• Celebration will honor Martin Luther King Jr.

    The NAACP Metuchen-Edison Area Branch and the New Hope Baptist Church will hold a celebration to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme is “Now is the Time to Stand Our Ground.” The 15th annual community event will be held at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at New Hope Baptist Church, 45…

  • Improved gynecologic cancer care is available through robotic surgery

    The use of robotic surgical procedures in the management of gynecology and gynecologic oncology patients has increased significantly over the past five years. Robotic surgery has gained popularity with women and surgeons alike due to fast recovery and improved surgical outcomes.This necessitates surgeons to gain the knowledge and expertise in the application of robotic surgery…

  • Center for Balance adds diagnostic testing in Old Bridge

    A ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year one in every three adults age 65 and older falls.These falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. At the Center for Balance at Raritan Bay Medical Center…

  • No wheat, no problems

    Dr. William Davis, author of the bestselling book, ‘Wheat Belly’ says cut out the wheat, feel better. Here’s why. By Nicky Nicholson-Klingerman CTW Features A couple years ago, Dr.William Davis published “Wheat Belly,” (Rodale Books, 2011) a book on the health risks of wheat he discovered while working as a cardiologist. The wheat he studied…

  • JCC to host lecture on Appalachian Trail

    “Tales of the Trail: A Walk on the New Jersey Appalachian Trail” with Raymond Frey will be held at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Frey will discuss the history of the Appalachian Trail, the geography and nature he encountered as he hiked 72…

  • COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

    Classes for amateur chefs offered by MCC This spring, Middlesex County College (MCC) will offer an opportunity to become a great amateur chef. “Today’s Table” will be held in Crabiel Hall’s state-of-the-art culinary lab. Those interested should come hungry and partake in food tastings prepared by the chef. Recipes will be distributed. Except where noted,…

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    The Edison Jets Pee Wee Cheer team’s good form made the squad eligible for the national cheerleading competition in Orlando, Fla., where the Jets placed sixth out of nine teams. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISSY MARTIN

  • MCC offers Saturday hours on Jan. 11

    Students and future students in need of enrollment services at Middlesex County College (MCC), 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, may take advantage of special hours on Jan. 11. The offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Offices that will be open Jan. 11 include Academic Advising, Admissions, Counseling and Career Services, EOF, Financial Aid,…

  • New assistance center sees influx of those pursuing Obamacare

    By KRITHIKA VARAGUR Correspondent EDISON — The holidays had shops bustling with activity in recent weeks, but the long lines weren’t only for buying gifts. Many local residents were lining up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. A new Enrollment Assistance Center in Edison experienced high traffic in its first weeks of operation…

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