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News from March 18


OP EDS/ COLUMNS
 
  • The school-aid cuts are up; Christie's reputation is down
  •  
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • Newark officials announce 149 arrests in undercover drug sting at Garden Spires complex
 
  • 149 drug arrests in NJ city Conan O'Brien mocked

 
  • Mayor booker and police director mccarthy hold press conference to discuss ...

 
  • The Daily Newarker | Home

 
 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • N.J. to get $216M in federal stimulus funds for school construction

 
  • NJ Gov. Chris Christie budget plan takes bigger cuts from wealthier school ...
 
  • NJ school district officials say Gov. Chris Christie budget cuts will force ...

  • N.J. Democrats, state employee unions plan protests of Christie's budget
 
  • N.J. school custodians are targeted by districts looking to shed costs

  • N.J. utilities say about 9,200 homes, businesses still don't have electricity after storm

  • N.J. gay rights advocates prepare legal action to get state to legalize same-sex marriage
 
 
NATIONAL
 
  • Obama interview on Fox testy
 
 
  • House Dems: Bill will reduce deficit by $100B

 
  • Clinton arrives in Moscow for two-day visit
 
  • Government orders recall of 1.2M Graco high chairs

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News from March 17



NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • St. Patrick's Day evolves into 'thick' tradition for NJ residents

  • NJ Gov. Christie: Day Of Reckoning Is Here

  • Reductions in education and hospital aid will hurt working poor, says Spencer

  • The Red Bulls Are Finally Ready to Open the Arena of Their Dreams
 
 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • N.J. Gov. 'Wrecking Ball' Christie swings budget ax, misses tax cut for wealthy
 
  • N.J. Democratic lawmakers criticize steep budget cuts, tax increases
 
  • Breakdown of Gov. Chris Christie's New Jersey budget plan
 
  • Five ways N.J. Gov. Chris Christie's budget plan can affect you

  • Federal prosecutor in World Trade Center bombing is appointed first assistant U.S. Attorney in N.J.

  • Court rules Tea Party can proceed with effort to recall Sen. Robert Menendez
 
  • 'ATM bandits' targeted N.J. office buildings in $100K burglary spree
 
 
 
NATIONAL 
  • First lady calls for better snacks
 
  • Reform would shift Fed's power
 
  • Costs holding back House bill
 
  • Duncan proposes NCAA bans for low grad rates

  •  Genetically modified foods get U.S. traction
 
  • Military trying to curb pill use
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News from March 16


OP EDS/ COLUMNS
 
  • Gov. Chris Christie to suburbs: Drop dead
 
  • NJ benefits from IZOD Center and Sports Authority investment

  • 5 ways to improve health care measure

 
NEWARK/ ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • The Daily Newarker | Home

  • Coalition of Newark educators form unlikely alliance trying to reform city school
 
  • Soccer Heaven in NJ - Red Bulls Open $200m, Euro-Style Palace
 
  • Former Essex County Jail transformed into $24M office space welcomes tenants
 
  • Newark police seek relatives of two men who died of natural causes

 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • Gov. Chris Christie prepares to give N.J. Legislature his budget message

  • Climatologists are prepared to call this winter season N.J.'s harshest on record

  • N.J. Gov. Chris Christie's budget is expected to slash school funds by $820M
 
  • N.J. treasurer faces challenge of convincing Legislature to support Gov. Christie's budget

  • N.J. budget cuts could burden low-income Garden State residents

  • N.J. Senate panel approves nominees for three Cabinet posts
 
  • Ex-Jersey City lawmaker says NJ's massive corruption probe was tainted

 
 
NATIONAL
 
  • 4.4-magnitude quake jolts Los Angeles area
 
  • Hurricanes create Census hurdles in New Orleans
 
  • If it feels like your tax refund's poky, you're not alone
 
  • Pelosi may try to pass bill without vote
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News from March 15


OP EDS/ COLUMNS
 
  • Lead like you mean it

 
 
NEWARK/ ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • Forget Goofing Around: Recess Has a New Boss

  • St. Philip's Academy Reaching out to Community
 
  • West Milford and Newark discussing alternative energy

 
 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • NJ weekend nor'easter leaves flood waters at near historic highs

