The cultural divide over the CR-S framework re-exposed the fault line in Warwick, which was originally laid bare by the blue line controversy in 2016. In scenes repeated across the country, the tension re-ignited last summer at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. Now its latest manifestation is the backlash against the school district’s move toward educational equity. Photo by Roger Gavan Outcry of ‘indoctrination’ as school district dips toe into equity work A group calling itself Warwick Parents for Common Sense took out an inflammatory ad in The Warwick Advertiser in March after... Local News 16 Apr 2021 | 03:22
Objectors to the TGP project ask for ‘methane’ study The science of climate change and observation of Gov. Phil Murphy’s statewide New Jersey goals in connection with the proposed... Local News 15 Apr 2021 | 11:20
Listed as one of “The 21 Places in New Jersey You Need to Visit in 2021,” and named the best swimming hole in New Jersey, this Olympic-sized, stream-fed swimming pool is located in a scenic wooded setting adjacent to Norvin Green State Forest in Ringwood, NJ. No chemicals are used in the pool. Ringwood. Everyone in the pool The Highlands Natural Pool of Ringwood is a 501-3c nonprofit operated by The Community Association of The Highlands. On Saturday,... Local News 15 Apr 2021 | 11:05
A cold, wet day in West Milford didn’t keep the WM Special Olympics coaches from gathering at Mt. Glen Lakes to participate in Special Olympics New Jersey’s “virtual” 2021 Polar Bear Plunge. Provided photos. Special Olympics coaches take the polar plunge A cold, wet day in West Milford didn’t keep the WM Special Olympics coaches from gathering at Mt. Glen Lakes to participate... Local News 14 Apr 2021 | 09:24
The deadline for the May 2021 issue of talent catch, West Milford Township Library’s quarterly art and writing e-zine for creative high school teens, is April 23. West Milford. The library wants your creativity The deadline for the May 2021 issue of talent catch, West Milford Township Library’s quarterly art and writing e-zine for... Local News 14 Apr 2021 | 08:48
Senior Christian Aiello is the ace of the West Milford High School baseball team. Photo credit Kristin Milko. For West Milford baseball, the wait is over The long, strenuous wait is just about over and it’s time for the West Milford High School baseball program to play ball.... Sports 14 Apr 2021 | 08:08
A portrait of Rebecca Gratz by Thoma Sully. Wikipedia Public Domain. According an online article by Dianne Ashton from the Jewish Women’s Archives: “Rebecca Gratz believed that with an ‘unsubdued spirit’ she could overcome all of life’s difficulties. A pioneer Jewish charitable worker and religious educator, Gratz established and led America’s first independent Jewish women’s charitable society, the first Jewish Sunday school, the Philadelphia Orphan Asylum and the first Jewish Foster Home in Philadelphia. She surmounted the grief caused her by the deaths of many family members and loved ones, confronted Christian evangelism and became a civic leader. Gratz’s accomplishments grew out of her own indomitable spirit and her commitments to both Judaism and America.” Zoom. The histories of the first Jewish immigrants to America Albert Wisner Public Library will host a virtual program on the early history of Jewish immigrants to the Americas on Thursday,... Entertainment 13 Apr 2021 | 01:33
Peter Karp (right), an internationally known musician who got his start at The Stanhope House, is pictured with the late great blues pianistJoe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins in The Stanhope House lobby. Photo provided. Stanhope House, crown jewel of New Jersey blues clubs, reopens The Stanhope House is widely considered the crown jewel of New Jersey blues clubs. It’s a roadhouse-style musical museum whose... Entertainment 13 Apr 2021 | 09:33
FEMA to provide assistance with funeral costs for COVID-19-related deaths Families that experienced the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 may be eligible for up to $9,000 in funeral assistance... Local News 12 Apr 2021 | 12:29
NJ opening vaccine eligibility April 19 to those 16, older Covid-19 vaccine. (AP) New Jersey is opening up Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to those 16 or older beginning April 19, Gov.... Local News 11 Apr 2021 | 09:05
NJ launches searchable site of police use-of-force reports (AP) New Jersey’s attorney general on April 6 launched an online database that allows the public to search reports of police... Police & Fire 11 Apr 2021 | 08:57
(Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary photo) Meet and greet some wonderful horses this Sunday Head to Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary this Sunday to meet some very special horses. They aren’t the type of horse... Local News 07 Apr 2021 | 12:43
An aerial view of the site (from planning exhibits) New life for the old Rickey farm as commercial project is approved The Vernon Land Use Board greenlighted a project to convert barns at the old Rickey Farm into retail spaces, a farm store,... Local News 06 Apr 2021 | 11:27
Back to school. Governor: New Jersey schools should be all in person in fall There should be no option for remote learning, and all students should be back in person when the new school year starts... Local News 01 Apr 2021 | 10:06
New Brunswick. Rutgers to require students be vaccinated for virus in fall Rutgers University will require that all students be vaccinated for the coronavirus before arriving for classes in the fall.... Local News 01 Apr 2021 | 10:02
