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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Angelic Health Pays It Forward, Celebrates Be An Angel Day

Angelic Health visited EMS, fire, police, rescue and healthcare workers throughout southern New Jersey to deliver sweet treats as a thank you for their dedication to serve the community. “At Angelic Health our mission is to make a difference every day for our patients and their families. It is challenging and rewarding work and we

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Indoor Dining, Gyms, Indoor Amusement and Water Parks May Reopen, What to Expect

At presstime on Monday morning, Murphy posted on his Twitter account: “Restaurants statewide will be able to open for indoor dining beginning this Friday at 25 percent capacity and with social distancing between tables.” Restaurants have had their dining rooms closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Friday, September 4 reopening will

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Survivor Stories

The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University is looking for area Holocaust survivors and their family members for a major new project to compile and create a digital archive on the lives of Holocaust survivors who settled in South Jersey. The “South Jersey Holocaust Survivor Digital Archive and Exhibition” will focus

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YMCA Names Healthy Living and Signature Program Coordinator

The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA has named Pamela Heaton, an experienced educator and YMCA employee, to be the new Healthy Living and Signature Program coordinator. She recently began in the position, just as the Y has gradually reopened following pandemic restrictions. By now, the organization is offering outdoor group exercises, one-on-one training, pool lap swimming,

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In Support of Local Youth

COVID-19 affected summer plans for many parents and their children, but the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County stepped up to the plate and provided exciting activities for dozens of children through their Summer Camp. Miss Stars And Stripes Jessenia Rivera, Little Miss Vineland Morgan Williams and Miss Vineland Heather Raguckas brought excitement to

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C5 = Cumberland County Custom Career Club

Congratulations to teens Oshogwe A. and Keron H. for completing the C5 program this summer. C5 stands for Cumberland County Custom Career Club and is a partnership with Cumberland Workforce Development and the Cumberland County Positive Youth Development Coalition. The program prepares young people for the working world through a comprehensive career building curriculum. Ms.

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