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Commander Grant Hagedorn Receives Outstanding Veteran Award
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This planned lane closure is part of the ongoing construction of the MD 355 Crossing Project at the Medical Center Metro Station.
The program will be held on Colonial Drive across from Parking Lot C, Somerset, New Jersey.
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre will be closed for renovations starting July 24 until September 6.
British-based drone consultant program has moved to the United States and now has secured global status for the company.
The Fourth Annual Barry Glassman 5K will be held on May 6 at Harford Community College.
Peekskill's City Singers will be opening for the Manhattan Transfer on May 12 as part of Paramount Hudson Valley Arts programming.
Parent University will aim to educate parents on search engines and how to use online mail service.
Team Lightspeed members attended their first Lego League World Championship and placed 40th of 108 teams.
The 'Healthy Walk ‘n Talk' is a six week community walking series for residents to get involved in physical activity starting May 6.
The Dearborn parades may have evolved over the years and now includes environmental sustainability messages.
Parma Police Department has adopted state standards from the Police Advisory Board to strengthen police relationships with the community.
Rockland Sons of Italy recognized three students studying Italian at Tappan Zee High School with a monetary donation and dinner.
Rockland County Legislator has announced a new effort for residents to drop off worn U.S. flags for proper disposal.
The reality store aims to educate students on budgeting money with day to day expenses after graduation.
Whole Foods partners with Montclair Library to present a poster contest for children in kindergarten through fifth grade for Arbor Day.
Just Be You Performing Arts will be performing a tribute to mom's called 'Mother's Day Masquerade' on May 7.
Sen. Logan toured the Early Childhood Center at Central Avenue School with Director Jackie Bacon on April 28.
The festival will be a two-day event featuring more that 120 contemporary artists and is free to the public.
The students were inducted to the college's chapter during a ceremony held April 28.