  • New Jersey Schools Brace for Governor's Next Round of Cuts

  • Christie will propose amending NJ constitution and fundamental spending changes
 
  • N.J. Senate panel to consider Gov. Christie's three nominees for cabinet posts

 
NATIONAL
 
  • 2010 Census forms arrive, kicking off once-a-decade head count
 
  • In the ER, an ethics dilemma
 
  • Curbing earmarks: Complicated
 
  • Phillips-Van Heusen to buy Tommy Hilfiger for $3B


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News from March 12


  •  MAYOR BOOKER CELEBRATES FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER and RESIDENT COUNCIL at GEORGIA ...
  • West Ward housing complex praised by Newark leaders as model for safety
  • Annual Essex County Festival Begins to Blossom
  • Guard to be disciplined for Newark airport breach
  • Teen is struck by NJ Transit bus near Lincoln Park in Newark
  • NY, NJ jets hit birds, return safely to airports
  • NY Daily News: Developer must build a bridge at Atlantic Yards

NEW JERSEY
  • Rain, wind, floods are forecast for NJ weekend
  • Spiritual enrichment at St. Peter's
  • Bruce Ratner defends decision to move New Jersey Nets deep into New York ...
  • Thousand attend groundbreaking for Brooklyn arena
  • NJ employees would pay for parking in Gov. Christie's privatization plan
  • NJ's in-state residency bill unnecessary


NATIONAL
  • Obama to Delay Pacific Trip By Three Days

  • President Obama donates $1.4M in Nobel Peace Prize award money to 10 charities ...

  • Deal Gives New Life to Overhaul of Student Loans

  • Obama Decides on Federal Reserve Bank Nominee

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News from March 10


 NEWARK/ ESSEX COUNTY
  • Newark Archdiocese donates church supplies to parishes in Haiti after devastating earthquake
  • Suspect in Newark airport breach pleads guilty
  • N.J. man admits Newark Liberty airport security breach for goodbye kiss
  • Newark-bound JetBlue flight is diverted after passenger 'disturbance'


Newark woman found dead at Irvington bus terminal
By New Jersey Local News Service
IRVINGTON -- A 64-year-old Newark woman found dead at the Irvington bus terminal this morning is believed to have died of natural causes, authorities said.



NJ STATE NEWS

  • N.J. Gov. Chris Christie says he's stuck with bill for state worker 7 percent pay hike

  • Sen. Donald Norcross proposes bill requiring N.J. employees to live in state

  • NAACP files ethics complaint against Lesniak and Bateman 

  • Sen. Codey introduces bill to tighten grip on use of N.J. government vehicles

  • Democrats react to NJ Transit cuts; stimulus money promised

  • N.J. school officials say they can't educate parents about budget without state aid numbers

  • $200 million Red Bull Arena set to open March 20

  • NJ Attorney General asks court to reveal information about state trooper case



NATIONAL

Study shows 43 percent of Americans have less than $10K saved for retirement

Bank of America offers to halt some debit card overdraft fees

Common set of school standards to be offered

Roberts: State of the Union scene 'troubling'

OMB director defends federal salaries
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News from March 9


   
OP EDS/ COLUMNS
 
  • Bret Schundler and education; Newark's positives; Naked snowwoman fight
 
  • After this housing reform, we'll still be headed south
 
 
 
 
NEWARK/ ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • Newark looks to Obama housing plan with hope
 
  • St. Philip's Academy welcomes home for boys to teaching kitchen
 
  • Newark airport breach suspect due in court Tuesday
 
  • Scenes from Man Up movie premiere
 
  • Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre: 'I'm the target'
 
 
 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • N.J. Senate panel approves three nominees for Gov. Chris Christie's cabinet
 
  • NJ Transit gets $52 million for stimulus projects | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03 ...
 
  • U.S. Census allows same-sex couples in N.J. to identify themselves as married
 
  • Jersey City council seats could become full-time jobs
 
  • Assembly committee plans to study N.J. prison inmate population
 
  • N.J. residents born in Puerto Rico are required to get new birth certificates to curb forgeries
 
  • N.J. Senate committee confirms Janet Rosenzweig as head of Department of Children and Families
 
 
 
NATIONAL
  • Obama officials offer plan to help sell homes facing foreclosure
 
  • 1 employee killed in Ohio State shooting
 
  • Obama attacks insurers
 
  • Unemployment benefits no longer temporary?
 
