Sweet Scones

Ever since December, when I first watched Mary Berry’s Christmas special, I’ve been making scones for my sister Linda. I’ve moved on from Mary’s recipe, tried all different ingredients like whole wheat flour, almond flour, raisins, chocolate chips, peanuts, etc. Linda’s favorite has become the cranberry orange scones that I finish with an apricot glaze. […]

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County Commissioners Approve New Health Care Funding for Most Vulnerable

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has approved an ordinance that will increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospitals in the county through a federal program. Known as the New Jersey County Option Hospital Fee, it is designed to help ensure continued access to vitally important health care services for underserved and vulnerable patients who are

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RCSJ–Cumberland Plants Seeds of Love on Earth Day

The Rowan College of South Jersey–Cumberland Campus (RCSJ) community recently gathered at its beloved Grove to celebrate Earth Day. The Cumberland Campus Community Garden Event, held on April 21, was funded by the RCSJ–Cumberland Campus Education Foundation. Several speakers, including Dr. James Piccone, vice president, RCSJ, spoke about the significance of Earth Day. The vice

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Running The Ave

Things are heating up on The Ave and it’s not just the temperature. We’re heading toward two of our big summer events, with another one waiting in the wings. Last week’s column dealt with Cruise Down Memory Lane, coming up on June 10, so this week’s column is devoted to our fifth annual Running The

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