• Metuchen’s Campbell students are ready to ‘Go the Distance’

    Students at Metuchen’s Campbell Elementary School are taking steps — and lots of them — toward a common goal. All students at the school are participating in the “Go the Distance Principal’s Challenge” after a motivational presentation by Principal Edward Porowski and Maryland Men’s Triathlon Champion Matt Bach. Both presenters taught the youngsters about setting…

  • Midnight Run to help homeless trudge on through winter

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer While many young people follow in the footsteps of their elders, an upcoming event organized by Temple Emanu-El has adults following the lead of the synagogue’s youthful members. The temple’s youth group has provided help to the homeless of New York City for several years through its annual Midnight Run.…

  • ‘Give Kids a Smile’

    PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON The Tooth Fairy, otherwise known as Kayla Guido, of East Brunswick, and dental student Kimberli Heman of Basking Ridge demonstrate to Nityaa Dave of Edison the proper way to brush during the “Give Kids A Smile” event on Feb. 6 at Middlesex County College in Edison. Students from the college’s…

  • New leaders take reins of police force

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The new command staff of the Metuchen Police Department is vowing to preserve the values of the police force and take its operation to a new level. David Irizarry has taken over the 27- member department as police chief. Michael Kilker was promoted from lieutenant to Irizarry’s former position as…

  • Demographic shifts prompt sea change

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Population growth has put a strain on infrastructure, creating the need for investment in bridges, roads and tunnels, along with an update to bus and train systems. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The population of central New Jersey is expected to grow as the number of foreign-born workers increases and young…

  • Consumers borrowing more to cover car costs

    While car sales continue their upward trend, consumers are apparently going deeper into debt than ever to pay for them. According to Experian Automotive in Schaumburg, Ill., the average new-vehicle loan was a record $27,799 during the third quarter of 2014, which represents an increase of $1,080 over the previous year. Used vehicle loans jumped…

  • States with the highest speed limits

    Those of a certain age will remember back in 1974 when oil shortages jolted Congress into enacting the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act that restricted velocities on interstate highways and access roads to a maximum 55 mph. Legislators would eventually repeal the national speed limit in 1995, and 34 states have since raised maximum speeds…

  • Coldwell Banker to unveil ‘Home’s Best Friend’ commercial during Academy Awards show

    As every dog lover knows, there is nothing quite like coming home after a long day, opening the door, and being greeted by man’s best friend. On Feb. 22, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC will spotlight this exact moment as it debuts its new national television commercial on ABC during The 87th Academy Awards. Capturing…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Central Jersey Hawks Boys U16/10th-11th Grade AAU Basketball team based in Holmdel is seeking players for the spring season. Contact Joe Simuro at 917-922-8641 or [email protected] for details.

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