Kenilworth middle schooler joins reporting ranks

Kenilworth middle schooler joins reporting ranks

KENILWORTH, N.J. — Bobby Liberatos doesn’t have an editor in quite the same tradition as Perry White and Jonah Jameson, of comic book fame, or even Lou Grant, of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” but the David Brearley Middle School eighth-grader is learning journalism. Chosen as one of 50 students from hundreds of applicants worldwide […]

Cranford strikes deal for Mount Laurel housing number

CRANFORD, N.J. — The Township Committee has approved a deal to settle the municipality’s court-mandated Mount Laurel housing requirements, agreeing to zone property for residential use during the next half decade that would include 440 reduced-rate apartments. According to township attorney Ryan Cooper at the committee’s Nov. 12 meeting, the agreement with the Fair Share […]

Overlook rheumatologist recognized by Arthritis Foundation

Overlook rheumatologist recognized by Arthritis Foundation

SUMMIT, N.J. — As a harpist, Cecelia Chartoff needs her hands to be in good working order, but it’s not always easy for the performer, who has rheumatoid arthritis. The chronic autoimmune disorder affects the joints and can also attack other body systems. However, Chartoff rarely misses a performance and she credits her reliability to […]

Kean University receives accreditation for genetic counseling program

Kean University receives accreditation for genetic counseling program

Kean University has received accreditation for a new graduate program in genetic counseling, paving the way for students to begin coursework next autumn, the school announced in an Oct. 25 press release. The master of science degree in genetic counseling will be offered through the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics at Kean […]

Rain doesn’t dampen Rahway ‘Spooktacular’

Rain doesn’t dampen Rahway ‘Spooktacular’

RAHWAY, N.J. — Parade floats with pirate ships, skulls and skeletons lurked outside. The Joker and another frightening-looking clown walked about inside. The annual Halloween Spooktacular at Rahway’s Recreation Center on Oct. 31 was where Rahway residents of all ages came out in their costumed — from the silly to macabre — best. Red-striped tents […]

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