Fleeting Flora

In 2018 CU Maurice River hosted a trip to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, south of New Hope, Pennsylvania. The preserve is actually considered an outdoor museum for regional plants. We were fortunate enough to have Mary Anne Borge, a naturalist, photographer, author, and educator, as our guide. She did a marvelous job. It was late […]

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Walk the Ave

Our health professionals have been telling us over and over again that one of the best forms of exercise that you can do is walking. According to the Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA, “Walking is a low-impact cardio exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. It’s safe, simple, and regular

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Inspira Health Network Trustees Approve New Board Leadership

Inspira Health Network’s Board of Trustees has announced board member Elizabeth A. Ryan, Esq., former president and CEO of the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) and the first woman to helm the association, will serve as the new Board Chair, effective immediately. In addition, existing Trustees will assume other leadership positions, with Dawn Flitcraft serving

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Commissioners Declare Child Abuse Prevention Month at Pinwheel Garden Ceremony

Commissioner Joseph V. Sileo presented a Certificate of Commendation declaring April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Cumberland County to members of The Exchange Club of Bridgeton. A ceremony was held on April 3 at the site of the Cumberland County Community Pinwheels for Prevention Garden (on the lawn in front of the Cumberland

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Taters ala Spice

In our family there were so many potato salad recipes that at any family barbecue, you were sure to find at least two or three varieties. My mom’s recipe was tart with white vinegar added to the mayonnaise, and she always used redskin potatoes, and sprinkled chopped parsley on top, probably inspired by her mom’s

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Royal Event

The British know how to put on a show for its monarchy’s milestones, and the coronation of King Charles III is a once-in-a-generation chance to be personally steeped in pageantry, traditions dating back a millennium and quintessentially English experiences you may never see again. Coronation events will take place over a special holiday weekend beginning

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Money in Your Pocket

Everyone likes the idea of more money in their pocket, especially in this time of inflation. Well, whether you’re a customer or a business, we have a program made for you. It is designed to bring people into our downtown district to discover or rediscover our many businesses and professionals. The goal is to make

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Housing First Collaborative Celebrates More Than 120 HomeBLESSED Neighbors

A mother and daughter were recently reunited in their new home! On March 23, Cumberland County Housing First Collaborative (CCHFC) celebrated at a “Welcome Home” Party for another HomeBLESSED neighbor. After four years of homelessness, our homeBLESSED neighbor is now reunited with her daughter in their new home. Thank you to the volunteers and donors

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