Elizabeth, NJ – Autism is more prevalent among children in New Jersey than previously thought, according to a new study, but the apparent increase is due largely to better screening and diagnosis, officials say. One in 49 children in the state have been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder, compared to one in...
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Elizabeth, N.J. – Upper Academy Performing “Chameleon” by Herbie Hancock. Wayne Dillon, Director
Video Courtesy of epschools
Elizabeth, NJ— Mayor J. Christian Bollwage joined Councilman-At-Large Frank Cuesta, Councilwoman-At-Large Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Council Members Manny Grova Jr., Nelson Gonzalez and William Gallman as well as Freeholder Daniel Sullivan and other City Officials at the ribbon cutting for the new synthetic turf fields at the Elizabeth Waterfront. “This initiative creates a safe and durable site...
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Elizabeth, NJ- David Hall, 47, Site Director at Covenant House. stands in on a tour of the secure food cabinets room at Raphael’s Life House in Elizabeth on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Raphael’s Life House provides shelter, counseling, and support for pregnant women without a home. Andrew Miller/For The Star-Ledger To purchase this photo,...
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Elizabeth, N.J.- Mayor Bollwage will join the Elizabethport Little League in a parade for the Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday, April 7 on 371 Dowd Avenue from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Little League parade for their 2012 baseball season will begin at George Washington, School # 1 on 250 Broadway and end...
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Elizabeth, N.J.- Union County Freeholders, Vernell Wright and Bette Jane Kowalski joined local business members and Rahway councilmen to break ground on the Melvin & Margaret Myers Senior Residence Facility located on Esterbrook Avenue in Rahway. The new facility is a HUD 202 project of Domus Housing Corporation. It will be a contemporary four story senior residence which will offer affordable...
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Elizabeth, NJ – On Sunday, April 1, 2012, Mayor Bollwage will attend the Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee Rainha Pageant. The event will be held on 409 US Highway 1&9 S in Elizabeth. Those who win will represent their community during the Portugal Day Parade. The event will consist of different stages such as traditional...
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Elizabeth, N.J. – Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy presents AIDA the Musical. March 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 Show Time: 7p.m.
Tickets $10
www.etix.com
(908) 436-6762
Music By Elton John
Lyrics By Tim Rice
Book By Linda Wolvertoon
and Robert Falls and David Henry Hwang
. Location : 27 Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Video Courtesy of...
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Elizabeth, N.J.- Members of the Union County 4-H Teen Council displayed sun catchers they made for Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. The Union County 4-H program is a program of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County supported, in part, by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. For information about the 4-H Teen...
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Elizabeth, NJ – To coincide with the Easter Egg Hunt taking place in Kellogg Park, Mayor Bollwage will take another trip to the Recreation Department as they begin to unveil the new signage for Carteret Park on March 31, 2012. This will take place from 11:45 am to 12:00 pm. Following that will be...
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