Shore Horizons

A promised in last week’s cover story, “September at the Shore,” this week we explore other activities outside of Atlantic City, from Brigantine to Ocean City to Cape May. Keep in mind that is just a sampling of what’s available this fall to Jersey Shore mainlanders. Cape May County shore towns have long carved out […]

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Battlefield Dig

The recent archeological dig at Gloucester County’s Red Bank Battlefield unearthed 14 skeletal remains of what are believed to be Hessian soldiers fighting for the British during the American Revolution. The findings have offered an opportunity to further understand not only how the war was fought and the type of damage it could inflict but

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Avoid Baggage Blues

Are you worried about delayed, misplaced and missing baggage on your next trip? We’ve got your back with essential tips to make sure your holiday isn’t ruined by baggage blues. Carry-on Heroes: For many, a solution is to not check bags at all. There are some people making rather short trips with little variation in

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Early Autumn Events

September and October have many special events that will appeal to people of varying tastes. After you enjoy a Labor Day weekend at the shore, backyard barbecues, or getting the kids ready to go back to school, you will want to enjoy late summer and early autumn weather at special events. The Millville Chamber of

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Back to School: Nurses, Counselors Prepare for Students’ Mental Health Challenges

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: njspotlightnews.org/2022/08/nj-school-nurses-counselors-prepare-help-high-school-students-major-mental-health-challenges High school nurses and counselors across the state are stepping up efforts to address dire mental health challenges students face as they prepare for a return to classes in early September. The push by

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Electric School Bus Program to be Funded Over Next Three Years

On August 4, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill (A1282) requiring the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a three-year “Electric School Bus Program” to provide funding for the purchase of electric school buses and charging infrastructure across the state and to assess a variety of operational issues related to school bus

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USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. USDA is making the funding available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). This program seeks to market higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel by sharing the costs

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