Grant Opportunity for Navigators to Assist New Jerseyans with Health Insurance Enrollment

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance is now accepting applications for community organizations to serve as Navigators to assist residents with health insurance enrollment for the upcoming Open Enrollment Period and during 2022. The department is making available a total of $4 million in grant funding for Navigators, in an effort to ensure […]

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BBBS of Cumberland & Salem Welcomes Volunteer to Part-Time Staff

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) has added long-time volunteer, Judy Napoli, to the development team as a part-time development assistant. In her new role, she will assist in creating and implementing comprehensive development programs and, as a member of the Fund Development Team, she will assist in the cultivation, solicitation,

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Solomon Receives New Jersey’s Heartland Hero Award for August

Cori Solomon of Williamstown, executive director of Appel Farm Arts & Music Center for the last seven years, is New Jersey’s Heartland Hero Award winner for August 2021. Through her creative leadership, Appel Farm recently partnered with Meals on Wheels of Salem County in an innovative collaboration that supports the sustainability of both organizations. Over

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Outdoor Ambience

So, you’ve created the backyard of your dreams and love everything about it—except that seeing your surroundings can sometimes be a challenge once the sun’s gone down. As the days grow shorter and we head into fall, it’s one of the best times of year to enhance your backyard life at night. While hiring someone

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Love of Languages Leads RCSJ Grad to Federal Scholarship Program

Alexandra Dionisi, a 2020 graduate of Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ), is participating in a prestigious language study program after being awarded a scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Dionisi was one of nearly 700 American students selected to receive the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), which was created to help broaden the United

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Events Are Back

We have had somewhat of a breathless summer so far on The Ave, with the hustle and bustle continuing as we approach autumn. After last year’s unfortunate lull in outdoor activities during the height of the pandemic, we’re back in high gear this year. On the heels of my acknowledgements and thanks for those who

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The Rear View

In 1891, when Herman Melville died, it seemed likely that the 21st century might never hear of him. At the time of his death, Melville’s books, including Moby Dick, were out of print. His final work, a novella titled Billy Budd, remained unpublished. So, what happened? It’s actually more about what didn’t happen. As is

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