Author: Greater Media

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    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.

  • Responsiveness of borough questioned

    While the borough lists email addresses of its officials on its website, it fails to provide an appropriate disclaimer: Be advised that we probably won’t respond to even bona fide complaints. Over the last several years — I’ve lived here for over 30 — I’ve sent scores of bona fide email complaints to borough officials…

  • How does your garden grow?

    Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring:  Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year.  Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…

  • Many tout president’s plan for free community college

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer President Barack Obama’s $60 billion proposal of making two years of community college free for qualified students across America has brought both hope and concern. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth) made a visit to Middlesex County College (MCC) on Jan. 23 to have a conversation with students about their take on…

  • Black History Month

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Yvonne Ceasar gets expressive during “Tales from the African Drum” at the Olde Towne Village in Johnson Park in Piscataway on Feb. 7.

  • Spring is in the air for home gardeners

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A multitude of orchids were on display at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show held Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. Those preparing for the spring growing season may also visit the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, which runs Feb. 12-15 in Edison. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If…

  • How does your garden grow?

    Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring:  Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year.  Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…

  • Be wary of ‘washed’ car titles

    Used car shoppers should beware of an emerging fraud called title washing, with consumers in New Jersey, North Carolina, Mississippi, California and Georgia said to be at particular risk. That’s according to a report issued by the title search company Carfax in Centreville, Va., which indicates as many as 800,000 vehicles may be affected nationwide.…

  • Sayreville seeks to dismiss Hindu temple’s lawsuit

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Attorneys for the borough have asked the U.S. District Court to dismiss a civil suit filed on behalf of the Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, claiming Sayreville and its land use boards violated the temple’s constitutional and civil rights. The complaint, filed on Sept. 18, 2014, charges that the borough and…