Author: Greater Media
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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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Westlake Women’s Golf Association to host fundraiser
JACKSON — The Westlake Women’s Golf Association of Jackson will hold its annual golf fundraiser on Aug. 20. Over the past 10 years, the Westlake Women’s Golf Association has set aside one tournament day a season to host a fundraiser. In a press release, the golf association said it has supported many worthwhile organizations. Last…
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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…
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Shhh … A house is for sale
Sort of secret, sort-of unofficial, ‘pocket listings’ can be attractive to both sellers and buyers By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Last decade’s housing crisis has left its mark on today’s market. Secrets in the real estate world are getting people talking. Since the economic crisis last decade, observers say there’s been a discreet buildup…
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Tim Gunn delights in the fast-paced world of “Project Runway”
By Kellie Freeze, channelguidemag.com This season, Project Runway (returning Thursday, Aug. 6, on Lifetime) is once again stretching the minds of talented designers with challenges that push the boundaries of fashion. Cohost and mentor Tim Gunn maintains that the show could “use the same challenges every season because we have different designers with different points…
