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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeking 'Best Dad on Wheels'
May 29, 2012SHORT HILLS, NJ – Christopher Reeve once said he became a better father after a horseback riding accident left him paralyzed and...
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Livingston Grooves to Third Annual 'Love-In,' Featuring Area Musical Talent
May 26, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - Area Residents were grooving as they shared the love of music at the third annual “Livingston Love-In” th...
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Law Firm Agrees to Lower Fees for Area Towns Involved in Pollution Lawsuit
May 25, 2012MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The law firm that sought up to $4.5 million to represent the 11 towns that own and operate a wastewater treatmen...
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Kings Food Markets Celebrates Grand Reopening of Livingston Store
May 24, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ – There was a contagious enthusiasm today at the Kings Food Market store in Livingston, as the store commemorated...
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The College Report: Trinity and Summit's Megan Leonhard Capture Div. 3 Lacrosse Crown
May 23, 2012Trinity College of Connecticut won the NCAA Division 3 Women's Lacrosse Championship in Montclair on Sunday with an 8-7 victory ov...
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TRINITY AND SUMMIT'S MEGAN LEONHARD CAPTURE DIV. 3 LACROSSE CROWN
May 22, 2012Trinity College of Connecticut won the NCAA Division 3 Women's ...
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Run for Rachel a Huge Success
May 21, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - On Sunday morning, the Memorial Oval in Livingston was bustling with nearly 1,000 men, women and children from across...
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Livingston Softball Brings Home ECT Title
May 20, 2012WEST ORANGE, NJ - Jess Peslak remembers a couple years ago when she pitched in the Essex County Tournament semi-finals. In that ga...
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OPA! Lithos Estiatorio's First Greek Night a Ringing Success
May 18, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - Lithos Restaurant in Livingston was alive with music, food, and entertainment as it had its first Greek Night on Thur...
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The College Report: B.U. Defender Brittany Carlin of Summit Gets America East Nod
May 17, 2012Brittany Carlin (Summit, Jr.) of Boston University's women's lacrosse team landed a spot on the All-America East first team. T...
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No Peslak, No Problem: Pignatello Leads Lancers Past Millers in 12-1 Win
May 17, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - With star pitcher and clean-up hitter Jess Peslak sitting out, junior Jazzy Pignatello pitched four shut-out innings,...
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The College Report: Summit's Leonhard and Trinity Advance to Final 4 in Montclair
May 15, 2012Megan Leonhard (Summit, Jr.) scored three goals to shepherd Trinity (Conn.) into the NCAA Division 3 Women’s Lacrosse Tournament...
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Dodgers Baseball Makes Madison's Community Night Perfect
May 13, 2012MADISON, NJ - Unlike most of this week, the weather was perfect for Community Night at Dodge Field for the Madison Dodgers baseball te...
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Livingston Council Adopts $44.2 Million Budget for 2012; Taxes on Average Residence to Increase $43.20 for Municipal Purposes
May 8, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ—A municipal purposes budget calling for $44,239,052 in appropriations for 2012 was adopted Monday by a 4-1 vote o...
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The College Report: Rider's Burroughs of West Orange Hurdles to Two Wins at MAAC Meet
May 7, 2012James Burroughs (West Orange, Jr.) won two events over the hurdles on Sunday to lead Rider’s men to a runner-up finish in the Me...
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Steve Forbes Speaks at Regal Bank Networking Event
May 6, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - Two-time U.S. Presidential candidate Steve Forbes, the current chair and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, was the gue...
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Annual Livingston Kiwanis Karnival Celebrates ARC Day
May 5, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - Families and children gathered for the Annual Barry Ross Arc Day Saturday, celebrating its 15th year with the Kiwanis...
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The College Report: Chatham's Guida Leads Hopkins to Upset Win Over Loyola
May 5, 2012Rob Guida (Chatham, Soph.) scored a game-high three goals, including the gamewinner in overtime, as Johns Hopkins took down top-ranked...
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Three Hundred Pack Hilton Short Hills Ballroom for Center Stage Celebration Gala to Support Paper Mill Playhouse
May 4, 2012SHORT HILLS, NJ – Three hundred community and business leaders packed the Hilton Short Hills ballroom on Friday night for the Ce...
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Seton Hall Plant Expert: Back to Basics on Lawn Care
May 4, 2012It’s all about the water, according to Marian Glenn, Ph.D., a biology professor at Seton Hall University, who said drought condi...
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Lancer Athletes Hit the Runway for Annual Fundraiser
May 4, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ—Forget about homework, studying, and the upcoming final exams. Livingston High School seniors put academics on th...
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Record-Setting Turnout for Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards Dinner Honoring Regal Bank and Livingston Heroes
May 2, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ – A record-setting 193 residents, business and community leaders came out on Wednesday night to attend the Living...
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The B.I.G. Phenomenon – Women Empowering Women To Fulfillment
May 2, 2012NEWTON, NJ – When Tara Gilvar had transitioned from her corporate high-profile marketing job to becoming a stay-at-ho...
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Karen Frank, RN, BSN, Joins Homewatch CareGivers
May 1, 2012SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Homewatch CareGivers of Essex, Morris and northern Union Counties, a non-medical home care provider, has announced ...
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The College Report: Dickinson's Sean White of Summit Hurls Shutout
May 1, 2012Sean White (Summit, Sr.) pitched a 5-hit shutout to lead Dickinson’s baseball team to a 2-0 win over Swarthmore at MacPhail Fiel...