Author: Greater Media

  • Six-week parenting course open to public

    The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present The Art of Parenting, the institute’s new six-session course, beginning Jan. 27. Rabbi Levi Azimov will conduct the sessions from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center, 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. With questions ranging from how children and parents should relate to each other,…

  • Food pantry has three new board members

    The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has announced that three new members will join the board of trustees this year. The new board members include Dean Q. Lin, president of Ocean Medical Center; Sammy Steinlight, president of Steinlight Media LLC; and Michael Gualario, former president and CEO of Sensor Technologies Inc. Gualario is currently…

  • Catastrophe may be in the Keystone pipeline

    We are waiting to see if, after President Barack Obama supposedly vetoes the Keystone XL Pipeline travesty (I have my doubts), the Republicans, who have announced that they are eager to overturn the pipeline veto, will get the job done. It is essential that you prevent the veto override by letting your senators and representatives…

  • Weichert Workforce Mobility establishes tax service division

    Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of corporate mobile workforce solutions, announces that it has established a wholly-owned tax subsidiary, Weichert Mobility Tax Services Inc. As a licensed CPA firm, Weichert Mobility Tax Services Inc. will offer a comprehensive suite of tax capabilities to its clients and their mobile employees, including…

  • Need for food remains year-round

    As the new year begins and resolutions are made, there is one thing that remains certain — the need for emergency food among families in our neighborhoods continues to grow. In 2014, thanks to the help of so many, The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties was able to provide 10 million meals to area…

  • An American tradition: camp

    For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment.This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is comprised almost entirely of teachable moments — developing life…

  • Blood drive to be held in North Brunswick

    New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road. Donors must be between 17 and 76 years old, or 16 with parental consent, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors should eat before donating blood, and bring ID and…

  • Summer camp: the ultimate 21st century skills learning environment

    By Andy Pritikin It used to be so easy. Mom was home, and kids wanted to play outside, as we only had seven channels on the television (and no central air). Boy, how times have changed.Technological advances have profoundly affected life, as we know it, including how we raise our children. Most families rely on…

  • Baron recognized for efforts to aid pediatric cancer research

    Sherrie Wells kisses her baby, Brady. Brady passed away at 23 months old after battling leukemia. PHOTO COURTESY OFKD PHOTOGRAPHY The Hugs for Brady Foundation has named radio host and humanitarian Bert Baron the 2015 Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year. New Jersey born and raised, Baron is the host of “Jersey Central,”…