Link to Viruses?

Earlier this month, the New York Times reported on a recent study that predicts the effects of global warming on viruses moving between various species of mammals over the next 50 years. According to the article, “The shuffling of viruses among animals may increase the risk that one will jump into humans and cause a […]

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‘Big’ News

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties is pleased to announce the 2022 Big Brother of the Year—Matthew Johnson—and the 2022 Big Sister of the Year—Arlene Maggioncalda. The two have done great work as volunteers within the organization. Here are their amazing stories. As an only child, Stjepen spent a lot of time

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Entomologists Visit VHAS, Learn About Mary Treat and Soon-To-Be-Published Biography

On a Saturday in April, the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society (VHAS) welcomed several members of the American Entomological Society (AES) to a lecture about Vineland history, and specifically one of the town’s early residents, Mary Treat. The botanist/entomologist lived here from the mid-1860s to 1919 and conducted her scientific studies—including observations of ants, plants,

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Sign of Summer

Like so many Vinelanders, Robert Scarpa grew up with Serene Custard. “I have such fond memories of coming here as a child with my mother, father and siblings,” he said of the iconic custard stand that opened in 1959. When he heard the owners were shutting down Serene, Scarpa and his girlfriend, Kaitlyn Chillari, stepped

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