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CUT International Short Film Festival Returns to Millville, NJ September 19–20
Storytelling takes center stage this fall as the CUT International Short Film Festival, New Jersey’s premier showcase for short-form cinema, returns to Millville on September 19–20, 2025. For two days, the historic Levoy Theatre and the city’s vibrant High Street will transform into a hub for filmmakers, artists, and film
Darren Mougey Reviews Jets’ 53-Man Roster, WR Moves, and Fields’ Growth
The New York Jets completed their roster cutdown this week, and general manager Darren Mougey spoke Thursday about the team’s moves. It was his first training camp and first final-cuts process as general manager. Mougey said, “It was a great month of training camp, a great process here at the
Velazquez is Keynote Speaker at Energy Summit
In partnership with Digital Promise, Jerry Velazquez, president & CEO of the Cumberland County Improvement Authority (The Authority) was chosen to be the keynote speaker at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) third Quarterly Business Breakfast Summit on Friday, September 12 at Rutgers Camden Campus Center, 326 Penn
Miss New Jersey Champions Mental Health Awareness
WINDING PATH TO WELLNESS: Miss New Jersey Isabelle Nicholas visits familiar grounds at Rowan College of South Jersey’s Cumberland campus to discuss the importance of mental health awareness. Belle Nicholas, reigning Miss New Jersey 2025 and former administrative assistant of Student Life at Rowan College of South Jersey–Cumberland (RCSJ), has
‘Laughter for a Cause’ to Roast Mercado, Benefit Boys and Girls Club
Get ready to laugh for a good cause. The Vineland community is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Comedy Charity Roast, an event designed to raise funds for vital local organizations. “We’re thrilled to bring this fun and impactful event back to Vineland for its third year,” said Michele “Chatterchik”
Sniff, Sniff!
The hoopoe, a bird whose preening oil smells like manure during breeding season. Photo: Kjetil Rimolsrøn A researcher/book author proposes that scent offers greater levelsof communication in birds—and humans—than once believed. In the ornithological community, a myth has long persisted that birds have anosmia, or lack a sense of smell.
Cumberland County Teacher of the Year: Dr. Tiffanie ThrBak
Dr. Tiffanie ThrBak was recently honored as the Cumberland County Teacher of the Year. She is a special education teacher at Cherry Street School in the Bridgeton City school district. The New Jersey Department of Education made the announcement and the 21 educators named were recognized at an award ceremony
Vineland Secures Grant To Expand Broadband
The City of Vineland recently announced the receipt of a 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 no connectivity. Initial testing by
Paramedics Can Administer Blood Transfusions
Paramedics in New Jersey can now administer blood transfusions at the scene of emergencies and while transporting patients to hospitals, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). This is a critical advancement that medical experts believe will save lives across the state. That follows the
Jets Waive Rookie QB Brady Cook, Finalize 53-Man Roster With Fields, Taylor
The New York Jets announced on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, that they waived rookie quarterback Brady Cook ahead of the NFL roster deadline. Cook joined the Jets as an undrafted free agent after five seasons at Missouri, where he threw for 9,251 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. After limited
‘Just a Happy Place’
Clay College welcomes all those looking to expand their creativity—in clay and many other artforms. Linda Reim and her daughter, Sherry Reim, sort through bits of colored glass at a worktable inside Millville’s Clay College. The brick-faced High Street building, at 321 N. High St., is the artsy extension of
Vineland’s Inspira Health Emergency Department Earns Award
The emergency department (ED) at Inspira Medical Center Vineland has been honored with the 2025 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), placing it among just 96 emergency departments nationwide recognized this year for nursing excellence and innovation. The Lantern Award is presented every three years and Inspira Vineland’s
Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill to Designate Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Gravesite a National Historic Landmark
Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) was honored with the Southern New Jersey Council Lifetime Labor Achievement Award, joined labor leaders at the Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council-AFL-CIO Labor Day Observance and Scholarship Breakfast, and announced legislation to designate Peter J. McGuire’s memorial and gravesite in Pennsauken as a National
Rutgers University–Camden Earns National Recognition as One of Washington Monthly’s 25 Best-in-Class Colleges
Rutgers University–Camden has once again affirmed its stature as a leading institution of higher learning, earning a place among Washington Monthly’s 25 Best-in-Class Colleges. As the only public university in New Jersey to be included in this distinguished national ranking, Rutgers–Camden stands alongside Princeton University in representing the state’s commitment to academic excellence and
Canucks Confront Trade Rumors Around Quinn Hughes and Devils’ Interest
The Vancouver Canucks are approaching the start of training camp for the 2025–26 season, which begins in less than a month. Despite preparations for the new season, reports state that speculation around captain Quinn Hughes’ future with the team has continued. An insider has suggested that if the Canucks struggle
One Mighty Force: New Jersey Residents Unite to End Lung Cancer at LUNG FORCE Walk on September 20
On Saturday, September 20 the American Lung Association in New Jersey is uniting people across the state as one mighty force to come together to end lung cancer and lung disease at the 11th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater with a fundraising goal of $135,000.
Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware: A Free Youth Aviation & STEAM Experience
In celebration of National Aviation Day, Aviation Influence (AVi) is proud to announce that Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware, hosted and supported by Atlantic Aviation (venue host) and the Delaware River and Bay Authority, with presenting partners Black Women in Aviation and the Delaware Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. It will
Labor Day Weekend 1940
By Linda Jones, Millville Historical Society Labor Day, a day set aside to honor workers and recognize their contributions to society, is synonymous with end-of-summer barbecues and picnics with friends and family. The allure of last-chance beach days entices some to head to the shore. But in 1940, as residents
‘Sabrina’ Set to Appear at Comic Fest Vineland
Garden State Comic Fest Vineland is proud to announce that Melissa Joan Hart is coming to the grand opening of the new Vineland Convention Center on November 15-16, where she will be signing autographs, and taking photos with fans. Hart is known for starring as the title characters in the
Insurance Group Leases on The Ave
Wolf Commercial Real Estate (WCRE) represented the tenant, Hardenbergh Insurance Group, in the successful lease of a 5,200-square-foot office space located at 228 West Landis Avenue in Vineland. Hardenbergh selected this office property to strengthen its presence in Vineland and enhance visibility along Landis Avenue. Jason Wolf, managing principal, and
Pineland ‘Industries’
Remnants of the 600-foot Cranberry Sorting & Packing Warehouse at Whitesbog. Of three original sections, only the firewall remains. The first section was built in 1890. Fires in 1961 and 1970 destroyed two other sections. Photos: J. Morton Galetto unless otherwise noted More on the Pinelands: Whitesbog visit teaches how
Press Conference To Honor Shields
The family of Ronald Pierre Shields invites community leaders, clergy, victim advocates, and the public to join them in honoring his life and legacy while addressing critical questions about prevention and community safety. This press conference will recognize the heroism of 13-year-old TJ, announce the creation of the Ronald Pierre
Four Vineland Schools to Benefit from Improved Digital Access
In partnership with Digital Promise, Verizon Innovative Learning welcomes four Vineland schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Vineland Public Schools celebrated joining Verizon Innovative Learning with a carnival-themed kickoff event at Thomas Wallace Middle School on August 18, in which students were assigned their own devices. In partnership with Digital
New Jersey’s Laws among Nation’s Best in Protecting Free Speech against Frivolous Lawsuits
New Jersey’s laws protecting against costly, meritless, speech-suppressing lawsuits are among the strongest in the country, earning it an “A” grade. That’s a key takeaway from the 2025 Anti-SLAPP Report Card, just released by the Institute for Free Speech. The new report details and rates state-by-state legal protections against a
Vineland Hoops Star To Play for Albanian Team
Former Vineland High basketball star and Stockton University men’s basketball alumnus DJ Campbell recently signed a professional contract to play for KB Apolonia of the Albanian Basketball Superliga, which is the highest level of basketball in Albania. Campbell, Stockton’s all-time leading scorer with 2,178 points, honed his skills on the
Woman Umpire of the 1970s Embraced Only in Bridgeton
Bernice Gera, with Jerry Alden, who was Bridgeton’s Director of Parks and Recreation for decades and essential to the creation of both Alden Field and the tournament. This year’s story of Jen Pawol, the first woman umpire in Major League Baseball, seems to be one of acceptance, even adulation, and
Bus Service Announced Between Vineland and Atlantic City
Gov. Murphy has announced three major initiatives to expand and modernize public transportation options in southern New Jersey, including a new express shuttle service between Vineland and Atlantic City. During a fireside chat sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, Murphy unveiled the shuttle plans plus an expansion
Pregnancy centers harassed by NJ attorney general make case before US Supreme Court
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed their opening brief on Thursday with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, a collection of five faith-based pregnancy centers. First Choice is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to challenge in federal court an unconstitutional investigation by New
In Wake of Hurricane Erin, Atlantic City Residents and Extreme Weather Survivors Rally to Demand Climate Superfund Act
Just days after Hurricane Erin battered the East Coast with dangerous surf, flooding, and widespread beach closures, dozens of Atlantic City residents and community advocates will rally outside the District 2 legislative office of Senator Vince Polistina and Assemblymembers Claire Swift and Donald Guardian to demand urgent action on climate
The Salvation Army of Vineland Helps More Than 350 Students with Back-to-School Carnival
The Salvation Army of Vineland turned back-to-school prep into a day of celebration, hosting a joyful community carnival for local families. Through the generous support of Bridor USA, more than 350 students received brand-new backpacks filled with essential school supplies. The festivities included games, music, hot dogs, and sweet treats
