Author: Central Jersey
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REGION: HijabFest explores Muslim fashion
On Sept.22, the New Brunswick Islamic Center (NBIC) hosted the first ever HijabFest at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. By Azra Baig, Special Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — On Sept.22, the New Brunswick Islamic Center (NBIC) hosted the first ever HijabFest at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. The word hijab can be defined as…
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REGION: Dan Aykroyd hawks vodka in East Windsor
Ed Birch photo. Famed actor and entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd signs the trunk of one of the vehicles used in Ghostbusters II at a stop at the Bottle King liquor store in East Windsor Saturday. The performer was promoting his new Crystal Head Vodka.
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Community invited to annual Mayors’ Breakfast
Shown in the photo are guests and honorees at last year’s Hopewell Valley Mayors’ Breakfast (from left): Heidi Kahme, Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance; Pat Ryan, Hopewell Valley Community Bank; Mayors Paul Anzano and Mike Markulec; Thomas Smith, HVRSD superintendent; Lisa Wolff, Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education president; and last year’s Municipal Alliance Volunteer of…
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School board president faces numerous challenges
Hemant Marathe, West Windsor mayoral candidate To the editor: After reading the mayor’s letter “Why I am running again,” my friend jokingly asked me, “As the school board president, Marathe, what have you done for us lately?” Although he was only joking, I have received this question in various forms as I knock…
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What a perfect day!
Abigail Waugh, Valley Senior Services coordinator Every once in a while you get a perfect day for a picnic. The sun is out, the humidity is low, and the yellow jackets are scarce. Smiles are abundant. We were lucky to have one of those days on Sept. 19 for the annual Hopewell Valley Senior…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Monroe Falcons outscore Vikings 26-18
The Monroe Township High School Falcons out powered the South Brunswick Vikings 26-18 last Friday at the Falcons home field. By Ed Birch, Special Writer MONROE — The Monroe Township High School Falcons out powered the South Brunswick Vikings 26-18 last Friday at the Falcons home field. The Falcons came out of the locker room…
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ROEBLING: Crew films flick at local house
One day Joe Varga was working in his yard on Seventh Avenue, when he was approached by Gato Loco Films to shoot some scenes on his property. by Amy Batista, Special Writer ROEBLING — One day Joe Varga was working in his yard on Seventh Avenue, when he was approached by Gato Loco Films to…
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STOCKTON: Borough says hail to chief
On Sept. 20, Stockton Fire Company Chief Paul Steffanelli (left) was presented with the key to the Borough of Stockton by Mayor Stephen Giocondo (right).
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