• 5K Run set for Aug. 6 in Colonia

    The U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots 5K Run will be held 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Evergreen Senior Center, 400 Inman Ave., Colonia. The event will be held rain or shine. Register at Anytime Fitness, 549 Inman Ave.; Advanced Family Chiropractic at 622 Inman Ave.; or online at Active.com, Race- Forum.com or CompuScore.com.…

  • Council president departs; officials mull replacement

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The president of the Woodbridge Township Council has stepped down. Michele Charmello, who was first elected to the council in 2010 to represent the township’s third ward, announced at the July 21 council meeting that she was leaving the post. “It wasn’t easy; it was hard,” she said after the…

  • Middlesex County Passport Office to be closed Aug. 6

    The county’s passport office will be closed Aug. 6 while all passport acceptance agents in the Middlesex County Passport Division receive federally mandated passport certification training, according to County Clerk Elaine Flynn. Administered by the U.S. Department of State, the program will instruct the county employees about new passport regulations, as well as on their…

  • Make school day mornings easier

    School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning…

  • Test-taking tips

    According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students.The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to…

  • Local schools, businesses ready for back to school

    The Fields Sports Complex The Fields Sports Complex is a 55,000-square-foot multi-sports facility located on 8 Cornwall Court in East Brunswick.The complex is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. It’s the perfect spot for parents, children and all sports lovers! They offer programs and training for basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse,…

  • Program to explore Jewish-Muslim links

    Temple Emanu-El of Edison and the Muslim Center of Middlesex County will present a three-part program of Muslim Jewish dialogue. Part one will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 8, immediately following worship services at the Muslim Center of Middlesex County, 1000 Hoes Lane, Piscataway. Rabbi David Vaisberg will talk about “Jewish-Muslim Connections Through History.”…

  • Folk traditions origins set for August 11

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, will present Bubbe Meises at 10:30 a.m. on August 11. In this session, Chaim Lauer, Jewish educator and author, will discuss the origins of Jewish folk traditions. The fee is $8 for Community Campus members or $11 for nonmembers. For more information, contact…

  • Chair yoga session set at Edison library

    The North Edison branch of the Edison Public Library will host “Get Fit Where You Sit” on Mondays at 2 p.m. Classes will consist of gentle yoga with positions designed to help balance the body, soul and spirit. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes. To register, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.net.

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