Published: September 30, 2010
Franklin Lakes on Forbes List |
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Franklin Lakes made the list of America’s most expensive zip codes which was compiled by Forbes Magazine.
Published: September 30, 2010
New Jersey's Impending Disaster |
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A new study, conducted over the course of two years, is predicting that the next fiscal crisis to hit America will be at the local level with municipalities struggling to pay off their debt. The steady increase in government spending, the recent implosion of the housing market, and an overall depressed economy have created a [...]
Published: September 28, 2010
Franklin Lakes Day 2010 |
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Submitted by Julia’s Butterfly Foundation
It was an Indian Summer for the annual Franklin Lakes Day, and the fair brought back in full force all the best summer has to offer. Carnival rides, music, food, fun, and a steady stream of family, friends and neighbors to the event held at Muni Field.
All of the ingredients for [...]
Published: September 27, 2010
President Jimmy Carter roped off like an antique car |
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By: Deanna Cullen
It was a lock-down situation at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes and Noble inNYC as former President Jimmy Carter made a special appearance earlier this week for the book signing of his latest book, White House Diary. Secret Service agents flanked him, attendees were held at bay through an elaborate line system, and ready-to-be-signed [...]
Published: September 26, 2010
Controversy Everywhere |
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Controversy Everywhere: By Ryan Robinson
Wherever one goes across the country or around the world, there will always be a “he said” or “she said” moment. Most times, the person that blames another is doing it so they don’t get into trouble themselves. However, one can’t always assume that one that seems wrong is wrong, because [...]
Published: September 20, 2010
NJ Corruption -The Movie |
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New Jersey, New Jersey, New Jersey…It seems to be everywhere as producers and directors seek to fill the nation’s void after the HBO’s hit series The Sopranos went off the year. The Housewives of New Jersey and Jersey Shore are two of the cheaper entities purporting to reflect life in the Garden State, and HBO’s [...]
Published: September 17, 2010
Local Celebs Support Meals on Wheels |
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Kim Granatell and Tom Murro attended the Franklin Lakes Meals on Wheels 25th anniversary luncheon. Kim volunteered her time for Meals on Wheels back in 1995 and delivered food for them for 2 years while raising her 3 small children. Kim mentioned that she would have all three loaded in the car while making her [...]
Published: September 16, 2010
The Death and Life of the Great American School System |
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Diane Ravitch. The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education. New York: Basic Books, 2010.
As reviewed by Ted Odenwald
Diane Ravitch, a highly respected historian of education, has written an impassioned plea for sanity in the area of education reform. Ravitch, a noted researcher at NYU [...]
Published: September 16, 2010
Out-Of-School-Coduct Policy - Out of the Schools |
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The RIH Board of Ed suffered another setback in their quest to establish an in loco parentis relationship outside of school functions.
The adopted policy, which was publicly discussed over the course of a year, empowered the school to discipline students with suspension of extra-curricula activities if accused of illegal conduct regardless of where or when [...]
Published: September 16, 2010
Ludwig/Schroeder Engagement Announced |
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Mr. and Mrs. David Ludwig of Franklin Lakes announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin, to Matthew Schroeder, son of Alan and Barbara Schroeder of Wayne. On July 11, 2008, Matthew proposed to Erin at sunset on Ocean Grove Beach. They plan to be married at St. Peter’s Church this fall.
The bride-to-be is a 2000 [...]
Published: September 16, 2010
VFW Post 5702 Continues Support for Education Programs |
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VFW Post 5702 Continues Support for Education Programs
VFW Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently announced the post’s continued support of three educational programs designed benefit students and teachers in Oakland and Franklin Lakes. According to Commander Vreeland, “As part of our efforts to support education and develop democratic values, we are proud to continue [...]
Published: September 15, 2010
West Bergen Mental Healthcare |
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Now in 3 Locations: Oakland, Ridgewood and Ramsey. For General Information or to schedule and appointment please call 201.444.3550 or visit our website: www.westbergen.org.
Founded in 1963 as a Child Guidance Clinic, today West Bergen is a full range community mental health center serving over 3,000 people a year.
West Bergen Mental Healthcare offers a full [...]
Published: September 14, 2010
Summer Reading Club Winners! |
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program winners! Fifty-eight Franklin Lakes teens signed up to be part of the Teen Summer Reading Program this year for a chance to complete checklists, attend programs, make crafts, participate in contest, and submit their name for chance to win one of three fabulous grand [...]
Published: September 3, 2010
North Jersey Chorus Resumes |
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The North Jersey Chorus is currently seeking new members. All voice parts are needed. Rehearsals begin on Wed., Sept. 15, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Van Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church, 7-01 River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. The holiday concert, “Season of Wonder”, will be December 11 and December 12. Anyone interested [...]
Published: September 2, 2010
Rock'n Roll Back to School |
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Back to school, for the young it brings visions of the future and for the older it brings memories of the past. Students in Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff and Oakland are joining the rest of their generation in the return to school this September, and The Journal decided to examine how school is reflected in musical [...]
Published: September 1, 2010
September Teen Book Reviews |
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A Million Shades of Gray
Cynthia Kadohata
All Y’Tin ever wanted was to be an elephant handler, and at thirteen, he is the youngest handler in his Dega village. He has big dreams of one day opening a training school for elephant handlers, the would-be first in Vietnam. But war interrupts everything, and the Vietnam War is [...]
