What is a Knobbed Whelk? 

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By: Nazli Mohideen  New Jersey, for many reasons, is a unique state with the fact that it is only one of fourteen to have a designated state seashell being one of them. Since 1995, New Jersey’s state seashell has been the Knobbed Whelk, otherwise known as the Busycon carica or conch shell. The shell, however, … Continued

Perennial Home Store – Where Every Day Is an Adventure!

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By Pam Teel The Perennial Home store, now located in Allentown, NJ, is a shop that every town would crave to have. It’s draw, a small-town atmosphere and sidewalks to stroll, gives it even more of a special charm, lending Karen West’s unique shop a natural part of the landscape. From the millpond, with its … Continued

Monroe Township High School-Senior Spotlight:
Jason Chin

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This special graduating senior needs no introduction. Jason Chin, this year’s valedictorian, is graduating with the highest GPA in MTHS history and is constantly praised by students and staff alike. In between the workload of the 5 AP courses he’s taking this year, Chin enjoys playing board games and watching Spy x Family. He has … Continued

LOCAL RESIDENT RECEIVES FORBES AWARD
Top Financial Security Professionals 2022

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Rachel Vergari, CLF®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, LUTCF®, CLTC® Financial Adviser & Owner, GoodStreet Financial LLC has received this distinguished recognition. Forbes unveiled its annual ranking of America’s Top Financial Security Professionals (FSPs). Extensive research was conducted by their partner SHOOK Research. SHOOK Research’s rankings are based on one simple notion: “Would we recommend these professionals … Continued

Ways to Stop Judging Yourself as a Caregiver

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By: Nazli MohideenGenerally speaking, there are two types of caregivers: family and professional. Despite the name, family caregivers are not always blood-related. Sometimes, they are relatives, neighbors, or friends who look after someone usually due to disease or disability. Professional caregivers, on the other hand, are people who care for others in nursing homes or … Continued

Does the Weather Affect Arthritis?

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By, Surabhi Ashok Does weather really affect arthritis or is it just a claim that people make? Before we can answer that, we have to understand what arthritis actually is. Arthritis describes the condition when people, mostly elderly, experience pain and stiffness due to the inflammation of their joints. It mainly affects the joints in … Continued

Paying it Forward

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By Pam Teel Real Estate agent Heather Smith loves her job. She’s been at it for over twenty-five years, in Palm Beach County, Florida. What separates her from other agents is that she used to run a title company, giving her a real estate/title background that most other realtors don’t have. Heather loves to work … Continued

The History of Cheerleading

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By: Nazli Mohideen While athletes participate in all types of cheerleading such as All-Star, Professional, and Recreational, the root of the sport traces back to this very state. There was a college football game between Rutgers Universi- ty and Princeton University in the year 1884. At first, the word “cheerleader” was used to describe the … Continued