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Mercer County Park Commission plans their ‘Come Out and Play’ for an overnight in May at Rosedale Park!

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The campfire will be crackling, children will be laughing and stars will be visible in the night sky during the Mercer County Park Commission’s Come Out and Play Campout scheduled for Saturday, May 20 to Sunday, May 21, weather permitting.

 

Families will be able to spend the night at Rosedale Park and experience the park like never before. The Come Out and Play Campout is designed to provide a unique summer experience. Cost for in-county residents is $25 per person; out-of-county residents, $35 per person.

 

Join us for naturalist-led stargazing and nighttime games. There will also be live music, roasting hot dogs and s’mores by the campfire. Wrap up the event the next morning by enjoying a complimentary breakfast, an early bird-walk or family craft before heading home. Registration opens Monday, May 1.

 

Registration is open to individuals and families with children ages 6 and over. Children under 18 years old will not be permitted to attend without a registered adult. Pets and alcohol are not allowed.

Register on Community Pass at http://register.communitypass.net/mercer

For more information, email natureprograms@mercercounty.org or call (609) 888-3218.

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Great Clips ® launches Show Your Flow campaign, asking NHL® fans to share their unique hockey hair flows

Six Fans Will Be Selected and Enshrined in the First-Ever Virtual Hockey Hair Hall of Fame

NHL All-Star Jack Hughes, Canadian Hockey Star Sarah Nurse and Social Media Influencers to Help Select Inaugural Class

 

MINNEAPOLIS — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Great Clips, the Official Hair Salon of the NHL, today launched the Show Your Flow campaign, which encourages fans to share photos and videos that put a spotlight on their unique and individual Hockey Hair styles.


From April 17 to May 7, fans can share a photo or video of their Hockey Hair on social media or through www.GreatClips.com/HockeyHair. On Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, fans must post a photo or video that best showcases their Hockey Hair, include the hashtags #ShowYourFlow and #Contest, tag @GreatClips as part of their post and follow the brand on their respective channels. To enter on Facebook, fans must comment on the entry post on the brand’s U.S. or Canada pages with a video or photo showing their Hockey Hair, include the hashtags #ShowYourFlow and #Contest and follow the brand. For complete contest and sweepstakes rules and information, click here.

 

For three straight weeks, one fan that has submitted content on social media or via the campaign website will be randomly selected each week to receive a $100 USD Great Clips gift card and a $100 USD NHLShop.com gift card (or equivalent value in CAD).

 

From all the submissions, Great Clips, Inc. and a panel of judges will select six inaugural members to be enshrined into a virtual Hockey Hair Hall of Fame. The six inductees will receive free haircuts for a year and signed memorabilia from NHL All-Star Jack Hughes and will be featured on Great Clips social and online channels. The inductee with the highest score by judges will receive a Grand Prize package that includes a trip to Nashville to attend the 2023 NHL Awards. The prize package includes two tickets to the NHL Awards, roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations and $300 for food and local transportation.

 

Great Clips, Inc. and the judges will score the six members of the Hockey Hair Hall of Fame based on the following criteria:

  • Creativity and originality, showing how their Hockey Hair is unique to them, their fandom and their personality (45%)
  • Demonstrating their passion for hockey and Hockey Hair and how that passion enhances their fandom (35%)
  • Overall quality and appeal of the content (20%)

 

Members of the Hockey Hair Hall of Fame voting panel include two-time NHL All-Star and New Jersey Devils Center Jack Hughes, Canadian women’s hockey star Sarah Nurse, national talent show finalists and TV stars The Cline Twins, and hockey fan and influencer Jesse Pollock. Great Clips also partnered with popular influencers and professional dancers Cost n’ Mayor to choreograph a routine that flaunts their Hockey Hair and great moves. All influencers received haircuts from Great Clips stylists to get their Hockey Hair flows looking great for the 2023 Stanley Cup® Playoffs. To view a Show Your Flow compilation video, click here.

 

“Since 2019, Great Clips has celebrated the best Hockey Hair flows of NHL players past and present, but we know that great Hockey Hair goes beyond the pros,” said Lisa Hake, vice president of marketing and communications at Great Clips, Inc. “For the first time, Great Clips wanted to spotlight, memorialize, and reward fans for their unique and individual Hockey Hair flows through the Hockey Hair Hall of Fame. And, fans can visit their local Great Clips salons to achieve the Hockey Hair flows that fits them best.”

