One September Weekend

I’m hoping everyone has enjoyed the summer of 2023 and looks forward to welcoming beautiful autumn days here in southern New Jersey. There are many events that take place in the fall months and I will highlight a few in the coming weeks. Remember to always check ExploreCumberlandNJ.com and click on the Calendar tab to […]

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Spiders, Oh My!

The first book to make me cry, as I remember, was E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. In the story a pig named Wilbur befriends an orbweaver spider named Charlotte. Wilbur was the runt of the litter who was saved by the farmer’s daughter, Fern. As he matures Wilbur discovers the reprieve is temporary and his

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Bucks for You

I’ve mentioned in past columns the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) and various initiatives that are part of the program. One of the programs by which you can benefit is the Ave Bucks Gift Card Program. We rolled this program out to the public last year and we’re reminding you now that it’s a win-win in

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Dog Days Coming

The Vineland Fire Department’s EMS Division welcomed a new member to the team as Wednesday, a 12-week-old AKC Labrador retriever, recently accepted a position as the department’s emotional support and therapy dog. The program is still in the “puppy phase,” however. Once she completes training, Wednesday will be able to assist all of the city’s

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Not To Forget

When Patricia Chappine started working a year ago as a temporary employee with Stockton University’s Alliance Heritage Center, it was basically a two-person operation. “It’s been pretty much me, the center’s director, Tom Kinsella, and a few of his interns,” said the adjunct history professor about the center’s work to create a digital museum of

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Art With Flowers

The Countryside Garden Club of New Jersey recently had the pleasure of attending an Ikebana demonstration, presented by Mariko Ono. Ikebana is a distinct Japanese style of floral arranging. Mariko has studied Ikebana since she was a child and has entered designs in the Philadelphia Flower Show.

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