YMCA Services Reopen, Members Welcomed Back

The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA has furthered expanded its current services to include its gym and weight room areas. The entire facility was closed due to the pandemic restrictions but has been reopening gradually over recent weeks. In addition to workouts, members may take advantage of prescheduled pool times, one-on-one trainer sessions, selected outdoor classes, […]

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Calling Birds

As you’re feeder shopping, all kinds of terminology comes into play. Why are there so many kinds of feeders? And does it matter which one you choose? While none are necessarily the wrong choice, it’s helpful to understand that feeders are designed to attract and accommodate birds of certain species and sizes. What you should

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Indoor Dining Returns

When it comes to satisfying your craving to eat out, you’ve had to be content for the last few months to take out, have the food delivered, or eating outdoors. It has been an opportunity to enjoy the authentic multicultural cuisines we have on The Ave, but something was missing for people who wanted a

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Spoiler Alert

The following article contains spoilers for the TV episode and films discussed. Since the start of the pandemic, one of the television programs reportedly binged or patiently revisited by many people has been the HBO landmark series The Sopranos, which ushered in the template that cable TV has used since the 1999 premiere of this

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New Podcast

Sarah Layton, (Miss Vineland 2018) has a new podcast “Sarah Spills the Tea.” She will be interviewing local celebrities, politicians, business owners, and non-profits to find out what is going on in our community. Be sure to tune in to her Facebook page for her live broadcast at Facebook.com/Sarahspillstea or cookupradio.com “Sarah Spills the Tea”

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Cumberland County Farmer Takes Seat on State Board of Agriculture

Cumberland County farmer Barney Hollinger, pictured, and Sussex County farmer Holly Systema were recently sworn in to their terms on the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during a special virtual meeting of the Board. The session also included the annual officer reorganization where Hunterdon County’s Erick Doyle was elected President and Cape May County’s

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Terrifying No More

Not long ago, I was reminiscing with a fellow elected official who is a great admirer of President Reagan. As for me, my thoughts about the Reagan years are more complicated and nuanced. When he mentioned the Gipper, I thought back to one of Reagan’s famous quips; “The nine most terrifying words in the English

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New Curbside Pickup Service Hours at Vineland Public Library

The Vineland Public Library is excited to offer additional hours to our Curbside Pickup Service. New hours will begin Monday, September 14. This service will allow patrons to borrow library materials contactless and without coming into the building. The Library building is still closed to the public. Here are some guidelines and procedures. 1. Masks

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To Vote by Mail or Not? Here’s What NJ Thinks

This story is republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: patch.com/new-jersey/pointpleasant/vote-mail-or-not-heres-what-nj-thinks The 2020 presidential election was shaping up to a big one for New Jerseyans long before anyone knew public health and the capacity of the United States Postal Service would each play a vital role

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