By, Francesca Scibilia Children’s hospitals across the U.S. experience a shortage of toy donations every year. Many people think to donate during the holidays but at other times of the year, these hospitals receive little to no donations. By the time summer begins, they have to ration toys to the children so that their supply … Continued
By, CNJ+ Reader-Resident New Jersey, one of the 13 original colonies of the United States, is often referred to as the “Crossroads of the Revolution.” However, New Jersey is also home to a number of famous foods that were invented or popularized within its borders. From diner fare to famous sandwich shops, New Jersey has … Continued
By, Lauren Kowlacki New Jersey has a reputation for being a quirky and unusual place, and there are many bizarre stories that have come out of the state over the years. However, one of the most unusual and intriguing stories involves a small town called Ong’s Hat, located in the southern part of the state. … Continued
The second annual Diversity Day Children’s Festival – an entertaining, enlightening, outdoor event for children (age 5- 10) and their families – is coming to Lake Topanemus Park in Freehold from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 30, 2023. “The Diversity Day Children’s Festival promotes children’s understanding of diversity and encourages kindness and an … Continued
For those of us who love our home grown vegetables, have a green thumb, and enjoy rolling up their sleeves and playing in the dirt, fall is most likely the time of year when your garden begins to get out of hand. After months of TLC, you get a bit lazy and let things go … Continued
By, Surabhi Ashok Joseph Bonaparte’s Bordentown home is now open to public visitation as a historical landscape. Joseph Bonaparte was the King of Naples and Spain, and the brother of Napoleon. After the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, he fled across the ocean to New Jersey, where he settled for twenty years. Bonaparte built Point … Continued
By, Pam Teel We wait in anticipation for our Jersey summer to begin. New Jersey, known for its beautiful beaches, abundance of pork roll, jersey tomatoes, tasty sweet corn, Springsteen, and oh yes, on a much lesser degree, our Jersey Mosquito! Hard to believe these little bloodsuckers can make your summer a living hell. You … Continued
By, Surabhi Ashok Craig Smith, a man from Cream Ridge, New Jersey, developed an allergy to steak, burgers, and pulled pork after a singular tick bite. The tick bite manifested into the Alpha-gal Syndrome, or AGS, in which the immune system attacks molecules specifically in mammal meat. It’s caused by the alpha-gal sugar that gets … Continued
This summer, Anthony McArdle from Roosevelt, NJ will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Law & CSI is taking place at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA in the Washington, D.C. area. NYLF Law & … Continued
By: Nazli Mohideen New Jersey was formally recognized as the third state of the United States of America on December 18, 1787, according to a statement published by the United States Census Bureau. Though the state was formerly composed of West Jersey and East Jersey, England united the two in 1702. Soon after, colonists protested … Continued