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?
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.
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.
As School Returns in NJ, So Do the Dangers of Bullying
Incidents of bullying are down, but that doesn't mean the damage they do isn't real, warns a Rutgers psychology professor.
Your Kid Needs a Backpack: What You Need to Know About Safety
Backpacks that are too heavy or worn incorrectly could cause health problems for years.
Back to School Time: How to Get Your Kids Back to a Sleep Routine
If you've let your children stay up later than normal all summer, it's time to wean them back into a sleep routine as the new school year approaches.
How to Recognize Unsafe Swimming Conditions at NJ Beaches
Many people will swim at their own risk at Jersey Shore beaches once lifeguards pack up for the season after the upcoming Labor Day holiday.