Author: Greater Media
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Frederick J. Perykasz
Frederick J. Perykasz, 89, of Old Bridge, passed away July 31 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Cream Ridge, Plumsted Township. Born in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, and raised in McAdoo and New York City, he was a long-time Old Bridge resident and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. A U.S. Army veteran,…
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The top 10 things you can do to prevent burnout
Part Two By Joe Stein Last month we covered five of the top 10 things you can do to prevent burnout: 1. Exercise your body to relax your mind. 2. Stay fully hydrated. 3. Get up and move. 4. Pamper yourself. 5. Let others care for you. How many of these are you doing now…
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Local restaurants donate to first responders
My nephew is a North Brunswick police officer and volunteer firefighter. Recently, when North Brunswick had the fire by DCH Toyota, my sister Cynthia Pormilli, of North Brunswick, and I collected donations from some local businesses who donated food for the police, firefighters, EMS, etc. who were on location battling the blaze. I would just…
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Compost bin project transforms a boy into an Eagle Scout
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Above: Eagle Scout Atreya Verma proudly stands in the three-bin compost unit he installed at Rutgers Gardens with the help of fellow scouts. Right: The work area prior to construction. A local Boy Scout turned trash into treasure for his Eagle Scout project. Atreya Verma of North Brunswick built a…
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Local schools, businesses ready for back to school
Center Stage For 39 years, Center Stage has offered the best, most experienced and diverse faculty in the area, covering all styles of dance: hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern; theater (acting and musical theater); music (voice, piano, guitar and percussion); and gymnastic programs. Center Stage’s esteemed alumni have appeared in more than 40…
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7 tips to find the best college fit from Huntington Learning Center
Choosing a college can be difficult for many high school students.With so many factors to consider, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center encourages teens to go about the process systematically.“Narrowing down colleges can be overwhelming, but by thinking through priorities and goals, teens can make the process easier and make a well-informed decision.” Huntington offers…
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Civil War Living History Weekend
TOP PICK The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey presents its annual Civil War Living History Weekend at Parker Press Park, Rahway Avenue in Woodbridge, Aug. 8-9. Camps are open to the pubic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., a special 150th Civil War…
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American Pharoah winner at the Haskell
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jockey Victor Espinoza waves to the cheering crowd as American Pharoah heads to the track to run in the Haskell Invitational Aug. 2. The Triple Crown winner made it look easy as he won the race much to the delight of the record-setting crowd of more than 60,000 fans.
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North Brunswick 10U baseball wins third straight district title
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The North Brunswick Baseball and Softball Association’s 10U baseball team turned in an outstanding year and won the Cal Ripken District Tournament for the third straight season. Coach Dave Rosenberg’s team went 35- 6 overall and won the United States Amateur Baseball League’s (USABL) top 10U division to advance to the…
