Upper Township advances cannabis retail plan after divided hearing
A plan to allow cannabis retail sales along one of Upper Township’s busiest corridors will move forward following a public hearing that drew a strong and divided response from residents. The Township Committee voted unanimously March 23 to adopt an ordinance creating...
Wines to complement your Easter or Passover menus
Drink Up! Passover and Easter are right around the corner, and many of us are making dinner plans. Unlike Thanksgiving, when turkey reigns supreme, there are a variety of options found on folks’ spring holiday menus. Let’s look at foods that have become Passover and...
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...
