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Cancer report emphasizes healthy living.

While the number of deaths from cancer has been declining, many malignancies could be prevented by exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, a new federal report finds.

EAST WINDSOR: Music thrives at middle school

EAST WINDSOR — In a time of immense budgetary cuts to the music programs of public schools across America — the Melvin H. Kreps Middle School stands out as an exception to that trend.

Southern planning cuts to music program

Southern's School of Music will have two fewer degree programs if the Board of Regents gets its way.  The uncertainty has alarmed faculty and students who say they are scared of losing other music programs.

YPSILANTI: Symphonic Evening will feature music, auction

In the face of reduced funding for music programs their children love and thrive in, one Ypsilanti schools parent group is taking drastic steps: they’re throwing a major party and inviting everyone.

Music and the learning experience

For some people, elementary and middle school music programs mean the chance to see their daughter sing in the elementary choir concert or their son perform in the All-County Jr. Musical.