• The cool kid on campus

    Hansol Bhak, a student in the Garde Manger class at Middlesex County College, recently displayed her artistic side along with classmates, learning the basics of ice carving from Chef Walter Leffler as part of the Culinary Arts degree and certificate program.

  • Opening minds: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness

    By Dr. David Reznik I t’s important to recognize that the fear of stigmas associated with mental health issues often stops people from seeking help and taking advantage of the many effective treatments available today. One in four U.S. adults will have a mental illness this year.That’s 25 percent of our population, making mental illness…

  • Be healthy and injury-free this spring

    The spring months bring warmer weather and increased opportunity for outdoor activities.To help stay healthy and injury-free this season, Doctors Express of South Plainfield offers the following information and tips: Allergies: As flowers start to blossom, those suffering from seasonal allergies begin their annual ritual of allergy symptoms. More than 35 million Americans suffer from…

  • Spring is here! Don’t let knee pain stop your running routine

    By Kenneth G. Swan, Jr., M.D. Spring is finally here to stay! For many of us this means we can hit the streets and get back to a running routine. Running is a great form of exercise and an important part of many people’s lives. However, the joys of running and all the mind and…

  • FIVE simple ways to reduce daily stress

    Dealing with the everyday things isn’t easy, but knowing how to manage life’s ups and downs is an important factor in maintaining a healthy heart. By Lindsey Romain CTW Features Stress is more than just frustration at work or exasperation from a packed schedule — in some instances, it’s a precursor to deadly debilitations. Stress…

  • School boards must adopt policy for social media use

    A new law requires local school boards to adopt policies governing social media communication between teachers and students Gov. Chris Christie signed the legislation on April 24. The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), which supported the law, released a newly revised model policy that boards may use. Because of the growth of social media,…

  • Wednesday night bingo offered at JCC

    The Jewish Community Center hosts bingo every Wednesday night at Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with an earlybird game at 7 p.m. Games begin at 7:15 p.m. and include a 50/50 raffle and jackpots. Food and snacks are available for purchase. For more information, call 732-985-7272.

  • Edison man pleads guilty to fraud

    EDISON — A township resident and former president of an Iselin investment company admitted to defrauding investors out of more than $250,000, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman. Shreyans Desai, 27, of Edison, formerly president of Shreysiddh Capital LLC, pleaded guilty May 5 before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court…

  • Police: Suspect’s robbery spree included PNC Bank in Edison

    The suspect behind a three-county bank robbery spree was arrested May 1 after the rush-hour holdup of the Rahway Savings Institute in Colonia, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman. Jason Novello, 35, of Elizabeth, was charged with one count of bank robbery in connection with the Colonia theft. He made his initial appearance May…

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