• Heads up

    A ccording to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance in Bloomington, Ill., of the more then 55,000 teenage drivers and their passengers who were seriously injured in auto accidents during 2009 and 2010, 30 percent suffered acute head injuries, including concussions, skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). “Since full recovery from…

  • The amazing six-figure rebate

    A utomakers frequently use cash rebates and other financial incentives to help tweak sales of slower-selling models, but rarely do they amount to more than a few thousand dollars on even the costliest cars. But hold onto your steering wheels because we’ve unearthed an all-time whopper of a newcar discount. Maybach dealers are being granted…

  • Top used cars for teens

    There’s one sure way to hike a family’s car insurance rates, and that’s to have a teenage son or daughter with a freshly minted driver’s license. According to CarInsurance.com’s Des Toups, parents can expect their premiums to at least double — perhaps even triple. “It’s not the extra car that drives up your rates,” he…

  • Q&A

    with Sharon Peters Most improved Q: I heard a news report from the Environmental Protection Agency that said Kia vehicles have the best fuel economy. I’m looking to buy a new car in the fall, so I paid attention. But I’m seeing lots of cars that have better miles per gallon. What’s the story? A:…

  • Weichert receives awards from Community Builders and Remodelers Association of N.J.

    Weichert New Homes was recognized with numerous honors at the Community Builders and Remodelers Association of New Jersey’s recent 2012 Awards of Excellence dinner held at the Sheraton Parsippany. Accolades included Sales Manager of the Year, Marketing Executive of the Year and Best Creative Marketing Support for a Special Promotion. Additionally, more than 20 Weichert,…

  • Baffert does it again as Paynter wins Haskell

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Paynter, with Rafael Bejarano up, is clear of the field heading to the finish line of the 45th Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, on July 29. Paynter’s victory in the $1 million Grade I stakes race was a record third straight Haskell win for trainer Bob Baffert, whose horses…

  • Photo

    Swimmers from the Lakeridge Lightning Swim Team in Old Bridge competed in the July 28 New Jersey Swimming and Division Conference C League Championships held at North Brunswick Township High School. Lakeridge finished sixth in the team competition. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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    Rutgers Football will host the 2012 Fan Festival on Aug. 11 at the Rutgers Stadium Complex in Piscataway. Everyone is admitted for free, and the festival will be held rain or shine. In addition to meeting Rutgers players and coaches, the marching band and cheerleaders will be at the festival. Players will be available for…

  • Pancetti to continue his javelin career at Manhattan College

    Won SC, State Championships at St. John Vianney BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge’s James Pancetti set school records in the javelin throw at St. John Vianney this spring. The senior graduate, who is headed to Manhattan College in New York to continue his throwing career, set the school record of 195-9 when he won…

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