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Governor Corzine Files Plan to Facilitate Third Allopathic Medical School in New Jersey
August 24, 2010With the state facing a chronic shortage of doctors and schools at which to train them, Governor Jon S. Corzine on Friday annou...
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The Battery Factory Theater presents The Light in the Piazza on July 10, 11,16, 17, & 18 at 8 pm and July 12 & 19 at 3 pm
August 24, 2010The Battery Factory Theater presents The Light in the Piazza on July 10, 11,16, 17, & 18 at 8 pm and July 12 & 19 at 3 pm at the...
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Project Porchlight To Distribute One Million Energy-Saving Bulbs Across New Jersey
August 24, 2010Project Porchlight New Jersey has announced that its staff and volunteers will deliver one million free ENERGY STAR-qualified compact flu...
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Governor Livingston High School Class of 2009 Graduates in Forty-Ninth Commencement Ceremony
August 24, 2010BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Bagpipes sounded during Governor Livingston High School's Class of 2009 graduation ceremony held on June 24t...
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4th of July Children's Decorated Bike Parade a Summit Tradition
August 24, 2010After sixty two years, you cannot deny that the Summit 4th of July Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade is a tradition not to be missed. H...
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Help Senior Services Make a Difference; Annual Campaign Continues Through December
August 24, 2010Make a difference in a senior's life by donating to Senior Services of the Chathams, a 19 year old not-for-profit agency which helps Cha...
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Indictment Returned Against 24 Reputed Bloods Members Involved in Drug Ring
August 24, 2010Essex County First Assistant Prosecutor Carolyn Murray announced on Friday that two dozen reputed gang members and their associates were ...
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Chatham Borough Community Television Announces Marathon Showing of Great Reunion Videos for the July 4th Holiday
August 24, 2010Chatham Borough Community Television will be celebrating the July 4th Holiday by running a marathon broadcast of Great Reunion videos. T...
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Bank Robbery in Madison on Thursday; Police Requesting Public's Assistance
August 24, 2010On Thursday, August 20, 2009, at approximately 9:30 a.m. a bank robbery occured at the Union Center Bank located in the Madison Plaza. T...
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Arrest Made in Connection with Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old Boy in Newark
August 24, 2010At approximately 8:30 Thursday morning, members from the Newark Police Department's Homicide Squad arrested Isiah Hemphill, 18, of ...
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A Celebration of Summer Comes to Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights
August 24, 2010BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Summit Medical Group and The Exhibitors' Co-Op held an opening night reception on Wednesday night for its new art...
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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents The Tempest
August 24, 2010The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its annual summer tradition of family theatre "under-the-stars" with William Shakespeare...
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Freeholders Authorize Contract for Work to Begin on Stanford Drive Project in Berkeley Heights
August 24, 2010The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders have authorized a contract to begin work on the development of the Stanford Drive property ...
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Summit High School Graduates 256 Students at Metro Homes Field Thursday Night
August 24, 2010SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit High School Commencement for the Senior Class of 2009 took place on Thursday June 25th at 6 p.m at Metro Homes Fi...
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Union County Selects Industry-Leader Kempersports to Manage Clubhouse Services and Operations at its Two Golf Courses
August 24, 2010As another step in its golf operations turnaround plan, the County of Union announced on Thursday it has selected KemperSports, one of th...
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Box Stop in Berkeley Heights is UPS Drop Location
August 24, 2010Box Stop, a locally owned business, is a UPS drop location. With the closing of the UPS Store in Berkeley Heights, Box Stop is reintroduc...
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Florham Park Residents Honored by Saint Barnabas Hospice
August 24, 2010A gorgeous spring evening recently provided the backdrop for the first annual Spring Song, held to benefit patients and families served b...
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Wii Bowling League at Scotch Plains Public Library
August 24, 2010This summer, Wii isn't just for kids -- at the Scotch Plains Public Library, it's for everyone! Join our new Wii Bowling League -- j...
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Adult Craft Group to Meet at Scotch Plains Public Library Beginning July 6th
August 24, 2010This summer, the Scotch Plains Public Library will host a weekly crafting group as a part of the adult summer reading program, Master th...
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Safe Warm Weather Activities for Older Adults
August 24, 2010Summer is on its way and so is the warm weather. The pleasant weather provides older adults with an opportunity to enjoy fresh air while...
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New Providence High School Holds its 50th Annual Graduation Ceremony
August 24, 2010NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, New Providence High School held its 50th annual graduation ceremony. This ceremony was...
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Summit JCC Hosts Shabbat Under the Stars
August 24, 2010The Summit Jewish Community Center, 67 Kent Place Boulevard, Summit, NJ, is offering a novel and fun way to welcome a summer Shabbat. On...
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Art Meets History Along the Elizabeth River
August 24, 2010When artist Dario Scholis first conceived of the paintings he would create for a future walkway along the Elizabeth River, he thought of ...
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One of Two Suspects Arrested In Connection with Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Newark; Police Continue Search for Driver
August 24, 2010Essex County First Assistant Prosecutor Carolyn Murray and Newark Police Director Garry McCarthy on Thursday announced the arre...
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Short Hills Resident Names SAGE Volunteer of the Month
August 24, 2010Madeline Ribaudo of Short Hills, a volunteer in the Furniture Restoration Workshop at SAGE Eldercare, has been named July Volunteer of th...