Locally, Speaking

In this column we have explored the lives of several well-known individuals who live successfully with mental illness. This month, we have the opportunity to learn about a local success story: From the age of 13, Miguel Torres began using street drugs. His father was an alcoholic and abused his mother. The family dysfunction was

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To Our Loyal SNJ Today Readers and Community of Cumberland County

After years of dedicated service and a deep commitment to providing quality local content to our beloved community, the Pustizzi family has decided to exit the newspaper industry. With this change, we are excited to announce that the SNJ Today weekly community newspaper will be acquired by the Newspaper Media Group, based in Pennsauken. We

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Holiday Faves

In this month’s column I’m sharing a recipe for a cookie that’s as attractive to the eye as it is delicious to your tastebuds. These thumbprint cookies filled with jam are one of my mom’s favorite Christmas cookies. And the corn fritters recipe was passed down by my grandmom, Flora Rovito Panzino, who made them

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Farewell, Friends

This will be my last article as the executive director of the Millville Development Corporation—better known as the Glasstown Arts District. I will be retiring on December 31, 2023. Over the last few years, I’ve enjoyed writing these biweekly articles about the happenings in Cumberland County. There are so many events going on in our

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Game Plan for Kids

The holiday season is a magical time of year filled with cherished traditions that bring families together. And while gift-giving is one of the most beloved customs (especially for children), it can sometimes overshadow the true spirit of the season. Here are a few festive winter activities that focus on quality time together and spreading

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Year-End Roundup

It’s been a hectic couple of months in the Main Street Vineland office, with events following events and all the planning and execution that go with them as well as several grants we are wrapping up for the year. It’s been weeks of multi-tasking, e-mails, phone calls, meetings—live and virtual—and the regular day-to-day business. All

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