Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence Awards Over $48K in Grants to Local Schools

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Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) awarded three grants totaling $26,670 to Millstone Township Schools. In January, MTFEE awarded five grants totaling $22,215.60. Between its two grant cycles this school year, MTFEE awarded a total of $48,885.60. Since 2002, MTFEE has awarded more than $486,670 to its schools. There are currently more than 60 … Continued

Millstone Writer Has Her First Book Published

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By Pam Teel Jolene Hart graduated from Allentown High School in 1999. From there she attended Bucknell University where she majored in English and Spanish. Hart enjoyed writing for the school newspaper and interning at a publishing house in London where she contributed her articles to several magazines. She credits her love for writing as … Continued

Support Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey June 14-21

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By Susan Heckler New Jersey will be the host for this year’s Special Olympics USA Games. From June 14-21, nearly 3,500 athletes will compete in 16 Olympic-style team and individual sports. According to their website, “The Special Olympics USA Games will celebrate the Special Olympics movement, promote the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport … Continued

As Seen On TV: Buyer Beware

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By Pam Teel You’ve probably seen the advertising on TV, especially right before Christmas when the networks are full of infomercials advertising cheap affordable products that can probably work well when you need a quick gift for someone and you don’t know what to get. A lot of times, it’s well advised to not waste … Continued

RWJ Hamilton Earns National Recognition for Hip, Knee, and Spine Procedures

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) has earned The Joint Commission’s certification for hip and knee replacement, and spine surgery—the first and only hospital to receive this distinction in the region. The hospital’s intense focus on orthopedic care over the past five years mirrors the growing prevalence for joint replacement procedures in the … Continued

Family Fun — So Much to See at New Jersey’s Museums

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Walk through the doors of New Jersey’s world-class museums, and find yourself transported into an arts and cultural mecca of learning and discovery. Explore our acclaimed special exhibitions and enriching programs for children and adults. Newark The Newark Museum is New Jersey’s largest museum, offering outstanding collections, programs and educational resources in its multi-building campus located in … Continued

New Jersey Baseball: A Lesson in Our History

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From Alexander Cartwright to Derek Jeter, some of baseball’s most important figures have ties to the Garden State. Alexander Cartwright is the father of baseball. In 1845, he developed the basic rules of the game as we now know it. On September 23, he organized the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York. The members of the … Continued

Happy Birthday, New Jersey! 350 Years and Counting

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By Susan Heckler We may complain and point out all of her faults, but New Jersey is looking pretty good for 350 years old. 1664 is the year today’s state began to be called New Jersey, although in an earlier form. King Charles II of England awarded the Isle of Jersey to his brother James, … Continued