Category: Atlanticville Opinion

People are talking about the renaming of buildings at Princeton University that bear the name of Woodrow Wilson, the desire by some individuals to erase and rewrite history in order to whitewash our past. In this instance, describing the need by these people to remove a person’s name from a building because of a perceived…

We at 180 Turning Lives Around Inc. applaud the recent enactment of the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015, which broadens the safety options for a greater number of survivors in New Jersey. Beginning in May 2016, survivors of this most heinous crime, which includes acts or attempted acts of sexual assault, sexual contact,…

A flag hangs on the wall of names during the Veterans Day ceremony that was held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Holmdel, Nov. 11. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR This is in response to Ray Kalainikas’ letter, “Pledging Allegiance to Flag is Self-destructive.” Sorry Ray you feel that way. Think about it — if…

This year Holiday Express kicked off its 23rd season on Nov. 9 and will travel to a record-setting 81 locations delivering music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those in need. The nonprofit — comprised of more than 1,600 volunteers, including 150 musicians — visits the mentally and physically ill, the homeless, the hungry,…

By KAYLA J. MARSH LONG BRANCH — The New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club is calling for development of offshore wind energy to move the state toward a clean-energy future following the veto of a proposal for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) port off the coast of Long Branch. “The veto of this port…

Tasty homemade apple pies tempt visitors attending the 50th Apple Festival sponsored by the Madison Township Historical Society, Old Bridge, on Nov. 8. SCOTT FRIEDMAN According to the American Heart Association, smoking is responsible for killing more than 480,000 Americans annually – including 11,800 New Jerseyans – making it the number one cause of death.…

High Point Monument, which stands more than 1,800 feet above sea level, provides views over Sussex and miles beyond as the centerpiece of High Point State Park, Sussex. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF

Recently, I was subjected to an affliction that caused me to suffer gastrointestinal problems, confusion, lethargy, agitation, headache, loss of appetite and muscle weakness. Thanks to the kindness of the Monmouth Beach First Aid Squad, I was transported to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. As soon as I entered the emergency room, I received…

When Cecil the lion was wounded and then killed by an American dentist back in July, the world was outraged. Now is your time to stop the same fate for New Jersey black bears. Despite only 390 public comments supporting an expanded bear hunt versus 6,635 comments against the expansion, the New Jersey Fish and…