Takeem Ragland, a graduate of the Millville High School Class of 2005, former Millville Public School substitute teacher, and former high school track and field sprinter, has published his first novel. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Delaware State University in 2009, and his master’s from Saint Joseph’s University in 2015. Before moving abroad, he […]
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The year gradually winds down and our events on The Ave—one by one—go into the record books. Our sights are now set on Christmas and all the fun that goes with the season. We’ll get to the parade in a moment but, first, we have a new event coming up in December to which I’ll
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When history repeats itself as tragedy, it’s difficult to ignore the precedents, however eerie. Such is the case with rapper Travis Scott’s November 5 Astroworld Festival in Houston that left eight dead and hundreds more injured. Scott’s concerts are known for what the New York Times refers to as “good-natured physical expression—what [Scott] calls ‘raging…’
The thing that is so brutal about poverty is that it touches every aspect of a family’s existence. While those impacts are felt in the most basic areas of life such as food insecurity, a lack of clothing, healthcare needs that go unaddressed, substandard education, and inadequate shelter, the impacts also creep out into other
The Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC), which has recognized businesses and community leaders for 35 years with Salute to Business and Industry Awards, will honor and thank community and business heroes when it holds its awards celebration on December 8. Chamber Chairwoman Carol Musso and Salute to Business Co-Chairs Randi Galan and Omarey Williams
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According to the aptly named Happy Bottoms.org, “one in three families do not have enough diapers to keep the child clean, dry and healthy.” Since this organization was created in Kansas City, OK in 2009, Happy Bottoms has continued to grow, expanding its Diaper Bank and means of distributing the diapers to families in need.
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The annual First Inch of Snowblower Contest is here. You must live in South Jersey (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean or Salem county. You also must be 18 years old to qualify and you must download or have downloaded the NorCast Weather App (free in your apple and android store) and “Follow/Like”
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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved the creation of the Main Street Micro Business Loan, which will provide financing of up to $50,000 to eligible micro businesses in New Jersey with ten or fewer full-time employees and no greater than $1.5 million in annual revenues. The Main Street Micro Business Loan is the
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In Dr. Kate Tumelty-Felice’s world, children are the hope and promise for a better future, which is why the Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) professor of education and psychology actively searches for positive, impactful ways to reduce their trauma. Felice, who prepared a list of tips on how students can mindfully find resilience during
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Thanksgiving is a good time for people to reflect and focus on what they’re thankful for. Family and friends will gather around tables full of appetizing and delicious foods, and will spend quality time chatting, laughing and creating cherished memories. I’m thankful for all of God’s blessings and for loving family and friends who are
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