The coronavirus pandemic, aside from the health crisis, has put a dent in the economies of cities and towns throughout the country. Downtowns have been particularly vulnerable, with ours—The Ave—being no exception. Of our over 200 businesses on The Ave, some have temporarily closed; others have adjusted their hours of operation because of the crisis. […]
Before dawn on Thursday September 1, 1877, the leisure cruise on the Harry C. that had begun in Cumberland County on the Maurice River two days earlier raised anchor and entered its third day of travel in Delaware, accessing Duck Creek and sailing the waterway to Fleming Landing. According to the surviving account of the
Most marketing messages aren’t cross-generational, meaning that an ad that may resonate with one generation could be lost on another. It’s important for a business not only to identify its target market, but to craft a message that makes a connection to its intended audience. With all of these generational labels—from boomers to Generation Z—businesses
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Cumberland County Restaurants are adjusting to the new requirements for COVID-19. The restaurants/deli’s/taverns in Cumberland County are restricted to delivery, take-out or curbside pick-up. Cumberland County wants to encourage the residents and businesses to support area restaurants/deli’s/taverns during this health pandemic and adhere to the Executive Orders from the Governor’s Office. Social Distancing = 6
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What a difference two weeks make! First, let me extend my hope that you are all healthy and keeping a safe distance from possible contamination. Our non-profit agency’s office located in the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts is closed. I am working part time from home. As with almost all other organizations and small
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In an effort to keep our members active and fit, we have shared access to Y360, workouts from home with YMCA trainers, Mossa Move, a free 14-day trial for digital on demand workouts, our very own Member Challenge. A couple of our group fitness instructors have set up live workouts so our regulars can continue
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One advantage of having extra time around the house is having extra time to connect with friends. It’s also a plus to have more time with our dogs. The dogs and I are enjoying some outdoor activity in the yard – specifically, practicing Agility. That’s a sport that dogs and people do together, in which
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Last year I wrote about the first arrivals of ospreys (fish hawks) and the history of recovery. This year I thought it would be better to focus on the local enthusiasm for their arrivals, especially in light of the lurking presence of COVID19. I’m selecting fun over informative. Seasons are determined by the tilt of
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The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has donated 4,000 N95 respirator masks and 2,000 pair of nitrile disposable gloves in an effort to help the medical community and first-responders meet its increased need for protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware and New Jersey. The Delaware Healthcare Association, which plans to distribute the
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New Jersey Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced that in-person Unemployment Insurance services are temporarily suspended at all New Jersey One-Stop Career Center offices effective immediately. Customers needing to file for unemployment insurance are urged to apply online at MyUnemployment.nj.gov. Filing online is easy, and will ensure your claim is processed in the fastest way possible. If
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