By Paul Dorsey Cub Scout Pack 360 gathered at Franklin Elementary School in Summit for its annual Blue & Gold Banquet, a longstanding tradition that celebrates growth, leadership, and community within the Scouting program.   At the heart of the evening was the presentation of the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting’s highest rank, awarded this year to Ian Sklar, Zoe Rogers, and Zac Rogers. The honor reflects years of dedication, skill-building, and personal development, and is the only Cub Scout rank that may be worn on a uniform as recipients advance into Scouts BSA — a symbolic bridge...

Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) system involves a minimally invasive procedure that targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause high blood pressure. The procedure – also known as the Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure – is approved for use as an adjunctive treatment in patients with high blood pressure (or hypertension) when lifestyle changes and antihypertensive medications do not adequately control blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure through this mechanism has been...

From February 13 to August 23, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) will showcase three exhibitions that examine various intersections of identity and representation. The exhibitions will feature artists whose work engages with themes such as material culture, Indigenous identity, queerness, and cityscapes, while questioning how narratives and visibility are controlled and reclaimed. Special attention is paid to the various processes of photography as artists demonstrate contemporary approaches to the wet plate, photogravure, and more. The opening reception for all three exhibitions...