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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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Your Turn: One year after closing, South Brunswick Library staff sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

In South Brunswick, the date of March 13, 2020, will be remembered as the day a pandemic closed the doors of the South Brunswick...

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...

Opinion: Support the Yes We CAN! Food Drives at MarketFair

I am writing this letter for two reasons. One, because Yes We CAN! Food Drives is so deeply appreciative of the community support we...

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: A veteran’s thoughts about Christmas Eve

As I sit now in my living room, listening to Christmas songs, my mind drifts back many years as I recall our practices on...

Opinion: Thanksgiving cheer at the ISCJ Food Pantry

On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) held its weekly Drive-Thru Food Pantry event, but on this particular Saturday, it...

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...

Opinion: Libraries occupy valued and important center of community life

Congratulations to three libraries in the16th Legislative District - the Hunterdon County Library in Flemington, the Montgomery Township Library Branch of the Somerset County...

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: What is a veteran?

"What is a veteran?" my 10-year-old grandson asked as he was trying to reconcile the picture of the 18-year-old soldier in the album with...

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...

To Serve & Honor: Veterans organizations need help now more than ever

November is the time we begin to look toward our coming holiday season. This year, the COVID virus and its associated restrictions have put...

Technology instructor with ties to South Brunswick, Edison offers classes through Princeton Adult School

By Pam Hersh In 2020, Zoom has become a new member of my family, as it has for so many COVID cooped up people. The...

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