• Vassallo ready to lead Trojans in her final season

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Bishop George Ahr High School’s Jillian Vassallo, middle, who has earned numerous accolades on the soccer pitch, is a standout in the classroom as well. She will major in physical therapy and play soccer at the University of Delaware. THOMAS CISZEK Jillian Vassallo has never been timid about meeting a challenge…

  • Library slates classes on computers, jobs

    The Edison Public Library will offer free computer and job search classes for adults this summer at the Main Library and the North Edison Branch. The North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave., will offer “Word II (Intermediate)” for layout and graphics, 2:30-4 p.m. June 23, “Excel II (Intermediate)” for use of multiple spreadsheets and the…

  • Lecture at JCC to cover classical musicians

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will present “Romantic Heartthrobs of the 19th Century with Jessica Davy” at 1:30 p.m. June 23. Discover the music of Beethoven, Brahms, Wagner, Tchaikovsky and more with Jessica Davy, a clarinetist, composer and educator who has had her work performed throughout the East…

  • Music lecture slated at community center

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will present a lecture, “Jazz, Pop and Rock: The New Jersey Connection,” at 10:30 a.m. June 23. Walter Choroszewski, a leading advocate of Jersey pride since 1980 when he was commissioned to photograph the state for a book project, will showcase New Jersey…

  • Choosing an OB/GYN

    What you should know about … Although choosing an OB/GYN may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. Asking for recommendations from family and friends, visiting the doctor’s office and calling patient-referral hotlines at area hospitals are just a few ways you can make a decision on which OB/GYN is right for…

  • Determining if you need cataract surgery

    What you should know about … Dr. Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming…

  • Choosing an assisted living community

    What you should know about … Assisted living residents enjoy mimosas in the garden at Reformed Church Home. When considering an assisted living community for a family member or friend, it is vital that you spend considerable time researching the services available at several facilities to make an informed decision. It is worth the time…

  • Choosing a chiropractor

    What you should know about … Dr. Ira Shapiro of Plaza Chiropractic Center poses with figure skater Michelle Kwan. What is a chiropractor? Chiropractors are well-trained doctors specializing in the structure and function of the spine and joints of the body. Chiropractors receive a doctor of chiropractic degree and their training involves intensive studies of…

  • Choosing a podiatrist

    What you should know about … Dr. Jason Grossman and his office staff A podiatrist, D.P.M., doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems. As a specialist in foot care, the podiatrist receives extensive training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention…

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