Smithsonian’s ‘Voices and Votes’ Exhibit Opens at Atlantic Cape

After months of anticipation, the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling historical exhibit “Voices and Votes” opened at Atlantic Cape Community College on July 11. This free exhibit will be set up in the Mays Landing campus Student Center, and will remain open to the public six days a week for one month, closing on August 13. Learn […]

Smithsonian’s ‘Voices and Votes’ Exhibit Opens at Atlantic Cape Read More »

Testa To Introduce Legislation Countering Brewery Restrictions

Sen. Michael Testa (R-Vineland) announced he will introduce new legislation to counter rules issued on July 1 by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) regarding new license conditions that impose restrictions on local breweries. “These disastrous and destructive new conditions are an affront to the freedoms that our breweries should enjoy in

Testa To Introduce Legislation Countering Brewery Restrictions Read More »

County to Receive $50,000 to Hire Shared Services Coordinator

The Murphy Administration and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) recently announced the award of 20 Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grants to local governmental entities across New Jersey. These grants, totaling $2.478 million, will help local governments pursue shared services initiatives to reduce taxpayer costs and

County to Receive $50,000 to Hire Shared Services Coordinator Read More »

Food Bank Honors Project Thanksgiving

Project Thanksgiving is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides monetary and food donations to local veteran’s organizations and food banks throughout Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. The Food Bank of South Jersey recently honored Project Thanksgiving for its ongoing assistance over the years. Kristin DeJesus, senior manager of food sourcing, and Gerald Tieyah, senior manager of

Food Bank Honors Project Thanksgiving Read More »

Church Provides Support to Area Refugee Families

Representatives of the Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Services & Empowerment (I-RISE) organization received a $2,000 cash donation and a supply of baby diapers and school supplies collected by the members of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Vineland. The church raised the money through their Annual Strawberry Festival and a special outdoor concert. Members also donated

Church Provides Support to Area Refugee Families Read More »

The Blues

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture highlighted National Blueberry Day again this year on Friday afternoon, July 8, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights. NJDA marketing staff were on hand to distribute free Jersey Fresh blueberries to beachgoers. “Jersey Fresh fans showed their enthusiasm for blueberries as

The Blues Read More »