Commentary

Women, saints and patriots

We touch on a few items this month, yet at the exclusion of a somewhat newsworthy event. However, it will be covered in November’s column. So be sure to...

Protecting our future, preserving our past

Mayor Mike Todd With summer in the rearview mirror and October ushering back our familiar busy routines, I want...

Unearthing stories of slavery and freedom

By Sue Kozel As we age, sometimes we may reflect, “What could I have done differently?” For me, these questions...

Introducing myself to Robbinsville

It is an honor to serve as acting superintendent of Robbinsville Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year....

Dr. Klim’s Corner: We’re Off and Running

By this point in the school year, the first-day excitement has settled into something even more meaningful: momentum. Classrooms...

Celebrating 20 Years of the Highlands Protection

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation  Twenty years ago, New Jersey made a critical investment in the future by passing the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act...

Beneficial insects raised to protect nature and crops

Photo Courtesy of Allan Hopkins Alfalfa Weevil by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation This time of year, with a summer's worth of mosquito bites newly in the...

Fall is a good time to visit New Jersey’s high points!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Mountains, cliffs, ridges, and rises…anyplace that can be climbed or offers a vista can inspire us! There's way more than meets...

Finding peace and rejuvenation through mindful birding

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Birding is generally a low-key activity, but it can have competitive aspects. Many birders keep "life lists" of the species they've...

Help the State Get REAL in the Face of Climate Change

By Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director for New Jersey Conservation Foundation There are many bragging rights that come with living in this state we're in —...

Monthly Column: POW/MIA Recognition Day

National Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday of September, which this year is Sept....

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