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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True Blue

People comment to me about seeing bluebirds as they pursue their outdoor activities. This is no fluke; Citizens United Maurice River, Atlantic Audubon Society, and the NJ Bluebird Society (NJBBS) are coordinating activities in southern New Jersey to benefit the Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) by working with organizations and private landowners to locate boxes for

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Scarpa Foundation Donates Masks to Vineland First Responders

The John F. Scarpa Foundation donated 1,000 KN95 respirator masks for the City of Vineland’s police officers, firefighters, public works employees and Emergency Medical Services personnel. Scarpa also donated 1,000 KN95 masks to Inspira Health. KN95 respirator masks form a protective seal around a wearer’s mouth and nose. According to the Centers for Disease Control

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Community Foundation of South Jersey Announces First Round of Grants

More than 20 nonprofits serving South Jersey are receiving grants aimed at helping these critical organizations weather the devastation caused by COVID-19 and serve families across the region. The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) today announced its first round of grantees since launching the COVID-19 Response Fund in late March. The grants total $100,000

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