Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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$10,000 raised at Hope4Spandana event for children in India with autism
A fundraiser was held on April 22 at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison by Hope4Spandana, a nonprofit charitable organization to help underprivileged children in India diagnosed with autism. Sharwani Kota, who organized the event, said that about 800 people attended and more than $10,000 was raised at the event. Many New Jersey dignitaries such…
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Campbell School principal challenges students to be screen free
Each year, Metuchen’s Campbell Elementary School Principal Ed Porowski challenges his students to push their limits. Two years ago, the children were challenged to read as many pages as they could within a week’s timeframe. The top readers in each class had the opportunity to have Porowski dress up in a hot dog costume and…
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Coldwell Banker beautifies Crystal Springs for Cares Day
On April 14, approximately 25 volunteers from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in East Brunswick returned to Crystal Springs Aquatic Park for their fourth annual beautification of the front entrance. The charitable project was part of the real estate company’s statewide Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Day event. Branch Vice President Sandra Tesser and Coldwell Banker…
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Woodbridge Library to host ‘Crafternoon’ for teens and tweens in May
The Woodbridge Public Library invites teens and tweens in grades 6-12 to get crafty at the Main Library and branches all throughout the month of May. Teens and tweens can drop in at a program and turn their original artwork or DIY designs into buttons and magnets with the library’s new button-maker machine. All supplies…
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Crime scene expert questions handling of blanket in murder trial
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — A crime scene investigation expert took the stand and said the mishandling of a blanket by police found in 1992 where Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey’s body was found calls into question its connection with the boy’s disappearance. Howard Ryan, a retired New Jersey State Police officer, told the jury in…
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Edison Elks to host Mother’s Day Breakfast May 8
The Edison Elks Lodge will host its annual Mother’s Day Breakfast on May 8 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the lodge, located at 375 Old Post Road in Edison. Breakfast consists of eggs any way, omelets, bacon, sausage, Taylor ham, potatoes, french toast, pancakes, toast, assorted cereals, coffee, tea, juices and desserts. Cost is $8 for…
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Grillin’ and Chillin’ Concert and BBQ Cook-Off set for May 7
Woodbridge Township presents Grillin’ and Chillin’ Concert and BBQ Cook-Off on May 7, 1-5 p.m. at Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave. Musical entertainment will be City Hicks. For more information on how to enter a cook-off team, or how to become a vendor, call Rosemary Mende at 732-596-4047 or email [email protected].
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J.P. Stevens claims fourth straight GMC tennis title
By Jimmy Allinder Boys tennis When the conversation is about the best boys tennis teams in the history of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), it always includes John P. Stevens High School — and for good reason. The Hawks won their fourth consecutive conference tournament championship April 25, scoring 46 points to top runner-up East…
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GMC championships next for Woodbridge track and field teams
By Jeff Appelblatt No matter where a team finishes in the standings, participating in the annual Penn Relays is something great to remember for any high school athlete. With that in mind, Woodbridge High School’s track and field coach, Jesse Angatia, makes sure to get a number of student-athletes from his team down to Philadelphia’s…
