• Diwali

    De-light-ful Diwali The festival of lights shined bright at the 8th Diwali Mela New Jersey held Nov. 7 and 8 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison. Music and dancing, celebrity performances, a fashion show and beauty pageants provided nonstop festivities for those in attendance. Patrons also had the opportunity to purchase clothing,…

  • Retail health clinics fill demand for rapid care

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A fashion show and pageants were part of two days of festivities at the 8th Diwali Mela New Jersey held Nov. 7 and 8 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison. Clad in colorful clothing, contestants prepare to take the stage Nov. 8. For more photos, see page…

  • Democratic mayor prevails; council members remain

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Peter Cammarano Former councilman Peter Cammarano is seeking to navigate Metuchen successfully through the two major developments underway when he takes the helm as mayor in January. “I think we have a lot going on with the redevelopment, and I’m looking forward to getting my arms around it,” he said.…

  • Weichert of Ocean collecting items for Cinderella’s Closet

    David Wood, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Ocean Township office, announced that his office will be joining forces with Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County to collect new and gently used formal wear. Now through Feb. 15, the community is encouraged to drop off new and gently used dresses and tuxedos, as well as accessories including dressy…

  • Heritage House Sotheby’s announces expansion of brand network

    Mary Burke, president, owner and broker of record, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in Shrewsbury, announces the recent expansion of the Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliate brand network to Baltimore, Md.; Block Island, R.I.; Cape Cod, Mass., and expansion into five Gulf countries, complementing and increasing the brand presence in the Middle East. Earlier this…

  • Brookdale women seek third straight title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer One thing that Brookdale Community College women’s soccer head coach Katie Miller has learned about her team this fall, it’s that the players have each others’ backs. The Jersey Blues have had a target on their backs since the start of the season, as the two-time defending National Junior College…

  • Area football teams gear up for state sectional playoffs

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Shore Regional High School’s football team won its eighth straight game, outlasting a pesky Asbury Park High School squad for a 20-7 victory Nov. 7 in West Long Branch. The triumph gave coach Mark Costantino’s team the top spot in the race for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I playoffs with…

  • Politz, Caseys add more titles at sectional championships

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent In addition to winning the all-around crown at the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Section I Championships Nov. 7 at Manalapan High School, St. John Vianney High School’s Kristen Politz won the floor exercise. DORINE SHAPIRO Defending NJSIAA champion Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School and four of its Shore Conference rivals surged…

  • “Finding Hope” topic of addiction recovery meeting

    WEST LONG BRANCH – The Family Addiction Network will host a monthly meeting at the West Long Branch Community Center on Nov. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting provides a forum where families and friends can seek support in dealing with addiction in a non-judgmental, compassionate and receptive environment free of charge. The…

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