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We shiver with antici … pation for Laverne Cox in the role she was born to play
By Kellie Freeze “I can’t believe I’m living what I’m living now!” squeals actress Laverne Cox as we chat about her starring role in fall’s most anticipated musical event — a modern reimagining of the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. “So many of my dreams have come true and Rocky Horror was…
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Benefit concert set for Oct. 15
Love For Lillie Benefit Concert, featuring Joey Evans and Matt O’Ree with guests Mail Order Bride, will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct.15 at Strand Center for the Arts, Lakewood. Proceeds from this concert benefit the Huff Family of Toms River. Cash Bar. Tickets are $20 Orchestra and Loge, $15 Mezzanine, $10 Tier (plus…
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Electronic recycling set for Nov. 5 in Edison
Middlesex County E-Waste collection for televisions, computers and computer monitors, will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 5, at Papaianni Park, Edison. For more information, visit www.northbrunswicknj.gov/notices/ecycle-110516.pdf.
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Cleaning supplies and donations for flood victims needed
Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank, 172 Shrewsbury Ave., in conjunction with the Lott Carey International Missions Convention, is sponsoring a “Cleaning Supplies Drive” to assist families recovering from floods in southern states. Items needed are bleach, antibacterial soap, baby wipes, hand wipes, trash bags, disinfectant and plastic gloves. Additional items needed are non-perishable foods,…
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Classic cars and character in downtown Hopewell
Last Friday’s Hopewell Cruise Night was a triumph of community spirit, merchant’s organization and automotive aesthetics, not to mention a touch of nostalgia cum carnival atmosphere. As a classic car aficionado I try never to miss this Broad Street event and always come with my 1965 Mercedes-Benz Finback in tow (not literally, she always comes…
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Learn about CVS plans for new store
As many neighbors are aware CVS has been laying out its plan for a store located at the corner of Route 31 and Ingleside Avenue in Hopewell Township since March 30 of this year. They’ve puffed and postured and professed to be our “Great White Hope.” Meanwhile some nearly six and a half months later…
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Township needs to control taxes
“Hopewell Township is a great place to live, but taxes are so high.” I have heard this time and again from residents throughout the township over the past few months. With that kind of reputation, how can we attract young families to our community, and encourage older residents to stay? We need to do better…
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Candidate will lead to build senior center
Over the past few months, I have been talking with residents all across Hopewell Township. Universally, people believe Hopewell Valley is a special place and love living here. There are steps we can take to make our community even stronger. Last month, I attended the Seniors’ Picnic at Washington Crossing Park. A consistent theme I…
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Dance and Drum Ensemble performance Nov. 5
The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will present the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5, at Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. This Ensemble, with over 72 members from New Jersey and Africa, has performed all over the world. They are known for their West African…
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