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Chiropractic care: safe alternative to opioids
Freedman Chiropractic Center, LLC is cautioning patients against prescription painkiller use to manage chronic pain, citing a break-through study that found chiropractic care to be a safer strategy than opioids. East Brunswick chiropractor Dr. Ken Freedman is a long-time advocate for drug-free, conservative care for back pain and neck pain. Dr. Freedman is concerned about…
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Area residents invited to attend Franklin Day
Franklin Township will hold its third annual Franklin Day Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Rd., Franklin Township, Somerset County. The events will include live music performances and entertainment, bubble soccer, mini golf, a petting zoo, a wide variety of food choices, and more. Visitors are encouraged to…
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Vendors sought for Franklin Day
Franklin Township is inviting food, retail and service vendors to participate at the third annual Franklin Day Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Rd., Franklin Township, Somerset County. Vendors interested in participating in the festival should register by Sept. 19 by emailing [email protected].
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Will ‘Bates Motel’ retell ‘Psycho?’
Question: Bates Motel casting Rihanna as Marion Crane indicates that the Psycho component will be prominent in the final year. How do you feel about the fifth season playing out almost as a remake of the film? — Matthew Matt Roush: I’m hoping Bates can pay homage to the Hitchcock classic without trying to copy…
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Cheers & Jeers
Cheers to Leslie Jones for being Team USA’s No. 1 fan. The SNL standout’s Olympics commentary on Twitter— and clear love of country— earned her an invite from NBC to come down and play along in Rio. Not too shabby for someone who almost quit social media over those boneheaded Ghostbusters bullies. Cheers to Gold…
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East Brunswick student partakes in summer music program
EAST BRUNSWICK – Melanie Sonatore of East Brunswick was among a select group of high school students who recently participated in Susquehanna University’s weeklong Wind Ensemble Institute. The residential summer program for talented high school musicians focuses on chamber music and symphonic wind ensemble performance, with a full daily schedule of rehearsals, private lessons, seminars and performances…
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Indian Business Association celebrates India’s Independence Day
Undeterred by the blistering heat, thousands gathered to experience the Indians Business Association’s (IBA) 12th annual India Day Parade on Oak Tree Road in Edison. The event was held on Sunday, Aug. 14. With 24 floats and dozens of marching groups, this year’s parade was the largest in the history of the event. More than…
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Long Branch Free Public Library to celebrate 100 years
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library is celebrating its 100th birthday with several events planned, culminating in a celebration gala this November. “We are having different programs throughout the year, and our actual centennial will be in November,” Long Branch Free Public Library Director Tonya Garcia said.…
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Krumholz-Bookman of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Luris named Realtor of the Year
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announces that Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) recently recognized Fran Krumholz-Bookman with its annual independent Realtor of the Year award, which recognizes outstanding commitment to professionalism and performance within the local real estate community. MCAR will present the award to Krumholz-Bookman during a special ceremony at Triple…
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