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Rutgers Day, Ag Field Day, Folk Festival offer fun for all
Rutgers Day will welcome new additions this year, including a parade along College Avenue, displays about Rutgers’ participation in the Big Ten conference and health sciences programming on Busch Campus. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26, with programming taking place on the Busch, College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Investors Bank will mark the grand opening of its branch in Marlboro by hosting a community-wide celebration on April 26 and forming an alliance with two local not-for-profit groups. By supporting both nonprofits through its alliance, the bank will be assisting STOMP the Monster, which serves people who are stricken with cancer, and YMCA Camp…
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Brooklyn resident arrested at mall
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Police charged a 29-year-old resident of Brooklyn with shoplifting merchandise from the Apple store in the Freehold Raceway Mall on April 16. Freehold Township Police Detective Sgt. Jerry Kiwit said an individual who was later identified as Antonio F. James was observed by a loss prevention officer attempting to leave the store…
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Manalapan man killed in Rt. 9 crash
A Manalapan man was killed in a multicar accident April 18 on Route 9 in Old Bridge, according to Old Bridge police Capt. Art Carullo. Boris Khashkes, 53, was killed in a crash that involved five vehicles in the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 9 near Phillips Drive at 3:46 p.m. Khashkes was the…
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Help your child transition from a crib to a bed
Much of a young child’s life revolves around adapting to new situations. Even when a routine is established, things can change and new skills must be learned. From moving from bottle to cup, to giving up a pacifier, to no longer using diapers or training pants, young children must tackle a lot of transitions. One…
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Keeping kids active once the school year ends
n many ways, today’s kids haveI busier schedules than any previous generation of youngsters. Many extracurricular activities, including sports, require a nearly year-round commitment, and the dual-income household has landed many kids in after-school programs where kids tend to their schoolwork or engage in various activities that keep them from resting on their laurels. But…
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Decreasing family screen time
Smartphones and tablets appear to have staying power.The Pew Research Center confirms that smartphone penetration has surpassed the 50 percent mark among mobile subscribers. Many others are routinely using tablets to access books, television shows, movies and magazines. In multi-screen homes, televisions are still king.According to a 2012 Nielsen report, the average American over the…
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Hiring a babysitter takes careful consideration
One of the primary roles of parents is ensuring their children are safe and cared for and receive the necessities in life. But sometimes parents need time away from the kids to recharge their batteries. In such instances, parents often fret over finding childcare. Hiring a babysitter is not always easy, and many parents take…
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There is plenty for children to do, see and learn in the area
Check out these local businesses that cater to children and parents: Kids — and parents — are getting excited about their dental visits! That’s because at Adult and Pediatric Dental Studio the entire dental team focuses on each child having a perfect and fun visit every time. Most pediatric dental offices cater to the very…
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