The great debate: Should you decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving?
By Julia Train As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, one debate arises each year: when is it acceptable to start decorating for Christmas? Should we wait until after Thanksgiving to deck the halls, or kick off the holiday season earlier? On Nov. 22, I...Atlantic City casino workers urge Gov. Phil Murphy to move on smoking bill ban
By Stephanie Loder Casino Workers Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) won’t stop rallying until New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy bans smoking inside Atlantic City casinos. CEASE again took to the streets with protest signs on Nov. 21 on the final day of the 2024 League of...Restored bicycles find new homes for Christmas
By Stephanie Loder Consider Pat McGowan of Northfield one of Santa’s elves. For the last 10 years, McGowan has repaired used bicycles in his backyard shop, then donated them at Christmas to churches and foster families. “So many kids need a bike and they’re grateful...Events and Happenings
Multi Day Events Holiday Light Show at Smithville Daily, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 615 E. Moss Mill Road Enjoy a special light show overlooking Lake Meone every 30 minutes. Plus, enjoy strolling through the over 150 shops that make up Historic Smithville. More information is...
