It is the season of standardized testing in the Oakland elementary schools, so I wanted to take the opportunity to broach the subject of what role these tests play in the Oakland community. I understand that in many ways, Oakland has no choice but to participate in having students take […]
In case you missed them, here are the Top 10 most read stories for April 2014. Kevin Heffernan’s articles on the history of Oakland seem to be quite popular. Thanks Kevin for sharing with the Oakland Community! Land Patents and Slavery in Oakland! Alpha Jewelers Robbed Coira, Talamini file petition […]
In Memory of an Oakland Star Rubs Me The Wrong Way Bergen County Prosecutor promises parents help in drug epidemic The Unfairest Oakland Tax of All Official Opening Ceremony of Stewart Woods Welcome to Oakland Time Travels Great Oak Park March 2014 Update Dogwood Artists featured in Bergen County Calendar […]
Something about Massage4u in the Copper Tree Mall is rubbing me the wrong way. This is contrary to their marketing campaign, which appears to be aimed at rubbing customers the right way. Having no first hand knowledge, I can only base my information on what is available via the Internet. […]
Greetings to fellow lovers of Oakland! My name is Kevin Heffernan and I have had the opportunity and pleasure of living in Oakland for the last 35 years. And, I am both delighted and extraordinarily honored to join the wonderful team at The Oakland Journal. My wife and I came […]
The problem facing the State of New Jersey is that both retirement and health care costs have escalated over the past 10-15 years more rapidly than any other State expenditure. There are many reasons for this escalation, but if such trends continue, both the State and its local governments will […]
