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Berkeley Heights Celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with an Annual Festival that Surpasses All By Stephanie DePalma
7/13/2009

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival was founded in 1909 in Berkeley Heights and the Mount Carmel Society, along with the Berkeley Heights community, has celebrated each year with a lavish memorial and feast day held in honor of Our Lady o.... Continue  |   More stories

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Letters to the Editor : July 2009 By Julie Steinberg
7/10/2009
Commentary Regarding Oakwood Park in New Providence

The debate over the proposed sale of New Providence’s Oakwood Park to the County of Union is heating up, and the proposal now faces a council vote on July 13th. Clearly, the park needs renovation. But as we all....
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Guest Opinion Column By Kendall Wingrove
7/9/2009
The Man in the Mirror: Will Michael Jackson’s legacy live forever?

"I’m starting with the man in the mirror,

I’m asking him to change his ways,

And no message could have been any clearer Continue  |  Prior columns


Diane Lang : The Balancing Act The Balancing Act By Diane Lang
6/28/2009
Stress Management: Dealing with Stress

Every morning, I follow the same routine. I wake up, drink my coffee and put on the morning news. It’s a ritual I have grown to de.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Lisa Chenofsky Singer : Career RX Career RX By Lisa Chenofsky Singer
7/9/2009
Career Risks, Sticking Your Head Out

Most careers are developed based on choices we make in life. These choices include where we live, what we study, who we connect wi.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Jennifer Jean Miller : On The Road On The Road By Jennifer Jean Miller
6/15/2009
In Appreciation of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and the Classics

I’m going to reiterate something which I had written in a previous column. We don’t necessarily have to cross the river to be expo.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Dad in the Box : John Christmann Dad in the Box Humor by John Christmann
7/7/2009
All Michael All The Time

Over the weekend I showed my kids how to Moon Walk. We were at an outside barbeque and a Michael Jackson song had just started pul.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Joe Narciso : A Little Joe A Little Joe By Joe Narciso
4/24/2009
What do you call a guy who...?

So, what do you call a guy, who...

...at 44 years of age is celebrating 27 years of service in the.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Melissa Pagano : Student Views Student Views: Exposing the Issues of Adolescence By Melissa Pagano
6/21/2009
High School Graduation

The turmoil leading up to high school graduation is a chaos that teachers dread and students fear. The term "senioritis" implies t.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Richard A. Lee : Jersey Junction Jersey Junction: Where Policy and Politics Meet By Richard A. Lee
7/9/2009
Just What Does $340,000 Buy You These Days?

By raising more than $340,000 for his independent campaign for governor, Chris Daggett has qualified for public matching funds, as.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Michael M. Shapiro : The Shapiro Report The Shapiro Report By Michael M. Shapiro
7/11/2009
Thoughts About A Corzine/Obama Rally

On July 16th, President Obama will be coming to New Jersey for a rally with Governor Corzine which was originally scheduled to occ.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Stephen Coffin : Coffin's Corner for Education Coffin's Corner for Education By Stephen Coffin
6/23/2009
Give Traditional Public Schools the Same Autonomy Granted to Charter Schools

Highlights

Question: How do we change our state’s educational system such that.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Kevin Baumer : Pigskins, Pucks, and Picks Pigskins, Pucks, and Picks By Kevin Baumer
7/6/2009
Options Abound for the Rangers

The Rangers have been quiet on the free agent market since the Wednesday night acquisition of Marian Gaborik but plenty of intrigu.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Artur J. Stern : Stern Eats Stern Eats By Arthur J. Stern
5/15/2009
ABBOCCATO, Midtown Manhattan

My work recently took me to Midtown Manhattan, where I had dinner in a fantastic Italian resta.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Ivan Ruiz : Winespeak Winespeak By Ivan Ruiz
4/8/2009
Going Green: Organic Practices in Modern Winemaking

Organic, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Agriculture, Bio-Dynamic...what does it all mean anyway? Are there any real differences? Consum.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Raymond Valinoti, Jr. : Cinema Update Cinema Update By Raymond Valinoti, Jr.
7/6/2009
Review of The Hangover

What is a comedy? Isn’t it entertainment that tickles the funny bone and gladdens the soul? Isn’t it a diversio.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Alexander Wallick : Simply Spotlight Simply Spotlight By Alexander Wallick
6/30/2009
The Paper Mill Goes "The Full Monty"

You’ll want to see it for Elaine Stritch, however the compan.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Stacey Maisch : Because I Said So Because I Said So By Stacey Maisch
7/9/2009
The Lazy Grammarian

I am a certified English teacher. I was that annoying person who would correct your misspoken grammar in the midd.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Lauryn Shapiro : The Mommy's Review The Mommy's Review By Lauryn Shapiro
6/28/2009
Rock out with MeeWee!

