By NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
July 25, 2021TRENTON, NJ – Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman announced this week that the Department has begun delivering extra food assistance benefits to school children who would have received free or reduced-price in-school meals if not for virtual learning due to COVID-19.
The first round of benefits in extra food assistance began being delivered on Tuesday to ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – The New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (NJ-ACEP) has elected Jenice Baker, M.D., FACEP, to serve as the chapter’s president for the 2021-2022 term.
Dr. Baker is the first Black president of the chapter, which was chartered in 1972.
“At my very first NJ-ACEP meeting, I immediately felt my experiences and the issues that ...
By VIKING PEST CONTROL
Every year, around 62 people die from hornet, wasp, or bee stings. These creatures may be little, but they can be very dangerous if you or someone you know has an allergy.
You may be allergic to a particular insect, which means it's important to know the difference between them.
So what is a wasp? And how can you identify them? We'll discuss these ...
By VIKING PEST CONTROL
NJ is home to a variety of stinging insects including bees, hornets, and wasps. Stinging insects not only cause pain to their victims but are responsible for sending over 500,000 people to the emergency room every year. Stings from these insects can be life-threatening to people who are allergic or to anyone who is subjected to multiple stings all at once.
During the second ...
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
July 1, 2021HAMILTON, NJ — While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for the furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert which reports that there is a 30 to 60 percent increase in lost pets at animal shelters ...
By GAIL SIGGELAKIS
When it comes to birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions, most people celebrate with a meal and presents. But I’m wondering, how often do you tell the celebrant how much they mean to you?
For most of us the answer is—never!
Yet the value of expressing your heart can be more precious than a new computer or diamond earrings. Words from the heart enter the heart. They ...
By CONGRESSMAN ANDY KIM
July 6, 2021Six months ago today I wore this blue suit as I cleaned the Capitol after the insurrection, now I just donated it to the Smithsonian. January 6th must never be forgotten. While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again.
Let me share with you my story.
When the Smithsonian asked me to donate the blue suit, I thought about how the suit itself is ...
By ANDREA CROWLEY-HUGHES
July 24, 2021NEW JERSEY — For many who call the Garden State home, summer tastes like the first bite of a ripe, juicy Jersey tomato plucked fresh from a roadside farm stand or local farmers market.
But for every delicate tomato dripping with flavor we devour on the spot or place ever so carefully in our canvas bag to bring home from the market, we struggle to understand its secrets. What makes the ...
By HOME SWEET HOME
Chalk paint is all the rage for that cozy richness it gives to furniture, décor, and even walls. The matte finish adds a softness to bold colors and a thickness that covers even the most worn down surfaces.
Home decorating moguls love chalk paint, and now you can, too - here’s the lowdown on why, where, and how to use chalk paint for your next DIY decorating ...
By HOME SWEET HOME
If your wood floors are discolored and scratched, your tile chipped, or your laminate worn, you may need an upgrade! But what’s the best flooring option? That all depends on the purpose of the area to be refinished, your budget, and your style.
The following sections will outline some of the key differences between wood, tile, and laminate.
Since there are pros and cons to each type ...
By ACTIVE AGING
Spending quality time with your grandkids (and kids) adds joy and laughter to any given day. Just basking in a child’s boundless energy and carefree silliness can boost your mood and make you smile. But joining in the fun also keeps you physically and mentally active – and research shows that multigenerational interaction is good for older adults and kids.
If you’re ...
By ACTIVE AGING
Many foodies will attest there’s nothing more delicious than homegrown vegetables and fruits straight from your garden. Enjoying your bountiful backyard harvest will boost your vitamin and mineral intake and help you maintain a well-balanced, nutritious diet – which is especially important for gut health as you age. If you’re looking for new ways to serve your fresh produce, try ...
