Some of my fondest holiday memories involve the Christmas tree. For many years we have put the tree up about two weekends before Christmas. I invite my sister’s family over to have supper and help decorate. My niece and her husband have two children, three and nine years old, and it makes for a fun […]
People don’t seem to tire of tribute acts. I’m not telling tales out of school here. They’ve been successful for years and for various reasons. You know going in you’re not seeing Neil Diamond, Journey, or the Supremes. But they sound just as good as the real thing. Maybe better if you compare these tribute
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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
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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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
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
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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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
The good old days—when a gallon of gas was only $1.13 and a performance by 10 leaping lords could be purchased for just more than $2,900. The year was 1984 and those Lords-a-Leaping, along with the other 11 gifts from the popular holiday carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” were making their debut in the
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As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays. From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for hazardous winter weather,
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