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  • Dozens learn about the basics of Islam

    Dozens learn about the basics of Islam

    Subhead: Judaism will be explored during next ‘Faith, Conversation and Coffee’ event SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Dozens of people of diverse faiths joined together to gain insight into the Islamic faith. The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission (SBHRC) presented its second “Faith, Conversation and Coffee” event on April 25 at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey…

  • Five Star Professional honors Ginger Boyle

    Five Star Professional honors Ginger Boyle

    Ginger Boyle has accomplished what only a small percentage of real estate agents in the New Jersey-area have achieved. Boyle of Next Age M3 Realty Group is featured in a special section of the March issue of New Jersey Monthly as a 2017 Five Star Real Estate Agent award winner. Five Star Professional partnered with…

  • Meet Ricky Whittle of the divine new visual feast ‘American Gods’

    Meet Ricky Whittle of the divine new visual feast ‘American Gods’

    By Kellie Freeze Neil Gaiman’s best-selling fantasy novel American Gods comes to Starz on Sunday, April 30, in an eye-popping and fantastic series from co-creators, writers and showrunners Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Heroes) and Michael Green (Logan). In this modern tale, war is brewing between Old Gods, whose backgrounds come from global mythology, and new deities,…

  • Residents asked to help victims of North Brunswick house fire

    Residents asked to help victims of North Brunswick house fire

    North Brunswick officials are asking residents to provide aid to a family who lost everything in a house fire on Georges Road on April 11. The township will be collecting gently used clothing and household items at the municipal building, 710 Hermann Road. Clothing sizes are women’s medium, men’s extra large and medium, girl’s small…

  • More flood-prone properties will become open space in South River

    More flood-prone properties will become open space in South River

    SOUTH RIVER – The Borough of South River will receive more than $4 million to increase its open space properties due to the destruction of superstorm Sandy. The borough will receive $4,151,057 from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Blue Acres Buyout Program, according to a joint statement released by U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and…

  • Auxiliaries to host culinary event May 8

    Auxiliaries to host culinary event May 8

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The CentraState Associated Auxiliaries will bring an exciting culinary experience to Freehold Township once again with a unique event that will benefit student and community programs at the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center at CentraState Medical Center. The event is scheduled for 6:30-9 p.m. May 8 in the Crystal Ballroom…

  • Ask the Expert – Volume 8

    Ask the Expert – Volume 8

    I have received several questions this month regarding brain injury. Rita B. from Marlboro asks “What is the difference between a traumatic brain injury and an acquired brain injury?” Josh W. from Matawan asks “What are the leading causes of traumatic brain injury?” Bonnie F. from Jackson asks “Is a concussion considered to be a…

  • Basket raffle to have luau theme

    Basket raffle to have luau theme

      St. Thomas the Apostle Church will hold a Luau Basket Raffle Extravaganza from 7-11 p.m. on May 18 at the church, 333 Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The cost is $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Attendees are encouraged to wear hula gear. Must be 18 or older. For tickets, email [email protected] or…

  • Mamie Van Doren

    Mamie Van Doren

    By Lucie M. Winborne, ReMind Magazine She’s been called a lot of things — Miss Eight Ball, Miss Palm Springs, the Blonde Bombshell, even one of “The Three M’s” (in conjunction with platinum-tressed stars Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe). But one thing no one would ever call Joan Lucille Olander, a.k.a. Mamie Van Doren, is…