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Old Town Village in Piscataway will serve as the host to several holiday traditions for the whole family on Dec. 13, including crafts, carriage rides and live music. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICEOF CULTURE AND HERITAGE PISCATAWAY — The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage invites residents to experience its “Seasonal Traditions”…

TOP PICK With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness, proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Perhaps, his most…

By Heidi Scanlon, Certified Reiki Master/instructor It’s that time of year — the holidays! A time when you are supposed to be feeling happy — but are you? Many dread the holiday season. They could be lonely, missing a loved one, or they don’t have the financial means to purchase the presents they want to…

When it comes to losing weight, one of the biggest challenges stress eaters face is yo-yo dieting, says East Brunswick chiropractor Dr. Freedman. Even when stress eaters are on a diet, emotional triggers can send them back to comfort foods.As a result, dieting can feel like a rollercoaster with no clear path forward. “High sensitivity…

Six massage parlors in the area have been closed by police after 19 individuals were charged with participating in prostitution and/or money laundering at the establishments. Julie’s Spa, 525 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, and Pro Acupressure Inc., 1910 Oak Tree Road, Edison, were among the massage parlors that were shuttered during a series of raids…

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The township Senior Meals program is celebrating 30 years of serving the elderly population. “It really takes a village. … We have a great group of volunteers who say they get more out of it by giving out the meals,” said Rachel Steinberg, director of the Department…

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — A 29-year-old Manalapan woman died last week after her vehicle struck a deer. Nalani E. Tesalona was pronounced dead at the scene from head injuries, according to police. Tesalona was traveling west in a 2007 Pontiac G6 on Buckelew Avenue approaching the intersection with Gravel Hill- Spotswood Road…

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Angelo Palmer Sr., left to right, Dan Unachukuv and Kenectti Unachukuv portray The Three Wise Men, as parishioners re-enact scenes from the Bible during the 31st annual “A Drive Through the Christmas Story” at Sayre Woods Bible Church in Old Bridge on Nov. 27. For story, see page 3.

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Kathy and Vince Cata, who have been foster parents to more than 20 children, pose for a Christmas photo with several of their adopted and current foster children. Going back 30 years, Kathy and Vince Cata wanted to have several children. While that did not happen the way they hoped…