Opinion: A season of loss, from COVID-19 to the ‘virus’ of racism
This has been a season of expectations and loss.
Only because I am an optimist and I have very good friends who give me cause...
NJSIAA begins to plan for students’ return to high school sports in New Jersey
By Mary Liz Ivins
In my decades as an educator and school administrator, I’m hard pressed to find a situation as challenging as what we...
Opinion: Area psychiatrist urges Congress to push for a COVID-19 vaccine
We’re approaching the start of the third month of New Jersey’s fight against COVID-19. I regularly quantify how much time has passed as it...
LOOSE ENDS 5/15: Cranbury Station Gallery virtual classes ‘help keep it together’
by Pam Hersh
The good news is that artist and business entrepreneur Kathy Morolda, the owner of Cranbury Station Gallery (CSG) in Princeton and Monroe,...
Opinion: Chelsea Senior Living has 30-year history of caring for seniors
Chelsea Senior Living operates 21 assisted living residences in New Jersey and New York. During the horrific COVID-19 pandemic, our senior population has been...
Opinion: Urge Congress to allow national vote-by-mail
With the severity of the coronavirus situation and the upcoming elections on the horizon, it is crucial we protect our democracy and ensure Americans...
Opinion: Assemblywoman offers tips on how to control utility usage while staying at home
Under the stay at home order, households are likely to see increases in their monthly utility bill. Naturally, being home throughout the day means...
Opinion: Postal employees ask for communities to observe social distancing during deliveries
During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a...
Opinion: First responders deserve line of duty death benefits due to coronavirus crisis
As a matter of practice, policy and procedure, the vast majority of law enforcement agencies provide for certain employment benefits for all sworn personnel,...
Opinion: Ask legislators to support vote-by-mail security
It’s almost election time.
Our primary is just over two months away, which should place it right smack in the middle of a global pandemic....
Opinion: All businesses should support veterans’ poppy sales
As of March 8, the days of winter were being left behind. In rapid succession, Daylight Saving time was followed by St. Patrick’s Day,...
Opinion: ‘Wake up to the truth’ that smoking kills; East Brunswick should ban vape...
Can't our so-called government leaders get things straight?
How many people must die from smoking cigarettes or have died as proof smoking kills? Wake up...
New law to improve stroke care in New Jersey
On Jan. 21, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that would improve the stroke system of care in New Jersey. The bill was passed...
Opinion: Black History Month: Honor African Americans who made our nation a better place
African Americans have shaped and contributed to American history and culture in countless ways, and their legacy continues to grow. Their trials and triumphs...
Timing is everything when it comes to suicide prevention
As the old adage goes, Timing is Everything.
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to be asked to join a new suicide task...
Opinion: The Blurred Blue Line
They wear the blue uniform that symbolizes security
But protection for all citizens is not a surety.
It tends to shield them from criminal acts
By saying,...
Opinion: Strawberry rhubarb pie
The holiday season awakens the smells and tastes of my youth. Strawberry rhubarb pie was my favorite. As a boy, I would cut the...
All who served our country are veterans
Over the years, I have heard many cutting remarks about veterans but the one that distressed me the most has to do with who...
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