Back to Class

Yes, it’s that time of year again, time for back-to-school shopping. This is especially true if you have one or two headed off to college dorms or apartments. No complaints, however; after the past two years, it’s good to just have a somewhat normalized routine again. Still, from a new laptop to new clothes, back-to-school

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Summer Reno

Summer is the most popular time of year for home renovations, with the great weather making indoor and outdoor fixes a breeze. From simple remodel ideas to budget-friendly outdoor updates, these are the top projects to tackle this summer, according to a DIY expert. Shake It Up: If you’re craving a modern aesthetic, but don’t

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Chairman’s Notes

I’ve been doing most of the talking in these columns so, this time, I thought that I’d give our Board Chair, Brian Lankin, an opportunity to give his input and viewpoint on The Ave and what we’re doing. Brian’s experience as a longtime downtown business owner, a former Main Street Vineland team chair, and a

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Long Overdue

It was a year ago that this column featured a series on the French-born Fort Lee, New Jersey filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché, one of the most accomplished and innovative silent movie directors of that era. At the time, I wrote that the lack of recognition of her achievements was the result of “historical circumstances.” Since then,

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Museum, Anyone?

Across the U.S., museums are having a renaissance, with new openings that reflect some of the most fascinating themes of modern America. Don’t forget to add one of these newly-opened museums to your agenda if you’re traveling to any of these cities soon. WASHINGTON, DC The Molina Family Latino Gallery is the Smithsonian’s first gallery

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Pandemic Overdose Deaths Took Heaviest Toll on Black, Hispanic Communities

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story njspotlightnews.org/2022/07/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc-pandemic-covid-19-lockdown-fatal-overdoses-deaths-white-community-black-residents-hispanic-residents-skews-black-residents-skews-hispanic-residents-fear/ While it is well known that drug overdose deaths increased during the start of the pandemic—prompting an unprecedented rise in stress and anxiety nationwide—new data shows how the growth was greatest within Black and

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