• Falcons’ Smith leads the way as effective scorer, defender

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Bishop George Ahr High School’s Tyler Earl, left, is locked up with Monroe Township High School’s Justin Gaffrey during their 152-pound match at the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament held on Jan. 31 at Piscataway Township High School. Earl won the match and finished seventh in his weight class. SCOTT FRIEDMAN METUCHEN…

  • Days of fun planned for man’s best friends

    More than 150 pet-related vendors will be on hand when the Super Pet Expo returns to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison from Feb. 7-9. The fun-filled family event will feature entertainment and educational activities. Highlights include the following:  A pet fashion show and competition will require judges to grade participants…

  • President Lincoln comes to Parker Home

    President Abraham Lincoln is one of the most admired historical figures, described by Carl Sandberg, author/ biographer, as “being made of velvet and steel: a man filled with compassion and resolve.” When Bob Costello puts on his top hat and strikes a stately pose, he bears a stunning resemblance to President Lincoln. He has a…

  • 11 steps to looking better without breaking a sweat

    Quick fixes for skin, hair, makeup and style give an extra ego boost to encourage dieters By Dawn Klingensmith CTW Features It takes time to see results from exercise programs, skincare regimens and other lifestyle changes intended to make us look and feel our best.And while lifestyle changes are the best way to get and…

  • Artist to exhibit eclectic artwork in Highland Park

    Artist Shelley Phillips stands alongside her work during a previous exhibit at Town Hall in Edison, where she resides. EDISON — The work of township artist Shelley Phillips does not fit neatly into one box. Instead, her eclectic creations take on a variety of subjects and media in a dynamic nature. “I try not to…

  • Women’s club will meet at new time

    The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club has announced a change to its next meeting’s start time. The meeting will now be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. A formal program has not been scheduled, but an enjoyable evening is planned. Members’ annual dues are also due on…

  • Change in date of Edison meeting

    The Edison Township Council has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Feb. 12. The meeting will be combined with the work session meeting previously scheduled for Feb. 10 and will begin at 6 p.m. at the council chambers of the Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison.

  • JCC plans visit to Fifth Avenue Museum

    The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County has scheduled a bus trip on Feb. 9 to the Neue Galerie, a museum devoted to 20th-century German and Austrian art and design, created by Ronald S. Lauder. The museum is housed in the Vanderbuilt Mansion on Fifth Avenue in New York City and is currently exhibiting…

  • Temple Emanu-El to install cantor

    Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will formally install its new cantor, Aviva Marer, with a dinner and Shabbat service on Feb. 7. The service, which is open to the community, begins at 8 p.m., followed by a festive reception. Marer grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. Born into a family of Bene Israel Jews from…

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