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Critics express objections to new West End zoning
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Some people are critical of zoning changes approved for West End, a neighborhood with many small businesses and events. KENNY WALTER/STAFF LONG BRANCH — A group of property and business owners are opposing zoning changes that they say could open the door to three major developments in the trendy West…
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‘American Idol’ contestant has happy homecoming
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Attendees from New Jersey and beyond came out to support “American Idol” contestant Jax as she made her grand return home to East Brunswick for a parade and performance that was featured on the May 6 episode. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN/STAFF Los Angeles might appear to have everything, but for…
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Community grows with the help of master gardeners
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Matt Milburn, left, and Michele Bakacs work in the butterfly garden at Davidsons Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick, April 22. FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI School gardens are in high demand, as they cultivate more than fruits and vegetables. Bringing lessons in science, the environment and the community out of the classroom, these…
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Marchers stand together for justice, equality
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Representatives of the Greater Long Branch Chapter of the NAACP and religious leaders march during the March for Change held May 3. See the video at www.gmnews.com. FRANK GALIPO Religious and community leaders hosted a solidarity march through Long Branch to show support for the “Black Lives Matter” demonstrations…
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Welcome to pothole season
Spring may be in full swing, but that also means it’s the time of the year when winter’s wear and tear has left behind pockmarked pavement that can wreak havoc with our cars’ tires and suspension systems. Allstate Insurance in Northbrook, Ill., offers these tips to help drivers avoid blowouts and other damage while negotiating…
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RE/MAX ranked No. 12 among global franchises
RE/MAX has been honored as a leading global franchisor. In the 2015 Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchise survey, RE/MAX is ranked No. 12 among such respected franchises as Subway, 7-Eleven, Hilton Hotels and Hertz. “To see the RE/MAX name mentioned along with such great brands is a tribute to our many hard-working affiliates in…
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Sales are hot at Hickory Farms in Berkeley Township; new phase now opening
Marble Arch Homes and Weichert New Homes announce a flurry of activity at Hickory Farms, the Jersey Shore’s most exciting new home community where a new section of home sites has recently been released. Following a surge in activity, additional locations are now available for new home buyers to purchase. Beautiful model homes are also…
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Allentown softball playing without top pitcher Stroud
VARSITY REPORT By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Haley Storey tags out a Raritan High School baserunner during the May 3 game in Allentown. The visiting Rockets won the non-conference game, 14-4. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Allentown High School’s girls softball team has had to adjust to playing withoutAbby Stroud on the mound. The senior right-hander…
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The Spirit of the Jerseys
TOP PICK Experience five centuries of New Jersey’s history all in one place at the annual Spirit of the Jersey State History Fair — a historical festival for all ages on May 9 at its new location at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. This free, award-winning event — running 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or…
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