• Red light camera program goes dark in Garden State

    New Jersey’s automated photo-enforcement pilot program, otherwise known as red-light cameras, came to an end at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 16. State Assemblyman O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth), who led an effort to ensure the program would not be renewed past its planned expiration date, said, “It is a great day for the motorists of New Jersey. The state…

  • Sights of the season

    The Heart of New Jersey Chorus in downtown Red Bank MATT DENTON Annual Holiday Model Train Exhibit at Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge SCOTT FRIEDMAN Visiting Santa at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Getting ready for Hanukkah in Tinton Falls MATT DENTON Frosty at the 12th annual holiday lighting celebration in Dayton…

  • Residents set to question pipeline plan

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Families for Responsible Pipelines is a group of Upper Freehold Township residents who are ready to have their voices heard regarding the possible installation of high-pressure gas lines in the municipality. A discussion about a plan under consideration by New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) to run high-pressure gas lines…

  • New Year’s festivities go beyond the party

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Year after year, when the main-event holiday hubbub dies down, the ageold question persists: “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” Sure, the region is rife with bars and restaurants serving up the traditional party fare of prix fixe menus and open bars. But those seeking a different way to…

  • DATEBOOK

     Play Chess & Go will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Meet every Saturday throughout the month when the library is open and play a game with others players. Beginner to advanced skill levels are welcome. Details: 732-431-7220. …

  • Unity Bank Donates $15,000 to Food Pantries in Central Jersey and Easton

    Unity Bank Donates $15,000 to Food Pantries in Central Jersey and Easton

    By Yankee Public Relations UNION, N.J. (December 23, 2014) – Unity Bank and its employees have donated a total of $15,000 to 15 food pantries in Central Jersey and Easton, Pa., one service organization for each Unity branch. The funds were donated by Unity Bank employees and matched by the bank as part of a…

  • PRINCETON: Not everyone stays home for the holidays

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer Although many people take trips around the holidays, most don’t give or get those trips as last-minute gifts, according to local travel agents. This time of year the people who do travel plan family trips, cruises and island vacations mostly in advance but with very few trying to book at…

  • Featured Tabby’s Place Cat

    By Mary Barna Brielle is a very special 6-year old cat. She’s highly intelligent, friendly with people, and will tolerate most other cats. She was born with some shortened bones and joint abnormalities so her front legs and tail are shorter than most cats, but that doesn’t stop our adorable girl from getting around. She…

  • PRINCETON: Coaching a family affair for Johnsons

    PRINCETON: Coaching a family affair for Johnsons

    By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Christmas comes every year on the heels of the Garden State Invitational, the first big meet of wrestling season for Princeton High School head coach Rashone Johnson.    Wrestling doesn’t slow down for the holidays. Johnson has held practice on Christmas Eve every year in his 15 years as head…

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