• Polar bear plunge

    PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Clockwise from above: A.J. Cincotta- Eichenfield of New York City leads the charge from The Avenue Beach Club in Pier Village in Long Branch toward the ocean during the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 7. Brave participants come back out of the water. All of…

  • How does your garden grow?

    Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring:  Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year.  Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…

  • Spring is in the air for home gardeners

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A multitude of orchids were on display at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show held Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. Those preparing for the spring growing season may also visit the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, which runs Feb. 12-15 in Edison. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If…

  • Redbirds’ Murphy wins distance events at sectional meet

    ALLENTOWN VARSITY REPORT By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Theo Vlahos, right, works on an escape move during his 220-pound match against Ewing High School’s Mark Rogers during the Feb. 6 dual meet in Allentown. Vlahos pulled out an 11-9 decision, but the Redbirds lost the match to visiting Ewing, 39-33. FRANK GALIPO Conor…

  • State Theatre Family Fun Day

    TOP PICK The State Theatre presents the ninth annual State Theatre Family Day on Feb. 16, featuring performances of Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild Live” at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Families can spend the school-day holiday enjoying dozens of performances, workshops and hands-on activities — many of which are free. The festival, which…

  • Be wary of ‘washed’ car titles

    Used car shoppers should beware of an emerging fraud called title washing, with consumers in New Jersey, North Carolina, Mississippi, California and Georgia said to be at particular risk. That’s according to a report issued by the title search company Carfax in Centreville, Va., which indicates as many as 800,000 vehicles may be affected nationwide.…

  • Time for a change?

    Automakers love to boast about their vehicles’ longevity, building ads around bruised and beaten up models still running after several hundred thousand miles, their proud owners beaming in the background. Unfortunately, a recent analysis cautions that long-time car owners are actually among the least brandloyal new-car shoppers. According to Experian Automotive in Schaumburg, Ill., the…

  • Weichert.com offers quickest way for homebuyers to get accurate information about homes for sale

    Whether patronizing a restaurant or store, or making a phone call to request information or assistance, one constant holds true: People today want quick, personal and high-quality service. When it comes to real estate, homebuyers can find this top-of-the-line customer service on Weichert.com, the web site for Weichert, Realtors. A robust source of accurate information…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Kate LoDolce of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at Alvernia University, Reading, Pa. Robert Doherty of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at Wilkes University, Reading, Pa. Megan Goss of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the…

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