With Sunday marking Mother’s Day, it seemed appropriate to use New Jersey’s newspapers to take a look at the history of this special day. Although similar holidays and events have occurred at various times and places throughout history, the modern…
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Absolutely Electrifying: Bringing Electricity to New Jersey’s Homes and Businesses
Most of us don’t give a second thought to the role electricity plays in our lives, but as shocking as it is to remember, we only have to go back 100 years to find a time when electricity was not…
Problematic Pollution: Protecting New Jersey’s Environment
In honor of Earth Day tomorrow, we’re taking a look at some past attempts at environmental protection in New Jersey. While Earth Day is a relatively new holiday, its core message of taking care of the natural environment in which…