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Help from Trenton for those with permanent physical disabilities
TRENTON—Department of Human Services Acting Commissioner Elizabeth Connolly welcomed approximately 35 guests to the 30th anniversary celebration of the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP). PASP provides personal assistants for routine, non-medical assistance to New Jersey residents with permanent physical disabilities, ages 18 to 70, who need support to maintain their independence while working, going to…
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Arnone Report for March
The past two weekends have been filled with fun festivities throughout the county and the list of activities throughout the rest of March includes parades, plays and performances. March is the month to celebrate the end of winter by getting outside and with two holidays happening this month, there are plenty of great events to…
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Menendez, Booker, Pascrell, Bennet lead opioid addiction summit
PATERSON, N.J. – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) recently convened a statewide summit to explore solutions to the heroin and opioid addiction epidemic gripping New Jersey and the nation. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-Bergen, Passaic, Hudson), Acting State Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett, representatives from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
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Congressman Lance a Healthcare Champion
FLEMINGTON, N.J. — Congressman Leonard Lance (R-Hunterdon) has been named a Champion of Health Innovation by the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC). Members of HLC visited Lance’s Westfield District Office to discuss the state of the country’s health care system and Lance’s work in Congress to spur medical innovation, make health care more affordable and keep care patient-centered.…
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Menendez, Booker, Pallone cheer removal of Atlantic from offshore drilling plan
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker and Congressman Frank Pallone today cheered the removal of the Atlantic Ocean from the Outer Continental ShelfOil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022 by the Department of the Interior, protecting the Jersey Shore from the threat of a massive spill that could cripple the coastal environment and economy.…
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Air Show at McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst May 14-15
The 87th Force Support Squadron Marketing, located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), will be holding the 2016 “Power in the Pines” Open House Air Show on May 14 and 15. This event is free, open to the public, and features a showcase of The United States Air Force Thunderbirds, The United States Army Golden…
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12th annual Juried Art Show at Belmar Arts Center
The Belmar Arts Center, the home of Belmar Arts Council, is proud to present the 12th annual Juried Art Show this spring. This is an annual signature exhibition that features the highest level of artistry in all media. A total of 68 exhibiting artists from New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania will showcase their work. The…
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Childhood Memories of Jersey Swamps
Stanley Bielen grew up in the 1960s and early ‘70s in the Tremley Point neighborhood of Linden. It was, in his words, a “wasteland” of refineries, tank yards, chemical plants and swamps. Yet, it was also his home, his playground – the only place he knew. He developed a lasting love of swamps in this…
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Affordable NJ College Affordability Forum held
Menendez Leads NJ College Affordability Forum Menendez Supports #InTheRed Act to Help Curb the Student Debt Crisis CRANFORD, N.J. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, who helped draft and is an original co-sponsor of the In The Red Act, recently led a forum at Union County College’s (UCC) Cranford campus on the student debt crisis and…
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