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Sauce Gardner Faces New Pressure as Jets Reset Under Aaron Glenn Ahead of Week 1 vs. Rodgers
Cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner enters his fourth NFL season with elevated expectations under new leadership. After two standout years, including Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2022 and back-to-back first-team All-Pro selections, Gardner experienced a decline in 2024. He did not receive Pro Bowl or All-Pro recognition and ranked
NJBPU Opens Community Energy Plan Grant Applications
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) opened the application window for the fourth Program Year of the Community Energy Plan Grant (CEPG) Program. The CEPG program empowers local communities to create community energy plans that align with the State’s Energy Master Plan, which is the roadmap to achieving
Guard Duty
Vineland educator—who spent every summer lifeguarding—publishes a book detailing the rich history of the Jersey Shore patrols, Brigantine to Cape May. BY MICKEY BRANDT Lifeguard races in Ocean City in 1938 (Photos courtesy Tom McCann) In the back-cover blurbs for his new book, The Guards, Tom McCann, 73, of Vineland
Vineland Senior Center Gets Renovations
The Vineland Senior Center is an important part of our community, providing a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can socialize and participate in programming that helps them stay healthy and engaged. The existing historic building dates to 1903 and has not undergone any significant upgrades since it was opened
New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour Brings Formula Cars to Millville August 1-3
On August 1 – 3, 2025 one of the oldest organizations in vintage racing, and the only one with a national presence, the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) is coming to the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ, with the New Jersey Lottery SpeedTour. Formula Cars from Around the
Fireflies in July
Fireflies create magical summer evenings—with the peak of the season being this month: Photinus in flight. PHOTO: Terry Priest flickr under the CC BY-SA license One of my great joys as a child was capturing lightning bugs. We would cup our hands and wait for them to signal to their
Best vpn for sports betting in 2025: Full Guide and Review
There is no need to tell you how much having a good VPN actually matters for all sports betting fans. It’s obvious. What’s not obvious is which VPN is up to the challenge. They all advertise well and look perfect on paper, in theory. However, when you start using it,
Covella Pens Book Charting Success in Business
Jerry Covella, Vineland entrepreneur, award-winning business coach and author, has released his latest book. Titled The Success Engine: Mindset + Method = Entrepreneurial Mastery, the book supports entrepreneurs and business owners who are seeking clarity in creating the optimal model for success. Covella utilizes his own 30 years as a
MINDING YOUR MIND: Library Resources
By Jo Valenti, BSN, RN, Cumberland County Mental Health Advocate What do you get at the library? Books? You might be surprised! The clue to the answer partly lies in the Vineland Public Library mission statement: “The Vineland Public Library, as a cornerstone of Vineland’s educational and cultural foundation, is
Seabrook Obon Festival Marks 80th Year with Dance, Drums & Culture
Traditional Japanese folk dancing and taiko drumming will be featured during the Seabrook Buddhist Temple’s 80th Annual Obon Festival on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Seabrook Buddhist Temple is located at 9 Northville Road, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302. Admission and parking are free. Folding or lawn chairs are recommended for your
Breece Hall Pursues NFL History with 1,000/1,000 Goal for Jets in 2025
New York Jets running back Breece Hall is heading into the 2025 NFL season with a historic personal goal. Hall, who was drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Iowa State, recently appeared on the Get Got Pod with Marshawn Lynch and Mike Robinson. During
Free Summer Concerts at Three Venues!
• Come out and enjoy the free concerts and dancing on the adjacent dance floor at Giampietro Park‘s Enrico Band Shell (3231 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland). All concerts start at 7 p.m. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made if requested in advance by contacting the Business Administrator’s Office
Music at Union Hall Presents Ameranouche
Coming to Union Hall on Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m.: Ameranouche Duo, featuring Richard (Shepp) Sheppard, guitarist, percussion and vocalist and Michael K. Harrist, Upright Bass, guitarist and vocalist. Ameranouche’s World Improv music is a mixture of global music interplay. Music at Union Hall concerts are donation based and
RiverDinner Returns to Union Lake for 2025 Grand Finale
Join paddlers and guests at the Union Lake Sailing and Tennis Club for a beachside RiverDinner, à la Down Jersey! The menu boasts oysters, crabs, farm-to-table sides, and other locally-crafted products. There will be live music by CU Member Jeff Munsick. And, a silent auction, Buck-A-Shuck, 50/50 raffle, and donation
Psychic Near Me: Where to Find the Best Readers in 2025
If you’re feeling cornered by life, perhaps consulting with a professional psychic might help. After all, online reviews show that many who have tried out psychics feel better about the experience. If you want to try a psychic reading but don’t know a good psychic, don’t worry. We’ve done the
Nature Journaling for Youth Returns to WheatonArts in August
Join CU Maurice River and WheatonArts & Cultural Center in August for a four-week summer program that connects kids with the natural world through science, art, and observation! From August 6th to August 28th, 2025, youth ages 6 and up are invited to explore the outdoors, discover local wildlife, and
Best Florida Sports Betting Sites 2025 – Top 10 FL Online Sportsbooks (Update)
Get ready to score big in the Sunshine State with our ultimate guide to the best sports betting sites in Florida! That’s right! We know how hard it is to find trustworthy online sportsbooks, so we’ve made it easier for you by compiling a list of the most reliable ones
Maryland Online Casinos – MD Gambling Websites, Ranked by Experts
Maryland’s online casino scene is heating up fast, and players finally have options worth getting excited about. Whether you’re into real-money slots, live dealer blackjack, or just want a clean mobile experience, our list of the top 10 Maryland online casinos has something for everyone. At the front of the
NJ Devils Focus on Forward Depth, Select Five Forwards in Seven Picks at 2025 NHL Draft
The New Jersey Devils arrived at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles with seven selections but no first-round pick, a result of previous trades that addressed immediate roster needs. Without a selection on Day One, they entered Day Two with a clear agenda: reinforce the pipeline down the middle,
Scenes From a County Fair
By Lorinda Jarvis In today’s high-tech world, the Cumberland County Fair is a delicious analog landscape. Here, your teenagers can stash their phones and take a bite into a steaming plate of funnel cake, topped with snowy confectioner’s sugar, or dig into a plate of salty, crispy fries. Top off
Four Graduate From Police Academy
Four local recruits recently graduated from the 90th Basic Police Recruit Class of the Camden County College Police Academy. Russell Moore Bridgeton Police Dept.; and Christina Olivo, Erik Rose, and Michael Pacheco Vineland Police Dept. were among the 63 new recruits graduated. Of the recruit class, 18 will be joining
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
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
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