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Past articles by Ben:

Woman says Dallas restaurant manager saved her life

Jodee Chizever was on the verge of blacking out when the restaurant manager, Angel Cabrera, performed the Heimlich maneuver on him. → Read More

Unanswered questions over this chemical plant's emissions

A key problem, according to a local official, is that MEL has not tested residents' wells since 2013, despite a history of chemical spills. → Read More

Racism 'severe and pervasive' among this township's workers, lawyer says

Mark Garcia said he was denied a better-paying job in retaliation for reporting a racist comment made by a supervisor. → Read More

Planned Parenthod supporters plan Day of Action for Thursday

Planned Parenthood supporters will stage a Day of Action in Westfield on Thursday. We'll be meeting at the Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, NJ from 12pm-3:00pm. At 2:30, we'll be walking over to Congressman Lance's office on North Avenue to deliver an... → Read More

Teen killed in vehicle collision in Hunterdon County

"This accident is a terrible tragedy," the prosecutor said, offering condolences to those who knew the two involved. → Read More

Parents of Penn State teen who died after hazing reveal eerie coincidence

The Piazzas acknowledged they've become the national face of the anti-hazing movement, a role they clearly did not seek → Read More

N.J. teen who was missing resurfaces on 18th birthday

Chase Merone told police he is "fine" and is staying with his mother in the Scranton, Pa. area. Chase had been living with his father in N.J. when he left home March 28 → Read More

Readington OKs $185K to pay legal bills in 10 ongoing cases

The township attorney said there are approximately 10 cases with legal expenses pending, including Solberg Airport and litigation filed by a company that wants to open a group home → Read More

Dueling pianos to benefit Summit Community Center

The fundraising campaign for the new and improved Summit Community Center continues with an adult celebration of music and community. As residents gather to raise money for the expansion and improvements to the City's beloved facility, they will enjoy an... → Read More

Bazar de Noel on Nov. 18 to benefit Madison Community House

The annual Bazar de Noel presented by the Thursday Morning Club and held at the Madison Community House at 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, will open its doors on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday, November 19,... → Read More

Sweet Adelines group to perform at Summit library on Nov. 6

"Music at the Library," the Summit Free Public Library monthly concert series, returns on Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 PM with a performance by the Heart of New Jersey Chorus. The group, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is comprised... → Read More

AAUW Madison kicks off season with STEM education program

There has been a great deal of interest expressed about the topic of STEM and STEM education in the news. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. On Monday, November 7 at 7:30 PM members of the Madison Branch... → Read More

Angelic concert at Grace Madison Nov. 5

Grace Community Music continues its season with a concert entitled "Angels and All Saints" sung by the combined choirs of Grace Church accompanied by strings and Merynda Adam, harp, on Saturday November 5 from 5-6 p.m. Admission is by freewill... → Read More

Haunted Hallway at Chatham High will welcome kids

The National Art Honor Society at Chatham High School will present its eighth annual Haunted Hallway at the school on Oct. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is designed for ages 7 and up and there will be an activity room for children. Entrance cost $5 per person. This item was submitted by Shannon Falkner. → Read More

Hunterdon clerk says absentee ballot problem is fixed

The Hunterdon clerk's office responded by printing new envelopes and any ballots leaving her office after Oct. 7 have the "upgraded envelopes" that avoid the problem, Melfi said. → Read More

St. Joseph's Hospital drops plans for hotel, conference center in Paterson

Officials at the hospital said they determined the project's finances and feasibility were too uncertain to move forward → Read More

Under construction: Your guide to Morris County road paving in 2016

Road improvements are one of the few areas where county spending has been increasing → Read More

Tips from feds on how to keep kids safe from lead poisoning

Parents may avoid the lead problem by testing for paint and dust if their homes were built before 1978 → Read More

Cop who accidentally shot hostage was cleared by grand jury

Police initially thought the son, and not his mother, had been shot because he was screaming and bleeding, the prosecutor said → Read More

Bergen County man killed in head-on collison in Sparta

Henry G. Clark, 78, of Ridgewood apparently experienced a medical emergency before his SUV crossed the double-line and crashed into another vehicle, police said → Read More