Over Labor Day weekend, Dionne Warwick, a legendary singer and actress, had emergency surgery for leg pain. Urgent surgery forced the 84-year-old singer to abandon her London Soul Town Festival participation. Warwick broke the news to supporters on social media from South Orange, New Jersey. She was upset to not perform because the procedure happened…
For Linden, New Jersey, the new school year offers more than new notebooks and pencils. Changes to Linden Public School District uniforms have garnered widespread attention. School officials say the policy promotes student equity, but parents and students say it limits free speech and hikes costs. The Linden Board of Education introduced this policy in…
Hunterdon Central Regional High School, one of New Jersey’s largest, was criticized for cutting mental health services to save money days before the new school year. Due to rising mental health needs, students, parents, and community members are furious about the cut. The school board cut counseling resources recently. The main factor was budget issues….
Gordon Ramsay says he recently had skin cancer removed. The famous restaurateur and TV broadcaster posted his bandaged face and sutures from ear to jawline on Instagram. RAMsay joked that it wasn’t a facelift in his post, then confirmed that physicians diagnosed basal cell carcinoma, the most prevalent skin cancer. The 58-year-old actor hailed London’s…
As summer finishes and Labor Day approaches, federal authorities warn Americans to check their kitchens, backyards, and garages for dangerous products. Last week, frozen shrimp, snack cakes, and electric equipment were recalled. Although no widespread illnesses or injuries have been reported, experts caution that utilizing some of these items could put customers and pets at…
Quitting is one of the hardest career decisions. Some leave for better opportunities, others for personal or career concerns. Resigning gracefully to leave on good terms with your boss and coworkers is most important. Positive exits preserve your career and open opportunities. Give enough notice to resign gracefully. Professionals usually offer two weeks’ notice. This…
Four years later, five additional kids join The Breakfast Club on film. For its 40th anniversary, the John Hughes classic will return to theaters in September. See why it’s one of America’s most iconic coming-of-age films. The film will be shown again in theaters countrywide on September 7 and 10. Universal Pictures will screen the…
A recent countrywide study ranked two famous New Jersey public buildings among the least appealing in the US. The Robert Dekanski Team at Re/Max 1st Advantage studied public building design and look nationwide and identified the worst. In the study of the 100 worst public buildings in the country, the Atlantic City Municipal Court…
Millions of people visit the Jersey Shore each summer, making its boardwalks, beaches, and restaurants some of New Jersey’s busiest. The Shore becomes calmer and more attractive after Labor Day. The right blend of mild weather, wide spaces, and a calm coastal attitude makes September, sometimes known as “local summer,” a favorite month for locals…
Many New Jersey neighborhood leaders say food insecurity is at record highs. Inflation, job losses, and federal assistance cuts have exacerbated the dilemma facing local food pantries, farmers, and nonprofits. With food support demand rising, the state expects a rougher path ahead. The Montclair Human Needs Food Pantry sees this situation regularly. Over a decade…
