Trenton kids swap city for nature at free summer camp
TRENTON — The joys of sleepaway camp is something few inner-city kids have experienced: sleeping in a cabin, swimming in a lake or sitting around a campfire under a starry sky. But this summer, dozens of Trenton kids have been given the opportunity to attend camp — without it costing them a penny. On Monday, 22 middle-school students boarded a bus bound for Blairstown as part of the Princeton-Blairstown Center's Summer Bridge program. The nonprofit, which was founded in 1908 by Princeton U..>> view originalFear of Democrat mischief makes Christie's lieutenant gov. a ...
CLEVELAND — National conventions aren't just about political parties nominating a presidential hopeful. They're also gathering grounds for politicians seeking to move up the political ladder. That's Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno's dilemma. Guadagno, New Jersey's acting governor when Gov. Chris Christie is out of state, is a presumed 2017 GOP gubernatorial hopeful who could benefit from glad-handing with party officials at the Republican National Convention. But with Christie attending the GOP conven..>> view originalWhat Rutgers students should know about 2016-17 tuition, other costs
NEW BRUNSWICK — Rutgers University on Wednesday announced what school officials called a "modest but necessary" increase in tuition and fees. The 1.7 percent hike is the lowest for Rutgers in five years, but it will still leave students digging deeper into their pockets to pay for college. With room and board included, the average in-state undergraduate student living on campus in New Brunswick will pay $26,632, or $447 more than last year. Here's what else students should know about the 2..>> view originalWATCH: Christie tours Cleveland, pushing message of unity
On the morning after his speech at the Republican National Convention, NJ Governor Chris Christie addresses the Latino Coalition Luncheon meeting at The Powerhouse in Cleveland. STAFF VIDEO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLOBuy PhotoNJ Governor Chris Christie speaks during the Latino Coalition luncheon in Cleveland, OH, Tuesday July 20, 2016.(Photo: THOMAS P. COSTELLO)Buy PhotoGet up-to-the-minute convention news from a New Jersey perspective on APP.com with our team of six reporters and photographe..>> view original17 faster TSA lanes coming to Newark airport
NEWARK — The Transportation Security Administration in partnership with United Airlines plans to roll out faster "state-of-the-art" security screening lanes at Newark Liberty International Airport this fall. Newark airport will have 17 new "automatic" screening lanes to process passengers 30 percent quicker, officials said. The lanes feature powered conveyor belts that can fit bins up to 25 percent larger. Five travelers can load luggage onto the scanning equipment at the same time, and eac..>> view originalTown Briefs: Upcoming events in Morris County
Susan Coscia from Good Dog serves naturally good hotdogs and chili.(Photo: Photo courtesy of the Long Valley Green Market)Mark your calendar for these interesting, informative, and just plain fun events coming soon to a Morris town near you.JEFFERSONThe Jefferson Twp. Police Department will be participating on Aug. 2 in the National Night Out Program sponsored by National Association of Town Watch.The Police Department will be hosting the event at the Municipal Complex located on Weldon Road and..>> view original
Thursday, July 21, 2016
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