West Essex Regional Schools Newsletter
West Essex Marching Knights hosted a Tournament of Bands Chapter X Championship Sunday Oct. 23 at the high school.
West Essex Regional High School chemistry students created mole projects for Mole Day.
West Essex Middle School observes Violence & Vandalism Week.
Montclair State University professors discuss improving communications, playing against the game and hosting a winning practice.
It’s peak season for deer-vehicle crashes. Does your teen driver know what to do if he encounters a deer or other animal while behind the wheel? Do you?
Stay away from quick fixes and false advertising.
A first in the nation, teen safe driving initiative engages coaches in helping student athletes be as well-versed in the rules of the road as the rules of the game.
The Occupy Wall Street protesters have more than just sanitation problems.
When it comes to Graduated Driver License laws, parents must be the chief enforcer. But what if they don't know the law? Is it time to mandate parent education programs?
People with eating disorders experience serious disturbances in their eating patterns and extreme concern about body shape or weight.
A new blog about loving food and taking the word "complicated" out of cooking.
Most New Jersey drivers think they’re highly skilled behind the wheel. But is a skilled driver a safe driver? How do you measure up?
Stay away from juice fast dieting.
While new drivers need to focus on the road, distraction and inattention are a serious problem for all drivers and cause more crashes than we think.
Despite being a generation that has grown up with car and booster seats, today’s teens and young adults aren’t leading the way when it comes to buckling up.
A delicious raw food dessert that is sure to satisfy all cravings! Enjoy!
Is six hours enough time to teach a teen to drive? This mom argues that it's time to give the same priority to securing professional driver training for our teens as sports and other camps.
Take advantage of Caldwell's local farmers market to create these healthy, wholesome and delicious smoothie recipes before the warm weather disappears!
Dealing with adult and children mental health needs during and after a disaster.
A safety advocate and mom gives her take on getting educated about the risks for novice drivers, the GDL program, and the importance of talking with not at her son when they're on the road.
My friends and family tease me that I “beg for goodies this time of the year.”
Protein and carbs are an absolute must after a workout . You will never take your body to the next level without them.
If you had the power to choose the President, wouldn't you want his or her resumé to blow you away?
If I keep my dessert goal in mind, it’s easier for me to turn down a few bites here and there...
Should we stay or pack up and leave?
What if you had the chance to make a difference in someone's life ... would you?
Historic photo of the Kiwanis Oval in Caldwell taken in the 1910's or 20's, when it was a privately owned field covered with brush, a house, and a barn!
How to work out safely in the heat...
Heinz Stadium shook as 10,000 screaming people jumped up and down. I got some comfort knowing that Pittsburgh was notorious for their steel and we would be safe. Insanity at it's best!
You can feel the excitement in the air at Heinz Field. Who will be the next American Idol? Pittsburgh welcomed a number of talented people for the auditions.
With everything in place, the only challenge we have is which way is Pittsburgh? We're traveling to un-known land, literally. We'll be dependent on our GPS to get us to 'American Idol.'
We're one week away from Nicole's audition for 'American Idol.' So much is involved for this audition—and did I mention the drama? What song to sing? What to wear?
Discussion of the new Caldwell Local History Collection at the Caldwell Public Library.
I left the store happy and confident with my purchases perfectly wrapped in pink tissue...
Whatever happened to our Teddy Bears, stuffed rabbits and the dog with the red vest?
Having guinea pigs as pets was a great experience, until one of them suffered a sudden demise. . .
What happens when mom goes away on business? Despite three capable kids and dad in charge, things seem to go awry. . .
Since my first “Mental Health Matters” column appeared in the Patch in January, several people have reached out to me concerning self-injury. It is a difficult topic for people to discuss.