What’s So Great About The Garden State

What’s So Great About The Garden State

Caring For Kids With Cancer Ride4Erik.com

Raising Awareness For Childhood Cancer [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White December 19, 2011

In 1992, then 17 month old Erik Zimmerman was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, which is a cancer of the brain and spine. His family and friends quickly realized they were in for the fight of their life.

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Make A Wish Foundation, NJ Make A Wish Foundation, NJ

Making Wishes a Reality [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White December 12, 2011

Since 1983, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey has had one mission in mind, according to their President and CEO, Tom Weatherall.

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Malcom

Malcolm’s Story…One Amazing Kid!

Ray-Rossi By Ray Rossi December 6, 2011

The expression goes: "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger!"

You can definitely say that about Malcolm Sutherland Foggio of Florham Park.

Malcolm is a 13 year old survivor of Ewing's Sarcoma, a cancer of the bone that left him with a grapefruit sized tumor in his hip

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Salvation Army NJ Continues Holiday Tradition [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White December 5, 2011

You know that Christmas time is approaching when Salvation Army Red Kettles are out in full force.

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Daniel Brateris Daniel Brateris

A Bigger And Brighter Christmas Show

Matt-White By Matthew White November 28, 2011

The Crazy Christmas Light Show returns this year with a promising to be larger, brighter and more elaborate than ever.

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New Jersey Promotions

10 Reasons to Be Thankful You’re from New Jersey

By Meredith Chambers November 23, 2011

New Jersey is known for many things including its beautiful beaches, busy roads, great food, intense politics, and diverse culture. People born and raised in this prolific state have a lot to be proud of - unique people, gorgeous scenery and exciting sports are just a few of our common attributes. Here's a list of 10 Reasons to Be Thankful You're From New Jersey!

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Help for the Holidays and Beyond [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White November 21, 2011

The Atlantic City Rescue Mission will open its doors this week to a serve Thanksgiving meals to the poor and needy in south Jersey, but the charity offers plenty more than just a holiday meal.

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Operation Christmas Child Collections Kick Off [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White November 14, 2011

Today is the first day of shoebox collections for the annual Operation Christmas Child holiday drive.

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A Simple Holiday Helper for Senior Citizens [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White November 7, 2011

When Jamie and Kitty Coyne started Socks for Seniors about ten years ago, they wanted to start a program that was easy and helped senior citizens in nursing homes by collecting an item as simple as socks

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Showing Troubled Kids a Different Path [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White October 31, 2011

Kenny Williams, of Trenton, had seen enough.

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