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Short Hills House Tour to Raise Funds for Autism NJ
May 23, 2013SHORT HILLS, NJ – Keller Williams Realty of Summit/Short Hills is hosting a fundraising house tour on Monda...
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Sussex County Walks to Benefit the American Cancer Society in 'Relay For Life'
May 21, 2013NEWTON, NJ - Spirits were sunny on Saturday, in spite of the on and off soggy conditions on Saturday into Sunday, when participants fr...
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South Orange Public Library to Hold June Book Sale
May 21, 2013The Friends of the South Orange Public Library will conduct their annual book sale on Saturday and Sunday, June 15th and 16...
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West Essex Middle School Students Make Lunches for New York City Homeless
May 21, 2013NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - West Essex Middle School students spent the afternoon of April 23 helping the homeless by making them lunch. T...
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Malinda Giannetti Hosts ‘Help Whip Cancer’ Fundraiser at Starbucks in Roseland
May 20, 2013ROSELAND, NJ - On Wednesday, Malinda Giannetti hosted a Pampered Chef fundraiser in the Starbucks on Eisenhower Parkway, Rosel...
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West Caldwell’s Pamela Marolakos Manfro to Host Yard Sale Saturday to Benefit Whispering Woods Animal Rescue
May 20, 2013WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This Saturday, Pamela Marolakos Manfro is offering a yard sale at her home which will entirely benefit the Whis...
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Girls and Friends Run in Sparta
May 19, 2013SPARTA, NJ - The streets around Lake Mohawk were closed to automobile traffic by yellow-shirted township police officers as young girl...
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Annual Our Lady of Peace Fair Brings Families Out for Fun, Support
May 19, 2013NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Our Lady of Peace held its annual fair on church grounds from May 15 through Saturday night with hundreds of comm...
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'Scoop of Hope' Raises Funds for Brooke Healey
May 19, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - The "Scoop of Hope" fundraiser was held at Magic Fountain on Saturday for Brooke Healey, a 4-year-ol...
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New Providence Residents Join Forces for Day of Service
May 18, 2013NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Playgrounds can be great places to generate ideas--just ask Lisa Barfield and Allison Smith. A simple convers...
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Westfield Sandy Relief Fund Helps Local Families in Need
May 17, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield United Fund’s Westfield Sandy Relief Fund has raised $18,000 since the organization partnere...
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Short Hills Association Holds Annual Meeting and Reception Honoring Township Leaders
May 16, 2013SHORT HILLS, NJ - Elected officials and civic leaders gathered on Thursday night at The Racquets Club of Short Hills for The Short Hil...
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Paterson Athletes Recognized At Great Falls Rotary Dinner
May 16, 2013At its fourth annual Beef Steak Dinner Fundraiser Wednesday night, The Paterson Great Falls Rotary Club honored nine athletes and...
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Mayor Bruno Rocks Out with Residents of Berkeley Meadows
May 16, 2013BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On Wednesday Mayor Joseph Bruno visited Berkeley Meadow Care Center. His mission was to entertain the residents...
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Westfield Mom Raises Pediatric Stroke Awareness for the Month of May
May 15, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield mom Julie Steinberg may never know why her five-year-old son, Eliot, suffered a stroke in utero, which...
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Millburn High School Senior Hosts Successful 'Walk N' Roll' Fundraiser
May 15, 2013MILLBURN, NJ - Many people travelled to Slayton Field on Saturday, May 11, for the annual Walk N’ Roll, an event that raises bot...
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For Westfield’s Ron Bansky & Associates, Insurance is All About People
May 14, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ —Ron Bansky & Associates Allstate Agency is about more than the broad range of products for insurance protecti...
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Westfield’s May 19 5K and Fun Run will Benefit Drug- and Alcohol-Free Teen Programs
May 13, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ—Get ready for this weekend's 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit drug- and alcohol-free teen programs, s...
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'Scoop of Hope' Ice Cream Fundraiser for Brooke Healey to be Held May 18 at Magic Fountain in Summit
May 13, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - On Saturday, May 18, there will be a special fundraiser, "Scoop of Hope," at Magic Fountain in Summit for ...
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Habitat Women Help Rebuild Paterson Community
May 12, 2013PATERSON, NJ - Friday at Habitat for Humanity’s sixth annual National Women Build Week, women from diverse backgrounds postponed...
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Free Sale Saturday to Benefit Project Main Street's Beautification Day
May 11, 2013CALDWELL, NJ - Rain or shine, Elisse Glennon will be holding a Free Yard Sale to benefit Project Main Street's Beautification D...
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Millburn Celebrates "Girls' Night Out" in Style
May 10, 2013MILLBURN, NJ – The threat of rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of the participants of Downtown Millburn’s annual G...
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Spring in Sparta Six Months after Sandy
May 9, 2013SPARTA, NJ - Sussex County was hit hard by the events that followed Hurricane Sandy in October. Of course, other parts of New Jersey m...
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JLOSH Volunteers Create Makeover Magic at Children's Home
May 9, 2013Girls living at a children's home experienced some makeover magic when volunteers from the Junior League of the Oranges and Short ...
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Join Westfield United Fund for Mini Golf Madness May 11
May 8, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — This Saturday, May 11, The Westfield United Fund will sponsor “Mini Golf Madness,” a family-friendly...