• Property tax burden

    A study shows how property taxes vary and affect homeowners across the country Property taxes are a burden for homeowners in these tough economic times. But, they are also an important revenue source for governments, making up 34.6 percent of total local revenues, and nearly 64 percent of local own-source revenue. A recent study released…

  • This (s)old house

    By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features Older homes are more affordable and have “character,” but they can come with more problems, too. Here’s how to care for your aging home. You may have heard that America’s population is aging, and so is the country’s housing stock. According to RealtyTrac, real estate data provider, more than 70…

  • Where the affordable homes are

    Those seeking affordable housing in the United States are in luck — for the most part. Out of 95 affordable markets worldwide, 84 are in the U.S according to the 2014 Demographia International Housing Affordability Study, which ranked 360 worldwide markets on affordability based on the ratio of median income to median house price. This…

  • New Egypt softball team focuses on quest for another state title

    NEW EGYPT By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent New Egypt High School’s softball team has reached the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I finals the last five years, and this year’s experienced infield and quality pitching give the team solid leverage to contend for another state title appearance. The Warriors made three straight trips to the state finals…

  • Brookdale softball team hitting heart of schedule

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer A round this time of the season, Brookdale Community College softball head coach Bo Scannapieco said he usually has a good feel for his team, That’s not the case this year, as the schedule heads into mid-April. The brutal winter, which kept the team inside, and constant rainouts during the…

  • Winding up

    FRANK GALIPO Jackson Liberty High School pitcher A.J. Fatovic gets ready to deliver a pitch to a Raritan High School hitter during the April 5 games that were part of Manalapan High School’s Give Back Classic. Jackson Liberty lost to the Rockets, 17-3.

  • Jackson’s McDonnell finds success at Temple

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Temple University forward Jimmy McDonnell is receiving postseason accolades for his work in the classroom. The former Jackson Memorial High School standout still has one year of eligibility remaining for his collegiate basketball career. TEMPLE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The NCAA Division I basketball season ended on April 7 with the championship…

  • Brookdale tunes up for annual Guitar Show

    ENTERTAINMENT The 17th annual Brookdale Guitar Show will take place at Brookdale Community College on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event is recognized as the premier guitar show on the Jersey Shore for guitar and music enthusiasts of all ages. The guitar show features talented musicians showcasing their skills; vendors…

  • Teachers can sign up for workshops at Rider

    The National Writing Project at Rider University will hold professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers from July 8-17. Classes include “Modeling Informational Writing, Poetry and Personal Narratives”; “Writing to Support Content-Area Literacy”; “Beginning Teacher Workshop”; “Using MS OneDrive in the Classroom”; “Readers Workshop: Building a Community of Readers”; “Word Work”; and “Classroom Management.” Workshops cost…

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