Yearly Archives: 2010


Storming The Gates of Heaven in Oakland 2

Those of a particular generation may be more familiar than others with the term, “Storming the gates of heaven.” It is a term used to describe intense, incessant prayer. While some may object to the imagery of protesters outside the gates of heaven waving signs, more poetic souls understand the […]


Covering College Costs

Students like Indian Hills alumnus Mike Hadji are seeking solutions to the rising cost of tuition at Rutgers University. The university raised tuition 7.8% in 2007 and 8.5% in 2008, but managed to keep the increase in 2009 to 3% – as it was mandated by the legislature which did […]


NJ State Aid Cuts to Oakland Schools & Town 1

Chris Christie’s budget has set municipalities and school districts into a frenzy, especially in Bergen County which was the hardest hit. The State uses a variety of formulas to determine how much a school district receives. The State accounts for some funds used to aid in the cost of FICA […]


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 […]