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EWING, N.J. – Upon entering Iris Thrifts & Gifts store, a customer sees a variety of interesting, cute, and fashionable items for little girls and older ladies, and recently the store added tea to the list. Last week, the store owners held
TRENTON, N.J. — A few years ago, a husband and wife team began an initiative called, “operation take our hair back,” which is not only concerned about wealth, but more about the holistic health of their customers. This effort by owners, Donna
HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. — For 18-year-old Brittany Pochick, her love for mixed media art has evolved into carpentry, and has been therapeutic, especially because she excels at her crafts. Pochick graduated from Hightstown High School this year, and is a first-year student in
HAMILTON, N.J. — When Modern Recycled Spaces emerged as a restorer by converting the area’s old, dilapidated buildings into aesthetically pleasing, loft-style commercial spaces, it also brought unique, creative and philanthropic companies to Hamilton’s Bromley neighborhood. Where others tend to ignore longtime-neglected
With tax season almost here, employees and contractors are thinking about the forms the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will require them to use to report their earnings and to file their taxes. There are two main types of workers: The self-employed (freelancers,
Today, millions of American artists are doing freelance work, and the business of freelance writing is filled with endless possibilities, opportunities and freedom. One of the biggest advantages of freelance writing is that it takes almost nothing to start. The same is
Imagine being a student in a remote location who is fascinated by art, wanting to learn as much as you can about art, looking at photos of works of art on your computer, realizing the virtual experience is changing dramatically, and globally
Recently, a group of more than 50 physicians called Doctors for Cannabis Regulation (DFCR) announced their presence and their purpose, endorsing marijuana for adult recreational use and public health benefits. DFCR offers a break from the American Medical Association (AMA) stance on
Fearing loss of employment to contractors, close to 40,000 Verizon workers on the East Coast were picketing Wednesday during a labor dispute strike. Verizon’s spokesman, Ray McConville, said that the current contract does not offer Verizon enough flexibility to move workers around.