The Perks:

If you’re like me, these days you’ve been humming "Rubber Ducky, You’.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Dear Debby Dear Debby By Dear Debby
6/14/2009
Looking for Work

Dear Debby,

I am having a really hard time finding a job. I am overqualified for most jobs I am a.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Lisa Bayer : Senior Sense Senior Sense By Lisa Bayer
5/28/2009
Personal Emergency Response Systems Promote Independence for Older Adults

A personal emergency response system is a helpful tool that can allow vulnerable older adults to remain independently in their own.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Debbie Chang : Real Estate Today Real Estate Today By Debbie Chang
7/9/2009
Local Real Estate Market Update: Home Sale Comparison for Q2 2009 vs Q2 2008

In the central New Jersey areas of Summit, Millburn, the Chathams and the surrounding areas, Summit homes have held thei.... Continue  |  Prior columns


Berkeley Beats Minisink On the Road, 280-258 By Casey Musarra
7/13/2009

CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Berkeley Barracudas took down Minisink at their home pool in Chatham Township by a score of 280–258 on Saturday. Berkeley took first and third places in the final event of the meet, the boys’ 200-yard freestyle relay, to solidify t.... Continue

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Household Hazardous Waste/Computer/Electronics Collection Days By County of Morris
7/12/2009

The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority will conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Computer/T.V. Drop-off event on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., Parsippany.

Morris County r.... Continue

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Berkeley Heights Celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with an Annual Festival that Surpasses All By Stephanie DePalma
7/13/2009

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival was founded in 1909 in Berkeley Heights and the Mount Carmel Society, along with the Berkeley Heights .... Continue

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Chatham Borough Planning Board Approves Applications and Discusses Parking Utilization Study By Jessica Henretta
7/13/2009

CHATHAM BOROUGH, NJ - The Chatham Borough Planning Board met on July 8th to discuss two resolutions.

The Board unanimously passed an application by The Gravity Vault of 40 Watchung Avenue with the.... Continue

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Chatham Township Set to Put Clothing Bins at Local Facilities By Daniel Eckert
7/13/2009

CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Township Committee introduced an ordinance that would approve putting clothing bins at the town’s Municipal Recycling Center and churches and religious institutions at a workshop meeting on Thursday ni.... Continue

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Saint Barnabas Medical Center to Hold Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! A Free Educational Teddy Bear Clinic By Saint Barnabas Medical Center
7/13/2009

Saint Barnabas Medical Center invites children between the ages of 4 and 8 to Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!, a free Teddy Bear Clinic on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Kids can bring their teddy bears or favorite stuffed animals to the clinic to learn about medical equipment and procedures to become comfortable with visiting a hospital.

"The Teddy Bear Clinic is designed to be similar to the experiences.... Continue

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Madison Area YMCA Recognized for "Cause for a Great Community" Campaign By Madison Area YMCA
7/13/2009

The Madison Area YMCA recently announced receiving a Communications Award from the North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) for its "Cause for a Great Community" campaign, which focused on bolstering local awareness of the Charitable mission of the Madison Area YMCA.

NAYDO members gathered April 22-25 in Dallas, Texas for the 28th Annual N.... Continue

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Nancy And David Fine Jewels to be Presented with "America’s Best Jeweler" Award By Nancy And David Fine Jewels
7/13/2009

Nancy And David Stone, residents of Short Hills will be presented the America’s Best Jeweler award at a ceremony on July 26 in New York along with twenty-four other jewelry retailers.

This is the second time that their shop, Nancy And David Fine Jewels in downtown Millburn, has been honored with this distinction after receiving it at the inaugural event last year. They are t.... Continue

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Business Spotlight of the Week: Century 21 Timony Agency and Teri Danahey/Daniel Fevre of Prudential New Jersey Properties By Michael M. Shapiro
7/13/2009

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The 3rd annual New Providence Farmers Market is held every Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. through October 28, 2009, in the front parking lot of the New Providence Municipal Building on the corner of Elkwood Avenue and Academy Street. The Market, sponsored by the New Providence Business and Professional Association, fe.... Continue

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Summit JCC Hosts Shabbat Under the Stars By Summit Jewish Community Center
7/13/2009

The Summit Jewish Community Center, 67 Kent Place Boulevard, Summit, NJ, is offering a novel and fun way to welcome a summer Shabbat.

On Friday evening, July 31 at 6:00 pm, the SJCC will hold "Shabbat Under the Stars" on the synagogue grounds. This is a friendly way to mark the beginning of the Sabbath and take advantage of the chance to celebrate and worship outside.

The evening will begin .... Continue

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Swing Into Downtown Westfield Tuesday Night, July 14th By Downtown Westfield Corporation
7/13/2009

The "Sweet Sounds Downtown" Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC), kicked off their 13th annual season in downtown Westfield, NJ last week. The performances take place on sidewalks and street corners, for eight more weeks, every Tuesday through September 1st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Rain dates will be the following Wednesday evenings at the same time. Bands wi.... Continue

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Volunteers Lend Strength to Union County Rape Crisis Center By County of Union
7/13/2009

When victims of sexual assault need a steady hand to help them through a life crisis, they can turn to trained volunteer advocates at the Union County Rape Crisis Center for support. To find out how to volunteer, call the center’s hotline at 908-233-7273.

"Our volunteers step in at a critical point in a person’s life, and they make all the difference," said Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. "Without thei.... Continue

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New Jersey Symphony Orchestra & New Jersey Performing Arts Center Present Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra By New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
7/13/2009

On the night of last year’s Grammy Awards broadcast, the country watched international piano superstars Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang transform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with a special two-piano arrangement. The collaboration was so electric that the two virtuosos conceived a duo tour currently playing to audiences worldwide.

On Saturday, August 1, at 8 p.m., the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and New Jersey Perfor.... Continue

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