New on High Street

Two new businesses opened on Third Friday, May 21, on High Street in the Glasstown Arts District. We are very excited to welcome these terrific entrepreneurs to our downtown, our community, and our area. MGM Carpet & Flooring, LLC, is open at 23 N. High Street (across from the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts). […]

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Business is Popping

If you’ve walked or driven down The Ave recently, you’ve probably seen some new businesses that have opened or are in the process of opening. Any new business is great news—as is the continued durability and resilience of our established businesses. What is striking lately is the ability to quickly fill available properties with these

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Thirsty Lawns

While your soil type, the amount of sunshine, and the climate all come into play when determining the amount of water your lawn needs, a good rule of thumb is 1 to 1 1/2 inches a week. What is most important is how you water. You want to water deeply and infrequently to have a

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Fran LoBiondo

Pandemic Be Gone!

It’s been a long time since anyone has seen me in the paper, and I’m glad to be back. This is the first day back for our son, Gregory to his adult day program, and he could not be happier. Ditto his parents. There are only so many things you can do in wintertime with

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Aidan E. Kiley

To my son I said a graduation prayer to bless this special day. And all the new beginnings that will come your way. I asked God to bless you and give you guidance to ,Give you a strong sense of self to believe in all you do. Love, Mom

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Creating a Strong Call To Action: Effective Words and Tactics

The mechanics of creating a strong call-to-action (CTA) require some thought about your audience and your intention. We asked the experts at Clearbridge Branding Agency for their advice on how to create CTAs that spark a response. So, without further ado, here are three important tips for creating a strong call-to-action. Creating a Strong Call

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Cumberland County Fair Postponed Until 2022

Gov. Murphy’s recent order permitting the partial resumption of events such as fairs and festivals did not come in time for the Cumberland County Fair Association to organize and promote a successful County Fair for the summer of 2021. Carol Musso, Cumberland County Commissioner Liaison to the Fair Association, expressed disappointment that the community would

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State Police Investigating Shooting in Cumberland County, Asking Public for Information

The New Jersey State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that killed a man and a woman and injured 12 others at a residential party in Cumberland County on Saturday night. At 11:50 p.m., on May 22, troopers from Troop “A” Bridgeton Station responded to the report of a shooting at a residence on East

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