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Foreign student enrollment is down at NJ colleges. That hurts revenue
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (844+ words) Being a foreign student was a highlight of college life for Lavi Raghavan, a Glen Ridge graphic designer, when she arrived from Mumbai, India, to begin pursuing an undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College in 1990. She made "friends around the Earth…...
Taking your kid to work today in NJ? All about this annual tradition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1123+ words) For one day each year, 300 "mini-medics" " the young children of local hospital staff " take part in make-believe medical roles at Hackensack University Medical Center." They learn about infection control and the use of personal protective equipment; do mock blood pressure…...
Shore soccer achievers awarded at red carpet NJ Youth Soccer Association event
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (463+ words) Youth soccer in New Jersey literally moved to a bigger stage. The New Jersey Youth Soccer Association (NJYSA) Awards for the first time held its annual awards ceremony presented by RWJBarnabas at the American Dream Mall situated within the Meadowlands…...
Shore students sweep New Jersey Poetry Out Loud finals
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (325+ words) A young Shore poet will represent New Jersey on the national stage. Joy Ogunsakin, a senior from Trinity Hall in Tinton Falls, earned the title of state champion during the 2026 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud State Finals on March 3 at…...
Freehold Scouts troop packs 200 travel bags for adopted children
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (12+ words) Asbury Park Press...
Adopted brothers' Eagle Scout projects help foster kids in new homes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (79+ words) Asbury Park Press Adopted brothers' Eagle Scout projects help foster kids in new homes MILLSTONE -- In 2019, when brothers James and Julian Oliveira arrived at their permanent home after years of bouncing around the foster-care system, they carried what few possessions…...
Lakewood Schools attendance plan ignores high school inaccuracies
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (97+ words) The Lakewood school district's new state-mandated plan to reduce chronic absenteeism does not address recent fraudulent actions discovered at Lakewood High School. Lakewood Schools attendance plan ignores high school inaccuracies LAKEWOOD " A new state-mandated plan to improve chronic absenteeism in…...
After 21 years, 'preemie' meets Jersey Shore nurse who kept her alive
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (885+ words) NEPTUNE -- In 2004 Madison Kennedy was born premature at 22 weeks " four-and-a-half months early " and weighed one pound, three ounces. With severely underdeveloped lungs, her odds of survival were iffy at best. Madison's life was in the hands of the nurses at…...
School District Mental Health Partnerships Expand to Support Underserved Students With Measurable Outcomes Since 2017
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (518+ words) Press Release Subtitle/Summary (Maximum 160 characters) Optional but recommended. If used, make sure it's descriptive and builds on the headline. MT. LAUREL, NJ " December 19, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Survivors of Abuse NJ has announced expanded informational efforts aimed at helping individuals understand legal…...
Pinwheel Set to Launch "Pinwheel Home" " Screen-free, Voice Calls-Only Family Phone
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " Pinwheel, best known for its popular, top-rated phones for children and teens, announced it will launch a new, landline-style, voice-only "Pinwheel Home" phone that enables younger children to make and receive calls with…...