• Torchbearer explains Long journey to Olympic Games

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Robert Long is a torchbearer for the upcoming Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. He stopped by Brunswick Acres Elementary School in South Brunswick on Jan. 17 to share his stories. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROBERT LONG SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Kindergartners at Brunswick Acres Elementary School received a firsthand look at one of…

  • Victim details experience

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Holly Smith Former New Jersey resident Holly Smith can attest to warnings about human trafficking. Forced into the sex trade at age 14, Smith now advocates for victims of human trafficking and describes her experience in her book, “Walking Prey: How America’s Youth Are Vulnerable to Sex Slavery.” Smith had…

  • Warning sounded on human trafficking

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI & KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writers The Rev. William Stokes, left to right, New Jersey Junior League State Public Affairs Committee Chairwoman Sue Flynn and Detective Shawn Murphy participate in a forum addressing the growing incidence of human trafficking. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF Local nonprofits and law enforcement agencies have been working over the past…

  • Biotech product geared toward reducing deaths in the ICU

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Nearly half of all deaths in the intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals are caused by severe uncontrolled inflammation, which can precipitate organ failure and lead to death. Currently in the United States, there is no effective treatment that exists to prevent these deaths. There are antibiotics, but they address…

  • Vo-tech experience allows students to pursue passions

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Seniors Alvin Rios, left, and Brian Smighelschi learn about the human body during a class at the Academy of Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge on Jan. 24. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Nyasia Drye and Hayley Trachtenberg are among hundreds of students who have sought an alternative high school…

  • Pinewood Derby

    North Brunswick Cub Scout Kai Yanek cheers after his car placed first in a heat during the annual event held at Our Lady of Peace in North Brunswick on Jan. 24. For story, see page 11. JOVELLE TAMAYO

  • Making its midsize mark

    The redesigned Cadillac CTS sedan is ready to compete with some of the finest midsize luxury sedans in the world By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Cadillac has — for decades it seems — been striving to recapture its former glory as a premier luxury car brand, albeit with mixed results. However, with last year’s ATS…

  • Q&A

    Plug-in minivan with Sharon Peters Q: Some time ago I heard Nissan would be launching an all-electric minivan. We’ve had Nissans for years, and would like to go this way, but the last time I checked with the dealership they couldn’t say when the minivan would be coming. A: Probably fairly soon is the best…

  • James Weichert Jr. is named co-president of Weichert, Realtors

    Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, announces that his son, James Weichert Jr., will be joining him as co-president of Weichert, Realtors. In his new role, Weichert Jr. will be responsible for growing the business of Weichert, Realtors, while providing its customers with an exceptional, fullservice experience through Weichert’s mortgage, title and insurance…

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