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Loss of ‘hockey’ brothers is wake-up call for prevention of DUI

"A strong smell of alcohol."  It's one of the first signs a law-enforcement officer will recognize upon encountering a drunk driver. In the case of...

The value of grandparents in their grandchildren’s lives

Among some of our fondest memories as we age are those that evoke our past, and few things give us as much pleasure as...

The library as a sanctuary for readers – and books  

As reported last week in The Sun, there are more than 30 library systems and four municipalities in New Jersey with book sanctuaries, Moorestown...

Child-care costs are high. Even higher is the cost for companies without it 

Is it possible that child care for employees benefits companies as much as it does the parents who work for them? The answer - according...

‘Now is the time’: We can do more to make towns livable for seniors  

There's a movement around the globe to make communities more welcoming and livable for the elderly.  In New Jersey, the effort is being rewarded by...

Lock ’em up: Why stores are putting diapers and deodorant behind glass

Lots of products are flying off shelves at groceries, drug stores and other retailers. But not in a good way. Diapers, batteries and coffee are...

Poll problem: A nationwide and local shortage of election workers  

This year is shaping up to be among the most consequential in history, with a presidential election that will be one for the ages. But...

The wrath of the bully: How to protect your children  

The guessing has already begun about a motive in the shooting of Donald Trump nearly two weeks ago. And at least initially, the thought...

The not-so-golden years: Accepting old age with grace

As the fallout from President Joe Biden's debate debacle continues, the whole episode may be evoking the painful reality that we will all grow...

Young crowd control: Towns grapple with dangerous youth behavior    

What should communities do about unruly kids? First, let's stop referring to them as such. They aren't merely impish children engaged in harmless play.  That certainly...

At 80 years old, the G.I. Bill has impacted generations 

Eighty years ago, the government set in motion a program that would have a major impact on American life: the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of...

Book smarts: Two nonprofits join forces to increase reading in kids   

The nonprofit BookSmiles gives away thousands of new or gently-used books a year to kids with limited access to reading material. But because of...

Higher learning, higher anxiety: Colleges see higher rates of PTSD 

PTSD is on the rise among American college students. According to a JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) study released last month and reported...

Hitting the road with a cell phone in hand can cost lives 

Pennsylvania will soon ban drivers from handling cell phones for almost any purpose while driving, a measure first introduced by the state's governor, Josh...

June puts the emphasis on cancer – and some concerning trends

Hearing the word cancer from a doctor hardly ever suggests good news. It's estimated that the number of cancer cases nationally will eclipse two...

Why summer camp can be ‘transformational’ for kids

Is there anything sweeter in the life of a child than the experience of summer camp? Consultant Jennifer Rosen Petkun doesn't think so. She's been...

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