Republican Governor Chris Christie and the Democratic state legislature reached an accord to cap property taxes in NJ, and apparently both sides are partying like it’s 1999; but, for most taxpayers in NJ there will be no party. In 1999 the average property tax in NJ was $4,239, in 2010 […]
Mary McDonagh Murphy. Scout, Atticus & Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird. New York: HarperCollins, 2010. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald If a novel, first published 50 years ago, still sells nearly a million copies per year, a celebration to recognize its enduring appeal seems […]
The fireworks display in Oakland, while not held on the 4th of July, certainly held the spirit of the 4th. It incarnated the vision of John Adams who foresaw that Independence Day for America would forever be celebrated in the hearts, in the homes, in the streets and in the […]
The Asperger’s Auxiliary is proud to announce our second fundraiser! Five Below will donate 10% of purchases made starting June 30th ending on November 30th. Attached flyer must be presented at time of purchase and may be duplicated. Please pass on to family and friends. Participating locations are listed below. […]
Graceling Kristin Cashore Katsa is graced, and her grace is that she can kill. Anyone, anytime. Her royal uncle provides her with a place to live, controlling her through guilt and powerful threats, and it serves him to keep Katsa’s fighting skills practiced. But Katsa longs to break free and […]
Children’s Book Reviews by Andrea Dochney of The Oakland Public Library Beach is to Fun By: Pat Brisson A New Jersey native, author Pat Brisson grew up visiting the Jersey shore. Her book illustrates the numerous fun activities surrounding a trip to the beach. She presents each activity in relationship […]
