• Inhalant use is a silent, preventable epidemic

    A s the headlines concentrate on prescription drug abuse, let’s not forget that inhalant use is a cheap, legal and easy way that young people get high. Just last week, a 14-year-old in Oregon died from inhaling helium. Inhalant use has become a silent epidemic. Why? Parents are out of the loop. Children discuss it…

  • March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

    March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. In recognition of this month, we would like to remind the public of two laws that will keep our youth safer. One addresses concussion recognition and management; the other addresses safety on the ski slopes of New Jersey. Awareness of these laws can lead to prevention of one of…

  • What it means to be a woman today

    Ibanca Anand creates femaleempowerment organization, holds fundraising event BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Ibanca Anand NORTH BRUNSWICK — To show that women are just as powerful as men, a township high school student organized an empowerment night March 22. Ibanca Anand hosted the “Building Women of Tomorrow” event at the Barnes & Noble of North…

  • ‘Brides & Basketball’ at Prudential Center

    On Sunday, April 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. before the New Jersey Nets vs. Boston Celtics game, the Prudential Center will opens its doors early for a bridal show, “Brides and Basketball.” Each ticket purchased for the bridal show includes entry to the game that night. Wedding professionals will be on-site, allowing couples to…

  • Children stay awake to catch their Z’s

    N.B. teacher Josh Zuckerman sings children’s songs as Mr. Z and the Shashka Frashkas BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer John Adams Elementary School kindergarten teacher Josh Zuckerman (middle) performs with Mr. Z and the Shashka Frashkas during Family Art Night at the Jewish Community Center Nursery School of North & South Brunswick on March 14.…

  • Kindergartners learn how to move like Jagger

    Livingston Park Dance Party provides exercise, motor skills development BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Kindergartners at Livingston Park Elementary School are working up their appetites during lunchtime. As part of a new program this year, the Dance Party has provided children with indoor recess during their lunchtime. Jennifer Nicosia, director of elementary…

  • No. Brunswick receives flag from National 9/11 Memorial

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer North Brunswick has been given a flag that flew over the National September 11 Memorial in New York City during the 10th anniversary ceremony in 2011. Pictured are Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack (l-r), North Brunswick Sept. 11 Committee member Dan DiStefano, North Brunswick Councilman Robert Davis, Richard DeRose from Gov.…

  • Parsons Elem. shows that it’s a small world after all

    International Night celebrates any and all cultures BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Parents and students practice using chopsticks during International Night at Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick on March 22. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN The flags. The clothing. The food. The books. The mementos. Though there were dozens of different cultures represented at Parsons…

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