 

Great Clips will also have TV commercials running throughout the 2023 Stanley Cup® Playoffs featuring Jack Hughes and Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche). Great Clips collaborated with the NHLPA to secure NHL players featured in TV commercials. The brand also is featuring NHL-themed creative within its salons across the U.S. and Canada and in digital ads in a robust NHL media package.

 

To participate in the Show Your Flow campaign and for tips and tricks to rock great-looking Hockey Hair all season long, visit www.GreatClips.com/HockeyHair.

 

Great Clips is also the official hair salon of the NHL Players Association and the NHL Alumni Association.

 

About Great Clips, Inc.

Great Clips, Inc. was established in 1982 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Today, there are over 4,400 independently owned Great Clips® salons throughout the United States and Canada, making it the world’s largest salon brand. Great Clips is 100 percent franchised, and salons are owned locally by more than 700 franchisees across the U.S. and Canada. Great Clips® franchisees employ more than 25,000 stylists. Great Clips® franchised salons provide value-priced, high-quality haircare for men, women and children. Getting a great haircut at a Great Clips® salon is more convenient than ever with Online Check-In, ReadyNext® text alerts and Clip Notes®. To check in online, visit GreatClips.com or download the free app. For more information about Great Clips, Inc. or to find a salon location near you, visit GreatClips.com.

 

About the NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League’s international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers – league, team and player accounts combined – across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 160 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, WBD Sports and NHL Network in the U.S.; Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; Viaplay in the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland; YLE in Finland; Nova in Czech Republic and Slovakia; Sky Sports and ProSieben in Germany; MySports in Switzerland; and CCTV5+ in China; and reaches fans worldwide with games available to stream in every country. Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL® App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League’s inception, powered by SAP. NHL Original Productions and NHL Studios produce compelling original programming featuring unprecedented access to players, coaches and League and team personnel for distribution across the NHL’s social and digital platforms.

 

The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL’s Hockey Is For Everyone™ initiative reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. The NHL is expanding access and opportunity for people of all backgrounds and abilities to play hockey, fostering more inclusive environments and growing the game through a greater diversity of participants. To date, the NHL has invested more than $100 million in youth hockey and grassroots programs, with a commitment to invest an additional $5 million for diversity and inclusion programs over the next year.

 

About the National Hockey League Players’ Association

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), established in 1967, is a labour organization whose members are the players in the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHLPA works on behalf of the players in varied disciplines such as labour relations, product licensing, marketing, international hockey and community relations, all in furtherance of its efforts to promote its members and the game of hockey. In 1999, the NHLPA launched the Goals & Dreams fund as a way for the players to give something back to the game they love. Over the past 22 years, more than 80,000 deserving children in 34 countries have benefited from the players’ donations of hockey equipment. NHLPA Goals & Dreams has donated more than $25 million to grassroots hockey programs, making it the largest program of its kind. For more information on the NHLPA, please visit www.nhlpa.com.

NHLPA, National Hockey League Players’ Association and the NHLPA logo are registered trademarks of the NHLPA and are used under license. © NHLPA. All Rights Reserved.

 

About the NHL Alumni Association

The NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA), established in 1999, is an organization devoted to bettering the lives of all former NHL players and their families. The NHLAA exemplifies this commitment to its members in many different ways, including financial assistance, mental and emotional wellness support, physical care, post-playing career transition and family aid, all in furtherance of its efforts to ‘Honour the Past’. Since its inception, the NHLAA has become the largest membership of retired professional hockey players and focuses on making tomorrow better than today for all NHL Alumni throughout their journey. To learn more, and to view our latest news posts, please visit us at www.nhlalumni.com.

The Alumni logo is a trademark of the NHL Alumni Association. © NHL Alumni Association 2023. All Rights Reserved.

NHLPA, National Hockey League Players’ Association and the NHLPA logo are registered trademarks of the NHLPA and are used under license. © NHLPA. All Rights Reserved.​

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Beatrice Zvosec

952.746.6552

Beatrice.Zvosec@greatclips.com

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Rush Street Interactive is first to launch ODDSworks content in New Jersey on BetRivers app

CHICAGO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — ODDSworks, Inc., a North American leader in Remote Gaming Server technology and interactive content, announced today that it has partnered with Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”), a U.S.-based gaming company, to deploy its BETguard™ Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform and proprietary and third-party content for the first time in New Jersey on BetRivers app.

