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Walk toward a world free of MS
The New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is seeking people to join the 23rd annual Walk MS to help create a world free of multiple sclerosis. The 23rd Annual Walk MS kicks off 10 a.m. April 10 at a variety of walk sites throughout New Jersey. This year, the New Jersey…
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Where is federal Title X funding going?
Planned Parenthood is America’s largest abortion provider. It services over 324,000 abortions a year. While Title X is not permitted by law to fund abortion, giving over $340 million a year to Planned Parenthood is a conflict of interest, to say the least. Planned Parenthood provides birth control to its clients, and when the birth…
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Reporter praised for professionalism and balance
I ndependent reporter Jacqueline Hlavenka is always meticulous and accurate with the facts, never allowing her personal opinions on an issue to encumber her objectivity. Ever faithful to the core tenets of professional journalism, she provides fair and balanced reporting at all times. Her integrity and pleasant nature will be hard to match. With such…
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Salvation Army’s volunteers serve in many ways
A pril is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I would be remiss if I didn’t say thank you to all the wonderful people who help The Salvation Army throughout the year. Most people identify Salvation Army volunteers with holiday bell-ringers. Yes, many people who stand at our kettles are volunteers. But there are so many…
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‘Peace in Our Communities’
MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College invites the community to join in a special event, “Peace in Our Communities; Peace in Our World,” to be held April 14. The free program, the Ninth Annual Conflict Resolution Forum, will take place in theWarner Student Life Center beginning at 9 a.m. and includes a visit to the Monmouth…
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VA to establish new vets’ clinic in Tinton Falls
Facility will offer extended services to female veterans BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Local military veterans and retirees received some good news last week when the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will continue to operate a community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in Monmouth County following the closure of Fort Monmouth. The new clinic, which…
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‘Charlie Brown’ comes to BCC in April
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will be staged at Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) main theater, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Show times are 7 p.m. April 8 and 15, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 9 and 16, and 2 p.m. April 10 and 17. This family-friendly production highlights an average…
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Rutgers to offer MBA in Jewish studies
The Department of Jewish Studies in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is now offering a master’s degree program in Jewish studies. The program focuses on Jewish history, the Bible, Jewish literature and cultural studies, religious studies, and Yiddish and Israel studies. Students may pursue the master’s degree part time. The…
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