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Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association to Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Sunday's Conference
March 14, 2013CALDWELL, NJ - This Saturday, the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Annual Conference will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, l...
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Jack's Friendly Sunoco in Fairfield Sells $1 Million Powerball Ticket
February 28, 2013FAIRFIELD, NJ - The New Jersey Lottery's motto is "Give your Dreams a Chance" and the person who purcha...
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Essex County Bloomfest Essay and Poster Contest for Fourth and Sixth Graders
February 26, 2013ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. is inviting county fourth graders and sixth graders to partic...
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Noted Olmsted Historian and Author, Jeanne Kolva, to Give Presentation on Essex County Park System
February 21, 2013CALDWELL / ESSEX FELLS, NJ - The Grover Cleveland Park is over 41 acres and runs through the Caldwell-Essex Fells border. It was acqui...
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Fairfield Recreation Department Posts Summer Pool Information
February 21, 2013FAIRFIELD, NJ - The Township’s Recreation Department, located at 221 Hollywood Avenue, has posted their information...
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Photo Journal of Nor'Easter Nemo in West Essex
February 9, 2013WEST ESSEX, NJ - As soon as the storm began yesterday, photos of Nor’easter Nemo started to come in from all over West...
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Scenes of Nor'easter Nemo - Updated Throughout the Day
February 8, 2013WEST ESSEX, NJ - Photos of Nor’easter Nemo are starting to come in from all over West Essex. Stay with us today as we cont...
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LaGrande Park Ice Skating Rink in Fanwood Extends Hours
January 31, 2013FANWOOD, NJ - The turnout for the newly opened LaGrande Park Ice Skating Rink has been overwhelming, with many Fanwood residents eager...
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Essex Ed to Predict Winter 2013 at Turtle Back Zoo
January 31, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will be having a special Groundhog Day Event this Saturday. Essex County Executive ...
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PSEG Meeting With Caldwell Residents Produced Little Hope for Change
January 30, 2013CALDWELL, NJ - Last evening, area residents gathered at the Caldwell Community Center at the invitation of Mayor Ann Dassing who arran...
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Annual Purim Carnival Coming to Temple B’nai Jeshurun
January 18, 2013SHORT HILLS, NJ - The Annual Purim Carnival at Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Short Hills will be held on Sunday, February 1...
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K-9 Obedience Club of Essex County to Hold Obedience and Rally Trials in Verona
December 29, 2012NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - Elizabeth Rogacki of North Caldwell, President of the K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex County, announced toda...
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Essex Fells, Roseland and North Caldwell Residents Unite in Public Support for Newtown, Connecticut
December 27, 2012WEST ESSEX AREA, NJ - Tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 28, three area towns will create a public display of affection and support for...
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Santa is On His Way Around the World for Christmas Eve!
December 24, 2012Mon, Dec. 24 - We are just now getting reports from the Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, home of the N...
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Today - Santa to drive through Roseland!
December 23, 2012ROSELAND, NJ - Beginning at 3:30pm today, Sunday, Dec. 23, Santa is scheduled to make his way through the streets of Roseland! Ac...
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Santa Rides through Caldwell this Morning!
December 23, 2012On Sunday, Dec. 23, starting as early as 10:15am, the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department will parade its fire vehicles through every s...
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Roseland Organizes "White Balloons for Angels;" a Memorial for Newtown, CT
December 23, 2012ROSELAND, NJ - As residents here cloak themselves in the warmth of the holiday season, the tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut has continu...
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Today! Santa invites Roseland Children to Call His Christmas Hotline!
December 17, 2012ROSELAND, NJ - This afternoon, Monday, December 17th, Santa’s Hotline will be open for calls from Roseland children who are read...
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West Orange Town Menorah Lights Up the Holidays
December 14, 2012WEST ORANGE, NJ - Mayor Parisi, town officials, and township residents joined with Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz of the Lubavitch Ce...
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Barbara Kukla to Hold Book Signing at West Orange Public Library, Thursday, December 13
December 6, 2012WEST ORANGE, NJ - Author, Journalist, and West Orange resident Barbara J. Kukla will be on hand to read excerpts from her n...
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First Graders Zachary Artale and Josie Duva to be Crowned King and Queen at Fairfield's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting!
December 6, 2012FAIRFIELD, NJ - Tomorrow night, Friday December 7th, is going to be an exciting one for the children of Fairfield because it’s t...
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North Caldwell Enjoys 5th Annual Peace, Joy and Goodwill Celebration
December 5, 2012NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - The 5th Annual Joy, Peace and Goodwill celebration took place this past weekend on Sunday afternoon, December 3rd...
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This Friday: Roseland Tree Lighting and Holiday Gathering
December 4, 2012ROSELAND, NJ - Get your Christmas lists and sleighbells ready because this Friday night, December 7th, Santa Claus is coming to Rosela...
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Santa Sings His Greetings to Caldwell!
December 4, 2012CALDWELL, NJ - Saturday, December 1st, was the sight of lots of fun and excitement as Santa Claus came to town to light the Chri...
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Today Santa Visits Caldwell for Parade, Tree Lighting and Holiday Party and Tricky Tray
December 1, 2012CALDWELL, NJ - Saturday afternoon, December 1st will be the scene of much excitement around Caldwell. That day, Santa has ...