Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle becomes first woman to lead NJ State Police

Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle, the first woman to lead the New Jersey State Police, brings 26 years of experience and a fresh perspective after her appointment by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

From the archives: Rio Hondo’s first woman mayor recommended to post by previous mayor, husband

The original cutline for this photo as it appeared in the Valley Morning Star’s March 7, 1973 edition: “HE’S FOR HER — Rio Hondo Mayor John Brodecky Jr. announced Tuesday (March 6, 1973) that he will ...
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SPACE HISTORY: Soviet Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova Became First Woman to Fly In Space in 1963

WATCH: The first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, shouted, “Hey, sky, take off your hat; I’m on my way!” Tereshkova’s flight lasted nearly 71 hours. (Soviet Space Pro ...
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Climber Sasha DiGiulian on Being the First Woman to Ascend Yosemite's Platinum Wall

After successfully climbing 3,000 vertical feet —making this route one of El Capitan's longest and most challenging—DiGiulian ...