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Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Essex County, Tuesday
June 18, 2013UPDATE AS OF 5 p.m. Tuesady ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday for p...
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Westfield Board of Ed Members Speak Out About SRO Position
June 18, 2013To the Editor: Every major decision that the Westfield Board of Education makes is fully vetted by a Board committee. &n...
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Lunch with the Librarian
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will be hosting Lunch with the Librarian in the gardens each Wednesday at noon in Augu...
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Summit Medical Group Welcomes Associates in Obstetrics Gynecology and Infertility
June 18, 2013Summit Medical Group, New Jersey's largest multispecialty physician group, welcomes 10 physicians with Associates in Obstetrics Gy...
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West Essex Observes Move Up Day
June 18, 2013NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - It was an exciting day for all of the West Essex Regional School District on Thursday when students got t...
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Singer/Songwriter Collin J. Rocker: Country Blues for the Here and Now
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - On Sunday July 7th at 4pm, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum welcomes musician and songwriter Collin J. Rocker to perfor...
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Gary Reed – 21st Century Songs with Roots in the 1960’s and 70’s
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - Please join us on Sunday July 28th at 4pm for a fun, family-friendly summer’s afternoon performance by singer-song...
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New Policies for Far Hills Race Meeting
June 18, 2013FAR HILLS, NJ - New Policies have been announced for the Far Hills Race Meeting. • General admission ti...
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Man Mugged, Beaten on E. 21st St.
June 18, 2013PATERSON, NJ - A 70-year-old man was mugged early Monday morning in the 300 block of E. 21st Street, according to Paterson police. ...
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Thomas Nast Brings Down Boss Tweed
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - Opening on Sunday August 4th 2013 Macculloch Hall Historical Museum presents a new exhibit “Thomas Nast Brings Dow...
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Growing in the Garden: Little Trees, Big Trees
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - Come out and discover the little trees and big trees growing in the garden at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. Childre...
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Poets in the Garden - Ellen Doré Watson
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - On Sunday, August 25th at 4pm Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will host their 16th annual “Poets in the Garden&r...
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Secret of the Civil War: Summer Session for Kids
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - Are you looking for summer activities for your child who loves history? Macculloch Hall Historical Museum presents &ldqu...
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Growing in the Garden: What's the Buzz on Honey Bees?
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - What happens in a bee hive? Why are honey bees so important? Children three to five years old and their caregivers can v...
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Students Help at the Morris Habitat ReStore
June 18, 2013MADISON, NJ - A number of high school students have found that volunteering at the Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore is more than ju...
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Summit Area YMCA to Hold Swim Team Tryouts July 17
June 18, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - On July 17, the Summit Area YMCA will hold tryouts for its 2013-2014 Swim Team. The tryouts are open to c...
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Reeves-Reed Arboretum Opens 'Sounds of a Summer Night Concert Series' with NJPAC Wells Fargo Jazz for Teens Alumni Concert
June 18, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - Friedrich Nietzsche wrote, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” The team at Reeves-Reed Arboretum ...
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Annual Scholarships Awarded at Barbecue In The Park
June 18, 2013FANWOOD, NJ - Scholarships totaling $3,500 were awarded to five Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors at the annual Scholarsh...
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This Week
June 18, 2013COMING UP June 17 (Mon) The DEADLINE for Warren residents to register for the Summer Playground Camp ( for grades 1-5 a...
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How to Know How Fast Your Money is Growing
June 18, 2013Last week I wrote about the marvels of compound interest, what Albert Einstein called “the eighth wonder of the world.” ...
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Hartshorn, Quigley and Walsh Named Rotary Teachers of the Year
June 18, 2013Hartshorn, Quigley and Walsh Named Rotary Teachers of the Year The Watchung Warren Rotary Club announced its 2013 Teach...
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ANADIGICS Promotes Dave Cresci to President
June 18, 2013ANADIGICS Promotes Dave Cresci to President and John van Saders to Executive Vice President and Chief Ope...
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Official BOE Synopsis Summarizes Only Half Discussion on SRO
June 18, 2013Dear Editor, Having taken on a life of its own, the attempt by the Board of Education to reinstate the position of SRO has become ...
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Yard sale at 80 Park Street, West Caldwell, this Saturday
June 18, 2013WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This Saturday, June 22, a yard sale will be offered at 80 Park Street in West Caldwell from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...
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“Variety 2013” Packs Kennedy School Gym
June 18, 2013SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Kennedy School teachers and staff performed to a packed school gym Friday night when the school presented...