Friday, June 14, 2013
More seats and spacious trunks make these the perfect vehicles for an active group of parents and kids.
When you've got a big family, you need a big car. Keeping up with soccer practice, dance rehearsals or simply a trip to the grocery store for three—or more—requires a spacious trunk and room for wiggling. Add some pets and even the largest vehicle could seem cramped. For this week's edition of 5 Cars, we bring you five cars, vans in fact, big enough to fit the whole family. 1. 2008 Chevrolet Uplander Cargo—Used—$9,999 From Cars.com: This four-speed automatic minivan features enough room for a carload of people or supplies. It comes with a sliding side door, a tire pressure monitor, auto express down window and bucket seats. It also features an auxiliary audio input, AM/FM and satellite radio. Available at Encore Motorcars on Changebridge …
Monday, June 10, 2013
Hiawatha pharmacist thinks outside the pill box to draw in customers.
Atta Rehman, owner of Hiawatha Pharmacy, located inside the Foodtown at 435 N. Beverwyck Road, is giving out free allergy medicines throughout the rest of the season. This season has been particularly bad for allergies, said Rehman, which is why he decided to give back to the community by offering free medicine. “I wanted to think outside the box, or pill box,” he said. “As an independent pharmacist and local business, it is my duty to support the community.” At the beginning of the allergy season, Rehman lowered the price on all his allergy medicines but decided that to stir up a buzz, he was going to up the ante. “You can't get lower than free,” he said. So, for the duration of allergy season, Rehman will give out 10-day supplies of …
Friday, June 7, 2013
Sometimes the most exciting feature is simply the color of the car.
No matter how many times you take it to the car wash, at some point, your car is going to look dirty. Some say a white car can look dirtier than black, others say the opposite. But underneath the grime and soot, the color of a car is often what attracts a buyer most. For those hoping to get some attention with their ride, nothing says "hey, look at me" like red. And for this week's installment of 5 Cars, we're hoping to grab some eyes with these red beauties for sale locally: 1. 2013 Hyundai Accent GLS—New—$17,895 From Cars.com: This six-speed red sedan features a gray interior to contrast with its flashy outside finish. As for performance, the car features four-wheel ABS brakes with braking assist and first and second row curtain head …
Friday, May 31, 2013
Large wheels and heavy-duty frames make these vehicles safe for even the slipperiest ride.
With the amount of rain that's fallen in the past several days, a car may not be what you're looking for. Perhaps instead you should be shopping for boats. Whether you're driving through puddles by accident or for fun, safety is important and some feel the bigger the car the better for wet weather. This week we bring you a look at five cars that are puddle-proven to help you weather a storm: 1. 2013 Ford F150 Lariat—New—$54,155 From Cars.com: This six-speed automatic truck features 20 inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels and four-wheel ABS brakes. It also features driveline traction control and automatic locking hubs. Available at Performance Lincoln Ford on Route 10 in Randolph. 2. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500—New—$39,273 From Cars.com: This…
Friday, May 24, 2013
Convertibles offer open-air experience for those sunny summer days.
With the start of summer kicked off by Memorial Day weekend, it's time to break out the flip-flops, slap on some sunblock and light up the grill. It's also time to roll down the car windows, or, better yet, take the top down altogether. From luxury convertibles to speedy sports cars, several local dealerships are selling the perfect summer vehicle, depending how much wind you want in your face while you drive. Here are a few options to help you tan while you make your way to the beach: 1. 2012 Lexus IS 250C—New—$50,327 From Cars.com: This two-door luxury convertible features an anti-theft alarm system and AM/FM radio. Additionally, it features an audio system memory card slot, audio controls on the steering wheel and six-speed automatic …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Prism Capital Partners, Biomet Technologies and Ferring Pharmaceuticals for their creative way of filling vacant Parsippany office space.
Commercial real estate’s top leaders and the top deals of the past year—including one that brought new life to Par-Troy's Jefferson Road area—were saluted May 9 at NAIOP New Jersey’s 26th annual Awards Gala at The Palace at Somerset Park. The industry’s largest statewide event was attended by a sold-out crowd of close to 700. Among the night's honorees were Bloomfield-based Prism Capital Partners and Parsippany firms Biomet Technologies and Ferring Pharmaceutical for their creative approach to filling township office vacancies. “Once again, our industry continues to demonstrate cutting-edge professionalism, and that hard work and creativity can bring success in any business cycle,” said Michael McGuinness, CEO of NAIOP New Jersey, the …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Par-Troy firm has adopted the Jersey Avenue Playground as part of Morristown's "Adopt-a-Spot" program.
Real estate that sold last week
Nine homes came off the market last week in Parsippany. Here is what sold, and for what, this past week. Listings from Garden State MLS. Address: 36 Longview Ave. List Price: $167,500 Sold Price: $168,000 Beds/Baths: 2 bedrooms/1 bath Details: Ranch Address: 2467 State Route 10, Bldg. 10, Unit 5B List Price: $180,000 Sold Price: $172,000 Beds/Baths: 2 bedrooms/1 bath Details: Single Floor Unit Address: 88 Iroquois Ave. List Price: $188,000 Sold Price: $185,000 Beds/Baths: 2 bedrooms/1 bath Details: Ranch Address: 20 Hillside Road List Price: $339,900 Sold Price: $332,500 Beds/Baths: 3 bedrooms/1 bath Details: Ranch Address: 151 Wingate Road List Price: $410,000 Sold Price: $412,000 Beds/Baths: 3 bedrooms/2 baths Details: Split-Level …
Picture yourself behind the wheel of one of these five upper-class conveyances.
Every now and again, 5 Cars likes to delve within the realm of imagination, and this week is one of those times. Fresh off of Mother's Day, we're thinking about being pampered and picturing ourselves in a sleek ride. For this installment, we're featuring five previously owned low-mile luxury cars now available for sale in Morris County, in order to offer two things: For normal-folks readers it's a great exercise for the mind, and for certain readers with the inclination and the means, these mindblowing vehicles could really end up their property. Who knows, one day that person might be you or me. Listings and photos come from the individual sellers, Cars.com and AOL Autos. 1. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed - Used - $151,009 …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Offerings include the new "Star Trek" and last week's box office superhero, "Iron Man 3."
Trekkers rejoice! Filmmaker J.J. Abrams debuts his "Star Trek Into Darkness" this week, setting up an epic battle againt reining champ "Iron Man 3" for box office supremacy. Parsippany's Clearview Cinemas 12 is the place to find these and other films. Here's the full list of what's showing this week, along with showtimes. (Use the Moviefone widget to check out showings in theaters in other towns if you're going to be traveling.) THIS WEEK'S FILMS Last week, it was reported that Clearview Cinemas' owner Cablevision is selling most of its tri-state properties, including the Clearview Cinemas 12, to Connecticut-based Bow Tie Cinemas. Due to the sale, according to Cablevision's website, the weekly Clearview free Tuesday screenings will end…
Pam Fischer
8:27 am on Sunday, June 16, 2013
No reference to safety features? I would think that would be a priority for families. more ›