Starbucks Wants to Make Olive Oil the Next Big Thing - Here's What Dr. Ori Rackovsky of GANJ Has to Say

In a recent article discussing the addition of olive oil to a line of drinks at Starbucks, Dr. Ori Rackovsky of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey said, "Olive oil has been shown to have several health benefits.  This includes high levels of monounsaturated fats, which are healthy, and antioxidants. It has been shown in some cases to reduce blood pressure and triglyceride levels, ...

Upcoming Events

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Wed, March 22
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Wayne Public Library, Wayne

Non-Fiction Book Discussion: Empire of ...

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Wed, March 22
05:00 PM — 07:00 PM

Wayne YMCA, Wayne

Summer Camp Open House

The Truth Behind Back Pain May Be in Your Glutes?

Are you experiencing back pain? You may be surprised to discover that lower back ailments are the result of issues in the posterior! Yes, your gluteus maximus, minimus, or medius is possibly, and quite probably, leading to soreness, aching, and discomfort on your spine.

The Skelton Song in Real Life

As the famous children's song goes, "The hip bone's connected to the ...

The Hudson River School: Birth of The Great American Landscape

In the mid-1800s, a group of artists dramatically changed the direction of landscape painting with their images of the wildly untamed Hudson River valley in New York. This group became known as the Hudson River School, although they were neither part of an actual school nor a formal art movement. While European artists of the time were producing more traditional paintings, these artists were ...

Passaic County Community College Announces Spring 6-Week Term Starts on March 29

There’s still time to attend college classes this spring at Passaic County Community College. PCCC’s 
6-Week term starts March 29 at the Paterson, Wanaque, and Passaic locations. You can still register and enjoy PCCC’s affordable academic excellence, flexible class schedules, and strong support for student ...

Who Opposes A $15 Million Gift?

March 19, 2023

Wayne is the recipient of a $15 Million grant to improve traffic conditions on Valley Road. From all the negative comments by a number of republican council members and other online postings you'd think that Wayne had tons of excess cash and this grant somehow places a terrible burden on the Wayne taxpayer. Not only that but you'd think that addressing the traffic and safety issues on ...

An Open Letter to Wayne's Emergency Service Volunteers

An Open Letter to Wayne's Emergency Service Volunteers 

Dear Wayne Emergency Service Volunteers,

I am writing to apologize for the way Mayor Vergano and my Council colleagues treated you at the February 15th Council meeting.  Your attendance in support of a stipend encouraging active service was discouraged and disrespected.  The Mayor’s disdain for your ...

Paterson Board of Education Approves $780.5 Million Budget for 2023-2024 School Year

March 21, 2023

PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Board of Education Commissioners approved a $780.5 million budget for the 2023-2024 school year, marking a four-year trend of the district avoiding layoffs and maintaining funding for vital programs and services that students and families rely on. The preliminary budget, which was approved on Wednesday, was designed to prioritize the needs of students and their ...

bergenPAC Presents Mandy Patinkin, Trace Adkins, Pop Stars from the 2000s, and Coco with a live orchestra

March 21, 2023

(Englewood, New Jersey-March 21, 2023) bergenPAC announces four new shows going on sale this week: Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Trace Adkins on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Pop 2000 featuring O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, hosted by Chris Kirpatrick of NYSNC, on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Coco in Concert on Tour on Wednesday, ...

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum Annual Plants Pre-sale Underway

The annual Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum plant sale will be held this year during Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th. We are now accepting pre-sale orders for annual flats. Pre-sale orders must be submitted by April 21st. To place an order, go to https://laurelwoodarboretum.org/plant-sale/  Members of Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will receive a 10% ...

Fine Art & Collectibles Appraisal Event Coming to Laurelwood Arboretum

Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum will host a Fine Art & Collectibles Appraisal Event on Sunday, April 30th from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West in Wayne, New Jersey. Jon Telz, owner of RZM Fine Arts & Antiques in Pearl River, New York, will provide interesting and entertaining anecdotes while he’s appraising ...

Obituaries

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May 21, 1967 - Jul 5, 2022