The Alternative Press

Tubes, Tonsils and Oth...

By: Dr. Rosalie Greenberg

Host Dr. Rosalie Greenberg Interviews Huma Quraishi, MD, Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at The New Jersey Me...

Bad Cookies

By: Christopher Heckelman

When you hear the word "cookie," you probably picture nice hot chocolate chip ones, being baked by your ...

The Blessings of a Pla...

By: Manny Barrueco

It was a warm and sunny July afternoon.  On my way to the airport, I couldn’t help but think of the fun...

NJ Sharing Network Hon...

By: Mary DiNardo Honored for Her Help in Creating the “Legacy of Heroes” to Encourage Organ Donation Among First Responders

NJ Sharing Network, a non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for nearly 5,000 N...

Employers Take Note: T...

By: Deborah E. Klahr

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new Form I-9 for use by empl...

Weathering the Final D...

By: Marilyn Joyce Lehren, Livingston Public Schools

How is your child weathering the final days of school? With cummerbund and matching umbrella for the se...

Proms & Graduations: D...

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With the end of the school year approaching, there will be proms and graduation parties.  Some young people w...

Summit ACHIEVE Communi...

By: Summit Area YMCA

The ‘ground-breaking’ of the Summit ACHIEVE Community Garden was held on Saturday, May 18th. ACHIEVE r...

All About Limani Seafo...

By: Millicent K. Brody

Yearning for a great seafood restaurant? Do you absolutely love chilled crab meat cocktail? On any given day, you&...

Nineteen Piles and Cou...

By: Lisa Tognola

Chances are no matter how organized you are things accumulate on your kitchen counters and grow into piles, and th...

Shop for Fresh Seafood...

By: Millicent K. Brody

Something great is happening at Limani Seafood Grill in Westfield.  Taking a cue from his loyal clientele, Pr...

Should I refinance my ...

By: Thomas E. Smith

Far and away, this is the most common question I am asked on a daily basis. Given the recent historically low inte...

New Jersey Auto Insura...

By: NJ Personal Injury Lawyer, Francis M. Smith

  Or: The 17-cent mistake that can cost you BIG TIME OK, we’ve covered Uninsured Mot...

Gov. Christie Announce...

By: Joey Novick

Gov. Christie Announces Schedule of 22 Special Elections for New Jersey Voters Chris Christie: "I don'...

What the 2013 Sequestr...

By: Walter Pardo

If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably heard a lot about “sequestration.” We un...

Westfield Trader Joe's...

By: Millicent K. Brody

The store extension has opened. Trader Joe's now has miles and miles of your favorite foods. Please don't ...

Spend Some Time During...

By: Jennifer Jean Miller

It was Christmas Eve, 1959, in New York City, when a 33-year-old blonde business woman took one of her company che...

The Public Relations P...

By: Amy Delman

Awards are the perfect arsenal for any public relations campaign.  Used in conjunction with targeted marketin...

Woman Attacked by Grou...

By: The Alternative Press Staff

PATERSON, NJ - A woman talking on her cell phone was attacked Wednesday night by a group of males attempting to st...

10 Things To Do In Sum...

By: Summit Downtown, Inc.

  Men! Don't be fooled by your first glance at the face of Summit in summer – sure, there are f...

Derechos, hurricanes, ...

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Hurricane preparedness, protect your home… If you live in New Jersey, or New Orleans, you are no strang...

John's Meat Market: 2 ...

By: TheAlternativePress.com staff

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Father's Day is this weekend. Come on down for some great savings that we're offering ...

Mid-Year South Orange ...

By: Thomas Caulen

Home owners in South Orange, New Jersey that are interested in selling their homes should be ecstatic right now. H...

'Man of Steel' Steals ...

By: Jennifer Fratangelo

Reel Reviews Movie: “Man of Steel” Steals the Spotlight June 15, 2013 Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars...

"Maria's Italian Resta...

By: Providence Manning

February 14, 2013, Scotch Plains, NJ - Remember in the film Mr. and Mrs. Smith, when Brad Pitt learns that Angelin...

Safety That Starts in ...

By: Julie Pedersen

Annually each June, the National Safety Council encourages the public to get involved and participate in National ...

How to Know How Fast Y...

By: Paul Partridge

Last week I wrote about the marvels of compound interest, what Albert Einstein called “the eighth wonder of ...

Jersey Pilots Baseball...

By: Ben Smookler

The Jersey Pilots return home after five games on the road.  This Thursday at 7 p.m. they will be hosting the...

Teen Summer Reading: D...