  • Jurisdictions urge residents to respond to census
 
  • Automotive industry, regulators are 'too cozy'
 
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News from February 5


NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • NBC 4 Nightly News Brian Williams Profile Story about Mayor Booker & Newark

  • First new hotel in Newark's downtown in 38 years will be built next to Prudential Center

  • Newark group's HIV awareness campaign includes text messages, Facebook

  • NJ Citzen Action Open Newark Tax Center

  • Black History Month: Newark project honors influential city educator James Baxter
 
  • Rutgers student in Newark airport security breach told police he wanted to send off girlfriend

 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • N.J. weather forecasts for blizzard range from two feet to five inches of snow
 
  • Super snow storm heads for N.J. on Super Bowl weekend
  • N.J. Gov. Chris Christie plans to talk about budget in first major policy address
 
  • N.J. lawmakers reconsider extending tax increase for high-income residents
  • N.J. Senate committee approves proposal to allow builders to lock-in zoning

  • N.J. Sen. Loretta Weinberg proposes expanded access to public records

  • N.J. board hears testimony on $750M power line, plans to issue rulling next week

 
 
NATIONAL

 
 
  • U.S. loses 20K jobs in January, unemployment rate fell to 9.7 percent
 
  • Foreign stocks slide of fears of recession return
 
  • Left frustrated with Obama, White House staff
 
  • Brown sworn in to Senate
 
  • Bill Clinton returns to oversee Haiti aid
 
  • Full Coverage: Toyota Recall
 
  • House votes to revive pay-as-you-go budget rules
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News from January 29


NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • Essex County College announces Edythe Abdullah as new president

 
NJ STATE NEWS
  • Fewer businesses attend NJ Chamber of Commerce train ride snubbed by Gov ...
  • N.J. libraries, post offices halt state tax-form service
  • N.J. Gov. Chris Christie meets with cabinet for first time
  • N.J. budget disputes, surprise announcements may lessen investor confidence
  • N.J. Chamber of Commerce train arrives in Washington, D.C.
 
 
 
NATIONAL
 
 
  • Microsoft's Bill Gates, wife, pledge $10B to develop vaccines
 
  • 10 cities hit by foreclosures 
 
  • GDP growth best in 6 years 
 
  • Bin Laden blasts U.S. on warming
 
  • India plans manned space mission
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News from January 27



 NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
 
  • CITY OF NEWARK AND ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN OF NEW JERSEY UNVEIL KIDS COUNT ...

 
  • CITY OF NEWARK AND NEWARK MENTORING COALITION CELEBRATE NATIONAL MENTORING ...

  • Newark Central Ward housing complex is scheduled to be demolished

 
  • Newark airport security breach prompts Essex lawmakers to sponsor bill making it a crime

 
 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
 
  • Shortage of pediatric specialists: Training slots in NJ hospitals in short supply
  • NJ Turnpike Authority awards $42M to widen 'The Merge,' make other improvements
  • NJ to begin selling Powerball lottery tickets, joining Mega Millions game
  • Phone prank in New Orleans is latest project for N.J. conservative activist
  • Legislative Black Caucus Working With Christie Administration On Haiti Relief Effort
  • Fisher will remain as Agriculture Secretary


 
NATIONAL
 
 
  • Obama will reset his agenda in State of the Union speech
  • Obama's Promises
  • Education funding to go up by $4 billion
  • Toyota suspends sales
 
 
 
 
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News from January 26


OP-ED/COLUMNS
  • Texting and driving: We need an attitude adjustment
  • N.J. toll scheme is dead; long live the toll scheme?

