Historic Vineland Municipal Electric Plant Sign to Be Refurbished

City of Vineland officials have confirmed final plans for the historic Vineland Municipal Electric Plant sign as demolition of the old Howard M. Down generating station proceeds. Despite rumors to the contrary, provisions have been made to save and refurbish the historic sign utilizing modern technology. “Historic signs give continuity to public spaces, becoming part […]

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BIG Impact

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties is proud to announce and celebrate the 2023 Bigs of the Year within its organization. The 2023 Big Sister Whitney King and 2023 Big Brother John Wuzzardo have dedicated their time, money and more to their Littles, and Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates them. In 2015,

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Students Express Excitement, Relief at RCSJ 4th Annual Commencement

Joy, jubilance, and a bit of relief permeated the atmosphere on Thursday, May 11, at the Rowan College of South Jersey–Cumberland Campus (RCSJ) 4th annual Commencement ceremony. More than 300 students were on hand to celebrate their academic achievements with fellow graduates, family members, and friends. Local government officials, administrators, and educators were also in

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New Business

Amid preparations for all of our spring and summer events, our office is consumed with all the details—aside from keeping up with everyday matters. We always have time, however, to celebrate new businesses on The Ave and help plant the seeds that will make them grow. We’ve had two recent ribbon cuttings, one for a

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Accredited … Again

We were recently given the exciting news that our Main Street district as been designated an accredited Main Street America program for “meeting rigorous performance standards.” This honor came from the central Main Street organization for the country. We join 862 other such nationally accredited Main Street America programs. This recognition is not something new.

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Cultures Meet

The arrival of Japanese Americans from the American West to Seabrook Farms in Upper Deerfield Township during World War II irrevocably linked the Cumberland County frozen food enterprise with the controversy that now surrounds the U.S. practice of interning American citizens of Japanese heritage and the divided perspective it engendered. The Japanese Americans who joined

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Catholic War Veterans, Post 1578, to Hold 75th Anniversary Celebration

Catholic War Veterans of the USA, Immaculate Conception Memorial Post 1578, Bridgeton, will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee Year (75 years) with a celebration of the Holy Mass on Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m. The Mass will occur at Immaculate Conception Church, Parish of the Holy Cross, 312 N. Pearl Street in Bridgeton, and be

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