By, Pam TeelMay is National Health Awareness month. No Stigma Network (NSN) will host its third Annual Walk to End Mental Health Stigma. NSN invites all community members to join in this important event to help raise funds for its programs and increase awareness of mental health challenges.The Opening Ceremony is scheduled on Monday, May … Continued
Shilpa Gidugu, now in the last quarter of her high school career, is taking time to reflect on all that has been her experience thus far. The self-proclaimed “adrenaline junkie” likes anything to do with adventure; hiking being one of her favorite pastimes, she also loves traveling and hopes to one day have seen all … Continued
The Monroe Chess Club was created to fill a void that exists for Chess players and Chess enthusiasts in Monroe, New Jersey. The Monroe Chess Club is committed to promoting the game of chess and providing a welcoming and inclusive community for chess players of all levels. Our mission is to create a space where players … Continued
By, Surabhi AshokRichard Fran Biegenwald, or the “Thrill Killer” as he was called, was convicted of killing 5 people from 1958 to 1982.His first murder occurred when he was only 18 years old, when he robbed a grocery store in Bayonne, New Jersey and shot the owner Stephen Sladowski in 1958. Although he was arrested … Continued
By, Pam TeelYoung Author Tim Rohrer, who has overcome many obstacles in his life due to his autism, is set to release his second children’s book. The book is a sequel to his first book, Timmy’s Story: A Story About Autism and Friendship. His first book, focuses on inclusion, and is based on his own … Continued
By John BazzurroA lot of my clients ask me whether or not they can be responsible for serving alcohol to their guests. The short answer in the State of New Jersey is “yes.” New Jersey has a “social host” liability statute (N.J.S.A. 2A: 15-5.6) which allows people to sue for property damage or personal injury … Continued
By, Pam TeelIf you guessed your ears, you are correct. Ears are more important that you may realize. They allow us to balance, and stay awake to listen for threats while we’re asleep. Our brains are also on the lookout, judging which information is important. Your ears hear the noise and your brains decides whether … Continued
By, Surabhi AshokIn the late 1960s, over 100 wooden sculptures were found in an abandoned shack near an old clay mine in Woodbridge, New Jersey.These figurines, ranging in sizes of 3 to 9 inches, are carved in great detail, from the anatomy to each individual face. Most are armless and have a hole in their … Continued
By, Stan O.New Jersey, often called the “Garden State,” has a rich history of humor and comedy. There are many funny stories that have come out of the state over the years, but one that stands out is the infamous “Trenton Toast” incident.In the early 1900s, a group of young men in Trenton, New Jersey … Continued
By Pam Teel Antheia Gynecology, located in East Windsor, NJ, provides expert gynecological and surgical care to women of all ages, keeping up with the most recent advances in gynecology, including robotic surgery. Dr. Helen Simigiannis has been in private practice since 2005. She is a board-certified OB/GYN, who received her undergraduate degree in the … Continued