NB Opinion

County Corner: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 16 is a significant day. It is the celebration of one of our greatest leaders of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate his...

Pandemic fuels increase in tobacco use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking...

The State We’re In: Kick off 2023 with a ‘First Day’ hike

By Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get...

County Corner: Holiday Celebrations 2022

It is that time of the year when we look forward to seeing family and friends. Whether it...

County Corner: Veterans Day – Nov. 11, 2022

Veterans Day is held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, for which fighting stopped...

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Partnership encouraged between local businesses, high school students

The North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) community would like to continue our partnership with local businesses. All of our 1,800 students have been...

Reader is disappointed by letter endorsing Trump

I read Barbara Bucker’s editorial letter of Jan. 14 ('Think red' when voting for president) with sadness. She states that she will be voting for Donald...

Bill would increase qualifications for nursing home assistants

We all need to be concerned about the quality of nursing home care. Just about everyone has a loved one who eventually will need...

Life stories with Lisa Anderson

For some people, a catastrophe can result in putting us on a totally different path in life. Such is the case for Sue Gallagher. Born...

Residents warned about phony IRS calls

Across New Jersey, residents are have been receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS or the U.S. Treasury for a...

Health-care restrictions endanger women

It is hard to believe that 43 years have passed since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to privacy in...

Reproductive justice and Roe v. Wade

On Jan. 22, 1973, the landmark constitutional ruling Roe v. Wade guaranteed a woman’s right to privacy regarding her body and significantly improved women’s...

‘Think Blue’ when voting for president

“American lives matter!” So, when voting for a president, it is obvious that we should go Democratic.  “Think blue.” Ms. Bucker’s letter (“Think red...

Consumers should ensure home health aides are qualified

  There are many businesses or online sites advertising at-home nursing and hospice care services, but consumers need to be aware that not all providers...

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