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NJ Repertory Company adds more shows to ‘Saving Kitty’
New Jersey Repertory Co. has added more shows to the premiere of “Saving Kitty,” a provocative new dramatic comedy written by Marisa Smith. Shows will be performed through Aug. 25. What happens when a daughter brings home a young man to meet her ultra-liberal Upper East Side parents for the first time, and he turns…
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Special primary election scheduled for Aug. 13
New Jersey will hold a special primary election for U.S. Senate on Aug. 13. The passing of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg resulted in a vacancy to be filled by the voters of New Jersey in a special general election for U.S. Senate that is scheduled for Oct. 16. Democratic and Republican primary elections will be…
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Sweet corn festival will be arriving at Historic Walnford
UPPER FREEHOLD — There is something about corn that perfectly symbolizes summertime in New Jersey. The Sweet Corn Festival at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold Township, will mix fun and excitement with the Garden State’s favorite summer vegetable. To be held on Aug. 17 from noon to 5 p.m., this new event will feature crafts, games…
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Sportsmanship is an important lesson for young athletes
Children who play sports often walk away with important lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. Sportsmanship can be defined as playing fair, following the rules of the game, respecting the rulings of referees, and treating opponents with respect. During the heat of competition, it can be challenging to be a good sport, particularly when the goal…
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How to encourage kids to read
Reading can have a profound impact on a child’s life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary, and a study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to…
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How to buy school clothes without busting your budget
Parents often note that kids seem to grow like weeds. Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster’s feet quickly become too short, while once-loose shirts may soon become too snug. Many parents find themselves regularly in children’s clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already…
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Establish a positive homework environment for your student
Though it might not be something students look forward to, homework is an essential element of the learning process. Homework allows kids to apply the lessons they learned in the classroom while giving educators a chance to determine if students are grasping the concepts discussed in class or if certain lessons need to be revisited.…
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Local schools, businesses ready for back to school
Around the Corner Art Center The Around the Corner Art Center is a full-service art center that accommodates a year-round art school, a custom frame shop, a paint-your-own pottery studio, and offers a full line of fine artist supplies to professionals and amateurs.The art center also runs a variety of children’s art camps and birthday…
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County honors Wisc. cooperative for Sandy efforts in Union Beach
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer After superstorm Sandy ravaged eastern Monmouth County in October 2012, a critical stream of supplies reached storm victims because of a company that is based almost 900 miles away from New Jersey. Within several days of the catastrophe, the farmer-owned Organic Valley cooperative sent relief workers, food and equipment to…
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