Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs are permitted in public places, including restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, hospitals and shopping centers — even those with no-pet policies. These animals are trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities, such as guiding the blind, alerting to medical emergencies or assisting with mobility. Photo by Andy Luo via Unsplash. Service or support? Confusion over dogs in public spaces When Kathy Gerhold shops at her local ShopRite in Sussex County, N.J., she sometimes finds the aisles more crowded than she’d... Evergreen 19 Nov 2025 | 11:33
Plaza Optical has shifted its way of helping people, reducing hours, working from home, locking our doors to keep our staff safe and making deliveries curbside by a masked/gloved member of the staff. ( Provided photo) What’s happening locally: Plaza Optical What do you want the community to know about how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected your business? Plaza Optical, Paul and... Local News 23 Apr 2020 | 12:00
Carla Ullbrich ( Carla Ullbrich Facebook page) Miss music? The Cooperage says the scene has moved online Our banishment from live musical performances is totally necessary, and totally a drag. Luckily for us, sequestered as we... Entertainment 01 Apr 2020 | 09:24
