TRENTON—Recognizing the need for youth to embrace different cultures, The Allstate Foundation in New Jersey is continuing its partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs in New Jersey – through a 2009 grant for $35,000 – to promote tolerance, diversity and inclusion in Newark, Trenton and Perth Amboy.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH—On June 23, four Perth Amboy Catholic Upper School students were honored by state Attorney General Anne Milgram for winning first place in the 2008-2009 Alcohol Awareness “Listen UP! Radio PSA Initiative” sponsored by The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.
TRENTON – Legislation to promote alternative energy systems by deeming the technology as “inherently beneficial” when considered by local planning and zoning boards has received final legislative approval.
CLARK—The new Union County Archery Range at Oak Ridge Park in Clark will offer an open house and introductory archery lesson on Monday, July 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The new range is handicapped accessible.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded New Jersey more than $18 million in new federal funding to improve local bus service. The funds will provide for the purchase of new buses and the expansion of existing stations. “As our roads become more congested, it is critical that New Jersey residents have…
MANSFIELD, Pa.—The seventh annual DeMarini/Wilson Skills Baseball Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 2, at Slippery Rock University and Sunday, Aug. 9, on the campus of Mansfield University.
SCOTCH PLAINS – Learn to make your own yogurt by attending a special program at the RWJ Rahway Fitness & Wellness Center.
Picture yourself with a serious health problem and no medical care. This is not difficult to imagine for anyone without health insurance or with substandard coverage.
SAYREVILLE—The plan for the last stage of cleanup at two Superfund sites in Middlesex County, New Jersey has been finalized, paving the way for the cleanup work to be completed, officials said.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The undefeated Linden Battle semi-pro football team defeated the Newark Spartans 35-7 in Staten Island, N.Y. on July 18.
MILLBURN—Paper Mill Playhouse will host a community event to celebrate the opening of the 2009-2010 season. The Little House on the Prairie Harvest Festival will be held in Taylor Park and Main Street in Downtown Millburn on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1 until 5 p.m.
