• In theaters now

    Tom Hardy delivers a master class By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Director Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) introduces viewers to the Kray twins in his new film, Legend. The identical twin gangsters, Reggie and Ronnie, were two of the most notorious criminals in British history. Their empire rose in London’s East End during the 1960s and they…

  • Mariah Carey directs and stars with Lacey Chabert in ‘A Christmas Melody’

    By Kellie Freeze, www.channelguidemag.com Lacey Chabert Mariah Carey’s music is an integral part of the holiday season, and now the Christmas chanteuse is gifting her talents to Hallmark’s most musical holiday film. The singer/actress is directing her first film, the aptly named A Christmas Melody, premiering Dec. 19 on Hallmark Channel. The film stars Lacey…

  • Local college student organizes global event in one month

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A young man from North Brunswick organized a competition that has a global impact. Umair Masood, a sophomore at Rutgers University, served as campus director for the seventh annual Hult Prize competition at Rutgers on Dec. 5, when 10 teams competed to solve former President Bill Clinton’s…

  • Alternative prayer and study announced

    Neve Shalom announces alternative prayer and study experiences, in addition to the traditional service in the Sanctuary, will be offered on Jan. 9 at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave. Metuchen. For more information contact Hazzan Sheldon Levin 732-548-2238, ext. 14 or email [email protected].

  • Filling stations help Metuchen schools become greener, one bottle at a time

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The water bottle filling station at Metuchen High School has been a success with some 230,000 bottles saved over the past few years. Edgar Middle School and Moss Elementary School have been outfitted with water bottle filling stations, saving 45,000 bottles and 177 bottles, respectively, and the installation…

  • Kicking off the holidays in Metuchen

    Artist Yvonne Fasciale’s rendering of Metuchen landmarks was one of hundreds of items for sale at “Eat, Drink & Buy Art” Dec. 5 in a “pop-up” store on Main Street. The borough was abuzz with holiday activities the entire weekend, including a Christmas Tree lighting on Friday night; St. Luke’s Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday;…

  • Do not let terrorists taint truth behind Islam

    As a Muslim U.S. citizen I want to echo the sentiment of the Muslim community that is now a target of Donald Trumps’s slander following the terrorist act in San Bernardino that is a misrepresentation of Islamic faith. Islam promotes peaceful, tolerant and harmonious co-existence of people of all faiths. The Quran states that slaying…

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    Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13. FRANK GALIPO

  • JCCMC to host new Men’s Group meetings

    Jan. 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. will be the first meeting of the new JCC Men’s Group at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) at 1775 Oak Tree Road in Edison. This new group is devoted to semi-retired and retired men who are looking for a meaningful social activity for relaxation, learning and friendly…

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