• Exploring the risk factors for prostate cancer

    In the United States, one in six men can expect to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, while there is a one in seven chance that a Canadian man will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during his lifetime. Those elevated incidence rates could be a byproduct of an aging population, as age is…

  • YMCA announces open registration

    The YMCA has announced open registration for the 2015-16 School Age Child Care Program at the Edison YMCA, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, which serves Edison public schools. Continuous care is provided from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. daily. Options include half days, school holidays and snow days. The Kindergarten Extended Day program complements Edison public…

  • ‘Woman in Gold’ showing set for Sept. 5

    Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will show the movie “Woman in Gold,” starring Helen Mirren, at 8:45 p.m. Sept. 5. Selichot services will follow the movie. Snacks and beverages will be served. High Holiday tickets are available. Temple affiliation is not required. For more information, call 732-985-7272.

  • Registration open for Metuchen Grapplers

    The Metuchen Grapplers wrestling team has announced open registration for students in grades two through eight who reside in Metuchen or North Edison in the 08820 zip code. Practices will begin Nov. 10 in the wrestling room at Metuchen High School. Wrestlers will participate in a series of dual meets, as well as several tournaments…

  • Back to school prayer rally announced

    The Second Baptist Church, 100 Durham Ave., Metuchen, will hold the 12th Annual Back to School Prayer Rally on Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. The purpose of the Rally is to pray for the protection of students and teachers entering the new calendar year of school 2015-2016.…

  • Ticket distribution set at Temple Emanu-El

    Community High Holiday ticket distribution will take place at Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, from 7-8 p.m. on Sept. 9. Tickets for nonmembers for all High Holiday services are $200 for adults and $100 for children. Special tickets are available for Family Services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for children ages 6-12 and…

  • Planning Board revisits MRI application

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — A previously contentious Planning Board application for the expansion of a business to accommodate a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine again went before the board on Aug. 10, and again, did not result in a vote. At the June 15 Planning Board meeting, Dr. Suresh Mody, a radiologist, sought…

  • Fundraising walk aims to breathe life into girl’s fight against lung ailment

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — It’s easy to take breathing for granted — most people do it effortlessly all day long. But Olivia Marie Rodrigues isn’t most people. The 7-year-old Metuchen resident was born with a rare heart and lung disease called pulmonary hypertension. “A few times as an infant, we thought we had…

  • Event at Barclays site is hole in one for executive women

    As tournament week at The Barclays kicked off, more than 125 businesswomen from central New Jersey gathered at the Plainfield Country Club for Executive Women’s Day. Sponsored by Astellas Pharma US, Inc., the business forum brought together women for an engaging daylong event focused on professional development, networking, and health and wellness. This year, the…

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