Remember those who served on Veterans Day, and every day
Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. At the first Armistice Day, on Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson stated:
“To us in America, the...
Honor veterans on POW/MIA Recognition Day
Our country is founded on the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for the freedom that we hold so dear.
Of the millions...
Back to School safety tips
With summer coming to a close, children and their parents are looking forward to the beginning of the new school year. Back to school...
Opinion: Teach the Holocaust, avoid anti-Semitism
I applaud East Brunswick High School teacher Robert Gangi for continuing to teach students about the horrors of the Holocaust. The progressive, politically correct...
Resident wants deer relocated in Edison, not hunted
Recent talks and studies mentioned a culling of the deer population in Edison through bow and arrow by the hunters.
With these animals being so...
Continued commitment needed in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States for which there is no cure nor a definitive way to...
Respect veterans by respecting the flag
Throughout the summer, we celebrate many holidays that honor our country and those that made sacrifices for our freedoms such as Memorial Day, Independence...
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on nation’s freedoms and liberties
It is May. The rains of April bring forth the fragrant blooms of May. The sun’s warm rays encourage new life.
A new life for...
Let’s keep our workers safe on the job
Have you ever stopped to think about the workers that built the home you live in, the building you work in, or even the...
Letter to the Editor: Standing in Solidarity
To the Editor:
As members of the Princeton Civil Rights Commission, our hearts are heavy with the news of the terrorist attacks on the Al...
You’re never too old to read to a child
Every March we commemorate Read Across America Day. It’s a day to celebrate the power of reading and foster a love of learning in...
Edison water scheme will cost ratepayers
If you think the proposal to lease Edison’s water and sewer system to Suez in exchange for a huge payment sounds too good to...
Reader: New Jersey should not prosecute citizens for cannabis
I recently retired after a higher education career in the Garden State, where soon it will be legal to get high from cannabis. I...
Black History Month appreciates the value of America’s diverse population
February is Black History Month, when America takes time to honor and remember great African-Americans, and their role in shaping America’s history.
Carter Woodson, an...
We need to take time to take care of ourselves
We honor lots of important people during the month of February, thanks to Black History Month and Presidents Day. Even Valentine’s Day is a...
For the Record
Deborah Schildkraut is the president of Congregation Neve Shalom. Daniel Hirsch was incorrectly identified as president in "Metuchen Borough Council welcomes new member" in...
Moonshining in the Holler
The attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, not only involved our country and military into a war, but it also caused a...
Addressing the opioid epidemic in the United States
America is facing a serious health crisis, one that has ended and complicated far too many lives.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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