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Patients Remember NJ Family Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime Patients Remember NJ Family Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime Patients Remember NJ Family Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime
Patients Remember NJ Family Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime Jeremy Clarke Hewens, MD, a family physician who cared for patients in Milford and the surrounding Delaware Valley for more than 35 years, died at his home in Holland Township, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the age of 76. He was surrounded by family (scroll down for tributes). Jeremy was born on November 12, 1949, in Dover, New Jersey, to Blanche and Francis Hewens. He grew up in Mendham, New Jersey, the youngest of four children and the only boy. His three older sisters all became educators. He graduated from West Morris Regional High School in 1968. At 16, Jeremy met Jean, and they we…

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NJ District Drops Gender Secrecy Policy In Moms For Liberty Federal Lawsuit Settlement NJ District Drops Gender Secrecy Policy In Moms For Liberty Federal Lawsuit Settlement NJ District Drops Gender Secrecy Policy In Moms For Liberty Federal Lawsuit Settlement
NJ District Drops Gender Secrecy Policy In Moms For Liberty Federal Lawsuit Settlement A New Jersey school district has agreed to abandon a policy allowing school officials to withhold information from parents about their children's gender transitions, ending a federal lawsuit brought by Moms for Liberty. The School District of the Chathams Board of Education voted 7-0 on Monday, Oct. 12, to approve a settlement barring the district from reinstating the policy or adopting a substantially similar one, the New Jersey Globe reports. The agreement, filed in U.S. District Court on Thursday, Oct. 15, ends a lawsuit filed in August by the conservative Thomas More Society on behalf o…
Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum
Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum All aboard! Get ready to take a look inside a historic railroad station when the Maywood Station Museum opens its doors to visitors next month. The museum is holding an open house on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 3 p.m., according to the museum’s Facebook page. Located at 269 Maywood Ave., the museum offers visitors a look at the trains, equipment, and artifacts that tell the story of the borough's railroad history. The museum occupies a restored railroad station dating back to 1872, once part of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad. The station was restored by the Maywood St…
THC Deal Turns Into 3-Gun Robbery In Teaneck, Prosecutor Says THC Deal Turns Into 3-Gun Robbery In Teaneck, Prosecutor Says THC Deal Turns Into 3-Gun Robbery In Teaneck, Prosecutor Says
THC Deal Turns Into 3-Gun Robbery In Teaneck, Prosecutor Says A late-night deal to buy THC cartridges in Teaneck turned into an armed robbery when three men allegedly pulled guns on the buyer, stole his cash, and demanded more money through a mobile banking app, authorities said. The alleged robbery happened shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, when the victim met an acquaintance in Teaneck to purchase THC cartridges, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The acquaintance arrived with two other men in a dark-colored vehicle, Musella said. When the victim got inside, all three men allegedly pointed guns at him, took his cash and threatened…
Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say
Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say A Paterson family is mourning the sudden death of a 10-year-old girl who was found unresponsive and rushed to a hospital, where doctors spent hours trying to save her life. Kyla Dorenda Fairley died Saturday, Oct. 17, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Jay Jones to help cover her funeral and burial expenses. "What began as an ordinary day turned into every parent's worst nightmare," the fundraiser says. Kyla was taken to a hospital after being found unresponsive, but despite hours of efforts by medical professionals, she was pronounced dead later that day, according to the fundr…

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Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…

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WATCH: Homecoming King Gives Crown To Classmate With Down Syndrome In Viral Video WATCH: Homecoming King Gives Crown To Classmate With Down Syndrome In Viral Video WATCH: Homecoming King Gives Crown To Classmate With Down Syndrome In Viral Video
Watch: Homecoming King Gives Crown To Classmate With Down Syndrome In Viral Video A Pennsylvania homecoming king gave his crown to a classmate with Down syndrome during a Schuylkill County pep rally on Friday, Oct. 16 — a moment captured in a viral video shared by local parent Dawn Bowers. Keny Cedanio Ramirez was named homecoming king at Mahanoy Area Junior-Senior High School, where fellow candidate Axton Kuhla was the runner-up, according to NBC News.  As the two waited for the announcement, Ramirez put his arm around Kuhla. After receiving the crown and sash, Ramirez placed them on his classmate as the crowd cheered. The two shared a hug, smiling as Kuhla wiped a…

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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching its first-ever child-free flights as part of a new adults-only vacation package. The airline is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to offer roundtrip flights exclusively for passengers ages 18 and older. The "Do Not Disturb" package can be purchased starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The vacation will run from Thursday, March 4, through Monday, March 8, 2027. Chartered flights will take adult vacationers between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Travelers will fly without …

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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching its first-ever child-free flights as part of a new adults-only vacation package. The airline is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to offer roundtrip flights exclusively for passengers ages 18 and older. The "Do Not Disturb" package can be purchased starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The vacation will run from Thursday, March 4, through Monday, March 8, 2027. Chartered flights will take adult vacationers between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Travelers will fly without …

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Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO) Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO) Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO)
Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (Video) Four fishermen were rescued by a cruise ship in Europe after escaping from their burning boat in the North Sea, according to reports. The incident happened in the Skagerrak Strait between Norway and Denmark on Sunday, Oct. 18, CruiseMapper reported. The AIDAnova cruise ship received a distress call while traveling from Kiel, Germany, to Bergen, Norway, and diverted to help. The four fishermen had already abandoned their burning boat and escaped into a life raft when the AIDAnova arrived. The ship's crew launched a rescue boat and brought all four fishermen aboard uninjur…