Living Downtown

There was a time when people turned up their noses at living in the downtown. People’s perception was of low-class, small, crowded, unsafe, sub-standard apartments or rooms. Even if you worked downtown, you lived on the outskirts or in the suburbs. Sometimes, the reality fit the perception, As downtowns evolve and more of them become […]

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Healthy and Colorful

Jersey Fresh recipes such as this one call for Jersey Fresh produce, in this case, beets, herbs, and more. To watch a video of the preparation, visit findjerseyfresh.com/JerseyFresh/recipes/roasted-beet-and-lentil-dip Roasted Beet and Lentil Dip 5 small Jersey Fresh red beets (about 12 ounces total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks ¼ cup water 3 TB extra-virgin

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Staying Well

With only eight percent of children and 21 percent of adults reporting getting the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine, less than half the population reporting getting a flu vaccine and just 20 percent of adults 60 and over reporting getting the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, it’s no surprise that rates of respiratory illnesses are at elevated

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Women Trailblazers Under 40 To Be Recognized, Nominations Due

In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Sun Newspapers is looking for nominees for its 40 Under 40 Women Trailblazers event on March 7. Do you know local female trailblazers in their field? If so, go to thesunpapers.com/40-under-40 to nominate them and explain why they deserve to be recognized. Nominations close on February 29, and

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Tri County Rotary Members Learn About Yoga and Sound Bowls

Ahmad Graves-El was the special guest at a recent Tri-County Rotary Club meeting and treated the members to a sample yoga and sound bath session. Graves-El is a communications specialist at Rowan College of South Jersey, as well as a yoga instructor, certified sonic alchemist and hip-hop lyricist. Members found the session relaxing and insightful.

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Vineland Elks Donates to Local Organizations—Soup Kitchen and PAL

Recently, Joseph Romano from the Vineland Elks #1422 presented a $2,000 donation for the Spirit & Truth Ministries/Soup Kitchen to Matt Milam, President and Raquel Soto, Executive Director. This donation was made possible by the Elks’ Spotlight Grant from the Elks National Foundation to continue its efforts to feed struggling members of our community. A

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Southwest Council and Its Positive Action Program

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County welcomed guest speaker Michael Regenelli from the Southwest Council, who spoke as part of its Positive Action Program. Regenelli discussed issues with opioids and vaping, and the session focused on making positive decisions. Positive Action is a healthy lifestyle program that focuses on improving positive behaviors in

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