Micro Events, Macro Fun
I’ve written in the past about micro-events and their benefits to The Ave. Not every event has to be a large, wall-to-wall people event. Not every event necessitates closing down
August 5, 2021
Cold War Bases
From 1955 to 1974, there existed a ring of military bases throughout South Jersey and Pennsylvania that were designed to protect Philadelphia from Soviet nuclear attacks during the Cold War.
Estate Planning
While we often plan for retirement with enthusiasm, thinking about end of life is something most of us avoid. But according to elder law and estate planning attorney Chris Bratton,
Strongly Recommended: Masks in Indoor Settings with Increased Risk
Following last week’s announcement by the Centers for Disease Control regarding masking, Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli strongly recommended that both vaccinated and
Lambda Variant of COVID: What Are the Symptoms of this ‘Strain of Interest’?
This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: nj.com/coronavirus/2021/07/lambda-variant-of-covid-what-are-the-symptoms-of-this-strain-of-interest.html The Lambda variant of the coronavirus is a
Five Fast Facts to Help You Understand Vaccines
Source: Inspira Health Immunization—having immunity against diseases and infections through vaccination—prevents nearly 3 million deaths each year. Yet there are many misconceptions about vaccines, including how they work and why
National Farmers Market Week, August 1–7, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating the 22nd annual National Farmers Market Week, August. 1-7, 2021. In a proclamation, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack noted that “…farmers markets serve as
NJ Veterans Home Staff Not Required to Get Covid Shots, Despite Federal VA Mandate
This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/07/27/nj-veterans-home-covid-vaccine-not-mandated-despite-federal-requirement/5385732001/ The federal Department of Veteran Affairs issued one
Phillip Alampi Beneficial Insect Lab Receives Funding for Upgrades
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher announced recenty that the Phillip Alampi Beneficial Insect Laboratory (PABIL) has received $4.2 million in funding from the Board of Public Utilities
SJ Gas Combats Delivery System Interruptions
South Jersey Gas introduced a $69 million addition to its delivery system, which will fight interruptions caused by extreme weather and even cyber attacks. The utility serves 400,000 customers in
