Cleaning up our water The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set the first national standards for PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,”... Local News 17 Oct 2024 | 09:46
Cursive meets coding Ask your grandparents what primary school was like for them and they may recall strict penmanship lessons and sharp slaps... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:47
The ABCs of bus stop safety Designed with safety at the forefront, school buses are too heavy to roll over, too bright to miss and 70 times safer than... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:44
A woman watches her son play at the New Creative Playground, behind Bearfort Shopping Village in West Milford, earlier this month. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Best local places to play We asked readers to tell us about their favorite playgrounds. In an area as large and diverse as our coverage area in New... Evergreen 14 Aug 2024 | 10:19
Much of the Perciballis’ food comes straight from their backyard. Their garden will be one of over a dozen local plots to see on this year’s Kitchen Garden Tour. Homegrown: Kitchen Garden Tour returns for 10th year this Sunday Local backyard food growers will open up their garden gates for Dirt magazine’s Kitchen Garden Tour this Sunday, July 28.... Local News 24 Jul 2024 | 12:37
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
Harriman State Park, New York ( Photo by Sammie Finch ) Beat the heat at these local lakes, beaches and pools New York Lake Tiorati: 2300 Seven Lakes Drive, Southfields Activities: Swimming, hiking, fishing, picnicking and boating. Permit... Evergreen 11 Jul 2024 | 03:58
Why Orange County Families Choose Mira Vie Senior Living for their Loved Ones Making the decision to move a loved one into senior assisted living is never an easy one. With a plethora of facilities,... Sponsored Content 10 Jul 2024 | 04:49
A new citizen waves the American flag before saying the oath of allegiance. Newly minted citizens tell their stories Born elsewhere, these folks have lived in the United States, in some cases, for decades. To become full-fledged American citizens,... Local News 04 Jul 2024 | 10:22
The Youngs, both named John, of J&J Automotive in Stanhope, N.J. (Photos by Brianna Kimmel) Fathers and sons taking care of business In celebration of Father’s Day, we spoke with local father-and-son business duos and discussed the experience of running... Evergreen 13 Jun 2024 | 11:11
The Class of 2024 enters the commencement ceremony at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta on June 3. Provided photo Pay up or miss commencement At the end of each school year, schools are left with missing materials, unpaid lunch accounts and late library book fees.... Local News 08 Jun 2024 | 09:19
Attendees enjoy live music, food and drinks at Greycourt Music Festival, returning this Saturday to Meadow Blues in Chester, N.Y. Photo provided. Greycourt Music Festival to raise funds for veterans this Saturday Greycourt Music Festival is returning to Chester this Saturday, and this year its proceeds will support Clear Path for Veterans,... Entertainment 07 Jun 2024 | 02:25