• Black history shows education is key

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Thomas Daniels discusses his efforts to promote awareness of the contributions African-Americans have made to society. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I t was just after suppertime on a lazy summer evening three-quarters of a century ago when Thomas Daniels’ grandfather gave him a piece of advice he would never forget.…

  • Big trucks in smaller packages

    Two new pickups coming later this year should to appeal to truck buyers who don’t necessarily need a bulkier full-size model By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Pickup truck sales are booming thanks largely to the recovering economy, specifically in the housing and construction markets. Most of these are full-size models, with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet…

  • Q&A

    Green savings with Sharon Peters Q: How much of a savings do these hybrids and new cars that come with stop/start technology for when you stop at a stop light accrue? I’m wondering if it makes sense for me, since I drive 66 miles round trip for work every day. A: It totally depends on…

  • NAIOP New Jersey announces 2014 Commercial Real Estate Award recipients

    27th annual gala set for May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park The 127th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, on May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Lawrence Russo Jr., founder, Russo Development, will receive…

  • What today’s buyers want

    Depending on who’s looking, your home may have just the thing that today’s homebuyers’ desires. Here are the features that buyers must have to close the deal — and they might be right inside your home. By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features Every homebuyer is different, but each purchase provides valuable information that forms trends. Today’s…

  • Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office offers real estate school prelicensing course

    Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office announces the availability of a real estate prelicensing course scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Feb. 24 through April 29, between 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Brick High School, located at 346 Chambers Bridge Road. “By enrolling in a prelicensing course, you’re taking the all-important first step toward earning a real estate…

  • Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2014 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at Stella Marina in Asbury Park. The members welcomed President Robert White and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the association. Installed officers for 2014 are President- Robert…

  • Area teams seeking success in girls conference tourney

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent RED BANK CATHOLIC R ed Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls basketball team heads into the Shore Conference Tournament as the seventh seed after losing three of its last four games. The Caseys (15-6) fell to St. John Vianney High School, the top seed in the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT), twice…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Central Jersey Hawks Boys Freshman/U15 Spring AAU Basketball tryouts will take place on Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Holmdel High School, Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel. The team is based in Holmdel. Contact Coach Joe Simuro at 917-922-8641 or [email protected] with any questions.

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