SNJ Newsletter
4th of July Fireworks
• Bridgeton: 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at Alden Field. • Hammonton: Fireworks at dusk July 4, Hammonton Lake Park, 100 Sports Dr. The fireworks will be set off from the baseball field along South Egg Harbor Road. • Millville: Celebration begins at 6 p.m. July 4 at Union Lake Park followed by fireworks at […]
Demolition Derby is Family Affair
By Lorinda Jarvis Andrew Vitale admits it: He’s a little addicted. That smile spreads, and his hands sweep in the direction of a bright purple 2000 Toyota Camry, the word “MAFIA” spray-painted in black and blue on its side. The Camry and one other Vitale vehicle will be entered to win prize money in the […]
Keating’s Tenure Recognized with Awards
From left: Joshua Coren, D.O., vice dean for clinical affairs at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine; Frederick Keating, Ed.D., outgoing president of Rowan College of South Jersey; and Richard Jermyn, D.O., FAAPMR, dean of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, as Keating accepts the Rowan-Virtual SOM Medal of Honor at the medical school’s commencement ceremony […]
Local Land Preserved
The preservation of 118 acres of open space in Vineland was recently announced by NJ Conservation. Its proximity to other conservation lands made the protection of this forested property critical to ensure wildlife habitat connectivity and also enhance the region’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. The property is within two miles of NJ […]
Blueberry Treat
With Jersey Fresh blueberries ripening into peak season, there’s no better time to present our readers with a sweet recipe that stars this fruit, an agricultural product with a long history in southern New Jersey. For a video of recipe prep for this dish, visit findjerseyfresh.com/JerseyFresh/recipes/blueberry-pie-bars Blueberry Pie Bars 15 min. prep / 60-70 min. […]
Third Friday at Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 N. High St., Millville. Third Friday at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts is presented by PNC Arts Alive. Experience the art, meet the artists, enjoy refreshments. Art Reception is Friday, June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by Randy Harry. Atrium Gallery – […]
Summer Solstice Garden Party
Remember the drought of last summer? When members and friends of the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society (VHAS) endeavored in the spring of 2024 to install a bog garden on the museum grounds, they could not have imagined the hot and dry season we were in for. The vegetable garden fared very well due to […]
Always In The Game
President Frederick Keating celebrates the Rowan College of South Jersey–Gloucester Road Runners Men’s Soccer team after they defeated the RCSJ–Cumberland Dukes in a battle for the Rowan College Derby Shield in 2021. Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) athletics is a force to be reckoned with locally, regionally, and nationally. The College’s sports programs, which […]
Aiming for Native Species
The hummingbird clearwing moth’s caterpillars use the leaves of arrowwood as a food source. This moth is getting nectar from phlox. Clearwings are critical pollinators. Photo: J. Morton Galetto There is a native shrub in our yard that appears at will and is really quite beautiful; horticulturalists describe it as having plenty of “seasonal interest.” […]
Country Pink: Sara Evans at The Levoy
With her most recent album, Unbroke, Sara Evans wanted to showcase a more vulnerable side.  “It’s more introspective and raw compared to some of my earlier work,” says Evans, who performs at Levoy Theatre on Saturday, June 21. “I’ve always loved telling stories, but this album feels like a deeper conversation with my fans, […]