The Jewish 8-day holiday of Hanukkah began last Tuesday. It has a remarkable story that inspired both Jews and Christians for centuries.? ???? When I was a kid in the 1950’s, it was usually spelled Chanukah with the “ch” pronounced […]
The Remarkable Story of Hanukkah. The Jewish Holiday that Inspired Christians. Read More »
Last year, Republicans and Democrats in Trenton adopted a new state law that limits future property tax hikes for Atlantic City casinos.?? Casino hotel properties no longer pay property taxes based on their value and public school and local government
Judge Mendez Hears Casino Tax Break Case: Here Are The Arguments. Read More »
Eighteen months ago, Republican Governor Christie and most Republicans and Democrats in New Jersey?s State Senate and Assembly (including Atlantic County Republican Chris Brown and Democrat Vince Mazzeo) adopted a new law that gave Atlantic City?s casinos a nine year
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Teach your children well tomorrow. These three important history lessons about Thanksgiving, and America, are no longer taught by our schools, media, or Hollywood/TV pop culture. Lesson #1: America became the “Land of Boundless Opportunities” only after the Pilgrims rejected
I remember Thanksgiving as the ultimate American experience for every Jewish, Italian, and Irish kid in my Atlantic City neighborhood in the 1950s. ? Weeks before the holiday, we decorated our classroom and the hallways of Richmond Avenue Elementary School
Memories Of Thanksgiving in Atlantic City When America Was Great Read More »
The old canals of New Jersey are a perfect place to appreciate autumn leaves. There are many preserved sections between Bordentown and New Brunswick, between Phillipsburg and Jersey City and by the Delaware River near Lambertville. Many old towpaths are
Forgotten History of NJ’s Old Canals Have Powerful Political Message for Today. Read More »
Sara Spencer Washington of Atlantic City was a remarkable woman. Her efforts to improve the lives of blacks in America were every bit as important as those of civil rights icons like Rosa Parks. However, as with this area’s other
During the past five years, Chris Christie Republicans and Steve Sweeney Democrats put New Jersey even deeper in debt. New Jersey state government is not legally obligated to pay most of its long term debts, because NJ State Constitution only requires repayment of long term debts that are approved by voters in statewide referendums. During the past 40 years, both Republicans and Democrats borrowed roughly $200 billion without voter approval, knowing that the State Legislature can “repudiate” or legally refuse to pay such debts it at any time.
