Beyond the 20 percent myth

BY HEIDI YEH As New Jersey towns race to lock in plans for their next round of affordable housing...

Data centers on the mayoral agenda

In this edition of our newsletter, I would like to provide a significant update on a hot topic:...

Hitting all the high notes

The Berlin Community School has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the Best Communities for Music Education through the NAMM Foundation. "This recognition reflects the continued support of...

‘When a building comes down’

Officials came together on April 29 to discuss emergency preparedness and response and answered questions about evacuation plans in flood-prone areas along the Delaware River and its tributaries: the...

News

Board haggles over required African American studies

Member Renee Cherfane proposed at the township school board's...

Paying tribute on Memorial Day 

Winslow Township is continually exploring new ways to connect...

A better education is rooted in nature  

Nowadays, children and young adults are mostly indoors, glued to screens for school and “social life.” Research suggests it's taking a toll on their...

Why we honor our heroes on Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, we honor those brave heroes who stood on the Wall of Freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The first...

‘Trash’ talk includes altering pickup service

The borough commissioners discussed changes at a recent meeting to residential trash collection in a bid to save money. Suggested changes include eliminating move-out days,...

Giving back

Taro Gaither, a 27-year-old social studies teacher at Eastern Regional High School, has received the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award from the National...

Williamstown Community Calendar, May 20 – June 2

For more on township events, visit monroetownshipnj.org. For library events, visit monroetpl.org.   Around Town May 21 - Melodies on Main - 6 p.m. May 25 -...

Washington Twp. Community Calendar, May 20 – June 2

For more on township events, visit www.twp.washington.nj.us. For library events, visit hegganlibrary.org.   Around Town May 20 - Council Meeting - 6 p.m. May 25 - Memorial Day...

Columns

A better education is rooted in nature  

Nowadays, children and young adults are mostly indoors, glued to screens for school and “social life.” Research suggests it's taking a toll on their...

Penn & Teller face a magical future unafraid

For a half-century, masters of the comedy-magic universe Penn & Teller have seemingly defied the physical laws of nature with many of their gotta-see-'em-to-believe-'em...

Opinion

The Good Life

THE GOOD LIFE

It’s been more than a month since Dennis “Denny” Blake died, and his wife of nearly 40 years still can’t believe it. “He was just an awesome guy,” said Jeanne Blake, “and I loved him.”

THE GOOD LIFE

“Sometimes you fall in love with an instrument as you’re building it,” Nevin Fahs wrote in a 2012 blog post. “In fact, I usually do, which can make it difficult to be objective when it’s all done. So I’ll leave others to judge it.”

Obituaries

Susan Margaret Beverley Dannheim

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Susan...

John W. Charon, 72

John W. Charon, 72 (1/23/52-12/27/24) passed away peacefully at...

Jamie Shapoff

  Jaime Rafael Shapoff, 50, of Deptford passed away on...

Eric Brett Sr.

Eric Charles Brett Sr., 37, of Edgefield, SC, formerly...

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