Category: Tri-Town News
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Holiday Express rings in 30th season of bringing music, gifts and hope to people in need
Holiday Express, a nonprofit organization that brings music, gifts, hope and joy to individuals in need and often forgotten during the holidays is marking its 30th season with 100 performances in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Those wishing to support Holiday Express’ mission to “share the gift of human kindness” are invited to attend…
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Count Basie Center, Bank of America will recognize area nonprofits in 2023
RED BANK — Officials representing the Count Basie Center for the Arts and Bank of America have announced The Giving Year, a year-long initiative to recognize and reward 12 area nonprofits for their contributions to the regional community. The Giving Year will last throughout 2023, with the Count Basie Center for the Arts donating $1…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Nov. 30
Members of the New Jersey State Senate interviewed Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Nov. 21 and then unanimously voted to confirm his nomination by Gov. Phil Murphy to assume the role in full capacity for a five-year term. Santiago, 48, who has lived and worked in Monmouth County for more than 20…
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Former NFL quarterback warns Howell student-athletes about opioids
A former NFL quarterback who became addicted to opioid painkillers told student-athletes at Howell High School to be aware of the long-term problems such drugs can cause. Ray Lucas, who played college football at Rutgers University before playing for seven seasons in the National Football League with the New York Jets, New England Patriots and…
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Gov. Murphy announces $25M investment into New Jersey’s historic sites
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a $25 million investment toward New Jersey’s Revolutionary War historic sites in preparation for the United States’ semiquincentennial anniversary. The semiquincentennial anniversary, which will take place in 2026, will mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s 250th year of independence. “New Jersey’s contribution to our nation’s…
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Springsteen Archives to celebrate 50th anniversary of ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.’
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, will present a symposium on Jan. 7 that celebrates the release of Springsteen’s debut album a half-century ago. Titled “The 50th Anniversary: Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J,” the day-long symposium will include panel discussions, interviews, a book signing and a…
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A Jackson holiday tradition, Fill-a-Truck Toy Drive to take place on Dec. 10
JACKSON — A long-running tradition, the annual Jackson Police and Fire Fill-A-Truck Toy Drive is one of the most anticipated events of the holiday season, bringing together first responders and members of the community to ensure that every family has the ability to provide gifts for their children. During the past three decades, the annual…
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Research with NJ portal gives entrepreneurs, investors access to research at New Jersey universities
The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) has announced the expansion of ResearchwithNJ.com to provide local, national and international innovation communities with insight into groundbreaking research being conducted at five New Jersey universities – Montclair State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Rowan University and Rutgers, the State University of…
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Gov. Murphy announces independent review of state’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the beginning of an independent review of New Jersey’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the state of readiness in early 2020, and how the state responded to the many challenges that emerged over the last three years. The review, which will contain recommendations to enhance the state’s preparedness for…
