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New York Jets Rookie Mason Taylor Among NFL Newcomers Drawing Pro Bowl Comparisons
Three rookies, tight end Mason Taylor of the New York Jets, two-way player Travis Hunter of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and linebacker Jihaad Campbell of the Philadelphia Eagles, have each been compared to former franchise Pro Bowlers by FOX Sports analyst Rob Rang. These comparisons are based on specific traits, roles,

Women’s Flag Football Coming to RCSJ-Cumberland
A new women’s athletic opportunity is coming to Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ), Cumberland campus. The Dukes are proud to announce its inaugural women’s flag football season starting in the spring of 2027. This summer, RCSJ-Cumberland was awarded a $5,000 grant from the NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning

Heart Chakra Healing: What It Means & How To Remove Blockages
Many ancient cultures consider the heart as the center of your being. In yoga, it’s called the “Anahata chakra” or the heart disk. That’s because it guides your loving connection to life and the universe. Feeling closed off physically and spiritually lately? Perhaps you need an energy healer to open

Devils Must Decide Goaltender Nico Daws’ Fate After Signing Markstrom and Allen
The New Jersey Devils’ goaltending situation for the 2025–26 NHL season features Jacob Markstrom, Jake Allen, and Nico Daws. In the summer of 2024, the Devils acquired Markstrom from the Calgary Flames in a trade. Later in the same offseason, they re-signed Allen to a five-year contract with an average

Jason Loughran Appointed Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the appointment of Jason Loughran as the Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey (Region II). “Jason Loughran’s experience navigating complex policy issues, combined with his distinguished service as a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, makes him a

Master Gardeners Schedule Bus Trip to Botanical Garden
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County invite you to join a bus trip to the Mt. Cuba Center Botanical Garden in Hockessin, DE on Thursday, September 25. Meet the bus in the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn, Vineland, at 8:50 a.m. for a 9 a.m departure. Bus

Two Earn ‘Good Kid’ Awards
Good Kid Awards were presented to Gerlon-Sincere Hilton-Pressley, left, and Paola Perez-Miguel. Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) shows support for education in many ways and also focuses on good citizenship. MWC’s Irene Decker “Good Kid” Award demonstrates this. Recipients of this award are students who have been selected based on their

An Ancient Life Form
BY ANTHONY KLOCK, CU Maurice River Trustee The moniker “ebony” spleenwort refers to the lustrous dark brown stem, more specifically called a rachis or axis. Photos by TONY KLOCK Visiting Cumberland County’s numerous and diverse woodlands, one may take notice of the variety of fern species found here. Ferns and

Family-Friendly Friday: Summertime Sky with Local Astronomers
Friday, July 25Belleplain State Forest, Lake Nummy Day Use Area, Champion Rd., Woodbine. 7 p.m. In partnership with the South Jersey Astronomy Club and Belleplain State Forest, this event gives visitors a chance to explore celestial objects through high-quality telescopes and learn directly from local astronomers. Attendees will learn about

New Jersey Announces $5 Million Urban Heat Island Mitigation Program
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience, yesterday announced the launch of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mitigation Program, a $5 million initiative to help New Jersey’s most vulnerable

Seabrook Group Honors Board Members, Graduates
JACL Executive Board installed by Paul Uyehara EDC Governor for 2025-26. Back row, from left: Paul Uyehara, Yukiye Tamm, Kelly Kuwabara, Sharon Yoshida, Stefanie Pierce, Louise Ogata. Front: Julie Yamasaki, Susan Jacques, Misono Miller, Lenore Wurtzel, Linda Ono, Wendy Mitsui, Darlene Mukoda. Approximately 50 people attended the recent gathering of

Purple Mattress Review 2025: Features, Price, and Warranty
If you’re hoping to get a good night’s sleep, the Purple mattress brand has mattresses that feature a unique, comfortable design. It promises superior performance in areas like pressure relief, temperature regulation, and motion isolation. But is it right for you? Stick around as we explore its pros and cons,

Best THC Gummies in 2025: 6 THC Edibles for Pain, Stress, and Sleep Issues
There used to be a time when consuming THC in particular meant having to smoke cannabis, and run the risk of being judged due to drawing attention with plumes of smoke or its tell-tale aroma. These days, THC consumption mainly involves popping a delicious and unassuming-looking soft candy or gummy

Best Seed Bank in US: Top Cannabis Seed Companies to Buy Cannabis Seeds in US
If you are thinking about growing cannabis, the sheer number of choices to shop from can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, we have done all the hard work for you to find the best weed seed banks for all types of cannabis seed cultivators. After examining loads of reputable seed

