It’s an important moment for Americans who eat fish or use electricity. After more than two decades of delays, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is poised to issue a new regulation restricting some power plant emissions that have polluted the nation’s air and water. »
NEWARK – The leader of the G-Shine Bloods criminal street gang operating in Plainfield was sentenced last week to 188 months in prison for his involvement with crack cocaine distribution in the area, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »
NEWARK – As the holidays remind us to think of those in need, and the time for year-end tax deductible charitable gifts approaches, the State Division of Consumer Affairs reminds New Jerseyans: ‘Tis the Season to Investigate Before You Donate. »
Despite high-profile media attention, the odds of having your credit or debit card number stolen by crooks remains at historically low levels. That said, it's always good to know what to do in case lightening does strike and someone fraudulently uses your card. »
CRANFROD – The Cranford Chamber of Commerce will welcome a new member business tonight, Dec. 19. »
If you could travel back in time to the end of the Civil War, you’d be amazed to see that New Jersey had virtually no forests. Beginning in colonial times, vast primeval forests filled with centuries-old trees were cleared for timber and agriculture. »
NEWARK – The Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater New Jersey Chapter will present “Caregiver: Are Your Needs Being Met?" on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Health Care Center, 497 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark. »
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that gas furnaces cost less to run and burn cleaner than their oil counterparts? If I make the switch, how long should I expect it to take for me to pay back my initial investment? And are there any greener options I should consider? -- Veronica Austin, Boston, MA »
WATCHUNG – Mount Saint Mary Academy will hold its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. The »
PLAINFIELD — Plainfield resident Joel Mercado, 17, has been named one of four finalists for a Libby Award for Male Street Teamer of the Year by peta2, PETA's youth division. »
SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catholic High School’s SMAC (Student Movement Against Cancer), along with faculty moderator Edward Thornton and the New Jersey Blood Services, hosted a blood drive on Dec. 13. »
UNION – On Sunday, Dec. 18, the Teen Challenge Choir from the Newark campus will visit Calvary Assembly of God and take part in the 6:30 p.m. Missionary Sunday worship service. »
NEW BRUNSWICK—State Theatre will present Toad the Wet Sprocket on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 8 p.m. The band’s hits include “All I Want” and “Walk On the Ocean” from the platinum album Fear; “Fall Down” from the platinum album, Dulcinea; and “Good Intentions,” featured on the platinum selling Friends TV show soundtrack. Tickets... »
ELIZABETH -- Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (right) congratulates the Union County College Men’s Soccer Team on becoming the Region XIX National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) champions for the 2011 season. »
Dear EarthTalk: I know that large fish contain a lot of mercury, but where does it come from? And what are we doing to prevent this contamination? -- Alison Bronner, Atlanta, GA »
RAHWAY -- Rev. William Paul Wnuck, Ph.D., 84, of Edison, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Genesis Healthcare in Westfield. He served as Rahway's Third Ward Councilman for many years and was the 1994 Republican nominee for mayor. »
CARTERET -- Carteret has been honored as a “National Award Winner” by the National Association of Town Watch for its “outstanding participation in the 2011 Annual National Night Out” crime, drug and violence prevention program, Mayor Dan Reiman and Councilman Skippy Sitarz have announced. The National Association of Town Watch is the national sponsor... »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House announced today that nine states will receive federal money from the $500 million Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge fund, but New Jersey isn’t among the winners. »
OLD BRIDGE -- Police safely recovered two children this morning at a motel in upstate New York after their mother was killed in Old Bridge, and their father subsequently died at the motel, an apparent victim of suicide, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan and Chief William Volkert of the Old Bridge Police Department... »
TRENTON – The Department of Education today released the Violence and Vandalism Report for the 2009-2011 school years. The report is produced each year to transparently share self-reported incidents of violence, vandalism, weapons, and substance use and possession from districts. »
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