Inclusive History

It’s what you don’t know about history that just might surprise you. Bounty hunters who rode through Bridgeton, looking for escaped slaves. The first African American woman to run for president, Shirley Chisholm, and her ties to a house in Newtonville, Buena Vista Township. A piece of land from the king of England that started

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Insect Decline

If you’re a reader of nature articles, love perusing National Geographic, or adore Sir David Attenborough as I do, then you are likely aware that insect populations are in dire straits. If you are not cognizant or want a better understanding of the topic, permit me to recommend a new book, The Insect Crisis, The

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Ave Bucks a Win-Win

I’ve mentioned in past columns the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) and some of the various programs and initiatives that are part of it. One of the programs by which you can benefit is an Ave Bucks Gift Card Program. We rolled this program out to the public at our recent Food Trucks on The Ave

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Think October

Are you ready for autumn—the crisp air, the fall colors, and all kinds of great events for the kids and families in Cumberland County? One of the biggest events coming is the WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft on October 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at WheatonArts, 1501 Glasstown Road. Admission is

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