By: Christina Vines, Library Assistant

Whether you’re working on summer assignments or just feeding your need to read, our Teen Summer Reading prog...

Senior Advisory Commit...

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The Senior Advisory is pleased to sponsor a speaker and luncheon on Thursday May 30th beginning at 11:15am to...

The Mattress Factory G...

By: Ron Shovlin

  The Mattress Factory may be a New Jersey company focused on products Made in America but did you know w...

Stephanie Kramer Honor...

By: Lois Schneider Realtor

Stephanie Kramer, Summit resident and Sales Associate at Lois Schneider Realtor, will be honored on Wednesday, Jun...

The Best Use of Your M...

By: LisaMarie Dias

Lately, I have been doing quite a few “Power of Email Marketing” presentations. I really enjoy teachin...

Deja Vu Again—South Or...

By: Nancy Gould

Once again, the Community Coalition on Race (CCR) is requesting funding from the South Orange Board of Trustees.&n...

The United States 'New...

By: Sgt. John-Paul Beebe, Sparta Township Police Department

  The French novelist Amantine Lucile Dupin best known by her pseudonym, George Sands, lived during the 1...

Carolyn Ann Ryan Photo...

By: Providence Manning

FANWOOD, NJ - Carolyn Ann Ryan is a professional photographer whose work is as much about capturing art as it is a...

Sheriff Strada Attends...

By: Mike Strada

Sheriff Michael F. Strada recently completed a five day training program hosted by the FBI-Law Enforcement Executi...

2012 Suburban Chamber ...

By: The Alternative Press Staff

The Free Summer Concert Series, which included 4 concerts at Memorial Field Park on Wednesday evenings t...

SOM Looking For A Fami...

By: Summit Animal Rescue Assn. (S.A.R.A.)

SINGLE - ORANGE - MALE Seeking New Home!  Precious Archie is losing the only home he's ever known.  ...

'Each Person Has A Sto...

By: Jennifer Jean Miller

This year marks the 11th anniversary of September 11. It is hard to believe that 11 years have passed since th...

Imagine One Year Anniv...

By: Imagine

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the hel...

Is your Car Properly R...

By: Sam Mikhail

Is your Car Properly Repaired? Sam Mikhail Vehicle manufactures have done a great job making today’s...

A Guide to Living Cons...

By: Randy Rabney

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say,and what you do are in harmony.” ~ Mohandas Karamchand...

Bergen County Firefigh...

By: Terry Krongold, The Cook's Tour

  Looking to add a little extra fun to this weekend’s Father’s Day activities? Well, if you a...

Ten Keys To Winning th...

By: Keith Dent

  WEST ORANGE, NJ - Tonight,  either Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49′e...

Direct Mail

By: Michael M. Shapiro

In my last column, I wrote about the importance of repetition in online marketing.  But repetition is importa...

Whatever You Wish For,...

By: Inya Chehadé, MSW

“Whatever you wish for, wish it more for others.” This is an amazing concept and something that mo...

The Mommy's Review - S...

By: Jennifer Niederhoffer

“Every superhero needs an anthem…” is how Tim & the Space Cadets’ amazing album Anthe...

Should I hit my children?

By: Christopher Whalen

Christopher Whalen, CPA is the managing partner of Cohen & Whalen, LLC, a full service accounting and consulti...

The Psychology of Colo...

By: Jody Torre

​Homeowners are frequently asked to paint before placing their homes on the market. Don’t be offended! A...

What’s the Buzz? Hummi...

By: Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation

Outside on a warm day, something buzzes past in a blur. A large bumblebee or sphinx moth, perhaps? How about a hum...

Introducing The View F...

By: Barbara Barisonek

The beginning of each new year is a good time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. With that in mi...

Teaching our Children ...

By: Lily Wong

There were many times in my youth when my mother would want to show me her 12-inch caesarian scar as evidence of h...

What Has Happened to J...

By: Tim LeCras

Breaking news today is not what it used to be. Back before the modern-era of Facebook, Twitter, smartphones a...

Scotch Plains - Revise...

By: Municipal Clerk's Office

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS REVISED SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE         PUBLIC...

Peggy Noonan and Polit...

By: Henry Bassman

I often find the hypocrisy of a certain class of Republican thought leaders amusing.  When they pretend to di...

Summer Swim Safety Tips

By: Cheryl Francione

Tens of millions of people across the United States have learned how to swim at the YMCA.  However, fatal dro...

How to Hire Any Contra...

By: Ty Monk

From the painter who never finishes the job in Murphy Brown to Tom Hanks in the Money Pit, our comedies are full o...