Buzz, bite and swat: A guide to our area’s most notorious bugs
Summer in New Jersey means long days at the beach, backyard barbecues and evenings on the porch. Unfortunately, it also means sharing the season with an army of insects that seem determined to crash every outdoor gathering. While mosquitoes and wasps return every...
The locals have spoken
From the editor There is something Bob and I have learned over the years, whether we’re at home along the Jersey Shore or traveling somewhere new: If you want the best experience, ask a local. It’s often the tucked-away breakfast spot with the best coffee...
Red wines for summer
Drink Up! The summer of 2026 is very special. On July 4, we will celebrate the semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! Over the next four weeks, I will focus on ways you can celebrate this summer and all of its events with wine....
Weekly Horoscopes
The Cosmic Connection Rising sign horoscopes for June 11 – 17 ♈ Aries: Are you a confident freethinker? Contemplate the origins of your thoughts and ideas, and how you convey them. A fresh start to self-expression and articulation arrives this week. ♉ Taurus: Could...
Annuity mistakes to avoid
Last week, I wrote about the pros and cons of buying an annuity. Given the complex nature of annuities, I thought it was important to also cover potential complex mistakes that people make regarding them. First, annuity contracts can be either owner-driven or...
