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Top “10” Misconceptions About FLOW Follies 2

Top “10” Misconceptions About FLOW Follies (with apologies to David Letterman) 10. FLOW FOLLIES IS A PARENT TALENT SHOW FLOW Follies=Fundraising! Since 1985, parents of students in Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff have put aside their business attire to get involved both on stage and off. In other words, FLOW […]


Fun DIY Outdoor Decorating Tips

Fun DIY Outdoor Decorating Tips by Shannon Savage Fall provides a wonderful opportunity for homeowners to get creative with their outdoor spaces without committing to permanent plantings or elaborate garden designs. Potted plants and portable props make for fun fall yard displays that can be arranged and rearranged with ease […]


Catching Up with Ketchup

Catching Up with Ketchup By Veronica MacDonald Ditko An Accidental Anthropologist I pour a little red goop on the plate, and my youngest son inevitably says, “More!” My husband and I watch in disbelief as he readily dips anything in ketchup. Neither of us likes it very much. It was […]


Analysis of Sewer Options 4

The story of bringing sewers to Oakland is an annual election year debate, for decades. This year is no exception, and The Journal hopes to provide some structure to the options available. Whether Oakland needs sewers to improve its downtown district is a matter of debate, but the options of […]


VFW Post 5702 Sponsors Three Education Programs

VFW Post 5702 Sponsors Three Education Programs VFW Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently announced Post 5702’s continued support of three educational programs designed to benefit students and teachers in Oakland and Franklin Lakes. According to Commander Vreeland, “As part of our efforts to support education and develop democratic values, […]


Council Reports on Floods

The first town council meeting following the historic floods left by Irene was bitter sweet. The topics discussed centered mostly around one of the more tragic events to ever hit Oakland, but the meeting painted a picture of stability and perseverance in response to the storms extensive damage – 12 […]