Peace March

The young and the elderly. The rich and the poor. Police officers, prosecutors, and politicians. Christians, Jews, and Moors. On Wednesday, June 10, in the city of Vineland, all of these people—who came from across Cumberland County—with different backgrounds and different life experiences, united as one, to march against injustice, inequality, and hatred. The peaceful […]

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Gearing Up to Reopen

With recent announcements made by Governor Phil Murphy regarding upcoming business openings, the Glasstown Arts District is making plans to put the spotlight to a positive use on our small business community. Our community has been very vigilant in staying home and observing all the protocols to keep the number of COVID-19 cases as low

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Springboard to Freedom

From the CU Maurice River teachers’ guide: Down Jersey Celebrating our Sense of Place Teachers’ Curriculum – Wilbur Siebert adapted by Christine Raabe and J. Morton Galetto In recent columns, we have been sharing the stories of the Bayshore Heritage Byway. This route connecting historically important landmarks is new, created for modern tourists and residents

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Peace on The Ave

This is a column that almost wrote itself, in the light of these turbulent, uncertain times. What can we do locally to help bring a sense of peace to The Ave and to our community? One thing that we decided to do was to roll out the theme of peace in our Main Street Vineland

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Cash for China

Much has been written about Bridgeton inventor and entrepreneur Oberlin Smith, but the tale of his business deal to provide currency presses for China at the end of the 19th century is an overlooked entry in his list of accomplishments. Smith, according to his website, was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio who “displayed an early

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Your Maintenance Budget

As a homeowner, you likely save for certain costs every year—property taxes, insurance, utilities, small projects and a stash of cash hidden away for emergencies. But unlike renting, owning a home also means you’re responsible for literally anything that goes wrong, so you can’t afford to ignore continual home maintenance costs. As your home ages,

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Punishing Days

We heard the news today, oh boy. Now it might be August before our son gets to go back to his program. Greg is autistic, and he loves his routines. It’s been three months now since he’s had one and that six-hour hole in his day has not been filled. He has mostly kept his

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Elevator Pitch

Yes, a business elevator pitch, or elevator statement, is more than just a way to explain your company to strangers and possible customers. It’s a way to identify what your company stands for as well as a cohesive approach to bring your team members into alignment with the purpose of your company. Your elevator pitch

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Jazz It Up

With all of us spending more time at home these days, and summer just around the corner, it’s time to jazz up our outdoor spaces so that we can shake off the cabin fever and enjoy our castle grounds. Here are 10 steps to get you there. 1. The easiest way to jazz up your

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