New Jersey’s rainy day fund near empty, raising concerns over fiscal safety net
New Jersey’s rainy day fund is running out — and experts say the state may not have enough set aside to cover even one full day of government operations if an emergency hits. Rainy day funds (RDFs) are meant to act like a savings account for states. When tax revenue...
Fake news: April Fools’ hoaxes by newspapers
The Monster of Deadman’s Hole (1888) The San Diego Union reported that two hunters had killed a bizarre, half-human half-animal beast in an out-of-the-way location called Deadman’s Hole northwest of San Diego. The creature was said to have the body of a bear,...
Rethink the drink: April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Most of us do not think of ourselves as big drinkers. It is just a glass of wine to unwind after work, a few beers at the game, or a round of cocktails at a birthday dinner. Still, those casual drinks can add up faster than we realize. April is Alcohol Awareness...
Caring for the coastline that connects us
Coastal Conversations Protecting coastal ecosystems requires vision, dedication, and collaboration, and Lenore Tedesco brings all three to her role as executive director of The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor. Through her leadership, the Institute continues to...
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings
Sleeping at the Walmart Inn Senior Moments A little while back we were planning my wife’s hike of the Appalachian Trail, a potential five-to-six-month, 2,200-mile trek through the woods from Georgia to Maine. Hundreds of hours were spent watching YouTube videos...
