Author: Greater Media
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Exhibit serves up history of New Jersey diners
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Rooms at the Cornelius Low House/Middlesex County Museum have been decorated to resemble traditional diner settings with food, tables and jukeboxes. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF New Jersey diners represent more than hamburgers and French fries; they are emblematic of an entire history and mythology of the state, according to historian Michael C.…
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North Brunswick garden will be community effort
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Gardeners in North Brunswick may enjoy an added benefit that came with the township’s successful effort to preserve the Pulda Farm. Residents are able to reserve space to grow herbs, produce and flowers at the North Brunswick Community Garden, located at the Pulda Farm on Old Georges Road. “This is…
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North Brunswick teen sings her way to ‘La Voz’
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Rossany Rodriguez of North Brunswick sings for the judges during the blind auditions of “La Voz Kids.” North Brunswick has a voice in an international competition. Rossany Rodriguez, a junior at North Brunswick Township High School, has made it through the blind auditions on the third season of “La Voz…
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Crayon collection adds color to lives of children in hospital
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Nikita Chaubal and fellow members of the Class of 2016 at South Brunswick High School are collecting new crayons and coloring books for children who are hospitalized at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURIE BUDHU SOUTH BRUNSWICK — To foster creativity and happiness among…
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American Legion to collect food items for pantry
American Legion Post 401 will conduct its annual food drive in support of the South Brunswick Food Pantry’s Feinstein Challenge through April 27. Each year during March and April, the Feinstein Foundation challenges antihunger agencies across the country to raise funds and collect as many food donations as possible. Each food item donated is valued…
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Robotics summer camp open to students
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will hold a robotics camp based on robots and the energy they use 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26 in the municipal building, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Beginners and experienced students ages 5-10 can join. The cost is $160. To register, call 732-247-0922, ext.…
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Fund provides soldier with service dog
HOLMDEL — The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, through its Sgt. Denny Project, was instrumental in providing a specially trained Labrador retriever named Ginger to wounded warrior Denise, helping her move forward after suffering from post-traumatic stress. For soldiers returning home from combat, the transition back into society can be overwhelming. The hyper-vigilance…
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Bayonet Farm to host Earth Day Festival
An upcoming event will promote environmental awareness within the community. The 17th annual Holmdel Earth Day Festival will take place noon to 4 p.m. May 3 at Bayonet Farm. The festival is sponsored by Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) and the Holmdel Environmental Commission. Parking, admission and most of the attractions are free. The…
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Neighborhood group slates social event
The Chapel Hill Association will hold its inaugural “Pot Luck Spring Tea Party” from 3-5 p.m. April 19 at Oasis Farms, 89 Sleepy Hollow Road, Middletown. The social event is for residents of the Chapel Hill neighborhood. The Chapel Hill Association seeks to exchange ideas and look out for the interests of the neighborhood, as…
