Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, and the first official observance was held on May 30,1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery. In Franklin Lakes, the membership of VFW Post 5702 has upheld this tradition by decorating the […]
While many children do not regularly watch the news, they are often exposed to it when parents are engaged in watching a news broadcast. This is a concern for many parents who feel the constant barrage of ‘bad news’ can have a negative impact on their child – and for […]
A new paradigm for growing up in the 21st century embraces the concepts of learning, leading and enterprising; and, it is reflected in the efforts of Matt Smith who, once again, is bringing local residents “Waynestock”. Like Woodstock which was not held in Woodstock, Waynestock is not being held in […]
The 1st Annual NW Bergen County History Day was held on Saturday, May 21st. The Van Allen House was one of 8 homes and museums in the area that opened their doors to give visitors a chance to step back into 18th & 19th century history. Other homes and museums […]
Congratulations to Glenn Blatz who was inducted into the Oakland Sports Hall of Fame at the 2011 Baseball/Softball Parade. Jim Folkerts, the chair of the Sports Association of Oakland presented Glenn with the plaque,which will be hung in the Danny D’Elia building. Below is the speech delivered by Caron McCormick, […]
New Jersey is well known for its pay-to-play culture where one pays in order to become a player on the political field. Typically, an individual, business, or organization makes campaign contributions to public officials, party officials, or parties themselves, in the expectation of receiving political or financial benefit. New Jersey’s […]
