

Pacheco’s Helmet in Pro Football Hall of Fame
It was quite a season for Chiefs rookie Isiah Pacheco of Vineland. Despite being selected by the Chiefs with the 251st overall pick (out of 262 total), Pacheco became a

Richie Kates
In May of 1976, Bridgeton’s Richie Kates fought for the WBA light-heavyweight title in South Africa against Victor Galindez of Argentina. The boxing magazine, The Ring, gave an almost blow-by-blow

Zahm to Perform at Library Celtic Concert
Sunday, March 26 Celtic Concert. Charlie Zahm will appear at a 2 p.m. Celtic Concert in the Bridgeton Free Public Library, 150 E. Commerce Street in Bridgeton. Sponsored by the

Hundreds of Birds Rescued After Fighting Ring Dismantled in Buena
This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story/video: msn.com/en-us/news/us/hundreds-of-birds-rescued-after-fighting-ring-dismantled-in-new-jersey/ar-AA18hR9h The animal activist group Funny Farm Rescue was met

Novel Method Will Help Restore Delaware and New Jersey Salt Marshes
This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: whyy.org/articles/restoring-salt-marshes-delaware-new-jersey/ Large storms can devastate coastal communities when no buffers

A Student’s View of NJ’s Amistad Curriculum
This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: publicsq.org/democracy-politics/5oq0y4z87qcgdqoik2nujslzu5idyq In Public Square Amplified’s previous publication, interviews between

Club Kids Visit Bookstore
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County kids visited L’Ouverture Books, Beans & Gifts in Pleasantville, which is run by former Club board member Darren Palmer. The store is an

Vineland’s Bennett Enjoys Role as Leader of Student-Athletes
After being reappointed last fall, Vineland native Eryca Bennett is in her second year as a McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI) Future Leader for Villanova Athletics. Bennett became the first

Vineland Municipal Utilities Warns Customers About Door-to-Door Solar Scam
Officials with the Vineland Municipal Utilities (VMU) are warning residents about a door-to-door solar panel scam currently underway in the city. Residents in East Vineland have reported a representative with

Free Virtual Expungement Offered by Vineland Firm
The Hoffman Centers PC, a Vineland-based law firm, is teaming up with multi-state cannabis operator TerrAscend to offer free virtual expungement services for non-violent marijuana-related convictions in New Jersey. The

Winter Photo Contest Winners Announced,
See All Entries at Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts Linda Stephens was awarded the Grand Prize by the judges of Millville’s 2023 Winter Photo Contest. The picture, shown here,

Diverse Educator Job Fair
The 1st Annual Atlantic/Cape Diverse Educator Job Fair is set for Friday, March 10, noon to 4 p.m at Egg Harbor Township High School, 24 High School Drive, EHT. The

South Jersey Holocaust Coalition To Present Workshop
South Jersey Holocaust Coalition is pleased to present an important workshop—“Is Holocaust education failing in the United States?”—in partnership with Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties, and the

Therapy Dog Cole Honored by Board of Education
The Vineland Board of Education honored Cole the Deaf Dog and his owner Chris Hannah recently during a public meeting. Hannah is a music teacher at Dr. William Mennies Elementary

Solve 2023 Indigenous Communities Fellowship Applications Callout
A leading initiative for global change at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Solve, is seeking Indigenous innovators and Native social impact entrepreneurs, organizations, and tribal communities to apply for

NJDA Assists Rowan University Veterinary School
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and Rowan University Founding Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Matthew Edson have announced the NJDA will assist the Rowan