Author: Greater Media

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    FRANK GALIPO East Brunswick High School harriers, in green, are running in a pack at the start of the New Balance Shore Coaches Invitational cross-country meet held on Oct. 3 on a soggy Holmdel Park course.

  • Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction

    The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…

  • EB girls looking to climb back into Red Division soccer race

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Is it possible that one of the longest and most impressive runs in New Jersey high school sports history could be on the verge of coming to an end? It could be if you follow a trend that began last year when East Brunswick High School’s girls’ soccer team finished with…

  • High school teacher introduces hunger project

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – A local high school art teacher is hoping to have an impact on hunger in Monmouth County through a project aimed at raising awareness and funds for those in need. “The Empty Bowls Project is an international grassroots organization that helps raise awareness and money for world…

  • How you can lower your risk of breast cancer

    Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to lung cancer. One in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research found that 22 percent of women named breast cancer as the disease they fear most.The specter…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    RE/MAX Dreams in Sayreville announces the addition of agent Melissa Mazzullo. She specializes in residential properties in Middlesex and Monmouth County. She is excited to work for RE/MAX alongside broker/owner Susan Giacchi. To speak with Mazzullo, call 718-666-1387 or 732-903-9145. Visit her website, www.mmazzullo.remax-nj.com.

  • Breast cancer and the benefits of exercise

    By Joe Stein Maybe you lived a healthy lifestyle, ate moderately, exercised regularly, had mammograms, and read the latest research. Maybe you didn’t. Maybe you had a family history of breast cancer, maybe not.At this point, these things don’t matter.What counts now is you were diagnosed with breast cancer, received successful treatment, and are ready…

  • Chance to cover Pope was ‘pinnacle of career’

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Howell native Gary Gellman of Gellman Images was in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 covering the arrival of Pope Francis at Philadelphia International Airport and captured the moment (above) when the Pope stopped his motorcade, exited his vehicle and blessed and kissed a 10-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy. PHOTO BY…

  • Library to host movie time for children

    The Main Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Avenue, will be the host movie time at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 for children ages 2-11. Registration is open to the community at www.edisonpubliclibrary.net, or call 732-287-2298.