 
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY

  
  • Newark Kids Count survey shows improvements for city children
  • Newark encourages mentoring in effort to lower juvenile crime rate
  • Newark to host fitness challenge for youth

 
 
NJ STATE NEWS

 
  • Gov. Christie's projected $1.3B N.J. budget shortfall is reasonable, analyst says
  • Gov. Christie nominates heads of N.J. labor, community affairs departments
  • N.J. Sen. Robert Menendez urges Democrats to drive wedge between GOP moderates, tea party
  • Rutgers report finds N.J. prisons need more services to reintegrate criminals
  • Gov. Christie transition report recommends tougher N.J. rules for teacher tenure
  • N.J. Senate proposes pension reform package abandoned by Corzine

 
 
NATIONAL
 

 
  • Former U.S. Sen. Charles McC. Mathias Jr. of Maryland dies at 87
  • U.S. gets 'F' on bioterror response
  • Obama to propose freeze on spending: White House: Three-year plan could save much over time
  • Obama proposes economic help for middle class
  • Child care tax credit doubles in Obama plan: Is it enough?
  • Twitter may have peaked on tweeters
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News from January 21



NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • CITY OF NEWARK HOSTING FINISH STRONG! FITNESS CHALLENGE FOR NEWARK ...
  • Robert Laurino is sworn in as acting Essex County prosecutor
  • Newark airport security breach is highlighted in U.S. Senate hearing
 
 
NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • N.J. families seeking government assistance surged during height of recession
  • N.J. health officials warn of swine-flu comeback, push shots
  • Verizon calls to Haiti free until end of month
  • U.S. immigration outlines protected status rules for Haitian immigrants in U.S. during earthquake
  • NJ development permits extended by former Gov. Jon Corzine

  • NJ Sen. Lautenberg Introduces Airport Security Bill
  • N.J. Gov. Chris Christie issues order curbing political donations by unions
  • Gov. Chris Christie signs executive orders, says state is $1B deeper in debt
  • Jobless rate rises past 10% in N.J.
  • Gov. Corzine boosts state pensions for officials with board slots
  • Federal Housing Authority to raise fees
  • N.J. poll finds support for easier teacher dismissal, merit pay
NATIONAL
 
  • Life springs back in Haiti 
  • Obama points to middle-class economic pain: Aides vow to make case for president's agenda 
  • Massachusetts's Brown speaks out on health care, bipartisanship
 
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News from January 19


NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • Newark is among 10 cities to receive $200K for volunteerism efforts
  • Three Newark taverns to help raise Haiti funds
  • City of Newark, NJ - January 15 - City of Newark Supports Relief ...
  • Corzine releases Newark man accused in 1985 East Orange slaying

NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • NJ's Martin Luther King Jr. Day events focus on Haiti earthquake disaster
  • NJ governor's inaugural under way
  • Guests gather for Inaugural Mass for Gov.-elect Chris Christie
  • Newark cathedral, businesses prepare NJ Gov.-elect Christie inaugural events
  • Kim Guadagno to become New Jersey's first lieutenant governor
  • NJ medical marijuana law signed by Gov. Corzine
  • Gov. Corzine signs bills to help ex-offenders readjust to life outside prison
  • Budgets cuts for N.J. sheriffs' departments impacts courthouse security
  • NJ gun owners file suit to overturn one-handgun-a-month purchase limit
  • Corzine passes real estate legislation

 
 
NATIONAL
 
  • Obama: One Year Later
  • Ticker: Obama makes Twitter history
  • White House sets State of the Union for Jan. 27
  • Obama visits Red Cross, thanks relief workers
  • In Massachusetts, a final push in Senate special election
  • Wyclef Jean appeals for aid to Haiti, denies accusations of tax discrepancies in charity's tax filings
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News from January 15


OP ED/ COLUMNS 
  • 'Race to the top' education funding: Teamwork needed in NJ
  • N.J.-based Radio Verite serves as lifeline for Haitians seeking survivors

  
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY NEWS
 
  • City of Newark Joins With Newark Now and Key Partners to Kick-Off 2010 Tax ...
  • Rupert Ravens hosts artist meet-and-greet


NJ STATE NEWS

 
  • NJ residents wait to hear from relatives after Haiti earthquake
  • More than 800 N.J. schools failed to meet No Child Left Behind standards
  • NJ con artist gets 18 years for $100M real estate scam
  • New Jersey Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Real Estate Fraud
  • Morning News Digest: January 15, 2010
  • N.J. Department of Corrections official admits $600K bid rigging, kickback scheme
  • Christie's pick for treasurer eyes 'restructuring, reform' of finances
  • Gov.-elect Chris Christie wants Jennifer Velez to stay as human services chief
 

NATIONAL

  • U.S. says more than 300 soldiers arrive in Haiti for earthquake relief effort
  • New technology speeds donations for Haiti relief efforts
  • Johnson & Johnson expands recall of painkiller Tylenol
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News from January 11


NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
  • Spas & Beauty Services
  • Police academy prepares recruits to serve and protect Newark
  • Debate rages over grad student's airport actions
  • Flight ends safely after landing gear failure
  • Emergency Landing At Newark Airport
  • Did quick whistle end a possible NJ Devils comeback?
 
