Building trust beyond the badge: The impact of the Police Athletic League
A Conversation with Hector Tavarez By Alanna Stoloff The Police Athletic League is built on the belief that strong relationships and positive mentorship can change lives, and Captain Hector Tavarez embodies that mission through his dedication to local youth. A retired...
$36M EHT referendum would upgrade six schools with no tax rate increase
Egg Harbor Township voters will go to the polls March 10 to decide on a $36 million bond referendum to fund renovations and improvement at six schools – all with no increase in the tax rate. The special election seeks funding for maintenance and upgrades at the Alder...
Bill would give shore towns option to reduce teen, veteran beach fees
New Jersey lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could make trips to the Jersey Shore more affordable for families with teenagers and for military veterans. The legislation (S1533) would allow — but not require — shore municipalities to create local ordinances...
How a local pet owner changed the grooming game with Shark Tank product
One local woman and her pup found a quick solution to a problem she assumed affected only her. But that simple idea soon became a product that would help millions and transform the pet grooming industry. Debra LoFranco, the proud founder and CEO of De’Vora Pet...
Casino workers’ fight against indoor smoking heads back to court
For three decades, Pete Naccarelli has worked as a dealer at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, spending a majority of that time surrounded by cigarette smoke. He started in the industry at age 18, long before the dangers of secondhand smoke were widely discussed. “When...
