Author: Greater Media
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Christie Rampone returns home after World Cup triumph
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Above left: Fans cheer for U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer team member Christie Rampone, left, during a welcome home celebration at Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Kurr Atrium in Neptune on July 28. Above right: U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer team member Christie Rampone greets fans of all ages.…
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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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Test-taking tips
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students.The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to…
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Make school day mornings easier
School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning…
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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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Food and Wine Walk dates set in Red Bank
RED BANK — The Red Bank Food and Wine Walk will take place from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, throughout Red Bank. Adults 21 and older can sample wine, beer and other beverages as well as sweet and savory delights from Red Bank’s most popular restaurants and eateries. Over 20 fine food establishments will…
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American Pharoah delivers as winner at Haskell
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer 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. SCOTT…
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Record crowd at the Haskell
SCOTT FRIEDMAN A crowd of over 60,000 people watched as Triple Crown winner American Pharoah raced to an easy victory in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park Aug. 2.
