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Q&A
Middling options with Sharon Peters Q: Is there such a vehicle as a medium SUV? I’ve seen references made to small and large SUVs, but never medium SUVs. I have a Caravan and want to downsize a little. I need more cargo room than a small SUV offers; but, not as much as the Caravan.…
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New Jersey Association of Realtors announces 2012 leadership team
The New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) installed its 2013 officers on Dec. 4 at the President’s Installation and Gala during the 12th Annual Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade Expo in Atlantic City. Christina Banasiak, CRS, e-PRO, SFR, is 2013 president. Currently a broker associate at Weichert, Realtors of Marlboro/ Manalapan, she received her…
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Trojans put together three-game win streak amid 3-2 start to season
Varsity Report BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Metuchen High School’s Connor McCadden takes it to the basket against Keyport High School during the Dec. 27 game in the Bulldog Holiday Tournament hosted by Metuchen. The visiting Red Raiders slipped past the Bulldogs, 47-41. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Bishop Ahr B ishop George Ahr High School boys basketball coach…
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Disney on Ice’s ‘Treasure Trove’: A story for every generation
Disney On Ice’s “Treasure Trove” opens the Disney vault with tales spanning from the first animated film to the 50th All are invited to hit the ice with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they embark on a treasure hunt for some of the most popular Disney films. Audiences will experience a medley…
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Downed trees a boon for students
Biology professor George Allen (l-r), Parag Muley, chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, and Donald R. Drost Jr., executive director of facilities management, examine the remains of a tree damaged by superstorm Sandy at Middlesex County College, Edison. When Hurricane Sandy knocked down about 40 trees on the Middlesex County College campus in Edison,…
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Mid. County College president honored
The New Jersey Council of County Colleges recently presented a resolution to Middlesex County College President Joann La Perla-Morales for serving as the chair of the New Jersey Community College Presidents from November 2011 to November 2012. In addition, La Perla-Morales served as a member of the NJCCC’s Executive Committee for the past three years.…
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Classes to highlight African-American food
Middlesex County College is celebrating generations of African Americans and the ways in which they transformed history. The spring 2013 semester of “Today’s Table” will feature four programs about African-American food; three will include commentary by Fannie Gordon, director of the college’s Educational Opportunity Fund. She will talk about the origin of African-American cooking as…
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Eric LeGrand to speak at MLK breakfast
METUCHEN — The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy, New Hope Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church have joined together to offer an opportunity for the community to unite in a Weekend of Celebration to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual interfaith community celebration will…
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Youth foundation offers scholarships
EDISON — For the 12th straight year, Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities for at-risk high school students, will award a college scholarship to one student from every community that is home to a Simon property. SYF Community Scholarships are awarded through the Simon Youth Scholarships program and in partnership…
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