FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 23 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve celebrates 118 years of service, strength and impact in Philadelphia * PHILADELPHIA - In a city known as the birthplace of American independence, the U.S. Army Reserve marked its 118th birthday at Independence Hall and the historic Betsy Ross House. Highlights of the event included the National Anthem, performed by Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 2 and country musician Craig  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Demands Answers on Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest in $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount Skydance Merger * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, sent letters to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Allen & Company, and Evercore, demanding information about undisclosed conflicts of i  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Paramount - Skydance/ Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Shareholder Vote * WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statement in response to the WBD shareholders vote on the Paramount-Skydance/ Warner Bros. Discovery Merger: "Thousands o  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Brown, Matsui Announce Bill to Accelerate Tree Planting in Underserved Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the heels of Earth Day and ahead of Arbor Day, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, along with U.S. Representatives Shontel M. Brown (D-OH-11) and Doris Matsui (D-CA-7), announce the Neighborhood Tree Act, legislat  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following news release: * * * New Reports & Lead Experts Elevate Harms of 2025 Immigration Operations on Children and Early Care Providers Today, directly impacted educators and lead researchers released two new reports authored by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) highlighting the impacts of the Trump Administration's 2025 immigration policies on young children and early care and education providers i  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 23 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * College of the Arts graduates mark their achievements through "Medallion Awards: A Celebration of Excellence" * On Wednesday, April 29, the College of the Arts will recognize 11 graduating seniors for their exceptional artistic and academic achievements during "Medallion Awards: A Celebration of Excellence." The Medallion Awards represent the highest honors presented to soon-to-be graduates for superior pe  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 23 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Dolce by Wyndham Expands U.S. Portfolio * HIGHLIGHTS * Dolce by Wyndham is expanding its U.S. footprint with three new hotels in Miami Beach; Palm Springs, Calif.; and New York's Hudson Valley. * The new properties showcase design-forward stays rooted in their surroundings, with distinctive character, elevated amenities and thoughtfully curated experiences that   more

AKRON, Ohio, April 24 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Ohio Electric Companies Plan to File First Three-Year Rate Plan Forward-looking plan invests in upgrades to improve reliability and help keep bills manageable * FirstEnergy electric companies The Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison announced they plan to file their first Three-Year Rate Plan (TYRP) with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) by May 22, 2026. The TYRP supports si  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 23 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Launches New Jersey Report Card Delivering on Day One Promise to Boost Transparency and Accountability in Trenton * TRENTON - Today, Governor Sherrill unveiled the New Jersey Report Card, an interactive, public-facing website that allows New Jersey residents to see where their tax dollars are going and what state-funded programs are delivering for their communities.   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on April 22, 2026, at a Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled "Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Oversight of Activities, Priorities, and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget": * * * This is a precarious moment for nuclear energy in America. On one hand, there is more interest in nuclear energy and the carbon-free power it can deliver than at any time in   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Lori's Gifts to Pay $600,000, Resolving EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging hospital gift shop chain accused of rejecting job candidates with disabilities after unlawful applicant screenings COLUMBUS, Ohio - Lori's Gift's, Inc., a nationwide chain of hospital gift shops, will pay $600,000 and provide other equitable relief to settle a disability di  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 21, 2026, by Cities policy analyst Santiago Vidal to the Daily Wire: * * * Biggest Event On Earth Comes With A $150 Gut Punch Is a $150 train ticket really the answer to New Jersey's woes? * In less than two months, the United States will host the largest sporting event on earth. The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring more than 7 million fans to stadiums across North America, and the New Y  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Joins Tlaib in Push to Lower Grocery Costs for Families, End Price Gouging in Stores * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) joined Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) on the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act, which would prohibit price gouging by grocery stores, including "personalized price gouging" where stores use consumers' sensitive personal information again  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Goldman, Pou Call on FIFA to Subsidize Transit For World Cup Matches * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Following reports that the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is not contributing a single dollar for transit costs to and from World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Nellie Pou (NJ-09) are calling on FIFA to subs  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 70,000 New Jerseyans Going Uninsured Because of Tom Kean Jr. * New data released this week reveals that nearly 70,000 New Jerseyans dropped their health insurance after Congressman Tom Kean Jr. failed to extend the ACA tax credits - a 14% dip from last year. The report shows that families are also downgrading their plans and opting for worse coverage because they simply c  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * NEW VIDEO: Ahead of Paramount Shareholder Vote, Booker Releases Documentary Exposing Consequences of Proposed Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, released a new documentary-style video exposing the consequences of t  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 24 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Students Design Assistive Technology Prototypes in One-Day Makerspace Sprint A one-day design sprint at NJIT challenged students to think like engineers, designers and problem-solvers for a wider range of users. At CADence: An Additive Design Jam, held April 18 in the NJIT Makerspace, six teams spent the day designing and prototyping assistive technology concepts aimed at improving ev  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 24 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT, Hudson County Community College and Bricklayers