“We are pleased to be partnering once again with RSI, a world class online iGaming company, to provide our unique, proven game content via the versatile BETguard™ platform to the New Jersey market,” commented ODDSworks EVP, Steven DeMar.

 

“We look forward to working with RSI, to grow our respective operations in that state. We expect our close relationship as business partners to continue to expand in the years to come.”

 

New Jersey marks the 4th iGaming market ODDSworks has opened with RSI. They are now live with RSI in Pennsylvnia, Michigan and West Virginia as well.

 

“We are delighted to once again partner with the ODDSworks team to provide players with best-in-class igaming content in New Jersey, one of the most robust iGaming states in North America,” said RSI CEO, Richard Schwartz.

 

“We know they will offer our players at BetRivers top quality and exciting content. We’re proud to work with ODDSworks to elevate our iGaming platform in this important market.”

 

About ODDSworks™

A leader in Remote Gaming Server technology and interactive content, ODDSworks specializes in delivering world-class gaming content and best-in-class interactive technologies for regulated and real money gaming markets.

 

The BETguard™ RGS platform processes over $2 Billion annually in wagering and is approved under GLI-19 regulations. It will power the ODDSworks games as they expand with each new market. ODDSworks is integrating with all major online casinos and provides their unique, market-proven game library to operators.

 

The ODDSworks game portfolio includes a versatile range of proprietary and third-party titles, each featuring a unique and engaging theme enhanced with stellar graphics, sounds and features. ODDSworks team brings almost 100 years of gaming experience to the table. ODDSWorks is owned and operated by gaming pros who know the industry and its players inside out.

 

Visit WWW.ODDSworks.com

 

About Rush Street Interactive

RSI is a trusted online gaming and sports entertainment company focused on markets in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Through its brands, BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and RushBet, RSI was an early entrant in many regulated jurisdictions. It currently offers real-money mobile and online operations in fifteen U.S. states: Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, Iowa, West Virginia, Arizona and Louisiana, as well as in the regulated international markets of Ontario, Canada, Colombia and Mexico. RSI offers, through its proprietary online gaming platform, some of the most popular online casino games and sports betting options in the United States. Founded in 2012 in Chicago by gaming industry veterans, RSI was named the 2022 EGR North America Awards Operator of the Year, Customer Services Operator of the Year and Social Gaming Operator of the Year, and the 2021 SBC Latinoamérica Awards Sportsbook Operator of the Year. RSI was the first U.S.-based online casino and sports betting operator to receive RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gaming Council. For more information, visit www.rushstreetinteractive.com.

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Steven De Mar

Steven@oddsworks.com

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ClashTV announces long-term rights renewal with Isaiah Whitehead Classic Summer Basketball Tournament

First 2023 renewal announcement sets the stage for ClashTV’s return to another amazing NYC Summer Season of Streetball and Culture

 

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — ClashTV, a livestreaming digital platform built to connect fans with the creators, content and culture they are most passionate about, today announced a long-term, multi-year rights renewal with the Isaiah Whitehead Classic (IWC), extending an exclusive interactive media, distribution and content creation partnership that began with a successful 2022 season of streaming.


Founded by Coney Island native Isaiah Whitehead in 2021, IWC hosts the top NYC street ballers from Brooklyn, Uptown, Queens, Staten Island, and New Jersey. A high-school and college standout and former NBA player, Whitehead has brought his resources together to put on the best possible events for his city.

 

This multi-year agreement between ClashTV and IWC will include interactive live streaming, video on demand, and linear distribution of all the event’s full games as well as the creation of short-form and original programming shoulder content. Starting this year, ClashTV will work with IWC and other partners to expand into Web3 loyalty and superfan monetization.

 

“The Isaiah Whitehead Classic quickly rose to become one of our most 2022 streamed event series,” said Ivan Isakov, ClashTV Founder and Chairman. “Extending our partnership in a long-term agreement ensures that ClashTV users get continued exclusive access to amazing basketball content and that the IWC has a path to growth and monetization as part of our Group Flow Flywheel. Big love and respect to Isaiah and the Coney Island family!”

 

Added Whitehead, “I am thrilled to extend and expand the agreement between ClashTV and my IWC tournament. The fan and community feedback to our 2022 ClashTV debut was very positive, and IWC is on the verge of taking over New York City Street Ball. Coney Island is the last stop, so you gotta’ bring your game, not just your name!”

