• Seven Redbirds selected for Sunshine Football Classic

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Michael Curry, who is headed to Johns Hopkins University in the fall, is one of seven Allentown High School players selected for the Sunshine Football Classic all-star game July 1 at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). But he will root for his six teammates selected for the game from the…

  • Closure

    TOP PICK Wendie Malick and Gary Cole New Jersey Repertory Company announces the world premiere of “Closure” by Richard Dresser. Previews begin June 25 and will run through July 19 for a limited engagement. When Jane and Peter’s daughter mysteriously disappears while on spring break, Detective Roy Hadley steps in to save the day. But…

  • Grant expected to fund Allentown tree planting

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — A $750 grant could bring environmental and aesthetic benefits to several Allentown sites, as officials prepare to plant trees in a cemetery that is more than 200 years old. Using a grant from the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions that promotes open space stewardship, the Allentown Environmental…

  • 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 of Marlboro/Manalapan hosts successful shredding event and food drive

    Volunteers from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Marlboro/ Manalapan recently hosted a community shredding event and food drive for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Day. Nonperishable food was donated by members of the community, who made use of the free and secure document shredding. The food drive benefited the Freehold Area Open Door Food Pantry.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Jersey Central Power & Light was named a Business Leadership of the Year honoree by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors during its 52nd annual conference. The award recognizes the company’s continuing efforts to establish strong working relationships with mayors across its service territory. Reporting to Vice President of External Affairs Mark Jones, JCP&L staff…

  • Freehold planners approve distillery

    FREEHOLD — Local breweries and wineries will have to make room for the latest business to offer homemade alcoholic beverages: a craft distillery. In May, the Freehold Borough Planning Board approved plans for a craft distilling business at 54 W. Main St. Larry Metz, who owns the 4,000-squarefoot structure where the distillery will locate, said…

  • SMART Carpet and Flooring gives homeowners tips on best flooring options to keep homes cool

    BACK TO BUSINESS Summer is just starting to heat up, and for many homeowners, that means it’s time to check the air conditioning or drag out the box fans. Today, SMART Carpet and Flooring revealed another option for keeping cool, and it’s literally right under our feet. “Flooring is often overlooked when it comes to…

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