STATE — While New Jersey’s child welfare agency has become a model system in several areas, the state’s foster care reform effort has plateaued and needs attention to speed the pace of reform, a national advocacy group said upon the…
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Alleged shooter arrested and charged
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A Plainfield man has been arrested and charged with shooting a city resident outside of a downtown nightclub last month, according to Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park. Tywan Cobb, 33, of North Avenue in Plainfield is charged with first-degree…
New Jersey peaches are in season
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STATE – The state Department of Agriculture today reported that it is now New Jersey peach season and the tasty fruit can be found in supermarkets, roadside stands, farmers markets and pick-your–own farms. “New Jersey peaches are healthy and delicious and available…
Westfield man charged with kidnapping, attempted rape and assault
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ROSELLE — A woman who went to an auto shop to check on a car repair was allegedly held against her will and assaulted for several hours before being rescued, said Union County Prosecutor Grace Park and Roselle Police Chief Gerard Orlando,…
Christie says New Jersey has to cut pensions for retirees to avoid bankruptcy
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STATE — Addressing a Jersey Shore crowd in which 200 protesting police and firefighters outnumbered Long Beach Islanders, Gov. Chris Christie yesterday asserted that New Jersey has to cut pension and health benefits for retirees or follow Detroit into bankruptcy.…
Hobby Lobby Killed Religious Liberty
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by Jon O’Brien President, Catholics for Choice The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision is a disaster for women, and we can lay the blame squarely at the feet of the Obama administration. In a futile attempt to keep religious extremists…
…jazzville skyline: floydian slip…
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Content preview: …jazzville skyline… by rocky-o “…floydian slip…” The biggest announcement to hit the music world in a long time…set for release this fall, a new album by none other than Pink Floyd… [...] Content analysis details: (-2.6 points, 5.0…
Connecticut Democrats denounce Gov. Christie
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HARTFORD, CT – Democrats, who are angry over the New Jersey Republican’s veto of firearms restrictions, want Tom Foley to denounce Gov. Chris Christie’s Connecticut fundraising. Devon Puglia, a spokesperson for the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee, said Christie insulted…
The Fresh Air Fund seeks volunteer host families for August trips!
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There’s Still Time to Host a Fresh Air Child in Northern New Jersey Join The Fresh Air Fund for its 138th summer of service New York City children! By volunteering as a host family in Northern New Jersey, you can…
PressPass News From Business Wire
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Business Wire News Headline News 07/21/14 – 04:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time (U.S. and Canada) Best’s Briefing: No Rating Impact Expected From Puerto Rico’s Debt Restructuring Law 07/21/14 – 04:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time (U.S. and Canada) Universal Display Corporation…