NJ STATE NEWS
  • Lesson 1 for prosecutors-turned-guvs: Compromise
  • Corzine Leaves $8 Billion Gap as NJ Governor Readies Exit
  • Business interests kick into high gear in Trenton
  • Easy ride for North Jersey incumbents
  • A tax revolt in New Jersey could spread nationwide
  • One price if by cash; another if by credit
  • Medicinal marijuana gets a last shot today

NATIONAL
 
  • Obama and race: The ever-present issue
  • Obama talks with labor leaders, commanders
  • The Early Word: Unions on Health Care
  • H1N1 swine flu is not gone; Obama declares a special week for vaccinations ...
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News from January 8


OP ED/COLUMNS
 
  • Newark plays 'Let's make a deal' for $6 million

NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • Newark police add first Segway, 40 new cars to fleet
  • MAYOR BOOKER AND POLICE DIRECTOR McCARTHY UNVEIL 41 NEW POLICE VEHICLES
  • Hi-tech gathering lets Newark students interact with counterparts in Ghana
  • MAYOR BOOKER OFFERS TIPS ON SURVIVING SNOWSTORM | The Daily Newarker
  • Salmonella outbreak puts spotlight on NJ restaurant


NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • NJ Assembly approves measure moving non-partisan elections to November
  • Bill will require N.J. to show how much tax breaks end up costing the state
  • Assembly approves measure exempting N.J. gun collectors, sportsmen exempt from new gun law
  • Same-sex marriage fails in NJ Senate
  • New Jersey Senate Defeats Gay Marriage Bill
  • Vote is delayed on bill giving N.J. illegal immigrants in-state tuition

 
NATIONAL

 
  • U.S. unemployment stays at 10 percent in December as employers shed 85,000 jobs
 

 
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News from January 6


NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
  • CITY OF NEWARK TO COLLECT OLD CHRISTMAS TREES FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, THROUGH ...
  • Gov.-elect Chris Christie celebrates Three Kings Day with Stephen Adubato Sr. in Newark
  • Homeless teen Shanita Stubbs gets a home in Newark through Covenant House
  • The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
  • Newark officials confirm salmonella as source of food poisoning at Ironbound restaurant
  • Senators Call for Improved Security at Airport
  • Newark airport security breach suspect seen on tape was saying goodbye to woman


NJ STATE NEWS
  • N.J. officials report fewer swine-flu cases, still urge shots
  • N.J. Gov.-elect says struggling cities to no longer receive state aid
  • NJ Gov.-elect Christie blasts Democrats for lame-duck actions
  • N.J. Gov.-elect Christie taps federal prosecutor for homeland security chief
  • NJ Gov. Corzine files nominations before exiting office


NATIONAL
  • Global shares decline on U.S. economic worries
  • Funding for health-care interest groups often fuzzy
  • Health-care reform bill's proposed tax on high-cost plans raises questions (By Alec MacGillis)
  • Bitter cold, snow, ice for much of U.S.

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News from January 5


NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
 
  • Newark Mayor Cory Booker says crime down over past 3 year
  • PATH train service from Newark is suspended
  • MAYOR BOOKER AND POLICE DIRECTOR McCARTHY GIVE 3-YEAR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRESS ...
  • Newark Mayor Cory Booker shovels resident's driveway after Twitter request
  • If You Tweet, He Will Come: Mayor Cory Booker Shovels Snow for a ...
  • A Politician Actually Serving The People Mayor Cory Booker Shovels ...
  • Newark airport lockdown after security breach causes chaos, delays

