By Pam Tell Thirteen-year-old, Izzy Tonielli, attends Millstone Township Middle School. Her favorite subjects are science and social studies. She studies hard throughout the year and gets mostly A’s and high B’s. For the most part she loves school, but her least favorite subject is Math. Her favorite books to read are, Number the Stars … Continued

By Pam Tell What makes Roosevelt so unique? For one, it is the only town in the State of New Jersey where the entire town is listed on the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places. Once a part of Millstone Town- ship, the Borough was established as the Jersey Homestead by an act … Continued

By Pam Teel Lighthouses seem to dot our coastal landscape, but did you know that the first known lighthouse built was The Pharos of Alexandria in Egypt, a 400-foot tower built about 280 B.C.? A wood fire was kept burning on the top of the tower. The Lighthouse of Alexandria became one of the seven … Continued

Remind your teen that underage drinking is illegal and driving under the influence of any impairing substance including illicit, over-the-counter, and prescription drugs could have deadly consequences. Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal in every State—inside or outside of a vehicle. Drunk driving laws are always strictly enforced, and many States have … Continued

The U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced last month $59 million for 43 projects for new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research. Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, these projects address priorities in advanced batteries and electric drive systems, co-optimized engine and fuel technologies, materials … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki If you are anything like me, by the time you get home from a long day at work, any additional tasks that need to get done seem like the end of the world. Who wants to cook dinner, do laundry or workout? I haven’t come across a quick fix for your laundry, … Continued

Apples are made of 25% air, which is why they float. Avocado has highest protein content of all fruit. Bird’s saliva is actually an expensive delicacy Cabbage is 91% water. Cherries are a member of the rose family. Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries. Honey is the only edible food that never goes bad. Eggplants … Continued

By Pam Teel Frutta Bowls is the fastest growing superfoods cafe in the nation, providing healthy alternatives to traditional fast food chains in the form of Acai, Pitaya & Kale bowls. They also offer delicious toast, oatmeal bowls, organic coffee & all natural fresh fruit smoothies with Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free & Soy options available. Frutta Bowls … Continued

Whether it’s a pill, patch, or cream, there’s no shortage of ads promising quick and easy weight loss without diet or exercise. But the claims just aren’t true, and some of these products could even hurt your health. The best way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories and get more exercise. Don’t be … Continued

What emerged in the course of our research from the United States Consumer Financial Bureau is that financial well-being describes a continuum— ranging from severe financial stress to being highly satisfied with one’s financial situation—not strictly aligned with income level. For example, some people seem to have, and feel they have, a high level of … Continued