Haddonfield Letters & Opinions
Book smarts: Two nonprofits join forces to increase reading in kids
The nonprofit BookSmiles gives away thousands of new or gently-used books a year to kids with limited access to reading material. But because of...
Higher learning, higher anxiety: Colleges see higher rates of PTSD
PTSD is on the rise among American college students.According to a JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) study released last month and reported...
Hitting the road with a cell phone in hand can cost lives
Pennsylvania will soon ban drivers from handling cell phones for almost any purpose while driving, a measure first introduced by the state's governor, Josh...
June puts the emphasis on cancer – and some concerning trends
Hearing the word cancer from a doctor hardly ever suggests good news. It's estimated that the number of cancer cases nationally will eclipse two...
Why summer camp can be ‘transformational’ for kids
Is there anything sweeter in the life of a child than the experience of summer camp?Consultant Jennifer Rosen Petkun doesn't think so. She's been...
‘Not just another bar’: How the VFW and American Legion serve their communities
Several people were recognized at the Mantua VFW late last month for their contributions to the community. They included a police officer of the...
Meeting the educational needs of children with autism
A recent event at a Voorhees school to promote support for autism education featured music from a local DJ. Nothing unusual there, except the guy...
Psychologist offers theories on why today’s kids are emotionally fragile
Are your teens depressed? Are they also on their phones for so many hours you can no longer count? Jonathan Haidt explores those issues in...
Battered and bruised: The case that made domestic violence a cause
The recent death of O.J. Simpson brought to mind the staggering events of June 1994, when the football great was accused of killing his...
Alarming trends
The Alzheimer’s Association's 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals alarming trends demanding urgent attention. With the number of Americans affected by Alzheimer's steadily rising,...
Feel the Earth move? How rare events eclipse our daily routine
Some say the ground shook. Others didn't feel a thing.Lamps swayed and staircases shifted. Foundations of homes and buildings were damaged. The Washington Monument...
Temporary stay for ‘Big J’: A reminder of how the battleship got here
Battleship New Jersey/InstagramThe Battleship New Jersey sailed beneath the Walt Whitman Bridge on its way to Paulsboro, where it will remain for about a...
Proposed funding cuts raise alarm in local and state school districts
A group of 60 Cherry Hill students, parents and staff headed to Trenton last month to advocate for fair funding in light of a...
Why daylight savings time all year might be a good idea
One of the most welcoming things about spring is the return to Daylight Savings Time, when, like clockwork, we exchange dark mornings and nights...
Teens aren’t giving up cell phones, but there may be benefits if they do
Would it do us all some good to take a cell phone break?People who have gone without for a time describe having more interactions...
The future depends on affordable housing
Letter to the editor:As housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the shortage of affordable homes is making life impossible for hard-working families, hurting...
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