On December 13, 2016, in the case no. 16-7165 titled Stephens vs Jerejian, et al, Plaintiff Marc Stephens Petition for Writ of Certiorari was received and docketed by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Attorney General of New Jersey has until January 12, 2017 to file an answer. Stephens is seeking to strike down New Jersey’s Firearm law as facially unconstitutional and in violation of the Second and Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.  

On December 13, 2016, in the case no. 16-7165 titled Stephens vs Jerejian, et al, Plaintiff Marc Stephens Petition for Writ of Certiorari was received and docketed by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Attorney General of New Jersey has until January 12, 2017 to file an answer. Stephens is seeking to strike down New Jersey’s Firearm law as facially unconstitutional and in violation of the Second and Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

On December 13, 2016, in the case no. 16-7165 titled Stephens vs Jerejian, et al, Plaintiff Marc Stephens Petition for Writ of Certiorari was received and docketed by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Attorney General of New Jersey has until January 12, 2017 to file an answer. Stephens is seeking to strike down New Jersey’s Firearm law as facially unconstitutional and in violation of the Second and Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

(Englewood, New Jersey; December 16, 2016) -- The Community Chest announces the appointment of three new trustees --Tevor Jadoo, Esq., Amie Aburustum, and Glenda James -- to the Board of Managers. They will serve a three-year term and work with the organization to carry out its motto, Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

In the case titled, Marc Stephens, et al v. City of Englewood, et al, plaintiff Marc Stephens submitted his Reply briefs to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Marc Stephens is asking the Appellate Court to reverse the decision of District Court Judge William J. Martini who dismissed the civil complaint stating that the Englewood Police Department had probable cause to arrest Tyrone Stephens.

(Englewood, New Jersey; November 18, 2016) -- Provide some holiday cheer this season to less fortunate neighbors in the area. The Community Chest asks people to get into the spirit of the season and help our neighbors with a contribution to the annual Holiday Gift Card Program.

NEW YORK (Nov. 18, 2016) – Nat Sherman, tobacconist to the world since 1930, has moved its corporate office to Englewood, N.J. The move marks a special homecoming for the iconic brand, which in the 1970’s maintained both Manufacturing and the Corporate offices in Englewood. Most recently the Nat Sherman corporate offices had been located in Fort Lee, NJ. The new office will house the Nat Sherman marketing, accounting and sales departments, along with the executive team.

(Englewood, New Jersey; November 16, 2016) -- From November 12-18, 2016, the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joins more than 780 community foundations across the United States celebrating Community Foundation Week. For more than 25 years, the effort created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush has raised awareness about the important role these philanthropic organizations are involved with fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges.

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate passed a bill yesterday initially introduced by U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Peter King (R-NY) that would direct the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to make surplus anthrax vaccines available to first responders. The First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act (H.R. 1300/S.1915) was introduced in the Senate by Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Cory Booker (D-NJ).

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced his appreciation to the Camden Historic Preservation Commission for its historic designation of a Camden City property that was once home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while King studied at the former Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania in the 1950s.