Solutions: State moves toward eliminating single-use plastics
Many are aware of the problems plastics cause in our environments. They threaten, and indeed kill, animals living in water bodies. They obstruct healthy...
SOLUTIONS 4/23: Warnings and Necessary Steps
By Huck Fairman
In the last week, warnings from several sources were issued about the planet’s future. And along with them came strong recommendations for...
Your Turn: Cranbury should opt out of marijuana sales
Would you sign a mortgage not knowing the terms and conditions? Would you accept a doctor’s recommendation for surgery if the doctor said, “I...
Opinion: CASA volunteers establish safe, stable, permanent home for children
Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone.
While this...
SOLUTIONS 4/2: Recycling Revisited
By Huck Fairman
Why recycle? While most local residents support the idea and associated policies, many may not be aware of the widespread need and...
Your Turn: World Autism Month
April is World Autism Month, beginning with the observed World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, officially declared by the United Nations in 2008.
During...
Opinion: New Jersey should make patients a priority by issuing more medical marijuana permits
As a cancer survivor living with multiple sclerosis, I’ve experienced many symptoms over the years where medical marijuana would have made such a difference...
SOLUTIONS 3/12: Bill Gates: How we can survive
By Huck Fairman
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft; co-chair with his wife, Melinda, of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and originator of Breakthrough Energy,...
SOLUTIONS 3/12: The Latest on Electric Vehicles
By Huck Fairman
As our planet warms and we experience extreme weather of all varieties, people, governments and manufacturers are seeking ways to reduce emissions....
Opinion: New marijuana laws ‘ill conceived’ in relation to minors
Recently, New Jersey enacted a law that deals with underage possession of marijuana and alcohol forbidding parents from being informed at the first offense....
SOLUTIONS 3/5: Endocrine Disruptors
By Huck Fairman
"New York Times" columnist Nicholas Kristof reported on a recent book by epidemiologist Shanna Swan, "Count Down," and studies by other scientists...
Opinion: Celebrate Read Across America
On March 2 each year, all eyes are on books as we celebrate Read Across America.
Created in 1997 by the National Education Association (NEA)...
Opinion: New Jersey needs local civilian review boards with subpoena power
New Jerseyans need to demand legislative changes to the process of reviewing complaints of police misconduct throughout the state. Currently, municipal and county law...
SOLUTIONS 2/26: Professor Stephen Pacala: What we need to do
By Huck Fairman
Our latest winter snow and storms notwithstanding, our planet’s climates are warming. Scientists worldwide are pretty much in agreement that climate change...
SOLUTIONS 2/12: Electric Vehicles Begin to Address Emissions Issue
By Huck Fairman
The climate challenges we all face are known by many around the world. What is uncertain is whether or not we as...
County Corner: American Heart Month
February is designated as American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke – the leading causes of death in the United...
New Jerseyans show caring spirit with support for NJ Sharing Network
By Joseph S. Roth
Thanks to the support of our team members, healthcare partners and dedicated volunteers,
2020 was a record-breaking year for NJ Sharing Network’s...
SOLUTIONS: Professor provides assessment of where, environmentally, we are
By Huck Fairman
With the election of President Joe Biden, who has stressed the need to deal with our
environmental challenges, a number of observers have...
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