• The ultimate sacrifice honored

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Law enforcement officers can make no greater commitment to the badge than dying in the line of duty. For their surviving loved ones, few fears loom heavier than the possibility of that sacrifice being forgotten. But authorities throughout the state have gathered for decades to honor the fallen and ensure…

  • Pedals for Progress rides into town

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Get ready to hop on a bike and donate to a good cause. Pedals for Progress, which is sponsored by the South Brunswick Education Association, is gearing up for its 16th year on May 31 at South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. From noon-3 p.m., Pedals for…

  • Community players find second home in theater

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Actors and crew members who volunteer their time in community theater maintain rigorous schedules for months, and many dedicate years learning and perfecting their craft. Here, the cast of “Rent” at East Brunswick’s Playhouse 22 performs a scene on May 16. For some, it’s a life preserver. For others,…

  • Car insurance with the highest and lowest

    Some vehicles are cheaper — in some cases a lot cheaper — to insure than others By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features More than a billion dollars is spent each year on advertising that urges consumers to compare their car insurance rates with the hopes of getting them to switch carriers, according to the credit and…

  • Q&A

    Roof ratings with Sharon Peters Q: My cousin was involved in a terrible rollover accident, the roof caved in and she was badly injured. Now after months of rehab, she’s ready to get on with life, but she’s obsessed with finding the strongest roof in a car before she buys a new one. How can…

  • Coldwell Banker survey finds that children may be the ‘chief purchasing officers’ of the family

    Do kids rule the roost? A new study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate finds that children may be the “chief purchasing officers” of the family. The survey, which was conducted among 2,800 parents across three generations, revealed that 79 percent of millennial parents (parents age 18-34) and 70 percent of generation X parents (parents age…

  • Coldwell Banker receives Five Star Awards at Cartus Broker Network Int’l Conference

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. was honored for its outstanding performance during the past year at the 2014 Cartus Broker Network International Conference, held Feb. 25-28 in Florida at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Ft. Lauderdale. Cartus is a worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions. Coldwell Banker…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Meiling Kravarik, an Edison Realtor, has been awarded the 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Middlesex County Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR). This annual award recognizes a Realtor member who fully exercises their potential as an entrepreneur and real estate industry leader; and who shares their time, talent and expertise…

  • Grand opening/open house for Meridia at Water’s slated for May 31 and June 1

    Weichert New Homes and Capodagli Property announce an open house weekend May 31 and June 1 from noon to 5 p.m. for Meridia at Water’s Edge in Rahway. This collection of 108 luxurious rental apartments is located in a five-story elevator building in the heart of downtown Rahway, just steps from the NJ Transit train…

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