• Living history

    Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, hosted the New Jersey State History Fair on May 9. At top, Jim Stuyvesant talks about nine-pin bowling. Bottom left, Charlie Zahm, portraying a Civil War musician, entertains the crowd. Bottom right, Dave Gray of the Wheelmen explains his ride-along bicycle — a vehicle that has no pedals and is propelled…

  • Board continues to review Chandler Plaza application

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A public hearing on a proposal to build a commercial plaza at the intersection of Hyson and Chandler roads in Jackson is expected to continue in July. Menzi Properties, LLC, of Staten Island, New York, is proposing to build Chandler Plaza on a 4.4-acre parcel. The application was the subject…

  • Country music rocks New Jersey

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Country artist Dierks Bentley sings to a sold-out crowd at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. The venue is among several in New Jersey that have welcomed country artists and their growing fan base in the Garden State. MARK R. SULLIVAN New Jersey may be known for being stronger than the…

  • Airbag recall

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How can I find out if my car is among those being recalled as part of the massive airbag recall? A: You should have received a recall notice from the automaker if your car is among the millions in this country being recalled for problems with driver and passenger side…

  • Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car

    Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Michael Favale, a long-time resident of New Brunswick, has joined Gloria Zastko, Realtors, North Brunswick. Favale brings with him a track record of successfully negotiating deals using the skills and experience of his Wall Street brokering career. His in-depth knowledge of interest rates and market fluctuations will enable him to guide buyers and sellers through…

  • NAIOP New Jersey honors industry leaders, top deals at 28th annual awards gala

    NAIOP New Jersey honored the state’s commercial real estate leaders and top deals of the past year at its 28th Annual Awards Gala at The Palace at Somerset Park. More than 700 attended the soldout event. “Creativity, vision, perseverance and close and trusting relationships are the keys to success in our industry,” said Michael McGuinness,…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The USA Rugby Academy, powered by Serevi, has announced Rutgers Women’s Rugby will host one of the four 2015 High Performance Resident Camps from July 19-23. The Girls & Boys High School camp will identify the region’s top players and provide a specific development pathway to the men’s and women’s U.S. National Teams. Working alongside…

  • Brookdale softball finishes 5th at national tournament

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Fifth place may not have been what the Brookdale Community College softball team was looking for at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Championships, but it still signaled that the Jersey Blues remain one of the premier programs in the country. Head coach Bo Scannapieco believes this…

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