NEWARK – Since 2007, The Barat Youth Initiative has united hundreds of youth from the City of Newark with their Creation Nation Art and Peace Parade. On Oct. 23 at 11 a.m., rain or shine, the fourth annual parade will take over the streets of Newark in a celebration of peace, the arts and... »

EDISON –Edison Township schools, spearheaded by Superintendent Dr. Richard O’Malley, has partnered with Big Red Pin, a local Edison technology company, to take the Edison School System wireless. »

UNION COUNTY– It’s not too late to nominate your candidate for the 20th annual Women of Excellence awards program, sponsored by the Union County Commission on the Status of Women and the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The award recognizes achievements by women who live or work in Union County from all walks... »

FREEHOLD -- New Jersey Health and Senior Services Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd today joined with CentraState Medical Center in Freehold to convene a roundtable discussion about how health care providers can increase the number of women who exclusively breastfeed in New Jersey. »

LAKEWOOD -- On Sunday, Oct. 16, Harrogate, a life care continuing care retirement community in Ocean County, joined approximately 17,000 walkers in Point Pleasant Beach, to show their support for those with breast cancer. »

UNION COUNTY – Union County has a thriving 4-H program with club for every interest from photography and Lego to Colonial living, and there is even a club for horse lovers, too. Right now the Union County 4-H Horse Club is seeking boys and girls in grades 5 through 12 to join in fun... »

TRENTON – Following Monday’s court ruling that prevents the state from making judges pay more towards their pensions and health benefits, Gov. Chris Christie said that he would seek an amendment to the state Constitution, if necessary, to have judges treated equally with other public employees who are being asked to make sacrifices. »

TRENTON - The state Department of Education today submitted New Jersey's application for the Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge to the US Department of Education. This application would help to improve the quality of programs for over 75,000 low-income children from birth to age five in non-Abbott school districts across New... »

NEPTUNE – With the deadline to register for disaster assistance less than two weeks away, officials announced that federal aid to New Jersey residents who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene totaled more than $181 million as of Oct. 18. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With as many as 15 million viewers—including many children— expected to tune in to watch the first game of the 2011 World Series tonight, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), joined several fellow Democrats to call on the Major League Baseball Players Association to ban the use of all tobacco products, including... »

WESTFIELD—For a fifth year, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to deliver holiday cheer and greetings to service members, their families and veterans throughout the holiday season. »

LINDEN -- Linden High School freshman Joanna Zalewski won an upset victory over #1 seed Gina Li of Hillsborough in the NJSIAA girls singles semifinal on Sunday. »