Author: Greater Media

  • Here’s to next 60 years of special education

    The year 2015 marks the 60th anniversary of special education in New Jersey and the 40th anniversary that special education is guaranteed to children in the United States through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The person who spearheaded special education in New Jersey was the late Sen. Alfred Beadleston. As such, New Jersey…

  • Marching Knights soon to depart for Normandy D-Day ceremonies

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Members of the Old Bridge Marching Knights perform at the 2014 US Bands Yamaha Cup. On June 3, some 60 members of the marching band will represent the East Coast at ceremonies commemorating the 71st anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy. PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD BRIDGE…

  • Hot new pickups coming this fall

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Truck sales are surging, with automakers preparing new pickups in the compact, full-size and sport-truck segments to reach dealerships later this year Truck sales are booming, with automakers delivering 21.9 percent more pickups to customers in January than they did during the same month in 2013, with full-size models continuing…

  • Shrewsbury Volkswagen sponsoring community-wide ‘Daisy Days’ campaign

    Shrewsbury Volkswagen, located at 702 Shrewsbury Ave. in Tinton Falls, is collaborating with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in a month-long fundraising event called “Daisy Days,” this May. In an effort to put smiles on the faces of the little boys and girls in need at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Shrewsbury Volkswagen is asking…

  • In theaters

    Mad Max: Fury RoadRated: R — Opens May 15Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas HoultDirector: George Miller Max is back and the director of the original film is behind the camera to give us this apocalyptic story of a man who lets his actions speak for him. Here he teams up with Furiosa, a woman who…

  • The Spring Lake Irish Festival

    TOP PICK Spring Lake has been referred to as the Jersey Shore’s Irish Riviera, so those who want to celebrate Irish hospitality can opt to visit the 2015 Spring Lake Irish Festival. The festival takes place noon to 4 p.m. May 1 at Third and Morris avenues. This year, the festival features many family-friendly events,…

  • Shrewsbury Volkswagen sponsoring community-wide ‘Daisy Days’ campaign

    Shrewsbury Volkswagen, located at 702 Shrewsbury Ave. in Tinton Falls, is collaborating with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in a month-long fundraising event called “Daisy Days,” this May. In an effort to put smiles on the faces of the little boys and girls in need at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Shrewsbury Volkswagen is asking…

  • Brookdale softball squad seeks fourth national title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College shortstop Cassie Varvaro was named the Most Valuable Player at the Region 19 Tournament, which Brookdale won for the third straight year at Rowan College at Gloucester County, Sewell. Next up is the national championships in Rochester, Minnesota, beginning May 14. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Bo Scannapieco…

  • Chops & Steaks prides itself on healthy, organic products

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Chops & Steaks of North Brunswick offers a variety of fresh, healthy, organic, halal meat selections that are made to order or prepackaged and dated. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF NORTH BRUNSWICK — A new butcher shop in North Brunswick has more than “meats” the eye. Chops & Steaks on Finnegans…