Our editorial this weekend noted the values and virtues espoused at our region’s recent commencement ceremonies — but another recent ceremony deserves the public’s attention and appreciation as well. Our region’s chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America hosted a ceremony, featured ...
Our region’s high schools have wrapped up their busy schedule of commencement ceremonies. It was a privilege, once again, to share the celebrations and joy with readers, and we will have more to share on Tuesday with our special section commemorating the occasion. Coverage of the ...
The state of New Jersey filed a lawsuit this week against the operator of a privately run immigration detention center in Newark, claiming that health inspectors were denied full access to the facility. It’s the latest reminder that the federal government’s immigration enforcement system desperately needs greater transparency and accountability. The facility, called Delaney Hall, has become a flash point in recent weeks. Reports of unsanitary and inhumane conditions, which have become disturbingly common among detention facilities nationwide, have resulted in violent clashes ...
“An important step in creating new opportunities for anglers of all ability levels and ... a model for communities across the Commonwealth.” These are the words Cindy Adams Dunn, state Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources, used to describe a new fishing platform at the Tomb Run Campground on the Pine Creek in Wednesday’s edition of the Sun-Gazette. We agree. We’ve long argued that one of our region’s most notable blessings is the abundance of beauty and of opportunity nature brings. We’ve long extolled the value of recreation in our region’s outdoors for ...
The state of New Jersey filed a lawsuit this week against the operator of a privately run immigration detention center in Newark, claiming that health inspectors were denied full access to the facility. It’s the latest reminder that the federal government’s immigration enforcement system desperately needs greater transparency and accountability. The facility, called Delaney Hall, has become a flash point in recent weeks. Reports of unsanitary and inhumane conditions, which have become disturbingly common among detention facilities nationwide, have resulted in violent clashes ...
As we march ever closer toward a cashless society — and regardless of how any apprehensions we may have about that — the time is now to ramp up security at the checkout. Credit card fraud is on the rise and the most common form of identity theft. The statistics are staggering – and somewhat surprising: – 63% of U.S. credit card holders have been victimized by fraud; 51% were hit multiple times. – 62 million Americans reported fraudulent card purchases last year. – Losses surpassed $12.5 billion in 2024 alone. Odds are pretty good that you or someone you know has ...
