On the morning of Friday, March 27, a firehouse in Bedford Park caught on fire, injuring at least 14 firefighters. Firefighters reported receiving a call at 6 am for a report of a fire at 2928 Briggs Ave, which is a two-story firehouse. There was a fire on both floors and was brought under control […]
Tag: Op-ed
How Sports Mascots Can Save Wild Animals
Regardless of where you live, I am sure one of your local sports teams has an animal for a mascot. And why not? Animals embody much of what we associate with sports: strength, resilience, tenacity, and power. A recent study from Bioscience found that across 50 countries and 10 different sports, “727 professional [sports] organizations […]
New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey
Yesterday, March 25, 2026, New Jersey got its first new fire tower in nearly 80 years. The tower is located in Jackson Township in northeastern NJ and provides wildfire protection for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Named in honor of its proximity to East Veterans Highway, Veterans Fire Tower was also dedicated to NJ veterans in […]
Don’t Worry Servers, We’re All Dining Out Again!
In a world where everything is expensive, and we are not able to treat ourselves in the extravagant ways we once might have, we need to find ways to get out of the house without blowing through our entire paychecks. And, we need to nourish our bodies and eat enough to sustain our busy lifestyles. […]
Let’s Talk About Tyra’s Documentary
It looks like we’re all “taking accountability for ourselves” while watching Tyra Banks’ new series as we get a first-row ticket to all of the controversy and secrets that arose from the hit show America’s Next Top Model. For several years, Tyra has found herself in hot water with many of the girls as a […]
Why the Fifty Shades Of Grey Books Should Not Be Romanticized
When I first read Fifty Shades of Grey, I was not really into it, but I wanted to see what the hype was and sadly, I was not happy. I mean, you take a plain-looking girl and a rich guy and put them together, that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Throughout the book, […]
2016: Take Two
Ten years ago, we had facetune and the Snapchat dog filter flooding our Instagram feeds. Tumblr gave us our fashion inspiration, and our chokers were so tight our airways were probably compromised. Our skinny jeans were ripped to shreds, and our shirts promoted bands we most likely have only heard of once (when we bought […]
Will A Coaching Change Create New Results?
It seemed like, at one point in time, Iga Swiatek was untouchable as she led the WTA by a huge margin. She won four grand slam titles between the years 2022-2024 with three of those titles being won at Roland Garros. The highest-ranked Pole reached unbelievable heights during her years at the top of the […]
Why RPGs are the Best Gaming Genre
One of the things that makes video games so special to many is their ability to serve as an escape from the stresses of daily life. The immersive experience that many games offer allow players to feel like they’re present in a new world, and it gives them the opportunity to participate in advanced interactive […]
Could We Be One Step Closer to Peace?
I think I speak for most, if not all, Americans when I say that the war with Iran needs to end. The destruction of Iranian soil and the deaths of many individuals have created an apprehension regarding the welfare of the world—and Trump’s stubbornness has led several American cries for peace to go unheard. Several […]
Pilates is the New Nightlife
I’m sorry, I can’t go out tonight, I booked myself a 6 A.M. pilates class tomorrow. The girls, and the guys too, have found the new, hottest club in town–and you won’t feel terrible the next morning! Rather than late nights of downing shots and making memories that won’t be remembered, a shift is occurring […]
It’s All in the Scent
A warm summer day, ocean breeze and coconut floating in the air. A fresh flower garden with roses and jasmine filling the wind. Vanilla ice cream with a caramel swirl dazzles our noses. Perfume allows us to be sent into a different place, a different time, all with the correct notes and pairings. When we […]
