Fox Coaching Associates Launches HubSTREET

HardNewsNJ staff — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:11:00 +0000

NEW YORK – Fox Coaching Associates announced today the launch of HubSTREET (www.hubSTREET.com), a first-of-its-kind social networking site that brings lawyers, accountants and lenders together on-the-web and on-the-ground. The announcement was made by Nancy Fox, founder and Chief Executive of Fox Coaching Associates.

HubSTREET members create professional profiles. However, unlike other social networking sites, members interact with other professionals who are their target referral sources. In addition, HubSTREET offers a Site Coach and a Community Director to assist professionals in gaining the most value out of participation on the

Bill to provide tax return donations to food banks awaits governor's approval

Heather Brookhart/HardNewsNJ — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:23:00 +0000

When the economy took a downward spiral this past year, many middle class Americans found themselves somewhere they never thought they would be: a food pantry.

“This is the middle class who have lost their jobs, who are out of work or on temporary layoffs who never thought in their life would have to utilize food pantries,” said Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D- Mercer/Middlesex). “It’s really starting to hit home.”

But the same economic stresses that are creating an increasing demand on food pantries are also hurting donations to the organizations.

Should political campaigns take an all-star break?

Richard A. Lee — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:00 +0000

Major League Baseball took its annual mid-season break for the All-Star Game this week, but there was no break in the action in New Jersey’s 2009 campaign for governor.

Two days after throwing out the first pitch at the All-Star Game in St. Louis, President Barack Obama headed to New Jersey to campaign with Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine. And earlier in the week, Republican National Committee

Just What does $340,000 buy you these days?

Richrd A. Lee — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:10:00 +0000

By raising more than $340,000 for his independent campaign for governor, Chris Daggett has qualified for public matching funds, as well as the right to participate in two official debates this fall.

Just what else will result from having met the $340,000 threshold is not so clear.

Does it give Daggett a realistic opportunity to compete with

Newark Bears to host "Habitat for Humanity Week" at Riverfront Stadium

HardNewsNJ staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Nothing is better than spending a summer day at the ball park, except when spending a summer day at the ballpark benefits a good cause.

The Newark Bears have agreed to donate half of their ticket sales toward building an affordable home for a family in need during Habitat for Humanity Week, from July 13- 16. Tickets are only $10 for regular and box seats, so it’s an easy way to show your support for a good cause while getting a chance to check out the newly renovated Bears and

NJCDD marks Independence Day with statewide “Just Say Something” campaign

HardNewsNJ staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:28:00 +0000

TRENTON - Nearly two decades after the passage of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with developmental disabilities continue to lack jobs, health care, housing and access to public venues.

To address this, the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) is using Independence Day as the backdrop to announce a campaign to bring these issues to the forefront. The “Just Say Something” campaign urges people with developmental disabilities and their families to assert their independence and be vocal about the

New Providence residents worried about park plan

Heather Brookhart — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:21:00 +0000

NEW PROVIDENCE - Robbie Bloom lives in a quiet neighborhood about two blocks away from Oakwood Park in New Providence. But life could change if a deal between Union County and the Borough goes through to turn the park into a county-run sports facility - a magnet for out-of-towners.

“If it becomes a big park, you’ve got big park problems and I don’t want that,” said Bloom, 40, a mother of two who lives on Commonwealth Avenue, a local street that leads into the quiet park.

First it was New York, where bickering lawmakers have been unable to decide who is in charge of the State Senate. Now it’s South Carolina doing its part to make New Jersey look good in comparison to the other 49 states.

Richard A. Lee

State emphasizes math and science in new regs

Heather Brookhart — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:22:00 +0000

Children enjoy the wonders of science.

The State Board of Education has unveiled revised high school graduation requirements in an effort to increase students’ math and science skills.

The new course requirements call for three years of math, including Algebra I, geometry, and a third year of math that builds on the two courses. The requirements also call for three years