A wall of opposition

The township board of education approved a $307 million budget on April 28 with only one member voting...

Why comments are disabled on our social media

Many area municipalities and police agencies don’t allow comment on their Facebook pages and social media platforms. In addition...

‘Their lives matter’

When Andrew Johns began his job in the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office in last June, he observed the rock garden coming in and out of the Justice Complex at...

‘There is always hope’

The loss of a loved one from natural causes is heartbreaking for survivors who grieve, cry and terribly miss a special person in their lives. But a loss from suicide...

News

The right way to travel with kids in the car

The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety...

Poetry Month at the Cedar Run refuge

Last month was National Poetry Month, so to celebrate,...

‘Small window into an inner world’

The Y.A.L.E. School hosted its sixth annual Tri-State Ability Art Show last month with work from disabled students in grades K-12 and ages 18...

From the mayor: Honoring Mark Gravinese

It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Mark Gravinese, a dedicated public servant and cherished member of our Harrison Township...

Showing our appreciation for public works

National Public Works Week will be observed from May 17 through May 23, and Voorhees Township proudly recognizes and appreciates the dedication of our...

A botanical mystery in the Pine Barrens

By ALISON MITCHELL Executive director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation In a place as well-traveled and studied as New Jersey, it’s easy to assume that there...

Columns

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...

Hold the line on state REAL rules

By Alison Mitchell Executive director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey’s Resilient Environment and Landscapes (REAL) rules protect our natural ecosystems and human societies. But confusion and...

Opinion

The Good Life

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.”

THE GOOD LIFE

At least one neighbor knew the sounds Kelsey Brown made when she sang. “I often heard her beautiful voice walking to my driveway,” Lillianne Eggers posted in an online tribute.

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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