-

Remodeling spending increases as renovations are on the rise
In the not-so-distant past, home improvement projects all but came to a halt, as homeowners were weary about investing any money into fixer-uppers. But the tides have changed dramatically in recent months, and homeowners are again ready and willing to invest big dollars into home renovations. Renewed confidence in the economy and an upswing in…
-

SPORT SHORTS
The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey’s (SBOANJ) Annual Golf Outing fundraiser will once again take place at Gambler Ridge Golf Course in Cream Ridge July 13. The event features a round of golf, a prime rib dinner and chances for door prizes, silent auction items and a 50-50. The fee is $180…
-

Knights look to rebound from recent boys volleyball losses
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent After falling to East Brunswick High School for the second time this season, Old Bridge High School’s boys volleyball team was looking to get back on the winning track with rematches against South Brunswick High School and J.P. Stevens High School before visiting Hunterdon Central Regional High School April 25. The…
-

Bombers girls take second at Mustang Invitational
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School sprinters compete in the 100-meter dash at the Mustang Invitational in Iselin at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Memorial High School April 25. This was the inaugural invitational track and field meet for JFK Memorial. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls track team turned in…
-

The Realization of Emily Linder
TOP PICK New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, announces the world premiere of “The Realization of Emily Linder” by Richard Strand, author of the Civil War drama “Butler.” Everything may not always be as it appears in this comedydrama about Emily, an eccentric, retired university professor who has come to the “realization” that…
-

In theaters now
The Age of AdalineRated: PG-13Stars: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison FordDirector: Lee Toland Krieger Adaline experienced an accident that keeps her frozen in time as a young woman. After spending decades in a fairly solitary environment, she meets a man who may be able to get her to break out of her protective shell. Little BoyRated: PG-13Stars: Jakob…
-

Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby
NBC, May 2, 4 p.m. The 141st Kentucky Derby takes place May 2 from Churchill Downs in Louisville for the first leg of horse racing’s elusive Triple Crown (sweeping the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes).
-

Lifetime’s Marilyn Monroe
Kelli Garner as Marilyn Monroe Phillippe Bosse/Lifetime copyright 2015 The untold story of the world’s most famous sex symbol will be revealed in Lifetime’s miniseries event, “The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe,” premiering May30th and 31st at 8 PM ET/PT. Kelli Garner (The Aviator, Pan Am) plays the legendary star in Lifetime’s four-hour event. Many…
-

Blart On Vacation — From Laughs
In theaters now By Paul Hall Six years ago, in New Jersey’s West Orange Mall, Paul Blart (Kevin James) became a legend by saving the mall on Black Friday from some extreme sports crooks. He got the girl, was the hero and lived happily ever after, right? Well, after that special day, things changed quickly…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
