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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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Runners Welcome in North Caldwell, Sunday, for “Trotting for Technology” 5K Race /Walk
May 14, 2013NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - Sunday, rain or shine, runners are invited to participate in the West Essex Regional School District's third ...
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Over 760 Runners Turn Out for Summit Area YMCA Mother's Day 5K
May 12, 2013BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Rain and clouds gave way to bright sunshine on Sunday morning as over 760 runners came out for the Summit Area ...
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Latest South Orange Water Samples Tested Do Not Violate NJDEP Standards, But Still Cause Concern
May 8, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Village water samples tested in the month of April have been determined to contain ...
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D.O.G.S. of Vernon Brings 'Field of Dreams' to Reality
May 7, 2013VERNON, NJ - Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes, frolicked in the sun on Sunday afternoon at the official opening and ribbon cuttin...
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New Providence Chiropractic Marks 22 Years
May 6, 2013NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Patients who might benefit from chiropractic treatment have a chance to check out a local practice for themselves...
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Vernon Coalition Raises Awareness About Underage Drinking at Town Hall Event
May 5, 2013VERNON, NJ - Students and parents alike spent the evening together on Tuesday, April 30 at the Glen Meadow Middle School, to address u...
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Family Fest 2013 Promotes Wellness and Keeping People Active
May 5, 2013NEWTON, NJ - The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual Family Fest on the lower athletic field of Sussex County Comm...
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Christie Signs Drug Overdose Protection Bill in Paterson
May 3, 2013PATERSON, NJ - During a bill signing ceremony Thursday, Governor Chris Christie was joined by Jon Bon Jovi as he approved the bipartis...
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It's Time to Think Pink in West Orange
May 3, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - It's time to Think Pink. Pink, as in thousands of people walking and running in an effort to eradicate breast...
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Overlook President Lieber Enlightens Residents on ‘The Changing Healthcare Environment’ at League of Women Voters Meeting
April 30, 2013NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The healthcare reform act, commonly referred to as "Obamacare," is a complex law, Overlook Medica...
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Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey to Present The 15 Minute Child Break at Fairfield Library
April 29, 2013FAIRFIELD, NJ - On Tuesday, April 30, at 7pm, the Fairfield Free Public Library will host the Partnership for a Drug-F...
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Child Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Dr. Anthony Wolf to be Keynote Speaker at James Caldwell High School
April 29, 2013WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- The Caldwell-West Caldwell Home-School Association League (HSA) is hosting a special program for parents, &quo...
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Help for Premature Babies: 2013 March for Babies Walk Takes Place in Sussex County
April 28, 2013AUGUSTA, NJ - On a warm and sunny Sunday morning at the fairgrounds there was a sea of purple and white. Grandparents, parents, ...
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Saturday Morning: Police Departments Across Essex County Offer Take Back Drugs Day
April 26, 2013ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Saturday, April 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and police departments thr...
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Westfield Police Accepting Unwanted Medications April 27
April 26, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ—The Westfield Police Department will accept expired, unused and unwanted medications as part of "Operation Ta...
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Essex Fells School Offers a “Family Fun Walk and Run” on Sunday
April 25, 2013ESSEX FELLS, NJ - Sunday, April 28, Essex Fells School will offer a “Family Fun Walk and Run” from 8:30am until 10am, begi...
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Fourth Annual “Running for Answers” 5K Race and 2-mile Fun Run / Fitness Walk to Take Place Saturday
April 25, 2013ESSEX FELLS / ROSELAND, NJ - On Saturday, April 27, runners will be streaming through the streets of Essex Fells in an e...
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RWJ Fitness of Scotch Plains Opens Up and Gives Back to the Community
April 25, 2013SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center hosted a fun and informative event, for young and old alike. Everything from...
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St. Barnabas Is Recruiting for Nationwide Cancer Study
April 23, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ – On Wed April 24, St. Barnabas Health and the American Cancer Society are hosting a kick-off event to help recru...
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St. Barnabas Ambulatory Center Now Offering Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
April 22, 2013LIVINGSTON, NJ – Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center is now home to one of only two doctors in New Jersey offering minimally i...
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Sparta Main Street 5K/10K Run Benefits Special Olympics New Jersey of Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties
April 21, 2013SPARTA TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 15th Annual Main Street 5K/10K Festival and Fitness Expo took place on Saturday, April 20, to benefit Specia...
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Author and TV Host Leeza Gibbons Visits Overlook to Share Her Experience as Alzheimer's Caregiver
April 21, 2013SUMMIT, NJ - Eager listeners piled into the Bouras Auditorium at Overlook Medical Center with their copies of "Take 2: Your...
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West Orange and Essex County Pollen Counts Remain High
April 19, 2013WEST ORANGE, NJ - This week's update on the Pollen Count for West Orange and Essex County is no surprise: it's through the ...
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Essex County Coalition Eager to Help Residents 'Adapt' with the Help of Local Students
April 19, 2013ADAPT: The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team of Essex County announced the start of their “What Keeps You Drug and Alcohol ...