TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie joined Camden Mayor Dana Redd today to announce a new education project aimed at turning around chronically failing schools.
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Two Florida Men Indicted In Pharmaceutical Drug Trafficking Scheme
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NEWARK—A federal grand jury returned an indictment against two Florida men who allegedly conspired to traffic in pharmaceutical drugs from a shipment, worth $8.8 million, stolen at a Georgia truck stop and driven to New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced Wednesday.
Mayor To Unveil Skate Park Upgrades At Carteret’s Civic Center Park
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CARTERET — Mayor Dan Reiman has joined with Councilwoman Susan Naples to announce that $42,500 in improvements and additions have been completed at Civic Center Park’s skate park.
Westfield Comes Up Big With 9 Rising Star Awards
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MILLBURN–Since their inception in 1996, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre have ignited the careers of many notable performers, all of whom attended high school in New Jersey.
Mayor Hosts Annual Charity Ball
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CARTERET–Mayor Daniel J. Reiman was joined by local, county, and state officials, and over 300 supporters of the Children’s Charity on Friday, June 3, for the annual charity ball.
EarthTalk®
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Dear EarthTalk: What will be the effect of all the flooding along the Mississippi River for organic farmers, given all the pollutants in the water? When they recover, can they still certify their products as organic? — Michael O’Loughlin, Tigard, OR
Benedictine Academy Students Receive Diplomas
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ELIZABETH—Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth held commencement ceremonies for its 96th graduating class Sunday, June 5. Members of the Class of 2011 are headed for Princeton, NYU, Rutgers and many other colleges and universities.
Medical Center Provides Tips To Prevent Heat-Related Illness
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PERTH AMBOY–With summer almost here and hot weather in the forecast Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Medical Director of Emergency Services Dr. Dane Clarke provides the following tips to cope with hot weather.
NJ Transit Customers Can Now Report Suspicious Activity Via Text Messaging
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NEWARK — NJ Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo today announced a new way for customers to report suspicious activity or unattended packages: text messaging.
Perth Amboy Opens Cooling Centers
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PERTH AMBOY– As New Jersey experiences extremely high temperatures, Perth Amboy has opened the following locations as cooling centers for the public: