Jersey Journal Living News

Hudson County lifestyle stories from The Jersey Journal

• Mock the vote
Political science just got more interesting at Harrison High School. They're running a mock election and anyone in the school - even those under 18 - can cast a ballot.

• An (Everyday) Heroes welcome tonight
W ho comes to mind when you think of your hero? Is it a famous athlete or a special family member? A Hollywood philanthropist or a high school math teacher who never gave up on you?

• A passion for music, art and dance
W hen Jim and Dawn Lau took the reins of the West Hudson Council for the Arts in 2002, they had a bold plan: to share their passion for the arts with others, especially children, in a way that changes lives.

• 'I think people who are volunteers are the best people in our community'
B everly Savage can relate to kids in the foster care system better than many adults can; she knows what it's like to go through tough times.

• 'I think people who are volunteers are the best people in our community'
B everly Savage can relate to kids in the foster care system better than many adults can; she knows what it's like to go through tough times.

• Serving others brightens his day
A t 77, Charles Schulz has earned a rest. Now retired, he cared for his ailing mother for many years while holding down a full-time job.

• She helps others get new lease on life
I t's a decision no parent should have to make.

• She nurtures scientific minds
W hen Mojdeh Tabatabaie was a young girl, her father, a high school mathematics teacher in Iran, would challenge her with real-life problems.

• She's an angel in their lives
Many people consider Angela Laszkow of Bayonne an angel:

• Teaching lessons in sports and life
A t 6 and a half feet tall, Troy Smith cuts an imposing figure.

• Tech genius mindful of the environment
J onathan Colella owned his first laptop at age 5. By 7, he was taking toys - and the laptop - apart to see how they worked.