Author: Central Jersey

  • Pauline Poyner to Chair March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

    Pauline Poyner to Chair March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

    By Wendy Keyes/March of Dimes Pauline Poyner, Certified Residential Specialist at Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty in Rumson, has been selected to chair the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. This year’s event is on Monday, October 27, 2014 and will feature signature chefs from dozens of Central Jersey’s most popular restaurants. The event, which…

  • Allstate Foundation and Points of Light Offer Tips on Staying Safe During Hurricane Season

    By Meghan McGarrigle The official hurricane season in the Atlantic region began June 1st. To help residents prepare, The Allstate Foundation and Points of Light have embarked on a 14-city disaster preparation tour and education campaign. Locally, the tour will stop in Burlington County on July 19th at the Burlington County Farm Fair. Unable to…

  • Singing opportunities with VOICES Chorale for 2014-2015 Concert Season

    Singing opportunities with VOICES Chorale for 2014-2015 Concert Season

    By Elisabeth Bonasera VOICES is seeking additional talented singers with good reading skills for next concert season! Altos and basses are especially needed, but singers in all voice parts are encouraged to audition. A few openings in Sotto Voce, the chamber chorus, are also available. The chorale, under the direction of Dr. Lyn Ransom, attracts serious…

  • Divorce Expert Lester L. Barclay Gives Advice on Protecting the Kids and Preserving Peace
  • Divorce Expert Lester L. Barclay Gives Advice on Protecting the Kids and Preserving Peace

    Divorce Expert Lester L. Barclay Gives Advice on Protecting the Kids and Preserving Peace

    By 1888pressrelease 1888PressRelease – Couples should think twice before turning to divorce, while always keeping the kids’ best interests at heart. Chicago, Ill. – Chicago family law practitioner Lester L. Barclay, author of the new book The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down, believes in putting children first. Known for…

  • PRESS: Guest Column

    Gov. Christie should sign ivory bill By Jen Samuel Children learn that "E" is for "elephant," not for "extinction." In 2013, more than 35,000 wild elephants were killed in Africa for ivory products, and millions of dollars from the trade directly funded the activities of an al-Qaeda affiliate and other terrorist organizations. New Jersey can…

  • Rutgers Chemistry Professor Kathryn Uhrich Named ACS Fellow

    Rutgers Chemistry Professor Kathryn Uhrich Named ACS Fellow

    Nick Romanenko Rutgers University Chemistry & Chemical Biology Professor Kathryn Uhrich, a Plainfield resident, has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society.

  • Rutgers Chemistry Professor Kathryn Uhrich Named ACS Fellow

    Rutgers Chemistry Professor Kathryn Uhrich Named ACS Fellow

    By Yankee Public Relations PISCATAWAY, N.J. (July 18, 2014) – Rutgers University Chemistry & Chemical Biology (CCB) Professor Kathryn Uhrich, a renowned polymer scientist,has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society. Uhrich, a Plainfield resident, will be honored during the ACS 248th National Meeting & Exposition in…

  • PRINCETON: Ettin enjoys taste of coaching

    PRINCETON: Ettin enjoys taste of coaching

    Princeton rec basketball league vet takes on new role By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    Skye Ettin knows he would like to get into coaching once he finishes up his college career. And on Wednesday night he had a great look into what a basketball coaching career might be like.    He began the night filling in…