Dianne DeOliveira
Biting flies are out of control at the Jersey Shore this summer
Biting flies seem to be more of a nuisance than usual this year. What's going on?
September is Hunger Action Month: How you can help in NJ
The local FoodBank is providing one in 10 residents in Monmouth and Ocean Counties with emergency food and services.
It’s apple-picking season: Why this fruit grows so well in NJ
Apple picking season is underway in New Jersey and this year's harvest is bountiful, according to Pam Mount, owner of Terhune Orchards in Lawrence.
Every growing season in New Jersey presents challenges and this year was no different, Mount said...
Let your town negotiate your electric company bill, NJ expert says
Uncertainty is common for some residents of New Jersey towns considering municipal energy aggregation programs, which one expert explains is very different from individual contracts that may have burned consumers in the past.
State Police ‘Truck Troops’ credited with seizing drugs worth millions
If you haven't heard of the State Police Mobile Safe Freight Unit, they're credited with making three significant busts in August involving tractor trailers trying to smuggle drugs.
NJ Sandy survivor collecting cards and donations for Louisiana flood victims
Many lessons have been learned from Superstorm Sandy, but for Courtney Chibbaro weathering the storm and damage she suffered while living in Seaside Park helped her become a confident person, look at things with a second set of eyes, and conclude that there is greatness in the world.
Northern Ocean County dune project delayed. Again.
But, officials say, with a court ruling against holdouts on their side, they're finally ready to move ahead.
Child athletes will face loss, rejection: A NJ expert’s advice for parents
As sports tryouts begin with the new school year, many New Jersey parents will be faced with disappointed players who won't make the final cut.
How NJ parents can stop the spread of back-to-school germs
It's only a matter of time before many New Jersey parents will be dealing with colds, stomach viruses and pink eye — common contact driven bugs easily spread in classrooms.
Why NJ schools won’t ban smartphones from the classroom
Schools try to balance the need for a safe and effective learning environment while recognizing smartphones have become hand-held computer devices with an educational purpose.