Teens aren’t giving up cell phones, but there may be benefits if they do
Would it do us all some good to take a cell phone break? People who have gone without for a time describe having more interactions with friends and family, better relationships with their partners and...
View ArticleWhy daylight savings time all year might be a good idea
One of the most welcoming things about spring is the return to Daylight Savings Time, when, like clockwork, we exchange dark mornings and nights for later sunrises and sunsets. The practice goes back...
View ArticleProposed funding cuts raise alarm in local and state school districts
A group of 60 Cherry Hill students, parents and staff headed to Trenton last month to advocate for fair funding in light of a projected $6.9-million decrease in the district’s state aid between the...
View ArticleDo we need another hero? Yes, because just one can enhance our lives
The late Tina Turner performed the song “We Don’t Need Another Hero” in the 1985 film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.” While the context of the tune is a post-apocalyptic landscape of people searching...
View ArticleTemporary stay for ‘Big J’: A reminder of how the battleship got here
When the Battleship New Jersey left its longtime home in Camden last month, it marked the first time in 32 years that the storied vessel – the most decorated battleship in U.S. history – would be dry...
View ArticleWhy veterans are good for business – as owners
A new program is making it possible for veterans to ease the financial burden of owning a business. Businesses owned by veterans and current military personnel in Burlington County can apply for a...
View ArticleThe future depends on affordable housing
Letter to the editor: As housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the shortage of affordable homes is making life impossible for hard-working families, hurting both low-income families and the...
View ArticleFeel the Earth move? How rare events eclipse our daily routine
Some say the ground shook. Others didn’t feel a thing. Lamps swayed and staircases shifted. Foundations of homes and buildings were damaged. The Washington Monument was hit hard enough to jostle...
View ArticleAlarming trends
The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals alarming trends demanding urgent attention. With the number of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s steadily rising,...
View ArticleBattered and bruised: The case that made domestic violence a cause
The recent death of O.J. Simpson brought to mind the staggering events of June 1994, when the football great was accused of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and a friend. It was a legal case...
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