• Small changes add up to big savings

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With Americans spending 14 percent of their household budget on groceries, “couponing” has gained in popularity. More than 660 million coupons were redeemed in the first quarter of 2015. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Saving money never goes out of style. For the wealthy and the not-so-wealthy, pennywise practices can go…

  • Shutter the grille

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I just read a review of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup that said it has active grille shutters, and they’re for fuel economy. What are they? A: Active grille shutters, on the front of the vehicle, open and close automatically to control airflow. When the grille shutter is open, air…

  • New cars for new grads

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With some models going for less than $200/month, it pays to trade in that old clunker for a safer and more-reliable new car For those entering the workforce with a fresh diploma in hand, it’s vital to obtain a car that befits an up and coming mover and/or shaker and,…

  • Coldwell Banker ranked No. 1 by Real Trends 500 for 18th consecutive year

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announces that its parent company, NRT LLC, was ranked the No. 1 residential real estate brokerage firm in the United States for the 18th consecutive year in the REAL Trends 500 report. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. ranked…

  • Bussel Realty Corp. leases 10,400 square feet at 2500 Main St. in Sayreville

    Bussel Realty Corp. (BRC), a leading corporate and industrial real estate services firm in Edison, announced North East Building Products has leased 10,400 square feet at 2500 Main St. in Sayreville. BRC Vice President Anthony Mircovich was responsible for the transaction. “Northeast Building Products was looking at various locations to relocate and expand their business…

  • The modern marketing plan

    By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features Just listing a house and seeing what happens no longer cuts it. Here is what today’s agents are doing to market and promote your home so it sells fast Competition is heating up in the housing market. Despite a world of tight inventory, agents have to be creative to nab…

  • Middletown Ice World gets Junior Titans hockey team

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Middletown Ice World will bring top junior ice hockey talent to the area. The arena is partnering with the North American Hockey League (NAHL) to bring a Tier II Junior team to the area. The team will be called the New Jersey Junior Titans. “It’s the best brand of hockey…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Old Bridge Girls Soccer League will hold a special extended travel tryout for the fall 2015/spring 2016 season June 24 at 6 p.m. on Higgins Field. Approximately 80 sought-after positions as ballpersons for the 2015 U.S. Open are up for grabs with approximately 350 people competing for spots. Prospective ballpersons will be evaluated by U.S.…

  • Frog Hollow 5K run slated for June 27 in South Amboy

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Frog Hollow Swim & Tennis Club’s 38th annual Independence Run & Health Walk will be held June 27 beginning at 9 a.m. in South Amboy. Race Director Dan McCrone said he expects around 200 participants for the 5K run. In addition, the festivities will include a free youth run, awards…

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