They Dream It, Then Build It
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County teens visited STEAMWorks in Bridgeton as part of its Summer Enrichment Program. STEAMWorks is a creative DIY facility where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. If you can dream it, they can help you build it! A big thanks to the

Sauce Gardner Signs $120.4 Million Extension With Jets, Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the New York Jets and cornerback Sauce Gardner agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $120.4 million, according to NFL Network. The deal includes $60 million in guarantees. The agreement keeps Gardner under contract with the Jets through the 2030 season. With an average annual

Ace Tennis Coach
BY LORINDA JARVIS Coach Harry Silverstein advises Kierstyn Fenimore, far left, and Sophia Pasquale. Photo: Courtesy Stockton University Click. It was that fast. One moment, Harry Silverstein, a Vineland seventh-grader, was into baseball. The next, thanks to a family friend, he was holding a tennis racket. And that was it.

Cochran Advances to 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games
JioVanni Cochran, a 13-year-old track and field athlete from Millville, is headed to Houston, TX, to compete in the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games, taking place July 26–August 3. Representing both his hometown and the broader South Jersey community, JioVanni earned his place at the Junior Olympics by qualifying in

Testa Proposes Renaming of Delaware Bay
Republican State Sen. Michael Testa of Vineland, who represents the state’s first district, introduced a bill late last month proposing that the name of the Delaware Bay be changed to the Bay of New Jersey. He introduced a second bill suggesting that New Jersey should reclaim a slice of land

All Academic Honor for Lacrosse Player
Drew Coyle of Vineland, who plays women’s lacrosse at Kean University, was recently named to the 2024-25 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) All-Academic Team. The sophomore physical education major was one of 147 honorees from Kean. Coyle was an outstanding student-athlete at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Newfield. The

Summer Enrichment in Full Swing
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County’s Summer Enrichment Program is in full swing and is keeping youth busy with fun and interesting activities. Summer campers played a version of The Price Is Right game called “Plinko,” and club members learned about different eras from the 1970s until the present

Millville’s JioVanni Cochran Advances to 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games
JioVanni Cochran, a driven and talented 13-year-old track and field athlete from Millville, is headed to Houston, Texas to compete in the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games, taking place July 26 – August 3. Representing both his hometown and the broader South Jersey community, JioVanni earned his place at the

5 Testosterone Supplements to Boost Energy and Performance
We can often feel testosterone’s impact on our energy levels and libido as we age, but the hormone plays an important part in many aspects we may not notice at first. From muscle growth to vitality, T levels can determine how we look and feel, so it’s no wonder a

Savannah Bananas Dancing Umpire to Visit Vineland for Family Event
State Senator Mike Testa, Jr., along with Assemblyman Antwan McClellan and Assemblyman Erik Simonsen, will welcome families and baseball fans alike to a special community event featuring Vincent Chapman, the “Dancing Umpire” from the viral sensation Savannah Bananas. The Meet & Greet will take place on Friday, July 25 from

Can Justin Fields Make History as the Jets’ First Super Bowl-Era MVP?
The New York Jets are one of seven NFL franchises that have never produced an NFL MVP in the Super Bowl era, which spans the past 59 years. Even teams with long reputations for losing, such as the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears, have had at least one MVP

‘Jersey Summer’ Closing Reception /Third Friday Art Crawl
DC Gallery & Studio was thrilled to present its first-ever juried exhibition, “Jersey Summer,” highlighting an outstanding group of New Jersey-based visual artists. If you missed the opening party, be sure to visit DC Gallery & Studio (508 N. High St., Millville) for the closing reception of “Jersey Summer” on

Third Friday at Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 N. High St., Millville. Third Friday at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts is presented by PNC Arts Alive. Experience the art, meet the artists, enjoy refreshments. Art Reception is Friday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by

New Jersey American Water Grant Helps NJ Audubon Conserve
In support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, New Jersey American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to name New Jersey Audubon Society a recipient of the Foundation’s 2025 Water and Environmental Grant Program. “Thank you to the American Water Charitable Foundation for supporting conservation programs

Career Club Grads May Work as Junior Counselors
From left: Angeli; Club Unit Director Taryn Allison; Club CEO Chris Volker; and Madison. Two Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County members recently completed the Cumberland County Custom Career Club (C5) training and are now eligible to work as junior counselors. Congratulations to Angeli C. and Madison G. for

Wind Phone Dedication
Angelic Health will dedicate its Wind Phone on July 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cornerstone Church, 1875 Janvier Road in Williamstown. A “wind phone” is a disconnected telephone used as a place for grieving individuals to symbolically “call” and communicate with deceased loved ones. Angelic Health’s Wind Phone