Women’s History Month Events Celebrate Three South Jersey Trailblazers

Harriet Tubman is coming to the Bridgeton Library (150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton) on Saturday, March 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., as noted storyteller Michele Washington Wilson brings the inspirational woman to life with her program “Harriet Tubman: Tales From The Trails.” The next day, on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m., Vineland Historical

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Celebrating Women

The Cumberland County Women’s Hall of Fame will honor four of their compatriots on March 20 at a gala that celebrates daring, accomplished women in many fields and deliberately stands as an example for young women to dream big, work hard, serve the community, and realize that no matter your gender, there are no limits

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Your Part in History

Anyone who has ever owned a historic home or building knows that it comes with certain challenges that are often quite expensive to support to preserve its integrity. For many people, especially here in South Jersey, those prohibitive costs are usually the reason why so many 18th and 19th century buildings have fallen into disrepair.

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Sky Dancers

When I think of March I think spring teaser. The Old Farmer’s Almanac describes this month as “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” In southern New Jersey it is a bit more of a rollercoaster ride. Cloud cover gives way to a sunny blue sky—that turns swiftly back to winter’s bleakness. Sometimes we

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Living Downtown

There was a time when people turned up their noses at living in the downtown. People’s perception was of low-class, small, crowded, unsafe, sub-standard apartments or rooms. Even if you worked downtown, you lived on the outskirts or in the suburbs. Sometimes, the reality fit the perception, As downtowns evolve and more of them become

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Healthy and Colorful

Jersey Fresh recipes such as this one call for Jersey Fresh produce, in this case, beets, herbs, and more. To watch a video of the preparation, visit findjerseyfresh.com/JerseyFresh/recipes/roasted-beet-and-lentil-dip Roasted Beet and Lentil Dip 5 small Jersey Fresh red beets (about 12 ounces total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks ¼ cup water 3 TB extra-virgin

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Staying Well

With only eight percent of children and 21 percent of adults reporting getting the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine, less than half the population reporting getting a flu vaccine and just 20 percent of adults 60 and over reporting getting the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, it’s no surprise that rates of respiratory illnesses are at elevated

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