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Newark Black Film Festival announces Paul Robeson award winners
NEWARK – Winners of the Newark Black Film Festival 2016 Paul Robeson Awards, a biennial competition that recognizes excellence in independent filmmaking, were announced this week. The competition, established in 1985 in honor of the late activist, performer and athlete, is the longest running festival of its kind in the United States. It is made…
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2016 NJ tourism leaders prepare for strong summer season
TRENTON – New Jersey Tourism Leaders kicked off the 2016 tourism season at the State House in Trenton as the weather warms up and Memorial Day approaches. New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA) President Vicki Clark and members of the NJTIA addressed representatives from across the tourism industry, elected officials, Capitol staff and the media.…
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Bateman Bill passes, celebrating 50 Years of National Historic Preservation Act
The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee passed a bill sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, Hunterdon) that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Senator Bateman helped celebrate the addition of new open space to the Princeton Battlefield on Sept. 16, 2015. “Thanks…
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Millstone officials honor Girl Scouts
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Township Committee has recognized a Millstone Township resident who has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Alexandra Sosa, who is a member of Troop 21, earned the award after she organized a research library at Millstone’s Thomas Baird Homestead on Baird Road. The Gold Award is the…
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Explore Garden State on National Trails Day
TRENTON — Residents and visitors to the great Garden State are encouraged to take advantage of the state’s splendid scenery and great trails by participating in a variety of recreational activities in conjunction with the 24th annual National Trails Day to be celebrated statewide and nationally on Saturday, June 4. From hiking and cycling, to…
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Asphalt company makes case for expanded hours
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The operator of a Millstone Township asphalt plant is attempting to extend the plant’s hours of operation amid concerns of how it would impact residents who live near the business. The Stavola Asphalt Company, Old Bergen Mills Road, is seeking approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to…
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Allentown officials seek answers to school tax increase
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Borough officials are still seeking answers as to why Allentown’s property owners will face a $530 increase in school taxes beginning in August. Out of more than a dozen property sales that occurred in Allentown between Jan. 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015, state taxation officials used three…
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Fife and Drum Taptoe concert series at Trenton’s Old Barracks Museum
TRENTON – The Old Barracks Museum celebrates history, music, and warm summer evenings with the fourth annual Taptoe Concert Series on July 8 and July 29. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at dusk to magically and musically transport you to the eighteenth century. Reserved seating is available on the balconies or…
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Princeton Ballet School announces dates for placement classes
PRINCETON, NEW BRUNSWICK – Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, announces its placement class schedule in order to determine fall classes. Placement classes are conducted for entering students with prior dance training for first through fifth graders, and for sixth grade and up. This is not an audition, all are welcome…
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