 

This interactive basketball programming builds on ClashTV’s other programming that has included mixed martial arts events and a range of video podcasts featuring personalities such as Add Ventures Music founder and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo.

 

ABOUT CLASHTV

ClashTV is an interactive livestreaming digital platform built to connect fans with the content and culture they are most passionate about. ClashTV allows their audience to view livestreamed and VOD content, vote or clap for what they’re watching, chat on-screen with other fans, purchase merchandise, take part in quizzes, promotional giveaways, and more. From Gen Y and Z-skewing sports content such as Mixed Martial Arts, New York City’s most legendary street basketball leagues and podcasts featuring cultural leaders, ClashTV helps bring the audience closer to the content they love and helps creators better monetize their passions. The app is available on the iOS and Android platforms. For more information, please visit https://www.clashtv.app.

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Caesars Entertainment relaunches Tropicana Online Casino in New Jersey

Iconic online gaming brand returns with new offerings and unmatched rewards

 

TRENTON, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the relaunch of Tropicana Online Casino in the state of New Jersey. The new iCasino app and online casino experience offers customers enhanced functionality with a catalog of industry-leading casino games and an improved integration with the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards®.

 

“Caesars has a legacy in New Jersey with a history of providing a best-in-class gaming experience,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President of iGaming at Caesars Digital. “The relaunch of Tropicana Online Casino is an important step in our progression toward providing valued customers with the best iGaming products in the industry. We’re confident this new offering delivers an elevated online casino experience with rewards that can’t be matched, similar to the industry-best experiences customers enjoy at Tropicana Atlantic City.”

 

Tropicana Online Casino is now live on desktop at TropicanaCasino.com and available for download on iOS and Android. New Jersey customers can expect a wide variety of classic and cutting-edge casino games, including American and European Roulette, market leading slot games from best-in-class providers, Live Dealer Blackjack, Poker and Baccarat and digital classics like Video Poker, and much more.

 

“Tropicana Online Casino enhances the exceptional gaming experience we take pride in bringing to our New Jersey customers every day,” said Joseph Giunta, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Tropicana Atlantic City. “We are pleased to offer our guests the convenience of enjoying their favorite casino games in a fresh and responsible manner, right at their fingertips.”

 

Every casino bet placed earns Tier Credits that contribute to one’s status and Reward Credits that can be redeemed for exclusive Caesars Rewards experiences and discounted getaways at various Caesars Entertainment locations throughout the United States. In addition, eligible online casino customers in New Jersey can elevate their online gaming experience with an exciting welcome offer and new promotional offers released several times a week, ranging from deposit bonus matches, reward spins, Reward Credit multipliers, and more.

 

An industry leader in responsible gaming, Caesars remains committed to responsible gaming education. As a complement to the tools in place that encourage responsible play with Tropicana Online Casino, Caesars recently announced two new responsible gaming policies.

 

The first is the industry’s most comprehensive universal exclusion policy, which adds participants who are currently on a state-sponsored self-exclusion list where Caesars operates to the universal exclusion list for all Caesars’ gaming facilities and platforms across the enterprise. In addition, the company has adopted an enhanced 21+ gaming policy that restricts Caesars Rewards accounts to individuals over 21 years of age and, where permitted by law, limits all domestic gaming, pari-mutuel, sports, and iGaming options to those over 21 years of age.

 

About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.

 

Responsible Gaming in New Jersey

Must be 21 or older and physically present in New Jersey. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

 

Welcome Offer Terms

NJ only. 21+. New users and on first deposit only. Must register with eligible promo code. Minimum wagering within seven days required to release bonuses. Maximum deposit-match bonus of $500. See www.tropicanacasino.com/promotions for full terms. Wagering Requirements on bonus funds vary based on the game type played. Visit https://www.tropicanacasino.com/policies/bonus-policy for the contribution rate of each game type.

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Brad Harwood, bharwood@caesars.com
Dominic Holden, dholden@caesars.com

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LPGA golfers Allisen Corpuz and Annie Park named SHI brand ambassadors

SOMERSET, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — SHI International, one of the world’s largest IT solutions providers, named LPGA Tour golfers Allisen Corpuz and Annie Park as its newest official brand ambassadors. Both will wear SHI-branded gear when they compete, starting this week with the Drive On Championship in Gold Canyon, Arizona.


