Fire safety in the digital age
Letter from the editor Last weekend, my daughter’s phone was charging when it suddenly began to overheat and even started smoking. Thankfully, she was in the room and unplugged it immediately. It made me stop and think — how many times have I left my own phone...
The Fujiwhara Effect: When two tropical storms collide
Last week, I mentioned on my digital and social weather channels that Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda could undergo a rare interaction called the Fujiwhara Effect. While it was too soon at the time of writing to determine whether both storms underwent this, it doesn’t...
N.J. governor hopefuls split on forcing school districts to merge
Democrat Mikie Sherrill says mandatory mergers may be needed New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidates both want school districts to consolidate as a cost-saving maneuver, but they differ on whether the state should force districts to merge with their neighbors. Rep....
Beyond the pink ribbon: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, pink ribbons show up everywhere, from t-shirts to store windows to social media feeds. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become a widely recognized tradition, but behind all the pink is a serious message: breast cancer is still one of the most common...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events Smithville Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 615 E. Moss Mill Road, Smithville Oktoberfest in Smithville has become one of the most popular traditions in South Jersey with over 150 crafters, an international food court,...
