• Professional baseball prospers in N.J.

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Lakewood BlueClaws pitching coach Les Lancaster greets fans before a game against the Delmarva Shorebirds at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. Accessibility to the players and coaches has helped with the success of New Jersey’s professional baseball programs. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR More than 1 million spectators walked through the turnstiles…

  • Running hot or cold

    A recent study determined extreme temperatures could cut an electric car’s operating range on a single charge by more than half By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features That was certainly some rotten winter weather we managed to survive, with temperatures plummeting to record lows in many regions and snow falling at least somewhere in all 50…

  • Q&A

    Standard wagons with Sharon Peters Q: I read your column on luxury wagons and am interested in makes that would not be considered “luxury.” With a 25-year-old Civic with 300,000 miles, I’m more comfortable with fewer “gizmos.” Any ideas? A:  There are quite a number of options. Among them (and this is not an all-inclusive…

  • Basements: Big opportunities a few steps down

    Finishing a basement can be a smart project, but keep personal enjoyment — not resale value, as a top priority By Erik J. Martin CTW Features I t’s often taken for granted and easy to overlook — literally. If you’re lucky enough to have a basement, however, it can be a bonus space blessing that,…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Karen Marra, Realtor-associate with Gloria Zastko, Realtors, North Brunswick, lead the firm overall for both listings taken and sales contracted for in May. Marra prides herself on her personal and professional service. Her clients benefit from her knowledge of real estate and her ability to Stage® (prepare) homes to sell. Marra was also acknowledged as…

  • Weichert’s 14th annual charity golf outing for breast cancer research scheduled for Aug. 21

    Weichert, Realtors will host its 14th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Aug. 21 at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster. The event will raise funds for the American Cancer Society to benefit breast cancer research. “As we approach this year’s golf tournament, I am once again reminded of the compassion and generosity of our Weichert…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Stuart Davis, broker/owner of Davis Realtors, announces that Dorothy Bellas has joined the firm as broker/manager. With more than 28 years of local real estate experience, Bellas will be leading a team of more than 50 Realtor/associates in the East Brunswick office. “I’ve known Dorothy my entire career,” said Davis, “and I’m confident Dorothy’s experience,…

  • Toll Brothers’ executive receives special honor from the New Jersey Builders Association

    A New Jersey homebuilding executive from Toll Brothers was recently honored at the 27th Annual Sales and Marketing (SAM) Awards Banquet presented by the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA). This year a very special SAM award was voted on by the NJBA members and associates at the 65th annual Atlantic Builders Convention. The NJBA’s first…

  • Hawks look to return to prominence under new coach

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Metuchen High School second baseman Matt Coscia stands on the bag awaiting the throw as Colonia High School’s C.J. Growney slides into second safely during the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer Baseball League game played at Myrtle Field in Metuchen. Visiting Colonia won the game, 9-0. TERRY BOUDREAU For the past eight…

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