• Cabin fervor

    While it’s a car’s exterior styling that draws the most attention, motorists tend to spend far more time sitting inside a vehicle than they do admiring it from the outside. Automakers are paying extra attention to their vehicles’ interiors these days, with some of the least expensive rides on the road now boasting luxury like…

  • Q&A

    Leaf into action with Sharon Peters Leaf owners continue to weigh in on my response several weeks back to a young woman who had a 60- to 64-mile, round trip commute to work, returning late at night on rural roads. She asked if getting a Leaf, given an inability to recharge at work or along…

  • Buy vs. rent

    A new study shows that buying is better than renting in more than 75 percent of cities Renting or purchasing a home: Which is the better deal today? In most areas, buying is more cost-effective, according to the results of a recent study conducted by real estate listing site Zillow. While the upfront costs of…

  • What’s right for you?

    The first question Newport Beach, Calif., architect David Kosco asks new clients is, “How formal are you?” The answer can tell a home designer a lot about a family’s needs. “You find out if they require separate spaces, which are necessary for a more formal lifestyle — like a dining room for formal entertaining,” Kosco…

  • Stringent and contingent

    In a buyer’s market, contingency clauses gain importance. Here are the most common ones and what they mean. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features From trapeze artists to baseball spectators seated behind home plate, everyone appreciates a good safety net. Homebuyers and sellers are no exception, which is why contingency clauses continue to be popular…

  • sport shorts 

    The New Jersey Marlins travel baseball organization is holding tryouts for players ages 10-17 at Cross Farms Field, Longbridge Road, Holmdel. Tryouts will take place on Nov. 3-4, Nov. 10-11 and Nov 17-18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Marlins are looking for dedicated players to compete in tournaments and leagues. All interested players…

  • DiPaula is settling in as kicker for No. 15 RU football team

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent A nthony DiPaula goes through the same mental checklist each time he lines up to kick off for the 15thranked Rutgers University football team. The Manalapan native essentially clears out any thoughts clogging his mind and concentrates only on aiming the ball toward the numbers on the opposite side of the…

  • Winning GMC Tournament the goal for E.B. volleyball

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Monroe Township High School’s Alex Rivera finds some running room against the Piscataway Township High School defense during the Oct. 19 game played in Monroe. The Falcons beat the visiting Chiefs, 15-0. JEFF GRANIT staff I t wasn’t many years ago that girls volleyball was a sport played by a small…

  • Want to have a ball in the fall? Try mini golf

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer PHOTO BY AMY ROSEN Eric Brophy of Wall Township watches as his son Brendan (l) attempts to hit the ball in the hole, while his brother Timmy (c) awaits his turn at the 9th Avenue Pier Mini Golf Course in Belmar. Whether you’re looking for family fun or a chance…

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