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Nonprofits see poverty as root cause of hunger
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer In a land of abundance, the lack of access to food is not just a problem for people who are unemployed or homeless. Those on the front lines of the war on hunger say the real issue is that many people are finding themselves in tenuous financial circumstances. “I…
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Small changes add up to big savings
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With Americans spending 14 percent of their household budgets 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-sowealthy, pennywise practices can go…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Builders confident in housing recovery
New-home starts expected to increase throughout 2015 and 2016 Increasing employment, attractive mortgage rates, a growing economy and pent-up demand will attribute to the housing recovery that will continue throughout 2015, according to economists who participated in National Association of Home Builders 2015 Spring Construction Forecast Webinar. David Crowe, NAHB chief economist, expects 2015 should…
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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…
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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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Alumni softball game
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Brian Oates makes a play at shortstop during the South Brunswick High School alumni softball game June 20.
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