NB Opinion
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...