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Rowan College South Jersey-Cumberland Jazz and Wind Summer Performance Schedule
The Rowan College-South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Jazz Band and Wind Symphony has announced its summer performance schedule. Both groups, under the direction of Joseph Akinskas, consist of students and community members. The concerts are free and open to the public. July 4: Giampietro Park, Vineland, 8 p.m. before the fireworks. July

Vineland Transportation Facility Completed
Vineland’s emergence as a major logistics hub got another boost with the opening of the new Slingshot Transportation facility on Garden Road. The recently completed 256,000-square-foot facility includes office space, docks, cold storage coolers, a state-of-the-art packing room, and a local transportation fleet. According to company officials: “This strategically located

Senate Approves Historic $500M Boost for NJ Manufacturing
On June 30th, the New Jersey Senate passed unprecedented bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Michael Testa (R-1) and Senator Linda Greenstein (D-14) that would make the largest manufacturing investment in state history, creating a $500 million tax credit program for New Jersey manufacturers. Senator Testa and Senator Greenstein are co-chairs

Vineland Student Among Scholarship Finalists
Henry Johnson Jr. of Vineland was recently awarded a college scholarship for being a finalist in the N.J. Human Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) students impaired scholarship program. The awards celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who are blind, deafblind, and visually impaired. “We are honored to

Students Prepare for Successful Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Dr. Cortney Bolden, an engineering administrative instructor at Rowan College of South Jersey, displays a hexapod robot which is used by students in the Advanced Manufacturing program. Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) utilized a nearly $400,000 funding award it received from the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce

A Tour of Alliance Colony, Local Jewish Settlement
Ten members of the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society (VHAS) who had read A Farmer’s Daughter: Bluma by Bluma Bayuk Rappaport Purmell recently toured the Alliance Colony, where she grew up. This book was the May selection for the VHAS Book Club, which focuses on local authors and local history.

Ragsdale is Player of the Week
St. Augustine’s Prep baseball star and Vineland native baseball outfielder Josiah Ragsdale was recently named Cape Cod League Franklin Sports Player of the Week. He attends Boston College (BC). Ragsdale earned the honor for his performances with the Brewster Whitecaps. During the week, the rising senior tallied nine hits, two

Vineland Receives $3.7M Broadband Infrastructure Grant
We are proud to announce that the City of Vineland is a recipient of the New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity grant (NJBIDE) in the amount of $3.7 million. NJBIDE is a competitive grant initiative designed to help bring high-speed internet access to areas in New Jersey with limited or

Native Moth
The male carpenterworm moth is considerably smaller than the female. Photo: James Solomon, USDA On our morning walk my husband discovered a moth on the roadway. It was magnificently camouflaged on the worn blacktop, which now has a gray stony look from over 50 years of wear since it was

Alexander Mogilny Finally Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame After 16-Year Wait
After 16 years of being overlooked, Alexander Mogilny has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. His election came in his 17th year of eligibility, and it was the end of a prolonged debate about one of the most prolific and groundbreaking

4th of July Fireworks
• Bridgeton: 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at Alden Field. • Hammonton: Fireworks at dusk July 4, Hammonton Lake Park, 100 Sports Dr. The fireworks will be set off from the baseball field along South Egg Harbor Road. • Millville: Celebration begins at 6 p.m. July 4 at Union Lake

July Programs at Millville Public Library
All events will be held at the library (210 Buck Street, Millville) unless specified. Registration: 856-825-7087 or millvillepubliclibrary.org Lego Club: For grades K-8, is meeting July 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. Build themed Lego designs with family and friends. Registration is required. Summer Reading Kickoff: At the kickoff you

Rag Rugs Like Granny Used to Make
The Millville Historical Society recently hosted an Amish Knot Rug Weaving Workshop during Millville’s June Third Friday. The class was held at the Millville Historical Society’s Headquarters and Genealogical Research Library, located at 200 East Main Street in Millville. Seating was limited, and the workshop filled quickly. While participants were

Volunteer for the Manumuskin Project This Summer
Calling on CU Community Scientists! Are you looking for a way to make a difference for river health this summer? In preparation for the Wild and Scenic Manumuskin River Wetlands Restoration Project, CU Maurice River will be conducting various surveys. As always, they aim to grow awareness by engaging the

Congratulations to Custom Career Club Graduates
Club Unit Director Rosemary DeQuinzio and graduates Sienna Watt, above, and Luis Almodovar-Cartagena. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County is proud to announce that two teens completed the Cumberland County Custom Career Club (C5) Program. The program is in partnership with The County Positive Youth Development Coalition
Bridgeton Athlete Recognized by College Sports Communicators
College Sports Communicators (CSC) recently named Bridgeton native Rob Ready as a 2025 Academic All-District Baseball Team member. The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Ready was a pitcher for University of North Carolina (UNC) Greensboro. The graduating senior