NJ STATE NEWS

 
  • N.J. weekly unemployment cap rises to $600
  • Bill allowing N.J. municipalities to defer pension payments stalls
  • N.J. lawmakers hear bills aimed at improving urban education
  • N.J. Legislature advances bill requiring disclosure of tax incentives, breaks
  • N.J. Assembly committee approves bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition
  • Police say no traffic deaths on N.J. roads during New Year holiday
  • Federal monitor to unveil report on Division of Youth and Family Services
  • Bill would allow nonpartisan elections during the November general election

 
 
 
NATIONAL

 
  • IRS to regulate paid preparers of tax returns to reduce errors
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News from January 4


NEWARK/ESSEX
 
  • Mayor digs in after Twitter appeal

  • Cory Booker: Breaking the Cycle of Re-Arrest and Re-Imprisonment

  • Thousands rescreened at Newark

  • Checkpoint intruder shuts down Newark Airport terminal

  • Covenant House NJ


NJ STATE NEWS
 
  • Ensuring a clean handoff between governors


  • New Jersey Legislature should approve bills to help ex-cons stay out of prison

NATIONAL
  • Dangerous cold covers much of U.S.
  • Airport screening standards intensified
  • After a painful 2009, area's prospects improve
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News from December 27


  • Nicole Thompson, talented Malcolm X Shabazz High School senior, leads by example

  • NJ gets drenched by heavy rain causing flooding, flight delays

  • A day later, air travelers find new restrictions

  • David M. Satz Jr., former US attorney in New Jersey, dies at 83

  • Kidney donation chains provide life-saving chances for renal failure patients

  • Educated, ambitious and jobless

  • People of all faiths keep Christmas spirit alive at shelters

  • Many tipsters refuse CrimeStoppers cash

  • New Jersey competes for education reform stimulus money
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News from December 24


  • Welcome to the ward: A primer on some of next year's key municipal contests

  • Newark Holding 2nd Annual “Director's Cup” Basketball Tournament for Youth ...

  • Amtrak trains running again after three-hour delay

  • NJ Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur chosen NHL's MVP of the decade

  • Slow population growth could cost N.J. federal aid
  • Key Steps for NJ Nets Arena Plan

  • Gains for Atlantic Yards

  • New Jersey participants needed for a breast cancer study

  • Audit questions scope of pension fund fees

  • N. J. adopts alert system for missing seniors, others | Philadelphia Inquirer ...

  • When loved one with dementia goes missing, call 'Silver Alert
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News from December 7


News from Monday, December 7, 2009:
  • New Jersey League for Nursing Shares Stories of Excellence

  • Newark will host much of N.J. Gov.-elect Chris Christie's inauguration events
 
  • Israel's ambassador to US celebrates Newark medical center's history

  • NJ looks to expand services for those with autism
 
  • A better tomorrow starts with help today

  • NJ towns, cities slash holiday decoration in difficult economy

  • Newark air traffic controller feels vindicated after speaking out against ...
 
  • N.J. veteran speaks to students, establishes monuments to remember Pearl Harbor attack

  • Wall Street looks weak as dollar rises amid ideas about higher interest rates
 
  • Obama presses Democrats on health-care bill: Consensus emerging on public option, Reid says

  • Administration to slash bailout loss estimate by $200 billion

  • Adamek - Estrada Fight Announcement Release
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News from December 3


News from December 3


  • Toy drive under way at Newark church
  • Aljira kicks off affordable art sale
  • Discussion with Mayor Cory Booker | WOPULAR
  • Sabrina Baby named to ESPN’s Academic All-America Volleyball Team
  • 2 more in Jersey succumb to swine flu
  • N.J. hospitals post smallest profit in a decade
  • N.J. Assembly bill would require municipal officials to contribute to health benefits

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News from December 1


  • Banks, Newark join to create outreach program
  • New Jersey Devils
  • NJ budget gap forces state to withhold $20.7M in aid payments to towns
  • NEWARK GUN AMNESTY BUYBACK PROGRAM RESUMES DECEMBER 17-18 AT ...
  • Teaneck Progress: Video of Corey Booker's Lecture
  • Proposal to eliminate special elections for vacant Senate seats called 'partisan'
  • NJ senator blasts airlines for complex surcharges, baggage fees
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News from November 23


News from November 23
  • Harlem Children's Zone Shares Insight With More Than 100 Communities
  • Newark to dedicate Ironbound public mural
  • Youth Voices Welcomed at 2009 Congress of Cities
  • NLC Elects 2010 Officers, Board of Directors
  • AEG works on Louisville name, Newark change
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News from November 12


  • News from November 12
  • Veterans Day ceremony in Newark, NJ

  • Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, Prudential, PSE&G, and Essex Veterans ...

