Author: Greater Media
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AARP volunteers offer free tax returns
The AARP Tax-Aide Program will offer free tax preparation for seniors and low-income individuals with simple taxes 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through April 9, at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Trained volunteers will prepare efiled federal and state tax returns free of charge. Bring a copy of last…
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Love of maps could lead to road trip of a lifetime
Linwood student has a chance to travel to Washington, D.C., for National Geography Bee By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Yatharth Pandey NORTH BRUNSWICK — Long road trips led to Yatharth Pandey’s love of geography. “I would get bored,” he said, recalling how he first became interested in geography during a road trip. “My brother and…
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Islamic Society of Central Jersey to host art exhibit
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey will host its first art expo 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14 in the multipurpose room of the society, 4145 Route 1 South, Promenade Boulevard, Monmouth Junction. The expo will feature art, calligraphy, jewelry, pottery, hand-knitted items, table coverings, gift baskets and more. The program will include a speed painting…
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Hanging by a thread
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Clockwise from top: Youngsters enjoy the Paper Moon Puppet Theatre’s presentation of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” at the East Brunswick Library on Feb. 8. Branden Knowles, front, and Donna Jeanne Bagnote of the Paper Moon Puppet Theatre perform. Sarah Kumar of East Brunswick, right, kisses one of the puppets while…
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Elks will host gala for St. Patrick’s Day
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Party 6-10 p.m. March 14 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Food will be served at 7 p.m. In the event of snow, the event will be rescheduled to 1-5 p.m. March 15. The celebration…
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Free dental care puts a smile on kids’ faces
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Left: Dylan Sorenson gets a high-five from Chompster during the Give Kids a Smile Day event at KidZdent in Old Bridge on Feb. 6. Above: Matthew Sorenson of East Brunswick opens wide for dental hygienist Linda Cunha. OLD BRIDGE — For one day each year, KidZdent, a children’s dental practice,…
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Photo
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR One of the many colorful orchids that were on display at the 18th annual Deep Cut Orchid Society show at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. The show ran Feb. 5-8.
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It is time for a decision on JCP&L rate case
It has been more than three years since the JCP&L rate case began, and recently a New Jersey administrative law judge made a long-awaited recommendation, one which aligns with what we have been saying all along — that New Jersey’s JCP&L customers have long been overcharged and deserve a rate cut. Now, the only thing…
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Face time
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FORUM THEATRE The cast of “Freckleface Strawberry” is set for its second weekend of performances at Metuchen’s Forum Theatre. Pictured, left to right, are Elana Iskowitz of East Brunswick, Evan Krug of Edison, Shannen Doyle of Kendall Park, DeVaughn Johnson of Edison and Shannon Garahan of East Brunswick.
