• American pride

    The streets were packed with parade-goers during the 130th annual Jamesburg Memorial Day parade on May 27. Right: Mary Gorny and her daughter Eve, both of Monroe, watch a horse go by during the parade. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Edison police officer charged in Monroe fire

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A nine-year veteran of the Edison Police Department has been charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson for allegedly setting fire to the home of his superior officer, an Edison police captain, and the officer’s family in Monroe last week. Michael A. Dotro, 35,…

  • Summer fun: N.J. style

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Outdoor festivals and fairs signal summer in New Jersey. Here’s a compilation of some major events during June, July and August. Red Bank Riverfest: Red Bank’s Riverfest food and musical festival will be held rain or shine at Marine Park, Wharf Avenue, Red Bank, May 31 through June 2. The…

  • Obama, Christie announce the start of summer at the Jersey Shore

    Keith Heumiller and Nicole Antonucci President Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Christie reunited to tour the Shore Tuesday, addressing a crowd of hundreds gathered on the Asbury Park boardwalk and announcing to the nation that New Jersey is officially open for the summer. “There’s still a lot of work to be done,” Obama said, on…

  • Ram-bunctious!

    The redesigned Ram 1500 pickup comes in a wide variety of models, including a leather-clad version that’s especially ‘home on the range.’ By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Us city folks don’t usually cotton to big pickup trucks as much as our country cousins, but we found this here Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn model we recently…

  • Avoiding tragedy, 5-star safety ratings

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: We’ve had two really awful incidents lately of people backing up their cars and running over children. It made me wonder how common that is. Do you know? A: More than 50 children a week are backed over by vehicles, and most weeks, two of those incidents turn out to…

  • Flood of frustration at mitigation meeting

    BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Union Beach residents look over the remains of a bayside townhome shortly after it was leveled by flooding during superstorm Sandy. Municipalities throughout Monmouth County are working on long-term mitigation plans, which will now include storm-related priorities. KEITH HEUMILLER HAZLET — As municipalities throughout Monmouth County work toward longrange flood…

  • What homebuyers want

    Energy efficiency and open plans are at the top of the list The housing downturn has changed the way buyers look at homes. Post-recession homebuyers aren’t wishing for bigger lots, multiple master bedrooms or exclusive living rooms anymore. Instead, they want to spend their money on energy-efficient features, open floor plans and smart storage. A…

  • Are you protected?

    Make sure your homeowners’ insurance coverage gives you the protection you need from common disasters in your region By Rachel Graf CTW Features ‘T he house is gone.” I’ll never forget those words — my father’s initial reaction after Hurricane Wilma tore across the Sunshine State in 2005. Our South Florida home was technically still…

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