Suburban 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...

Suburban Opinion

Support needed for the Civic Info Bill

The vast majority of Americans are most concerned with receiving information that directly impacts their lives. Unfortunately in New Jersey, this has not always...

Reader supports Ciak for re-election to Sayreville Board of Education

On Nov. 6, voters in Sayreville have a wide array of candidates from which to choose to represent them as members of the Sayreville Public...

Now is the time for change in South Amboy

I moved to South Amboy from Elizabeth 15 years ago because I wanted change. One of the major things that attracted me here was the...

Unions have contributed to a growing middle class in America

By Marilyn Weich Susan Fischer’s recent letter to the editor, "Teacher Supports Court's Union Dues Ruling," referred to her 30-year teaching career and her ongoing...

Resident: Nepotism is making a comeback in Old Bridge

Wake up, Old Bridge residents. Come down to a council meeting, watch on public access or YouTube and see for yourself that nepotism is about...

Beautiful October

October is a relaxing month. The summer heat is passing and cooler mornings and evenings start to prevail. Crops have been picked and the...

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TADA! Youth Theater Presents Common Ground April 20 through May 11


Sips & Paint

Sips & Paint


"Down the Shore" in Asbury Park Photography Class

"Down the Shore" in Asbury Park Photography Class


Apple Montessori Hillsborough Grand Opening & Spring Festival

Apple Montessori Hillsborough Grand Opening & Spring Festival


Leonard J. Buck Garden to Host Spring Plant Sale on April 27 and 28

Leonard J. Buck Garden to Host Spring Plant Sale on April 27 and 28