Monsignor George Trabold has stepped down from St. Rose of Lima in Millburn, where he has been pastor for the past 16 years, while the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark investigates an allegation of child sexual abuse in a Bergenfield parish 40 years…
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United States responds to Ebola
The White House released this statement concerning the United States’ response since Ebola was reported in West Africa in March 2014: Since the first cases of Ebola were reported in West Africa in March 2014, the United States has mounted a whole-of-government…
Awareness of life-saving techniques has increased
As New Jerseyans become more health conscious, they also have gained an appreciation for the importance of learning to perform two potentially life-saving techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver. The latest Rutgers-Eagleton Health Series poll finds that since…
Volatile crude oil arriving in Linden
The owner of the state’s largest refinery is investing heavily in rail transportation to haul oil across the country to its Linden plant, ensuring that more trains carrying millions of gallons of volatile Bakken crude will be traveling through New…
Marriage equality moves forward
The U.S. Supreme Court opened the door for legal same-sex marriages in five more states by passing on the chance to review decisions overturning the marriage laws in those states. The top court on Monday decided to let stand rulings that allow same-sex…
Women entrepreneurs rock the legendary Stone Pony
LINCROFT – On October 20, 2014, America’s Small Business Development Center New Jersey at Brookdale Community College will present the inaugural “Women Entrepreneurs Rock” female founders event at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ from 6-9pm (and networking…
Cape May’s 42nd annual Victorian Weekend
CAPE MAY – Cape May’s 42nd annual Victorian Weekend, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), highlights the city’s Victorian architecture and history with a long holiday weekend of house tours, walking tours, living history programs,…
Cyber security czar appointed
TRENTON – New Jersey Homeland Security Director Chris Rodriguez today announced the appointment of David Weinstein as New Jersey’s first Cyber-Security Advisor based in the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. Weinstein brings unique cyber-security experiences to the position. Weinstein…
Donald Vega Jazz Quartet at Union County College
The Donald Vega Jazz Quartet will perform a Latin Jazz concert on Fri., Oct. 10 at 12:15pm in the Roy Smith Theater at Union County College’s Cranford campus. The event is free and open to the public to attend.
Why We Allow Big Pharma to Rip Us Off
by Robert Reich According to a new federal database put online last week, pharmaceutical companies and device makers paid doctors some $380 million in speaking and consulting fees over a five-month period in 2013. Some doctors received over half a million…