Author: Greater Media

  • Group honors slain students through food drive

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer In just one week, a local organization collected more than 500 food items for residents in need. The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) participated in the national “Feed Their Legacy” food drive, which was created in honor of Deah Barakat; his wife, Yusor Abu- Salha; and her sister, Razan…

  • Alumni-produced book shows college’s ‘Endless Possibilities’

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Damian Gonzalez, left to right, Kim Silva-Martinez and Nicole Lazar, the team behind “Endless Possibilities,” a book commemorating Middlesex County College’s 50 years of history, hold their finished creation. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON Fifty years of hard work and great strides have been encompassed in a single volume…

  • Area pediatric endocrinologist named Physician of the Year

    Dr. Max Salas A local physician inspired by the plight of children with diabetes will be honored as Physician of the Year this month. Dr. Max Salas, chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, will receive the award from the Diabetes Foundation at its annual awards dinner…

  • Dog days

    PHOTO COURTESY OF PAULA LaFOND Trooper Joe Duca, formerly of South Brunswick, rides alongside his K9 partner, Buck, as part of the Vermont State Police–Rutland Barracks. In December, Buck was one of 350 law enforcement dogs who received a ballistic vest courtesy of Vested Interest in K9s Inc. The Occasions campaign for Groupon Grassroots to…

  • Chamber of commerce to host May 5 job fair

    Assemblyman Joe Danielsen and the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. Various companies, colleges and community organizations will attend. The event is open to the public. Dress for success, and bring résumé copies. Limited spaces are available. RSVP…

  • Tickets on sale for Taste of Somerset

    The 23rd annual Taste of Somerset will be held 6-9 p.m. May 18 at The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave., Somerset. The gourmet tasting event provides an opportunity to sample appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages from local establishments. Among the restaurants that have already committed to attend are Booker & Zinc American Kitchen…

  • ‘Personality Parade’ to be topic of dinner

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will host its “Personality Parade” dinner party, featuring inspirational speaker and certified personality trainer Rosa Marie Faulkner 7-8:30 p.m. April 15 at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. Faulkner will share her story “Personality Profiles: The Key to Relationships.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $24 per person for…

  • Weichert executives named to the 2014/2015 Swanepoel Power 200

    Jim Weichert, founder and co-president of Weichert, Realtors, and Marty Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc., have been selected for the Swanepoel POWER 200: The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate in 2014/2015. Weichert and Rueter were ranked No. 13 and No. 66, respectively. Both executives moved up on the list this…

  • Plays-in-the-Park auditions scheduled

    Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park will hold auditions for its 2015 summer season. Open calls will be held at 7 p.m. April 17 and on noon from April 18-19. Those interested should come prepared with approximately 16 bars of an up-tempo show tune. An accompanist will be provided. They should also bring their own sheet music in…