As we start the summer, we can't help but dream of beach days and fun in the sun. Unfortunately, the Spring bloom and weeds create pollen, and seasonal allergies sufferers struggle to venture outside without discomfort. A stuffy nose and sneezing do not generate a charming excursion outside and can prevent enjoyment of the warmer months. Some other telltale signs are a sore throat and even an upset stomach, but what are the causes, and how can we prevent them from ruining a good time outdoors? What causes seasonal ...

In June 1781, French soldiers, commanded by Count Rochambeau, arrive in Newport, Rhode Island to assist American troops in the final months of the American Revolution. Together American and French troops would march to Yorktown in the final victorious battle against the British. This painting done quite a few years back depicts General Washington at the Dey Mansion in Wayne NJ, receiving the long awaited news that the troops had arrived in Rhode Island. The past Spring marked five long years from those first shots fired in Concord, Ma.

Do your teen's behaviors drive you over the edge? The worse the behavior, the more you need to listen. Difficult behaviors can mean your child is struggling with something, not necessarily trying to give you a hard time. They don't wake up in the morning and think, "How can I make Mom/Dad miserable today?" There's an underlying feeling: sadness, frustration, rage, fatigue, disappointment. You know, those emotions that you feel, too. Can you find the tiniest bit of understanding, even compassion? When you do, ...

No matter what’s happening around us, cancer doesn’t take a pause, and neither should preventive cancer screenings. Unfortunately, it seems that many people continue to put colorectal screenings on hold, with colonoscopies taking a dip over the last several years. According to Dr. Angela Alistar, a gastrointestinal oncologist with Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center, that decrease in screening can have dangerous consequences. “Around 1 in 3 adults between 50 and 75 years old—that’s ...

Last week on Real Talk With Fernando Uribe, Fernando welcomed Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise to talk about issues in Hudson County, NJ, and other political hot button topics that affect New Jerseyans.  Uribe and DeGise talk about Liberty State Park and the upgrades that are being planned to it. However, there is some hesitancy as the bill that was brought by Senator Stack is a bit different than the original ideas of conservation as there is concern that the upgrades are motivated by revenue. Uribe also talks about the proposed ...

As the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway this month, all New Jerseyans should be prepared to face stronger and potentially more devastating storms. But, for people with a physical, sensory or developmental disability, the risks can be even greater.  It's not hard to imagine how another storm like Hurricane Ida, which flooded homes and streets across parts of our state last year, could threaten the safety of someone with a disability. How would a wheelchair user be able to safely navigate an inundated roadway? How can a ...

TRENTON, NJ — Things have never looked better for the Democrats who rule Trenton these days. Flush with federal cash. Democratic majorities in the Assembly and Senate. A Governor re-elected as a Democrat last November for the first time in four decades.  It’s a real bubbly bonhomie in the state’s capital as they tie up the last loose strings of the state’s $50 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting July 1.  That will come to a brutish end very quickly, and a very politically precarious 17-month ...

A few summers back, I decided to travel to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. My wife readily agreed and started collecting the information we'd need for the trip. As we plotted the course, we would be driving from New Jersey to Upstate NY on a mission. We were planning the vision, you see, to get us from Point A to Point B. What did I think when we got in the car to begin the trip? I thought of getting to the first of many highways I had to connect with to reach Cooperstown. My goal was to connect with each road one ...

Passaic County Community College offers the perfect summer opportunities at the perfect price: FREE!  You can earn college credits, begin career exploration, and more.  Check out these options, find the one that’s right for you, and get started today.   EOF Summer Institute An opportunity for all admitted PCCC freshmen.  - Attend our Summer Institute and participate in coursework, cultural activities, and a Civic Responsibility Seminar that fosters academic and personal growth. Learn ...

Whether you are having a major surgery like a hip replacement or a smaller, less invasive procedure such as foot surgery understanding what to expect from the experience can calm nerves and make the process easier for you. The Wayne Surgical Center and its sister site, The Elite Surgical Center has a medical staff that includes over 65 physicians representing the following specialties: gastroenterology (GI), general surgery, plastic surgery, obstetrics & gynecology (OBGYN), orthopedics, pain management, otolaryngology (ENT), podiatry ...

Wayne educator Sondra Grewe deGraft-Johnson has been selected to participate in an elite, one-week educational program. The National Council for History Education (NCHE) announced that deGraft-Johnson, an English Language Arts teacher at George Washington Middle School, has been selected to participate in its 2022 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Landmarks of American History Workshop, “The Space Age on the Space Coast.” Grewe deGraft-Johnson has been selected from a nationwide applicant pool to attend this intensive ...

Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types of freedoms – such as financial freedom, which can open the doors to many other opportunities. What steps can you take to gain your financial independence? Here are a few suggestions: Save, invest … and repeat. There’s really no shortcut to achieving financial freedom – you do have to save and invest for many years. And that means you should take full advantage of ...