Disasters often expose weaknesses in a community’s ability to respond and recover. Many struggling areas already face challenges like food insecurity, limited healthcare, and unstable housing. When a storm, flood, or heatwave hits, these problems get worse. That’s exactly why the American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program (CAP) was created. Rather than responding only after […]
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s campaign for New Jersey governor is expanding with the hiring of Stephenine Dixon as South Jersey’s regional political director. The campaign announced her appointment in a press release on Friday, describing her political organizing background and long-standing connections to the region. With Dixon joining the team, Baraka focuses on expanding
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If you’re a committed online poker player in New Jersey, you’ve probably noticed that the scene offers plenty of action, but the player pool can feel limited. And then there’s Pennsylvania, just a stone’s throw away, with its own thriving poker market. Both states remain locked into their own ecosystems, but the potential merger of
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A hit-and-run accident in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday night led to the death of 40-year-old Alisha Cottman. The crash happened around 8 p.m. on February 18, 2025, along the Black Horse Pike near Bayport Drive in the West Atlantic City area. According to police, 32-year-old Gino Garofolo, from Ventnor, was driving a
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Seals are back at Sandy Hook for the winter, and it’s an exciting time to explore the area and observe these amazing marine mammals. Every year, seals move south from colder places like New England and Canada to find food and a place to rest along the Jersey Shore. Sandy Hook, in particular, is a
If you love food, you’re going to be excited about what’s happening in South Jersey now. This area is quickly becoming a place where you can find all kinds of new restaurants, cafes, and food spots that are sure to make you happy. No matter what you’re craving, there’s a little of everything here. So,
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If you’re like me and always on the hunt for great seafood, then South Jersey is a goldmine. Over the years, I’ve eaten at almost every seafood spot worth mentioning, and some places really stand out. These are the places I’ve actually eaten at, enjoyed, and gone back to. So, here’s my take on the
Must-Try South Jersey Seafood Restaurants – From Someone Who’s Been There Read More »
What’s the best way to buy in bulk? Can it help you save money, or will you just end up with too much stuff and food that goes bad before you can use it? We’ve all seen those giant packs of paper towels and family-sized jars of peanut butter at warehouse stores—but is buying big
When the temperature drops and the days get shorter, letting exercise slide is easy. The couch is calling, the blankets are cozy, and Netflix has conveniently just dropped a new series. But before you settle into full hibernation mode, consider this—staying active in the winter is not only possible, but it can actually be more
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It’s hard to imagine New Jersey as anything but one unified state today. However, for nearly three decades, from 1674 to 1702, it was actually split into two separate regions: East Jersey and West Jersey. They had different governments, ways of life, and even approaches to land ownership. The divide happened because of disputes, changing
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