"This nation will remain the land of the free only as long as it is home of the brave." —Elmer Davis (1890-1958), American reporter and author

It’s time to fire up the grill, get your pool floaties out and enjoy this kick-off summer weekend. This issue is brimming with music, outdoor activities, and of course, Memorial Day fun!

On a serious note, Memorial Day is a day to pause and reflect upon the many service members who risked and ultimately lost their lives fighting on behalf of the United States. Warren County offers three Memorial Day parade options this holiday weekend - in Blairstown, Hackettstown and Phillipsburg. The patriotic cover photo above is courtesy of American Legion Post 258's (Blairstown) Facebook page.

Festival season is ramping up with two weekends devoted to VonThun Farm's Strawberry Festival. The 7th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Fest is back with food galore, vendors, live music and Czig Meister Brewing Co. And don’t forget Washington Borough’s Sustainability Green Music and Arts Festival honoring ways to stay healthy and live a sustainable life.

Confidentially to our Warren County residents, June 7 is the annual paper shredding event (scroll down to the Community Corner section, where you will also find fabulous farmers markets listed). We even have some Father’s Day events. Papas are important too! And, as always, much more!

With all that said, get to wandering around Warren!

Happy Memorial Day, Happy Father’s Day and Happy Wanderings!