The United States of America has been called the Melting Pot of the World. We, its residents, all benefit from the variety and melding of ethnicities that have emigrated and populated this nation since its founding—and even before July 4, 1776. All of America’s peoples can benefit from learning about and participating in the rich […]
Last week, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ) and Congressman Don Young (R-AK) introduced the H.R. 3697, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery and Conservation Management Act—landmark fisheries management and conservation legislation first written by Congressman Young in 1975. The Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) was
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To achieve any of your financial objectives, you need to save and invest—that much is clear. But just how you save and invest may differ from goal to goal. Let’s look at two common goals to see the differences in your savings and investment strategies. The first goal we’ll consider is a dream vacation, one
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Bridgeton has been the home of many outstanding and upstanding citizens throughout its history. Among the well-known people who were born or have lived in this Cumberland County city are Frank LoBiondo, former U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 2nd congressional district, Douglas H. Fisher, the New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture, and Flavia Alaya, author, writer,
As promised in my last column, today I will feature the remaining Arts District restaurants and eateries. Please keep in mind that shopping and dining locally impacts the local economy and betters the lives of owners, employees and community members. Additionally, visitors from nearby and a distance are more likely to return because they enjoyed
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If you are 15 years of age or older and curious to see what’s involved with being a lifeguard, then you will want to attend the Thursday, July 18 Lifeguard Information and Recruitment Session at Sunset Lake in Bridgeton City Park from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The session is free and the only requirement is
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The Coast Guard is reminding the public that unlicensed vessel charters are both illegal and unsafe to the consumer. The Coast Guard is currently investigating and issuing violations to owners of vessels offering unlicensed charter services in the state of Virginia. Hiring an unlicensed charter is dangerous because it may not have the proper emergency
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You think Aunt Martha may have lived in Vineland in the late 1800s but you’re not sure where? Or, your great-grandparents had a farm in Landis Township and you’d really like to know what other family members may have been there as well? The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society just might be able to help.
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Bridgeton Main Street Association and Stand Up for Salem have been awarded funding from the Main Street New Jersey District Transformation Grant Program. The Bridgeton Main Street Association received $17,500 to provide assistance in marketing the downtown district as a destination and improving safety and engagement through art initiatives. The award will provide funds to
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When my younger daughter was five I got the bright idea that she might like to play kiddy soccer. I packed up my sports chair and prepared for the first game, with sunglasses, a sun visor, oranges, suntan lotion etc. I got settled in and began to watch the children all crowd around the ball
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