  • Scenes from Veterans Day celebration in Newark

  • MAYOR BOOKER, G.I. GO FUND, PRUDENTIAL, AND PSEG OBSERVE VETERANS ...

  • GUN AMNESTY BUYBACK PROGRAM STARTS TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 11, AT EMANUEL CHRISTIAN ...

  • State honors veterans for service

  • Poll finds Newark Mayor Cory Booker would be strong N.J. Gov ...

  • A Net Reaches Out to Fans, Wherever They Are

  • Scenes from Veterans Day celebration in Newark

  • Essex County Hall of Records in Newark is treasure for historians

  • Nor'easter threatens flooding along Jersey Shore

  • U.S. House version of health care bill reflects amendments by N.J. members

  • Gov.-elect Chris Christie, Gov. Jon Corzine to meet at 'Blue Mass' in Newark

  • N.J. reports two swine-flu deaths boost total to 22
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News from November 10


  • News from November 10
  • The 2009 Emery Awards & 30th Anniversary of the Hetrick-Martin Institute
  • McCarter's Women's Initiative Partners with Citizen Schools in Mock Trial ...
  • Newark man with criminal past patrols, transforms his neighborhood
  • Life on Severance: Comfort, Then Crisis
  • Bloomfield Technical High School awarded 'National Blue Ribbon' for academic gains
  • More than 4000 people turn themselves in during 'Fugitive Safe Surrender' in ...
  •  
  • In the fight to slow flu, weapons in short supply
  • At NJ school, Christie's remarks political, personal
  • Christie may declare a financial emergency
  • Obama home rescue: 650000 get help
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News from November 9


News from November 9
  •  
  • Thousands lined up on last day of 'Safe Surrender' program in ...

  • TDN Digest for Sun, Nov 8 | The Daily Newarker
  • Classes help N.J. students prepare for state graduation exam 
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News from November 7


News from November 7
  • In the Region | New Jersey
  • Litigator who uncovered corruption is sworn in as first Dominican judge in Newark
  • NJ.com - David Giambusso ‎
  • Scenes from swearing in ceremony for Judge Victoria F. Pratt
  • 'Blue-Green' Coalition Praises California Members of Congress for Taking ...
  • Fugitives surrender in droves
  • Newark's fugitive surrender program: The gift of a fresh start
  • NJ Fugitives Surrender For A Fresh Start
  • Thousands line up on last day of 'Safe Surrender' program in Newark
  • An Artist's Touch, in and Out of the Kitchen
  • NJ has been hit hard by the recession
  • House Democrats Who Voted Against the Health Care Bill
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News from November 6


News From November 6
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  • Newark children's ornaments depicting American landmarks to be on display in the White House
  • A chance for fugitives to start over
  • State honors Essex County vets for wartime service
  • Corzine to chop budget $400M
  • PETA Challenges Gov.-Elect Christie to Take the 30-Day Pledge to Be Veg
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News from November 4


News from November 4
  • Cory Booker at Union | All Over Albany
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News from November 3


News from November 3
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  • NJ hoops star commits to Temple
  • Rutgers study finds Essex female ex-offenders' recidivism rate lower after ...  
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News from December 4


News from December 4th
  • MAYOR BOOKER AND HEINZ FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES WILL PROVIDE $2 ...


  • Newark program to offer prescription drugs for $2


  • Harold Ackerman, federal judge in Newark who presided over Lucchese crime family trial, dies at 81


  • Newark's 21-year-old school board member works to keep students off gang-heavy streets


  • St. Benedict's students showcase knowledge of American Romanticism at Newark Museum


  • New NJ policy deems 7K children in low-income areas ineligible for Abbot pre ...


  • N.J. wants doctors to turn down freebies from drug, medical companies

  • New Jersey gains in battle against infant AIDS


  • As I May Think...: Can Social Media replace News Media in Newark?
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