• ESL students ‘L.E.A.P.’ into learning over summer

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — For ESL — English as a Second Language — students, the district’s new Learners of English Achievement Program (L.E.A.P.), allowed extra time in the classroom in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. “These kids are coming to school and having fun,” said Maria Anan, a language arts teacher at…

  • Labor Day Weekend Concert scheduled

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present the 10th annual Labor Day Weekend Concert at 4 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater, Pine Drive in Roosevelt Park, Edison. The gates will open at 3 p.m. Entertainment will feature Shirley Alston Reeves, original lead singer of the Shirelles and The…

  • Library launches online learning tool

    Metuchen Public Library, in partnership with Recorded Books, will offer Universal Class, an online continuing education service, to all Metuchen library cardholders. Universal Class offers more than 500 online noncredit continuing education courses taught by real instructors with 24/7 access via the Internet. Video-based courses include accounting and bookkeeping, arts and photography, business, career training,…

  • Hopelawn VFW building is future site of Dalina Manor

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The former Hopelawn VFW property on James Street will become the site of Dalina Manor, a 57- unit affordable senior housing residential community. “We expect to break ground in early 2016,” said John Hagerty, a spokesman for the township. BCM Affordable Housing will invest nearly $13 million to…

  • While police hunt killer, community helps family of slain taxi driver

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The investigation into the death of a 57-year-old cab driver in Rahway is continuing. Imad Alasmar of Edison was gunned down in his taxi on Aug. 25, according to Union County Acting Prosecutor Grace H. Park. Shortly before 11 p.m., Rahway police patrol units were called to the 1400 block…

  • Oldies but goodies

    Left: Classic cars await perusal at the Metuchen Rescue Squad Car Show at Tano Mall in Edison on Aug. 9. Below: A classic Corvette appears to have its hood in the clouds during the Metuchen Rescue Squad’s sixth annual car show. PHOTOS BY GERARD TRABALKA

  • Home schooling gives parents more control over child’s education

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Sherry Prioli watches as her sons Joe, 12, and Nick, 10, play a numbers game at the Howell Public Library. The eight Prioli children have been home schooled. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR As summer draws to a close, many families turn their attention to the upcoming school year. Shopping for…

  • Barclays event results in red-letter ‘Day’

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Clear sunny skies welcomed the top 125 golfers in the world as they teed off at The Barclays FedExClub Playoffs held at the township’s Plainfield Country Club this past weekend. Notable golfers Jason Day, Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, as well as veteran Phil Mickelson were among those who…

  • The cheapest and costliest 2015 cars to insure

    Looking to buy a sports coupe or luxury car? Be prepared to dig deep to cover the cost of insurance premiums By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE PLUS Those looking to save money on car insurance should consider buying a family-minded minivan or SUV/crossover, with several Jeep vehicles enjoying among the least…

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