New Site for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Bridgeton

The Cumberland County Department of Health is opening a new site for its COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The new site address is 10-20 Magnolia Ave. Suite A, in Bridgeton. This Bridgeton site will hold the September COVID-19 clinics and will be used for other public health services in the future. “The health department is very excited […]

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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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Bike Like a German

Health- and eco-conscious, Germans have embraced bicycles for getting around urban centers every day, and during leisure time in the countryside. Germany has a strong cycling infrastructure, including rental, repair and other services catering to cyclists, plus a vast, nationwide network of cycling trails. Here are four cycling routes in the country to let you

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New Jersey Will Erect Black History Markers Under New Law

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement. Link to story: newjerseymonitor.com/2022/09/08/new-jersey-will-erect-black-history-markers-under-new-law New Jersey will begin marking the history of slavery, abolition, and trailblazing within its borders in a bid to recognize and remember the contributions of Black New Jerseyans. Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed into law a bill requiring

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Deadline Looming for Seniors to Apply for NJ Property Tax Reduction

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement. Link to story: nj.com/news/2022/09/deadline-looming-for-seniors-to-apply-for-nj-property-tax-deduction.html While lawmakers in Washington D.C. have failed to reinstate the full SALT property tax deduction, some New Jerseyans still have a chance to lower their property tax bills. The Senior Freeze program, which reimburses eligible seniors and disabled

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