• Diversity walk aims to combat discrimination

    Lace up your walking shoes and join hundreds of individuals, corporate and community leaders, educators, clergy and families on June 14 in the American Conference on Diversity’s Annual Diversity Stride Walk-a-Thon. The fun-filled day will begin at 10:30 a.m. — with the step-off at 11:30 a.m. — at Buccleuch Park, in one of the nation’s…

  • Hope exists for those with brain tumors

    The air was fresh with the promise of spring when my 15-year-old son stepped out of his boat after crew practice, and we headed off for a routine MRI for daily headaches. The technician called me to the back room and I was told they had discovered a mass in my son’s brain. It was…

  • Cruise nights to begin Thursdays in Edison

    The Edison Light Cruisers is hosting Thursday Cruise Nights at the Edison Home Depot, Route 1 south, 6-9 p.m. Open to all, the family-friendly event offers music, games and cars. The event is held Thursday evenings, weather permitting, through mid-October.

  • Proposed hiring policy for police a ‘step in right direction’

    By KATHY CHANG EDISON — Township officials say the newly revised ordinance governing police hires and promotions is fair and balanced. “I think this is a good, solid ordinance that addresses a lot of issues that have been out there for many, many years,” Council President Robert Karabinchak said. “Is this the best, perfect, absolute…

  • Metuchen family turns tragedy into charity effort

    By JACK MURTHA Runners of all ages converge each year for the Fuce 5K, with the goal of helping those in need to memorialize Mike Fuccile. Life became a nightmare for Nancy Fuccile and her family after her husband’s murder. A man who was later found not guilty by reason of insanity stabbed Nancy’s 36-yearold…

  • Custodian may face job loss after school fire

    By KATHY CHANG The janitor accused of causing the fire that burned down James Monroe Elementary School in March is facing tenure charges. Schools Superintendent Richard O’Malley, through a 66-page complaint filed April 28 by the Board of Education’s counsel, Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso of Whippany, charged Jerome C. Higgins, 48, of East Brunswick,…

  • Spending, travel top bachelor party plans

    By JACK MURTHA Those who attend bachelor and bachelorette parties pay significantly more to raise their glasses than in previous years. Industry experts and partygoers blame the increase on social pressures, the higher age of brides and grooms, and the recovering economy. Booze, exotic dancers and hotel rooms are standard costs incurred by those who…

  • ‘Minicars’ fail latest crash test

    Bigger is still better when it comes to occupant protection By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features HONDA FIT The laws of physics dictate that, all else being equal, a larger and heavier vehicle will always fare better in a crash than will a smaller and lighter one. For years, automotive engineers have been fairly successful at…

  • Q&A

    Slip and slide with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve hydroplaned twice recently. What am I doing wrong? A: That unmistakable feeling of a too-light steering wheel — like when you’re driving on sheer ice — signals that you’re traveling on a film of water. There are three major contributors. 1. You’re driving too fast. Defensive driving…

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