While stocks suffered losses on news of continuing European debt and the failure of America's congressional 'super committee' to achieve any progress, the fact remains that investors have seen a massive rebound under Democratic President Barack Obama's first three years, and the working class has much more about which to worry. »
ELIZABETH -- An Elizabeth police officer, who is currently suspended without pay, was indicted Friday on 58 counts stemming from an investigation that revealed he was allegedly shaking down undocumented immigrants for money, saying he would not turn them into authorities in exchange for payment, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced Monday. »
METUCHEN - The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey recently announced its third round of grants for 2011, awarding $396,000 to 23 organizations. The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey supports charitable organizations that promote health and the arts throughout New Jersey. »
RAHWAY -- Deborah Prakapas, a fourth grade teacher at Roosevelt School in Rahway, was recently awarded a grant from the Rahway Foundation for Excellence in Education. »
There is a new addition to the “Composing The Beatles” series out on DVD this week, concluding the lifelong contribution to music that John Lennon favored us with, along with the continuing attributes of Sir Paul McCartney. »
For some women, the thought of labor and delivery causes a lot of anxiety. However, preparing mentally and physically early in pregnancy can help you have a smoother delivery. »
LAKEWOOD - Former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Mickey Morandini will manage the Lakewood BlueClaws in 2012, it was announced by the Phillies on Monday. Morandini is joined on the staff by hitting coach Greg Legg and pitching coach Les Lancaster. »
PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy police were able to prevent a city resident from carrying out his threat to jump from the Victory Bridge Sunday night, according to Deputy Police Chief Benjamin Ruiz. »
TRENTON -- Having valuable public documents go missing is not a rare occurrence, but having them turn up in good condition certainly is. Last week, the New Jersey State Library presented one of those documents, from 1716, on to the State Archives. »
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Vo-Tech Schools are in the news again, with one Vo-Tech senior planning to attend Yale University next year and another recent Vo-Tech graduate honored with an international prize for excellence in academic achievement at Columbia University. »
PERTH AMBOY – A 36-year-old Woodbridge woman was arrested after she allegedly tried to fill a forged prescription for Oxycodone at a Perth Amboy pharmacy, police said. »
TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie today announced the nomination of Richard E. Constable, III, currently deputy commissioner at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to succeed Commissioner Lori Grifa at the Department of Community Affairs. »
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Assembly Democrats John Wisniewski, Jerry Green and Mila Jasey to require the installation of a fire suppression system in new single and two-family homes was released Monday by an Assembly panel. »
LINDEN – Morning Star Community Christian Center is helping to make sure that some local families will have a Thanksgiving dinner this year. »
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats that is intended to spur economic development was released Monday by an Assembly panel. »
TRENTON – The Assembly Appropriations Committee released legislation today that would make several changes to New Jersey’s Urban Enterprise Zone program, including how money is allocated. »
TRENTON – The Assembly Higher Education Committee today released that would make changes to the NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship programs aimed at securing their sustainability. »
WESTFIELD – Gemmette Hair Studio, located in Westfield at 110 Quimby Street, will be hosting a Cut A Thon In support of the Raritan Valley American Red Cross and Holy Trinity Interparochial School on Sunday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A wash, cut and blow will be $35 and will come... »
CLARK -- On Veterans Day U.S. Army Captain Jeanne Falchek visited the third grade of St. John the Apostle School in Clark. Captain Falchek discussed the history of Veterans Day and shared her experiences as a member of the National Guard for the past 17 years with the students. »
NEWARK – A dollar a month may not seem like much, but it can go a long way to improving literacy skills in state and giving people the opportunity to succeed. »
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