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The historic Metuchen Inn was the site of the grand opening of the Edison Arts Society’s spring art show, entitled “Travel with Art: Art Inspired by World Travel.” To help set the ambience for the crowd gathered for the recent opening of the juried art show, violinist Debra Biderman, a member of the New Jersey…

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children and adolescents should engage in physical activity for 60 minutes or more each day.While fulfilling those requirements might not have been a problem for kids who grew up before the dawn of the Internet, nowadays kids are spending less time playing outside and…

EDISON — A township resident and Korean War veteran recently received recognition for his achievements and service. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6) presented Robert A. Corbisiero with distinguished service medals last month. The 82-year-old veteran had not been previously recognized with the medals. “This is a long-overdue recognition of Robert’s sacrifices and bravery while fighting for…

Rutgers Day Rutgers Day will welcome new additions this year, including a parade along College Avenue, displays about Rutgers’ participation in the Big Ten conference and health sciences programming on Busch Campus. The event is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25, with programming taking place on the Busch, College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Jon Bon Jovi discusses plans for the B.E.A.T. Center, which he described as a resource hub for people in need, during an April 14 press conference at the center’s future location in Toms River. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jon Bon Jovi is taking his efforts to serve those in…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Those involved with food banks across central New Jersey are working to alleviate hunger, a persistent problem plaguing families and individuals across the state. The number of those experiencing hunger continues to rise in New Jersey, according to a study by Feeding America, a nonprofit that seeks to educate…

By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent An extended-stay hotel is a step closer to fruition after receiving approval from the Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment last week. Applicant Edison Enterprises was granted a use variance and bulk variances for issues such as height and signage for a hotel to be called The Home, a Hilton brand. The…

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Members of Temple Emanu-El, Edison, join Rabbi David Vaisberg for “Lighting the Memories” at the temple on April 17. Participants lit candles in remembrance of victims of the Holocaust during Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Youngsters in the religious school created memory boxes, at right, for Holocaust victims.

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Like many authors, Donna Cantor has had her fair share of setbacks and rejections. “If I printed out all of my rejection emails, they’d reach my ceiling,” said the township resident, whose second novel, “Released from the Shadows,” was released in February. However, Cantor also went through some setbacks that…