Category: Examiner News
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Millstone recognized for being on front lines of environmental action
Town receives award for protecting threatened animals and habitats MILLSTONE — The township is one of eight communities recently honored with an environmental achievement award. The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) presented the awards to local environmental commissions and environmental nonprofit organizations at its 37th annual congress Oct. 15 at Brookdale Community College…
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Monmouth County to hold caregiver retreat
Taking care of an elderly parent or loved one can be a physical and emotional drain on caregivers and their families. Every day in the United States, nearly 44 million caregivers balance multiple roles while providing crucial, unpaid care to help their loved ones, according to the AARP. They support their own families and go…
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Museum of contemporary art to debut with benefit
The New Jersey Museum of ContemporaryArt (NJ MoCA) will present its inaugural exhibition — “It’s All American” — on Oct. 23 at a benefit cocktail gala and after party at the historic Paramount Theatre and Convention Hall Mezzanine in Asbury Park. The evening will celebrate NJ MoCA’s entrance onto the cultural world stage and establish…
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Pink hair for hope
Soccer team streaks raise funds for breast cancer research BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Above: The Allentown U12 Inferno soccer team is now playing with pink hair extensions after participating in a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Right: The Inferno team huddles with coach Doug Cary during practice. ALLENTOWN — Several girls on…
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Teenager tackles issue of distracted driving
Issues associated with texting, cell phone use were focus of summit BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Bryan Epstein said he will never pick up a cell phone or send a text message while he is driving. His goal is to get teenagers from around New Jersey to feel the same way…
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Muslim Consumer Conference to highlight contributions to U.S. economy
Second annual marketing event set for Oct. 30 in New Bruns. BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Muslim professionals, entrepreneurs, and media and marketing executives will meet to share their experiences during the second annual Muslim Consumer Conference on Oct. 30. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, the focus…
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Allentown High School cheerleaders make their way up Main Street in Allentown during the homecoming parade on Oct. 15. For more photos, see page 18 and Photo Galleries at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Karabinchak, Resner vie for seat in Edison
Voters will choose one candidate for 3-year term BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer It’s not the election of a year ago, when the mayor’s seat and three Edison Township Council seats were up for grabs, but two candidates are hoping to win voters’ support Nov. 2 to serve on the governing body. Robert Karabinchak Democrat…
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Boy Scouts beautify school grounds
Allentown Cub Scout Den 13 planted mums in front of Newell Elementary School in Allentown. Pack 180 Scouts Joey Accardi, Michael Scott, Brian Crane, Kyle Brindley, Sami Soltani, Alex Davidson, Youcef Soltani, Jared Morrison and Garrett Baldwin are working toward earning ribbons for their 100th Anniversary Boy Scout patch. Boy Scouts is celebrating 100 years…
