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New Jersey Native, Pennsylvania Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies New Jersey Native, Pennsylvania Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies
New Jersey Native, Pennsylvania Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies Harrisburg Chief Equity and Compliance Officer Karl Singleton Jr., a 2025 candidate for city council, died at his home on Friday, March 15, city officials confirmed. Singleton, a 52-year-old Newark, New Jersey native, dedicated his life to public service, making a lasting impact on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s government and community. His sudden passing sent shockwaves through local government and advocacy circles. Mayor Wanda Williams and Communications Director Mischelle Moyer confirmed his death to PennLive on Friday. Moyer said he died around 1:45 p.m. His cause and manner of death wer…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Morris County Mayor Resigning For Job At Trump White House Morris County Mayor Resigning For Job At Trump White House
Morris County Mayor Resigning For Job At Trump White House The mayor of a borough in Morris County is resigning for a job in the Trump administration, she announced Friday, Feb. 7. Christine Serrano Glassner, the mayor of Mendham Borough, announced her resignation in a letter to the community. Serrano Glassner, who unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for US Senate last year, is joining the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, New Jersey Globe reported. "I am honored to have this opportunity to serve our nation once again and promise to bring the same dedication and compassion to this new job that I brought each day to our l…

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by Sam Barron
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Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community
Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Mayor Ravi Bhalla said. She was 52 years old. Hudson County View shared a statement from Jen's husband, Joe Giattino: "I am heartbroken to share that my beloved wife, Jen—the love of my life and mother of our three children—passed away suddenly. She was not only an incredible mother but also a dedicated public servant who cared deeply about this community,” her husband Joe Giattino said in a statement. “Jen’s unwavering commitment, kindness, and passion touched so many lives here in Hoboken. We are devastated by …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Bunch Of Lies:' Hackensack Councilman Won't Apologize To Soccer Coach Over Racial Remark 'Bunch Of Lies:' Hackensack Councilman Won't Apologize To Soccer Coach Over Racial Remark
'Bunch Of Lies:' Hackensack Councilman Won't Apologize To Soccer Coach Over Racial Remark Hackensack's mayor is demanding an apology from a councilman accused of making racially insensitive remarks about a local soccer coach. Several city residents showed up to the city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 council meeting detailing alleged remarks made by Councilman Leo Battaglia, who was apparently overheard making derogatory comments about Royals FC Coach Shaun Holder on Sept. 12. Battaglia, at the Oct. 8 meeting, said: "I want to make it very clear I never intentionally made any kind of racial statement about any person. I've been very involved in the recreational program in t…

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by Cecilia Levine