Plastic Bag Ban Nears

As we get ready to undertake Bridgeton’s semi-annual community clean-up for 2022 with the kick-off Saturday (March 26) at 9 a.m. at the Marino Center (11 Washington Street), my thoughts turn to the looming deadline of May 4, which is the date that New Jersey’s ban on single-use plastic carryout bags goes into effect. I’m […]

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Meet the Staff

Last week I gave you a quick tour of the Main Street Vineland Board of Directors—an introduction of its members and explanations of the Board’s duties and responsibilities. This week, I’ll introduce you to the Main Street Vineland staff. Our office, at 603 E. Landis Avenue, is the nerve center of our organization and those

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Insurrections

When the Princeton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution selected correspondence between Benjamin Franklin’s daughter Sarah Bache and General George Washington to read at its March 1917 meeting, the organization had the benefit of hindsight, knowing the outcome of the American Revolution. But when they composed their letters, Bache and Washington were in

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Inspira Medical Centers Elmer and Vineland Receive 2022 Women’s Choice Awards®

Inspira Medical Centers Elmer and Vineland, part of Inspira Health, have earned national recognition for orthopedics and mammography, respectively. Being recognized by Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care, indicates that hospitals are focused on providing quality care and meeting women’s expectations for service. Inspira Medical Center Elmer earned

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BBBS of Cumberland & Salem Counties Welcomes New Development Assistant

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) is happy to announce that Julie Doughty Hope has joined the BBBS staff as development assistant. Doughty Hope will assist with the necessary operating tasks, and help to cultivate, solicit, and maintain donor relationships. As a not-for-profit business, BBBS Cumberland & Salem Counties relies on

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Area Organizations Join Together to Fight Food Insecurity

Statistics show that one in nine homes in Cumberland County experiences food insecurity. Recognizing the need to help alleviate this issue, the Vineland Rotary Club recently provided 340 spaghetti dinners to people in need. Donna Bennett, Club president, explained, “Providing community service is an essential aspect of what we do as Rotarians. During a time

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Veterans Sought To Serve as Diversion Program Peer Mentors

The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Veterans Diversion Program (VDP) is designed to assist individuals who have served in the U.S. Military and now have come into contact with the criminal justice system. If an individual is accepted into and successfully completes the program, it is possible for the individual to avoid a criminal conviction. The

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Market Strategies

Part one, published two weeks ago in this space, discussed online marketing possibilities along with creative and unique traditional marketing. Part two of Ways to Market Your Small Business will focus on local awareness and promotions. Marketing your small business may sound tough on the outside, but technology allows small businesses to efficiently budget, advertise,

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Springtime Allergy Sufferers May Expect Average Early Season Here, Pollen Count Jumps Mid-Summer

AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting another challenging year for allergy sufferers in America. Experts claim climate change leads to higher pollen counts. The latter part of winter has been brutally cold across much of the United States, and March has brought typical wild swings in the weather. So, it’s no wonder that many Americans may be

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