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New Black Heritage Trail to boost pride and tourism
By Jay Watson For four centuries, the Black community in New Jersey has been helping shape the state’s history, culture, arts, sciences, government, educational and religious institutions, and business and industry. For just as long, Black residents have been seeking equality, justice and an end to racism. From north to south, this state we’re in…
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Hillsborough Township employees wear pink to recognize, promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hillsborough Township recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Shawn Lipani read a proclamation at a Township Committee meeting on Sept. 27. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to increase awareness of this disease, encourage early detection, and support research to find a cure. While there is an increase in mammography rates…
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Philadelphia man sentenced in federal court for role in viral GoFundMe scam with former Bordentown couple
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 36 months of probation for his role in a GoFundMe scam that gained nationwide attention, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnny Bobbitt, 39, previously pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. U.S. District Judge Noel L. Hillman imposed…
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Private children’s music instructor at West Windsor studio charged with allegedly ‘viewing and sharing’ child porn
A private music instructor at a studio in West Windsor has been charged with allegedly “viewing and sharing child pornography,” according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Jose Sanchez, 58, of Monroe Township, Middlesex County, is charged with third-degree possession of child pornography and second-degree file sharing of child pornography, according to a press…
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New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show returns to in-person exhibit for 56th year
The annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show has returned to an in-person exhibit in the hall galleries at Meadow Lakes Senior Living. The show is in its 56th year and is featuring more than 270 works of art – professional and nonprofessional – created by New Jersey artists over the age of 60 in…
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Santelli named to lead Springsteen archives at Monmouth University
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, has named Robert Santelli as its executive director. Santelli will oversee the Springsteen archives and work to create programs, exhibits and collaborations with music museums and universities around the country, according to a press release. Dr. Patrick F. Leahy, president…
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Area man admits corrupt interference with administration of internal revenue laws
A resident of Matawan has admitted his corrupt interference with the administration of internal revenue laws, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Thomas Bertoli, 65, recently pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to one count of an indictment charging him with corrupt interference with the administration of internal revenue laws,…
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Elms Elementary School teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
JACKSON — Elms Elementary School second grade teacher Shaina Brenner has been honored with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award presented by the Milken Family Foundation in recognition of her outstanding and innovative teaching, exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence through professional development. The award was presented to Brenner during an Oct. 7 assembly at the…
