Sweet Autumn?

Every year starting mid-August people ask me about the beautiful flowers draping the roadside trees. Twenty-plus years ago I misidentified it as Clematis virginiana or virgin’s bower, a native plant. A “bower” is a lady’s bedroom, and also refers to climbing plants in a garden or woodland. Another name is old man’s beard, for the […]

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Winning Art

Millville Development Corporation – Glasstown Arts District recently held a competition for the artists here and in the surrounding counties. Over the last five months, there have been few opportunities for artists to show their work as most galleries were closed and just began reopening. The new art will be made into large posters and

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Build for Greatness

Like cities and homes, every person on this planet has a story to tell. Everyone has a purpose, as well. Some people discover their purpose early on in their lifetimes. Others identify their purpose, also known as dharma in Yogic philosophy, later on in their lives. Some live their entire earthly existence unable to answer

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Students, How Will Your Workspace Affect Your Productivity During Remote Learning?

This story is republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: tapinto.net/towns/east-brunswick/sections/education/articles/students-how-will-your-workspace-affect-your-productivity-during-remote-learning Due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, many students are planning on resuming their education through remote learning. Though this change may be the safer option, a new learning environment, if not properly structured, can possibly

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Coronavirus Relief Fund’s Child Care Initiative to Support Working Families

With the school year starting in New Jersey amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy has announced plans to dedicate $250 million in funding from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, which will provide additional support to children and their families as well as for thousands of child care providers with resources. The plans are

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Covid-19 Related Resources and Updates for Businesses

A standard questionnaire for employees to help employers screen workers everyday is available to download at uschamber.com/sites/default/files (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) For the U.S. Chamber’s return-to-work playbook for employers, go to uschamber.com/reopening-business. The CDC’s recommendations for employers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when they reopen their offices. cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/office-buildings.html. The state’s PPE Supplier Registry

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“Suit A Student” Virtual Career Readiness Fashion Show Set

Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Brooks Brothers’ fourth annual “Suit A Student” career readiness fashion show, originally planned as a live event in April, has reemerged well-tailored for social distancing requirements. During a webinar held on Wednesday, September 16, at 7 p.m., 14 student participants and one RCSJ employee and member of the

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Municipalities, Counties Authorized to Issue Coronavirus Relief Bonds

Governor Murphy signed legislation (A3971) which authorizes municipalities and counties to borrow funds to cover revenue shortfalls and expenditures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, by issuing bonds and notes. The final legislation included improvements recommended by Governor Murphy in his prior conditional veto issued on July 30, 2020. “The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic

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