Small Business Shopping

It’s time for a change of seasons and a show of support to local businesses in and around our Cumberland County cities and townships. Typically, September back to school signals the advent of autumn and getting back to learning and working hard. I don’t need to tell you that “back to school” has a new […]

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New Landscapes

The current COVID-19 crisis has changed the landscape regarding mental health and addictions care for many—including those consumers in need of those services, as well as family members and other caregivers. Articles have been written about this situation, which is coming to the attention of a growing number of people. Services that were once readily

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RCSJ-Cumberland Awarded National Science Foundation STEM Grant

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (RCSJ) has received funding from the National Science Foundation to provide enhanced support for students wishing to follow a STEM career pathway. The five-year, $2.145 million grant was awarded under the National Science Foundation’s “Improving Undergraduate STEM Education for Hispanic-Serving Institutions” grant program. RCSJ’s project—called Adelante Juntos (Moving Forward

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County’s Camp Discover built a spaceship as part of its “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead” Program called The SD51. The campers had a lot of fun learning about spaceships, rockets, and the various planets in our solar system and participating in weekly experiments. Thanks to Corning Foundation for its support

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Fran LoBiondo

Summer’s End

Today was over 90 degrees hot. The forecast is for more of the same. Sometimes you’re the magnifier, sometimes you’re the ant. I feel it every time I walk outside, which is why I only go out in my car. I was in a chi-chi woman’s clothing shop recently and a woman walked in greeting

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Backyard Calm

Enhancing your backyard? Experts say that the sights and sounds of water features make them one of the most impactful additions to consider. “Water features not only increase visual interest, but the bubbling sounds add a sense of calm to any outdoor space,” says landscape designer, Doug Scott, of Redeem Your Ground in Atlanta, GA.

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Four Social Media Mistakes

Costing your brand embarrassment and even possible customers, common social media mistakes are ones that usually happen when posts and tweets are done quickly, without oversight, and when the use of platforms is not well-thought-out. Many times, businesses post on social media because they know that “they need to,” which can often lead to mistakes.

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Ramada Al Fresco

In 2020, many businesses, including restaurants, have sadly succumbed to the weight of the novel coronavirus, when it unsuspectingly, bore down on them. The eateries that have survived have had to think outside of their carryout boxes in order to continue to serve their customers and stay in business. Two restaurants that reside in Ramada

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