Category Archives: Calendar & Community

In the realm of superstitions and folklore, few dates hold as much mystique and fear as Friday the 13th. However, 2024 is set to unravel some of the mystery as it presents a rare phenomenon: two Friday the 13ths in a single calendar year. The first of these eerie occurrences is slated for September 13,Continue reading “Friday the 13th is just another day”

Nestled on the Union County College campus in Cranford, New Jersey, the William Miller Sperry Observatory stands as a beacon of astronomical exploration. Operated by Amateur Astronomers, Incorporated (AAI), this celestial citadel invites the public to embark on a journey through the cosmos every Friday evening. Visitors are welcomed to Sperry Observatory without admission orContinue reading “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Cosmos: Explore Sperry Observatory”

Mark your calendars for a galactic adventure on Saturday, May 4th, as Astronomy Day takes center stage with a theme that promises to ignite imaginations: “The Science of Star Wars.” Presented by two esteemed astronomy clubs, Amateur Astronomers, Inc. and the North Jersey Astronomical Group, this event offers a fusion of science, entertainment, and explorationContinue reading “Celebrate Astronomy Day with “The Science of Star Wars” at Trailside & Sperry”

The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (A.S.T.R.A.) is set to bring a cosmic touch to the Toms River Green Fair on April 25 at Toms River High School North. Stargazers attending the fair will have the opportunity to engage with A.S.T.R.A. members from 5 to 8 pm and explore the wonders of theContinue reading “A.S.T.R.A. to illuminate Toms River Green Fair with celestial insights”

Thousands of volunteers from the small to the tall and hundreds of groups, organizations, schools, scout troops, and businesses and municipalities will participate in Clean Ocean Action’s 39th Bi-Annual Spring Beach Sweeps event at more than 80 New Jersey locations on Saturday, April 13, 2024. From 9 am to 12:30 pm, volunteers will remove litterContinue reading “Beach Sweeps coming to more than 80 New Jersey locations this weekend”

It’s a special time of year as Americans welcome spring and celebrate several holidays. Many families and communities will be celebrating with their Easter, Eid, and Passover traditions. These holiday meals often have cultural significance and may require foods to be prepared early, so that religious obligations are completed prior to gathering and enjoying theContinue reading “Spring holidays are for family feasts, not pesky bacteria & food poisoning”

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A celestial spectacle is set to unfold on Monday, March 25, 2024, as skygazers around the world prepare to witness a penumbral lunar eclipse, which means there’s a shadow cast where Earth blocks a portion of the Sun’s rays while the Sun, Earth, and Moon are not perfectly aligned. This cosmic event promises a captivatingContinue reading “Penumbral lunar eclipse to grace the skies on March 25, 2024”

The Roselle public schools are gearing up to host an exciting and educational event as Abraham Clark High School prepares to welcome attendees to its World Language Fair on Wednesday, March 13th, at 6:30 p.m. This eagerly anticipated event promises to be an enlightening exploration into the importance of speaking multiple languages in today’s interconnectedContinue reading “Roselle hosting World Language Fair at Abraham Clark High School on March 13th”

Thousands of people are gathering today for the 71st annual reenactment of General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25, 1776. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats.Continue reading “General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River reenacted today”

by Terrence T. McDonald, New Jersey Monitor First Lady Tammy Murphy’s not-so-quiet campaign to become a U.S. senator makes me nervous. It’s not that Murphy isn’t qualified. She ticks the constitutional requirements, and by many accounts, she has the policy smarts to join the Senate without embarrassing us. “This woman is very, very bright,” JeannineContinue reading “Are Democrats about to hand First Lady Tammy Murphy a U.S. Senate seat?”

NASA has announced five science experiments it will fund for the Great North American Solar Eclipse happening on April 8, 2024. As the Moon blocks out the light of the Sun for a few minutes on April 8, 2024, NASA scientists will seize the moment to learn more about the Earth’s interactions with the star.Continue reading “NASA will fund 5 science experiments for Great North American Solar Eclipse”

Working in a kitchen late at night near dangerous cooking equipment is a reality for many adults in the food service industry. But finding 10-year-old kids in such a work environment is a cause for concern and action by the U.S. Department of Labor. Three McDonald’s franchisees in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio were foundContinue reading “Three McDonald’s franchisees violated federal child labor laws”

Each year on the anniversary of 9/11, families of the victims gather for a ceremony on the 9/11 Memorial plaza to read aloud the names of the 2,983 men, women, and children killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks and February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. Six moments of silence mark theContinue reading “New Jersey marks 20th year since 9/11”