Business is ‘cautiously optimistic’ the worst may be over
What a difference a year makes. It was March 12, 2020, when COVID-19 arrived and our assisted living communities locked down. Visitation was stopped,...
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...
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...
Opinion: New Year 2021
Welcoming a new year is traditionally an exciting time as we look ahead to celebrating all life’s moments with family and friends and preparing...
Receive social and emotional healing through virtual support groups
Anyone dealing with stress, anxiety and other psycho-social issues can receive social and emotional support that focus on hope and recovery, in a warm,...
Opinion: Thanksgiving is a time to build memories
"We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing."
I enjoy all the holidays when the family gathers together. But, Thanksgiving is special. It isn’t only...
Program provides support services to those dealing with challenges related to COVID-19
By Robert Kley
More than one-third of New Jersey adults surveyed by the National Center for Health Statistics and Census Bureau from April 23 through...
Opinion: Veterans understand what it’s like to live in uncertain times
Every November we honor, remember and thank our Veterans. This year, during a global health pandemic, we can all be especially grateful for the...
Election letters policy
Letters to the editor regarding the 2020 general election to be held Nov. 3 will be accepted through Oct. 16.
Candidates may not submit a...
Opinion: Prioritize vaccinations this year
Today, the world is engaged in a battle against COVID-19, for which no vaccine is currently
available. As a PA (physician assistant) student, I am...
Opinion: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Fall is here and as the seasons change, we will all be doing our best to stay healthy through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and...
Opinion: Honor POW/MIA Recognition Day
Even when the people we care about are far away, we can always keep them close in our hearts. In times like these, this...
Opinion: Cigarette tax would lessen suffering from cancer
More than 53,000 New Jerseyans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and almost 16,000 will lose their lives from the disease....
Emmett’s Inn owner gave people nights to remember forever
It was early April 1978. The legal drinking age in New Jersey was 18 and I had turned 18 on March 27.
For months, a...
NJSIAA executive states case for high school sports
By Colleen Maguire
During the past five months, the lives of our student-athletes have changed drastically. In March, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association...
Vote yes to legalization of cannabis on Nov. 3
On Election Day, Nov. 3, New Jersey voters will decide if the state will proceed with legalization of cannabis for adult use.
The current status...
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