SHI, an LPGA Tour official technology partner, continues to expand its reach while recognizing and promoting innovation and excellence across a variety of industries. Corpuz and Park will become familiar faces of SHI’s 2023 “Solve what’s next” campaign, highlighting SHI’s role in helping IT and procurement leaders in over 17,000 organizations around the world meet their evolving cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, and end-user computing needs.

 

Corpuz, 25, was one of the top rookies on the tour last year and Park, 27, had two top-10 finishes in 2022.

 

“Allisen and Annie are more than just talented athletes. They possess the qualities of inventive thinkers who can adjust both strategy and execution to ensure success,” said Thai Lee, President and CEO of SHI International. “As world-class golfers, they must constantly anticipate and solve for the next obstacles they face on the golf course and those exceptional skills align perfectly with our values. Our employees approach each customer’s unique needs through a similar lens, constantly developing and refining innovative solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies to deliver positive business outcomes.”

 

Corpuz, ranked 35th in the world and widely regarded as a future star on the LPGA Tour, is no stranger to the business landscape. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a master’s in global supply chain management, and a graduate certificate in business analytics, all from the University of Southern California.

 

“Thai’s background and the accomplishments of SHI as a whole are truly inspiring,” Corpuz said. “Being affiliated with a female-led enterprise that is shattering norms in the tech sector deeply resonates with my values and fills me with immense pride to represent SHI on and off the course.”

 

Park is a Long Island native and fellow USC alumna. The former NCAA champion turned pro in 2016 and won the ShopRite Classic in 2018, which is held annually in New Jersey.

 

“I was fortunate to have a strong female role model in my mom who introduced me to golf at the age of 8,” Park said. “I and my fellow LPGA players strive to be that same inspiration for other girls and women. That’s why partnering with the country’s largest minority woman-owned business feels like the perfect fit.”

 

Corpuz and Park joining SHI as brand ambassadors marks the next milestone in the company’s partnership with LPGA, which was first announced last year. Both organizations are committed to amplifying women’s leadership, empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion in both sports and IT.

 

ABOUT SHI

SHI International Corp. is a $14 billion transformational technology solutions provider serving the needs of more than 17,000 corporate, enterprise, public sector and academic customer organizations around the world. It helps companies achieve business goals through the use of technologies ranging from software licensing and end user computing devices to innovative cloud and edge solutions. With over 6,000 employees worldwide, SHI is the largest Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the U.S.

 

For more information, visit https://www.SHI.com.

 

Press Resources

SHI Corporate Website: http://www.SHI.com
SHI Blog: http://blog.SHI.com
SHI Twitter Handle: @SHI_Intl

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Women’s History Month features Val Ackerman, first female president of USA Basketball

During Women’s History Month, supporters of WHM recognize Val Ackerman, standout athlete, sports executive and former lawyer.

 

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A graduate of  Hopewell Valley Central High School, Ackerman set the school’s varsity basketball career record for points scored, 1,466, a record by any basketball player, male or female.

 

Among her list of accomplishments on and off the court, is that she was the first president of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the first female president of USA Basketball for the 2005–2008 term. During her term, she oversaw a restructuring of the USA Basketball Board of Directors, and gold medal performances by the men’s and women’s basketball teams at the Beijing Olympics. Ackerman was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.

 

In a 2022 Sports Illustrated column, Ackerman said, “When I reflect on the story of women’s sports in our country, I sometimes think about my grandmother, Barbara Radecky Voscek, who immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900s from what is now Slovakia. She raised seven children (including my mom, the youngest), first in western Pennsylvania, where my grandfather worked as a coal miner, and then in a row house in Trenton, N.J., after Grandpop found work in an auto factory instead. Grandmom didn’t speak English, so I never really got to know her, but I’m mesmerized—and inspired—to this day by her courage, her resourcefulness and the many sacrifices she made in search of a better life for herself and her family.”

 

“Women’s sports have an analogous narrative—they’ve been propelled by people courageous enough to take chances and break down walls, who’ve been relentless in their quest for equality and respect and who were willing to be the first so that others could later reap the gains. To those who fought for Title IX and for every milestone since: I can hardly put into words my gratitude for your vision and determination. To the next generation of women athletes and leaders: Carry on, ladies. You’ve been given a start, but there’s still plenty of groundbreaking, leading and fighting left to be done,” she said.

