April is Autism Awareness Month: A personal reflection
Letter from the editor When our son was diagnosed with autism in 1997, we were thrust into a world that felt unfamiliar and uncertain. At the time, public understanding of autism was limited, resources were few and the internet was still in its infancy. Aside from the...
N.J. ratepayers bracing for a major increase in electricity prices this summer
By James FitzPatrickContributing Writer It’s as dependable as flipping a light switch; New Jersey electricity prices are about to jump come June 1. What’s less certain is exactly why. In February the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced that electric bills...
OCPD launches Blue Envelope Program to support drivers on the autism spectrum
The Ocean City Police Department has launched a new initiative to reduce stress and improve communication during traffic stops involving individuals on the autism spectrum. The Blue Envelope Program, introduced in partnership with the Ocean City Free Public Library,...
Forsythias: A lesson in hopeful anticipation
Let It GrowBy Tammy Thornton When my oldest son was just a little boy, we would say, “look, forsythia, the sign that spring is on its way.” Sometimes, hopeful signs are what get us through the tough times. Forsythias are one of the earliest shrubs to bloom and will...