Union Sign Letter of Intent to Develop Apprenticeship-to-Degree Pathway New Jersey Institute of Technology, Hudson County Community College and the New Jersey Administrative District Council of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers signed a Letter of Intent on April 23 to develop a new academic and workforce development partnership designe  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * On Earth Day, Booker, Duckworth, Lee, Grijalva, Tlaib Unveiled Bicameral Report Exposing 100 Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker on Earth Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Earth Day, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and U.S. Representatives Summer Lee (D-PA-12), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), and Rashida Tlaib (D-M  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Urges Public to Take Precautions as Trump-Era Vaccine Skepticism Leads to New Measles Case in New Jersey * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement after the New Jersey Department of Health confirmed a measles case in a Hudson County resident, with potential exposure at Newark L  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Principled Transparency * Ethical leadership does not reveal itself when decisions are easy. It is forged in the moments when pressures intensify, when politics distort motives, and when leaders must choose between convenience and integrity. Throughout my career in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, I have been confronted with decisions that demanded clarity, courage and a disciplined ethical   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Jonathan Capehart, Co-Anchor of MS NOW's The Weekend, to Speak at Rutgers-Newark Commencement Jonathan Capehart, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-anchor of MS NOW's The Weekend, will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers University-Newark's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21 at the Prudential Center in Newark. Capehart, a long-time MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) co-ancho  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced * The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 1 with 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ Region 1 includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (Central/Eastern), Rhode Island and Vermont. First-place winner  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Smith calls for the passage of HR 1144, his Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 At widely attended press conference on Capitol Hill * The following are excerpts of remarks delivered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) at today's Capitol Hill press conference on HR 1144, the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention an  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 23 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Rising STAR Awards Honor Student Leaders * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University students were honored for their academic achievements, leadership and positive impact on the community at the second annual Rising STAR Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 14. The Rising STAR Awards Ceremony is hosted by the Student Transition, Access and Retention (STAR) branch of Student Affairs, which encompasses the offices   more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 23 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University hosts South Jersey's first cybersecurity conference * On Saturday, April 18, more than 200 cybersecurity professionals and students filled the Eynon Ballroom at Rowan University's Chamberlain Student Center for the region's first-ever BSides South Jersey, a one-day cybersecurity conference. Part of a global series of grassroots cybersecurity conferences, the event was hosted by the Rowan Wom  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Newark Marks 80th Anniversary With Jazz, Celebration of History By Carrie Stetler In 1908, 30 students attended the first class of New Jersey Law School, which decades later would become part of Rutgers-Newark. The course was held at night to accommodate the ambitious working- and middle-class students who enrolled--many of whom were the children of immigrants in Newark and nearby towns. Classes were  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 24 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Long-Acting HIV Shots Appeal to Many but Uptake Remains Low By Andrew Smith When it comes to HIV medication, many patients think they'd prefer an occasional injection over a daily pill, but uptake remains an issue, according to a Rutgers Health-led survey. When researchers surveyed 801 people living with HIV in Boston, Chapel Hill, N.C., and San Diego, 68% of respondents said they would prefe  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Newark Native Leads the Charge for Women's HIV Care Erica Williams uses her roots in the community to break down barriers and provide a lifeline for women at the Rutgers School of Nursing's Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center * HIV is a manageable chronic illness today, but despite major advances in treatment and more than 40 years of lessons learned, it remains a serious public health issue. The Franc  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 23 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Stacy Caplow, the Guiding Light for Clinical Education * Professor Stacy Caplow is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or to send greetings to Professor Caplow, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu. She would love to hear from her former students and colleagues. When Professor Stacy Caplow joined the faculty of Brooklyn Law School in 1976, she was  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * The Diamond Awards salute exceptional student achievement at Temple * Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs, the 21st annual Diamond Awards ceremony celebrated 25 undergraduate students who've exemplified excellence in leadership, academics, service to the university and community impact. Temple undergraduate students shined as they celebrated their accomplishments at the 21st annual Diamond Award  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The science of winemaking * Chemical and biomolecular engineering (CBE) professors Talid Sinno and Bomyi Lim, both in Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science, teach a mixed undergraduate-graduate course that applies principles students have learned previously-such as fluid mechanics and thermodynamics-to a real-world setting: wine production. "Winemaking hits so many areas of ch  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Capture Stabbing Suspect from New Jersey in Lorain County * Elyria, OH - Today, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) - Lorain Division, arrested Dawn Burge, 36. Burge was wanted by the State of New Jersey - Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office for aggravated assault. On June 29, 2025, law enforcement responded to an addres  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 24 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * VoteVets Launches Six-Figure Ad Buy for Rebecca Bennett in NJ-07 Today, VoteVets is announcing a six-figure ad buy in support of Rebecca Bennett - the front-runner in the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. A former U.S. Navy pilot and current officer in the Air National Guard, Bennett is a business leader and working mom who has the experience needed to lead in tough f  more