Summer’s Promise

Summer in the United States is going to look different in many ways this year, given how the coronavirus pandemic has upended life. For many Americans, it’s still unclear if sports will be played and whether large gatherings will be held. Vacation plans remain up in the air for millions. AccuWeather’s long-range forecast team, led […]

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Takeout Thursdays

I’ve been emphasizing in this column, over the last few weeks, ways that you can support our local businesses. Last week I explained the “Shop Local—Shop Safe” campaign that Main Street is doing in partnership with the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce. I also mentioned a second way that I would explain this week. Take

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The Dating Game

Spring is heralded by the singing of birds and frogs, and it’s all about dates. The “morning song” belongs to birds and treefrogs, but the evening is primarily for the amphibians’ cotillion. Males serenade females with their best song. Each frog and toad species has its own unique call, and each individual its own unique

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FDA Approves At-Home Saliva Collection Test for Coronavirus

Rutgers’ RUCDR Infinite Biologics received an amended emergency use authorization from the FDA last Thursday for the first SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus test that will allow people to collect their own saliva at home and send to a lab for results. The decision follows the FDA’s recent emergency approval to RUCDR Infinite Biologics for the first saliva-based

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Vinyl Plank Flooring

Over the past few years “water proof” vinyl plank floors have really started to become popular, especially in homes with children and pets. There are a number of reasons for this. One, vinyl plank is less expensive than traditional wood flooring. Two, it is very easy to clean and maintain. For households with children, vinyl

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New Color Trends

For years, homeowners and their real estate professionals have walked a fine line between current interior trends and choosing a neutral palette that attracts the most potential buyers. If the homeowner went with rich color choices they risked paying a price at time of resale. But as design trends have evolved, that safe route of

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Early Years

In 1900, G.W. Lewis addressed the West Vineland Farm and Garden Club in a talk that focused on what it was like growing up in Vineland. Specifically, he discussed 1866, the year the town would celebrate its fifth birthday. The details Lewis provided at that event undoubtedly gave those in attendance a history lesson on

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Shop Local, Shop Safe

In each of my recent columns since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I’ve mentioned ways that you not only can support local businesses, but if you’re a local business owner, can also help your business. I want to take this opportunity to mention two more ways to help—one this week and one next week. Now, more

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