Monthly Archives: March 2010


WBMH Honorary Brunch Committee

RIDGEWOOD: Members of the Honorary Brunch Committee and Friends of the Honorees – Diana Dolling-Ross and David Ross (seated center) – met recently to discuss plans for the 33rd Annual Brunch, set for Sunday, March 28th, 12 noon, at Seasons in Washington Township.  Individually, and as a couple, the Rosses […]


red, white & Blue Laws 1

Chris Christie’s push to repeal Bergen County’s Blue Laws is meeting opposition from County Executive Dennis McNerney. Bergen County offers one of the densest shopping areas in the country in one of the wealthiest counties in the most over-taxed state. The debate on the Blue Laws has been going on […]


Oakland Weathers Storm 1

Oakland, along with the rest of norther New Jersey, weathered a powerful rainstorm with high winds. Many areas of the county experienced flooded streets, yards, and basements as the howling winds brought down trees and power lines. It was warmer, but shovels were replaced with buckets as people bailed out […]


The Local Independent Druggist

The owner of Miller’s Pharmacy in Wyckoff, David Miller, is trying to raise awareness of the economic forces that have been catastrophic for neighborhood drug stores around the nation. The third generation owner recently made his case to an aide of Congressman Scott Garrett, and is seeking legislative support to […]


Teacher Contracts

The public refusal of FLEA teachers (Franlin Lakes Education Association), to attend the annual fundraiser for FLEF (Franklin Lakes Education Foundation), highlights the tension in many communities as state aid cuts and rising insurance benefits meet a depressed economy and over taxed residents. As described in an article posted on […]