Firm in Faith

Like many restaurants, fitness clubs, and other businesses, the doors to places of worship in New Jersey have been closed since March, when Gov. Phil Murphy began signing executive orders to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Under those orders, and much to the dismay of countless faith-based practitioners, gatherings were restricted to 10 or fewer […]

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Butterfly Basics

Insects have evolved over millions of years to be specialists in their chosen habitats. Butterflies are an excellent example of this evolutionary adaptation. The larval stage (caterpillar) of each species of butterfly has a host plant—a specific plant that its young requires for nourishment. Like all cyclical stories it’s a bit like asking what comes

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Fran LoBiondo

Bored Again

At least we’re eating well. We can still go to the grocery store, and if we don’t find it today, there’s always tomorrow. It’s not like we’re doing anything. The weather is warming up and, according to some doctors, if I don’t get out in the sun, even for a short time, my vitamin D

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Capacity Limit on Outdoor Gatherings Increased to 25

Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 148, increasing the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 to 25 people and allowing recreational campgrounds to reopen with social distancing measures in place. The limit on indoor gatherings remains at 10 people. The Order takes effect immediately. “Our steady progress on the road back has been made

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