State Senate passes bill intended to halt book bans, protect librarians
By Sophie Nieto-Munoz, NJ Monitor A bill aimed at limiting book bans in public schools and libraries and protecting librarians from lawsuits and criminal charges is now on the governor’s desk. Titled the “Freedom to Read Act,” the legislation would require the state’s...Events and Happenings
Multiday Events ‘The Lightning Thief,’ The Percy Jackson Musical Saturday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk This production will feature students in Seventh-12th grades. The adaptation of the best-selling book, “The...Egg Harbor Township Bags Against Bullies chapter separates from school district
By Stephanie Loder When a local chapter of the non-profit group ‘Bags Against Bullies’ was launched three years ago in the Egg Harbor Township School District, it was greeted with praise, the organizer said. “The outpouring was amazing,” said organizer Dominic...Local teen excels in a different sport
By David Weinberg Up until a few years ago, the only cowboys Bill Ward was familiar with wore stars on their football helmets. His knowledge of bulls was reserved for Michael Jordan. The closest the Buena Vista Township resident had come to a rodeo was driving past...
