League calls on citizens to become involved
According to the Pew Research Center, no matter what your party affiliation, there is equal agreement that citizens should follow what happens in government...
Your Turn: Police cannot continue to treat minorities as inferior
Recently, the world witnessed a murder trial involving former police officer Derek Chauvin who was witnessed by the world as he knelt on the...
Keep the garden in ‘Garden State’
By Janet Tauro
An anticipated state Senate bill that would expand the process around warehouse development proposals in New Jersey might be the first step...
NJ Sharing Network marks National Donate Life Month in April
By Joseph S. Roth
Spring has now brought us a renewed spirit and hope as we look forward to the months ahead when we will...
Time for change in local congressional district
The American Rescue Plan, a $ 1.9 trillion federal stimulus package, will provide benefits to our country and to us locally in Monmouth County....
BPU must deny rate increase proposed by New Jersey Natural Gas
By Jeff Tittel
The New Jersey Natural Gas Company has filed a rate case with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The petition...
Resident questions Smith’s vote on rescue plan
I can’t imagine that Congressman Chris Smith actually believed he represents constituents in New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District when he voted against the American...
Opinion: New Jersey should make patients a priority by issuing more medical marijuana permits
As a cancer survivor living with multiple sclerosis, I’ve experienced many symptoms over the years where medical marijuana would have made such a difference...
Opinion: One year later, pandemic fear erased at Chelsea communities
It was March 12, 2020, when COVID-19 arrived and our assisted living communities locked down. Visitation was stopped, residents had to be isolated in...
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,...
DEP’s proposed land swap with gun club is bad deal for the environment
By Jeff Tittel
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proposing to transfer approximately 43 acres it owns in Jackson to the Central...
Restore ‘E Pluribus Unum’ as America’s national motto
In 1787, our founding fathers deliberately and wisely gave us a secular Constitution. A short time later, a committee made up of Thomas Jefferson,...
Marlboro resident Bob Hartman made his mark in local media on TV-34
A proud member of the Freehold Regional High School Class of 1967 and a man with whom I worked for many years has passed...
Development crashing headlong into Barnegat Bay watershed
By Janet Tauro
The Barnegat Bay watershed is alive. Within the watershed is the World Biosphere Pinelands, containing the headwaters of the Toms and Metedeconk...
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...
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,...
‘Drug Affordability Board’ would not serve New Jersey well
If the COVID-19 pandemic has made anything clear, it is that when government embraces and incentivizes private enterprise, our potential as a nation is...
Writer offers views on Boy Scouts religious oath
Why do the Boy Scouts of America (now known as Scouts BSA) continue to
discriminate against non-religious boys by refusing them membership into the BSA?
The...
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