-

Education task force aims to close achievement gap
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A longtime Long Branch Board of Education member has been chosen to lead a task force charged with identifying educational practices that would help close the academic achievement gap for economically disadvantaged students. Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, executive director of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), said Avery Grant…
-

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…
-

The race for homeownership
Ethnic minority groups are disproportionately barred from homeownership; new study examines the consequences A recent report by real estate listing website Zillow.com reveals that minorities face unequal access to housing. Results show that different races have different experiences when seeking a mortgage, buying a house and owning a home. The report, “A House Divided: How…
-

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…
-

NAIOP New Jersey announces 2014 Commercial Real Estate Award recipients
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 the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Impact Awards will be presented to Vision Real…
-

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…
-

SPORT SHORTS
Registration is open for RTC Training’s six-week Cool Runners Fitness Camp in West Long Branch for boys and girls entering kindergarten to eighth grades. This spring camp is in partnership with West Long Branch Sports Association and the Michael Thorne Run. The Cool Runners Fitness Camp will be held on Thursdays (April 3, April 10,…
-

Rebirds secure share of Patriot Division hoops title
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Robert Korn, left, has a hold of the leg of Princeton High School’s Steve Majeski as he tries to score a takedown during the Redbirds’ dual meet earlier this season. Korn and the Redbirds are in action this weekend at the NJSIAA District 25 Wrestling Tournament at Steinert…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
