• N.J. diners: coffee, chow and camaraderie

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The owners of diners across central New Jersey say success in the trade is about more than serving good food at reasonable prices. It’s also about the family-like relationships that form among employees and customers. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF Standing like so many silver or otherwise brightly colored beacons, they are an…

  • George Wall Ford Lincoln sponsors inaugural N.J. Auto Retailers Run for the Warriors

    George Wall Ford Lincoln has joined dealerships across the state in support of the inaugural New Jersey Auto Retailers Run for the Warriors, a race that will both honor the sacrifices of the military and raise funds to support the needs of today’s wounded veterans and their families. This unique road race will take place…

  • Small SUVs crash tests

    Only two models out of 13 tested passed the latest ‘small overlap crash’ test. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Compact SUVs, particularly the latest car-based crossover models, are hot items these days, ranked third behind midsize and compact cars in terms of sales volume. They appeal to a wide range of buyers — from single…

  • Coldwell Banker survey finds Americans disagree over how long is too long to live home with parents

    A ccording to a new survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate and leading psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, Americans don’t see eye to eye about the appropriate amount of time for adults to live with parents after college. The survey found that Americans ages 55 and older think it is…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Raritan Valley YMCA Riptide Swim Team announced that Brian Rose is the team’s new head coach. He succeeds Ryan Tighe, who made great strides in continuing to strengthen the team in the Riptide tradition. Rose is well known in the local swim circuit and a longtime member of the Riptide family, having swum for…

  • Manzi, Gregory injured in race spill at Freehold

    Both Cat Manzi and Jeff Gregory remain hospitalized with fractures suffered in a multi-horse racing accident in the fourth race at Freehold Raceway on Sept. 6. Hall of Famer Manzi, 63, who has driven 14,789 winners during his stellar career, suffered breaks on both sides of his pelvis. His wife, Ellen, reported on the morning…

  • Knights start football season facing higher expectations

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Following an 8-3 season and a trip to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V semifinals, expectations are again high for the Old Bridge High School football team. The good news for coach Anthony Lanzafama is the return of several linemen on both sides of scrimmage and a generally experienced lineup. The…

  • Bombers ready to pursue another state title

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School quarterback Malik Pressley breaks loose from an attempted tackle by a Middletown High School South defender during an Aug. 21 scrimmage in Middletown. The Bombers will begin their quest for another state title on Sept. 12, when they host Old Bridge High School. Kickoff is at…

  • Thrills by day; fright by night

    Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest returns for its 22nd year this week, with family-friendly activities by day and amped-up fright by night. Visitors to this year’s Fright Fest will find more Zombie Zones, Terror Trails and Halloweenthemed shows, and in all likelihood, more screams than ever before. Fright Fest, presented by Snickers, begins Sept.…

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