• Q&A

    Luxury car, regular gas with Sharon Peters Q: We’re about to retire and want a nice luxury car that will be comfortable and safe for long trips to visit our families, but everything we’ve looked at requires premium gas. Do any higher-end cars use regular? It is not the hugest issue, of course, since we’re…

  • real estate briefs 

    Lisa Kovaleski has recently joined RE/MAX Platinum as a sales associate. She specializes in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties. Kovaleski comes from 20 years in the legal field and joined RE/MAX for the opportunity to start her own business, and what better way than to join a brand with the reputation as an industry leader.…

  • The Vue in downtown New Brunswick surges to 77 percent sold

    The Vue, the new luxury condominium building in downtown New Brunswick, has been something of an icon in this dynamic neighborhood since its grand opening, a 23-story testament to the appeal of urban living. Featuring a collection of just 42 Penthouse condominiums, an exciting suite of amenities and services, street-level retail and direct connectivity to…

  • sport shorts 

    The Monroe Township Soccer Club will be hosting its 24th annual Spring Kickoff Youth Soccer Tournament on April 20. The event already has 160 teams registered from around the Northeast, with the vast majority from New Jersey. The tournament has both boys and girls divisions, and teams ranging from U8 to U19. The tournament will…

  • Sayreville boys tennis looks to reclaim top spot in division

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial A lthough Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys tennis team posted a 13-6 record last spring, the Bombers fell short of their goal to win the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division title for what would have been the fifth successive season. Now coach Mike Provenza’s team is…

  • Knights’ boys lacrosse team takes close game over St. Joe’s

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Old Bridge High School boys lacrosse team opened its season on April 1 with one of the biggest wins in its history — its first over perennial power St. Joseph High School of Metuchen. It was a back-and-forth contest for much of the day at Geick Park, and the host…

  • Area teams open 2013 softball season

    East Brunswick High School’s Lauren Assennata takes aim at first base during the April 1 game played at Woodbridge High School. It was the season opener for area teams, and the Bears got started on the right foot by scoring a 12-3 road win. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Garden State Film Festival boasts 163 films and events

    The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) celebrates its 11th anniversary this year. Co-founded in 2003 by film industry veteran Diane Raver and the late actor Robert Pastorelli, the festival runs April 4-7 in the Paramount Theatre/Convention Hall complex in Asbury Park and other local venues. In addition to 163 film screenings, there will be a…

  • Blood drive planned for April 7 at church

    Nativity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 552 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 7. The event is sponsored by New Jersey/New York Blood Services. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call Kathleen at 732-580-2089.

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