Demolition Derby is Family Affair
By Lorinda Jarvis Andrew Vitale admits it: He’s a little addicted. That smile spreads, and his hands sweep in the direction of a bright purple 2000 Toyota Camry, the word “MAFIA” spray-painted in black and blue on its side. The Camry and one other Vitale vehicle will be entered to

She-Bikes Raises $6,000 for Salem County Women’s Center
The 2025 She-Bikes bicycle tour for women raised more than $6,000 for the Salem County Women’s Center. Members of the Evelyn Hill Cycling Club, which sponsors the annual May ride, presented a check for the proceeds to Brenda Lore-Randazzo, residential coordinator for the center, on June 23 at the Evelyn

Best California Sports Betting Sites 2025 – Top 10 Online Sportbooks for Cali Bettors
It makes a lot of sense that the California sports betting scene is so strong. After all, this is one of the best states in the country for sports in general. Players here love to bet on football, basketball, baseball, and the rest. We wanted to find out what the

Explore New Jersey Sites with History Pinned This Summer
RevolutionNJ, the State’s official 250th partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution, is encouraging New Jerseyans to explore the state, discover the past, and find civic inspiration this summer with History Pinned. From June 20 through October 31, five featured museums will

Best Affair Sites: Top Cheating Places for the Married and Attached in 2025
Not all marriages are a walk in the park – let’s be honest. Even if they are, it’s not uncommon to want to experiment with something new… We’re talking about extramarital affairs here. Heck, marriage isn’t a prison you can’t escape from for when you want new, (usually) more thrilling

New Jersey American Water Lifts Mandatory Restrictions
Following the Murphy Administration and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJ DEP) Drought Warning lift, New Jersey American Water has lifted its mandatory conservation notice for all customers across the state, while keeping a voluntary conservation notice in place for all customers in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, and

MILF Dating in 2025: Where to Find Sexy, Confident Women Who Know What They Want
MILF dating is having a serious glow-up this year. More platforms are catering to confident, sexy older women – and the people who crave them, making it easier than ever to connect. That said, not every site is a jackpot of sultry, grown-up chemistry. Some deliver real women and sizzling

Native Ninebark:
Atlantic ninebark is another native species that flourishes in our region. The mature blossoms are snowy white, often with a pink hue. Photo: John Ruter University of Georgia, Bugwood About five years ago, the owners of a native plant nursery introduced me to a great native plant Physocarpus malvaceus, whose common

Summer EBT Benefits Distributed to 693,000 New Jersey Children
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the New Jersey Departments of Education and Human Services, has announced that more than 693,000 eligible children across the state will be receiving Summer EBT benefits in the coming days. New Jersey is participating in this permanent, nationwide USDA program, now

Best VPN Friendly Casinos in 2025: Top 5 Anonymous VPN Casino Sites
No matter where you’re hiding out, you can still hit the virtual felt and spin the reels at VPN friendly casinos. But you know better than to trust the first recommendation you stumble across online. So do we — that’s why we fired up our VPNs and tested all the

Millville Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships
From left: Donna Pio, Sasha Torres, McKensi Chestnut, and Barbara Westog. Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) congratulates Sasha Torres and McKensi Chestnut as they graduate with the Millville High School (MHS) Class of 2025. They are both honor students and have each been invited to a MWC luncheon to share a

Millville Woman’s Club Thanks Members
Donna Pio presents Order of the Lily pin to Caroline Dickson. Diann Ewan, not pictured, is also a recipient. The Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) held its last meeting for the summer on June 12. Trustees hosted a catered luncheon as a thank-you to club members for their hours of volunteering,

New Jersey Devils Sign Juho Lammikko to One-Year Deal After 38-Point Season with ZSC Lions
The New Jersey Devils have officially signed Finnish forward Juho Lammikko to a one-year, one-way NHL contract worth $800,000 for the 2025-26 season. The announcement, first reported by PuckPedia and later confirmed by the team at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, brings Lammikko back to the NHL after a three-year stint in

Keating’s Tenure Recognized with Awards
From left: Joshua Coren, D.O., vice dean for clinical affairs at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine; Frederick Keating, Ed.D., outgoing president of Rowan College of South Jersey; and Richard Jermyn, D.O., FAAPMR, dean of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, as Keating accepts the Rowan-Virtual SOM Medal of Honor at