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Top of the Pop
PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. FRANCIS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Sixth-grader Natalie Devlin of St. Francis Cathedral School was chosen to the Pop Warner All-American Scholar First Team from among 8,000 applicants because of her high grades, volunteer work and competitive cheer accomplishments. She is one of the 35 sixth-grade athletes nationwide who will be honored May 22-23…
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College student lauded for research
METUCHEN — A borough native was recently honored for his work regarding health sciences. Mark Vorensky, a senior physical therapy major at Ithaca College, was named a winner in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance category of the 18th annual James J. Whalen Academic Symposium. The symposium highlights original research done by Ithaca…
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Brooklyn walking tour open to area residents
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) will offer a trip to the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg on May 27 for a guided walking tour with Marty Schneit. The bus will leave from the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost is $55 for JCC members or $60…
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Greater Media Newspapers takes home NJPA awards
Greater Media staff members captured 12 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest. Reporters Adam Uzialko, Jeremy Grossman, Executive Editor Donna Kenyon and Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico attended the event at the Hamilton Manor on April 23. RICHARD MCCLELLAN Members of Greater Media Newspapers’ editorial and photography staffs received a dozen awards during the New…
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Thomas Edison Center seeks volunteers
The historic Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park is seeking adult volunteers to assist in many of its programs at the center on Christie Street in Edison. Opportunities are available for docents to greet and guide visitors through the facility, assist with the museum’s programs, and help with historic interpretive material. The Thomas Edison Center…
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‘Love Is A Verb’ to provide apt end to gallery exhibit
Local photographer David Glasofer examines a sculpture in the Nails in the Wall exhibit called “Revelation/Revolution.” PHOTO COURTESY OF NAILS IN THE WALL METUCHEN — Nails in the Wall, the Gallery at St. Luke’s, will conclude its current exhibition, “Revelation/Revolution,” with the screening of “Love Is A Verb,” an award-winning documentary about the work of…
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Embrace an active outdoor lifestyle
Blue skies and warm weather entice people to enjoy the great outdoors. For many people, few things are more enjoyable than soaking up some rays and breathing in some fresh air. Moderate temperatures help make many outdoor activities that much more enjoyable. But even if the weather isn’t perfect, individuals can make the best of…
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Metuchen family turns tragedy into charity with annual 5K
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Nancy Fuccile, left to right, and her children, Michael, 9, Brooke, 4, and Jack, 7, prepare to kick off last year’s Fuce 5K. PHOTO COURTESY OF NANCY FUCCILE An annual Metuchen event that has become a tradition will soon once again bring people together to help local families in their…
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First-aid squad hosts May 24 open house
Raritan Valley Regional Emergency Medical Services will hold an open house 3-6 p.m. May 24 at the Clara Barton First Aid Squad, 1079 Amboy Ave., Edison. The open house will begin immediately following the Edison Memorial Day Parade held along Amboy Avenue, and will have tours of the squad station, ambulances, rescue truck and Special…
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