The subject of D E A T H is often an unwelcomed topic and one that is hidden and hushed. However, the new approach encourages open discussion, sharing of thoughts and freedom to speak one’s mind. The atmosphere is totally non-judgmental. There is no agenda, no selling of any product, no speakers. While it is … Continued
By Richard Mabey Jr. My beloved father served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170 for 28 years, from 1966 to 1994. Dad was 67 years old when he retired from his volunteer role of the Beloved Scoutmaster. He was fighting prostate cancer at the time. A battle that he did win. But sadly, the … Continued
By, Pam Teel Did you know that the man on the famous bottle of Rum was a real Captain? In fact, he was a 17th century knight and conqueror of many foreign lands. The only connection Sir Henry Morgan had to the bottle that bears his name is the rum company, owned by Seagram’s Corporation, … Continued
Monday, August 21, 7:30 PM Music Together Worldwide Headquarters 225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd, Hopewell, NJ Open to the public Free! (donations welcome) VCNJ invites all singers to join us for an open summer sing featuring excerpts from our upcoming 2023-2024 repertoire including Saint-Saens’ Christmas Oratorio and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass. Scores will be provided, and light … Continued
Kristen Gatchalian Kristen Gatchalian is a free-spirited and fun-loving senior at Monroe. When she’s not teaching her German Shepherd tricks, Gatchalian is almost always learning a new Taylor Swift song on the guitar. She also likes watching Gilmore Girls and Game of Thrones, baking, and playing the piano. Lately, Gatchalian has found a passion for … Continued
By, Nazli Mohideen You have surely seen Ava Prinzo on the sidelines with her pom poms and bow, passionately cheering on various Monroe sports teams. The Varsity Captain routinely leads practices, helps with choreography, and shares her positive energy with the rest of her team. Prinzo was a Homecourt Court nominee in the Fall of … Continued
By, Nazli Mohideen Starting in the year 1947, ice cube masks were used to alleviate hangovers, according to a social media post. The mask was marketed to stars in Hollywood, so the appearance of a hangover could be reduced when they appear on camera the following day, the post said. “The invention probably helped with … Continued
Bringing Theatrical Entertainment to the Community and Surrounding Areas By, Pam Teel Stagecoach Productions, a 501(c)(3) organization, announced its recent launch, with the purpose in mind to enrich, educate, and entertain the Millstone Township community and surrounding areas, by providing an affordable, quality theater experience. The organization will bring theatrical entertainment in various ways, including … Continued
By, Liz Clearman If you’ve ever watched a 3D printer at work, it’s pretty amazing technology. My daughter used to have a 3D printing pen where she could design whatever she wanted just by pushing a button that forced out a thin, plastic thread (this process is called filament deposition modeling or FDM, where the … Continued
By, Pam Teel First time author, Helene Greenstein, has been storytelling for as long as she remembers, first for her own children when they were young and then for her grandchildren. Deriving her stories from her love for fables and fairytales, Helene wanted to write her own children’s book; one which teaches children kindness, courage, … Continued