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Mercer County Park installs ropes course, zip line for fun adventures

Mercer County Exec. Brian M. Hughes wants Mercer County Park visitors to know that the unusual-looking structure being built across the road from the Festival Grounds is the first leg of construction of a new ropes course and zip line area.

Photo: Park Commission Executive Director Watson, County Executive Hughes and Park Commissioner Jim Schulz view the ropes course being built by Capela Construction Inc.

 

Park users will be able to take an aerial adventure crossing bridges, balancing on ropes, climbing through obstacles, and riding the zip line. The ropes course will offer various levels of difficulty for children and adults alike.

 

“We are constantly looking for ways to attract new users to our park system and stay on the cutting edge of outdoor recreation offerings, so I’m excited that our Mercer County Park Commission under Executive Director Aaron T. Watson, advanced this project,” Mr. Hughes said.

 

“I’m confident it will be well received and be another economic generator in our long list of active recreation amenities. Watch for its opening this summer.”

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Annual Mercer Bike Drive will support Boys & Girls Clubs

Mercer County and the Park Commission will host their third annual Bike Drive on Saturday, April 8, County Exec. Brian M. Hughes announced.

 

The County takes your old bikes — no matter the condition — and gives them to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Bike Exchange, a volunteer-run organization that repairs donated bikes and sells them at modest prices at its Ewing location at Capitol Plaza, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs directly. Donations are tax-deductible.

 

“Our first two Bike Drives were a big success,” Mr. Hughes said, “and we’re happy to help promote bike-riding for both transportation and pleasure while helping in the efforts to make low-cost bicycles available to low- and moderate-income families.”

 

To donate a bike, drop it off on Saturday, April 8, between 12 noon and 4 p.m. at one of two locations: Ranger Headquarters at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, or the Historic Hunt House at 197 Blackwell Road in Hopewell Township. The rain date is April 15.

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AM Best names four finalists in Student Challenge competition

OLDWICK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has selected students from the University of Wisconsin and Florida State University as finalists for its third annual Student Challenge competition, which tasked entrants with creating solutions for managing insurance risks. The 2023 competition was open to undergraduate and graduate students, who were invited to submit as individuals or in teams.

Chris Lane and Madison Wescott of the University of Wisconsin were selected for their submission, “TikTok as a Penetration Tool for Insurance,” which couples the pervasiveness of the quickly growing social media app with insurance awareness for younger audiences.

 

Siddarth Upadhya and Rail Minazetdinov from the same university earned their spot amongst the finalists for their submission, “Resilience Bonds for Risk Mitigation in the Energy Sector.” Their proposed resilience bond would support investment in the industry and resilient infrastructure, thereby mitigating commodity price risk by removing carbon-based energy sources.

 

Kevin Taheri and David Leemon, another team from the University of Wisconsin, have made it to the final round with their proposal, “New Framework to Assess the Risk and Underwriting for Autonomous Vehicles.” Taheri and Leemon’s proposed framework would assess the risk, underwrite the policy and set prices of autonomous vehicles alongside manufacturers.

 

Finally, Hannah Youngblood from Florida State University was selected for her submission, “Telemedicine Platform for Prescriptions.” Her proposed platform would perform a comparative analysis of a consumer’s prescriptions based on their insurance coverage and suggest the most cost-effective solution.

 

Final presentations will be posted on the Student Challenge website for viewing and voting Wednesday, March 23, through Monday, April 10. Finalists will be notified of the results via email on Tuesday, April 18, and the winner will be published in Best’s Review® Thursday, June 1.

 

“Our annual Student Challenge connects with one of AM Best’s core values: to innovate the insurance industry by tapping into the next generation of professionals,” said Lee McDonald, group vice president of AM Best Information Services. “It’s a pleasure to see the creative solutions these students come up with each year.”

 

AM Best’s 2023 Student Challenge is one of the company’s ongoing initiatives to support the development of new talent in the insurance industry. It is sponsored by the AM Best Foundation, which supports charitable organizations that encourage education and thought leadership in insurance and risk management. AM Best also provides an analytical development program for college students, along with internship opportunities. For more information about the competition, please visit our website.

 

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

 

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Lee McDonald
Group Vice President
AM Best – Information Services
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5561
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com