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What’s Good — AmeriCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Shawn LaTourette Becomes Acting Commissioner of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

American Job Center Helps Residents With Job Searches

Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce to Hold Virtual Mental Health Seminar

Atlantic County 2021 Budget Introduction Delayed By COVID-19 Unknowns

Where to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in South Jersey

Bridgeton Public Schools to Continue Remote Instruction Through February 16

RCSJ-Gloucester’s ‘Roadrunner Refuel’ Food Pantry Assists Students in Need

‘Music Around Salem County’ Concert Series to Kick Off Next Week With Rowan University Faculty Duo

Bridgeton Mayor Albert B. Kelly Condemns Capitol Rioters in NJ.com Column

What’s Good — Martin Luther King Jr. Day

What’s Good — Councilman Riccardo Dale Interview

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Slated for Monday

Cumberland County Warming Centers Provide Emergency Shelter for Homeless During ‘Code Blue’ Conditions

New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Residents Aged 65 and Older

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, Post-Pandemic Economy Highlight Gov. Murphy’s ‘State of the State’ Address

Follow South Jersey Now Accepting Listings for Upcoming Community Job Board

New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard Now Displaying Vaccination Totals

Gov. Murphy to Deliver ‘State of the State’ Address

This New Year, Aim for Healthy Progression, Not Instant Perfection

Gov. Murphy Tours RCSJ-Gloucester COVID-19 Vaccine Megasite

Rep. Jeff Van Drew on Second Trump Impeachment: ‘It’s Unbelievable’

COVID-19 Vaccine Megasite at RCSJ-Gloucester Opens

What’s Good — New Year’s Resolutions

Coronavirus Testing Available at Bridgeton’s Marino Center Through January 15

What’s Good — Recovery on Wheels

New Jersey Department of Human Services Commissioner Leaving to Join President-Elect Biden’s COVID-19 Response Team

Inspira Health to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall

Camden City Sees Record Low Crime Rates In 2020

Jeff Van Drew Calls on President Trump to Tell Protestors to Leave Capitol Building

Dr. Jill Mortensen Donates $10,000 to RCSJ-Cumberland’s ‘School Counts!’ Scholarship Program

Virtua Health Offering Coronavirus Antibody Treatment to At-Risk Patients

Atlantic County Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations

Camden County Freedom Medal Awarded To 12 Community Leaders

COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin at South Woods State Prison

Travel: Sensational Saugerties

Camden City Native Gabriel Rodriguez Sworn In As New Chief of Camden County Police Department

New Jersey Announces $250 Million Manufacturing Facility Investment

Cumberland County Freeholder Jack Surrency Calls on Prison Warden to Resign

New Jersey Begins Effort to Vaccinate Long-Term Care Facility Residents

Gov. Murphy Encourages New Jerseyans to Hold Small New Year’s Gatherings

What’s Good — Hair 2 There Holiday Toy Drive

River’s Edge Warming Center Opens in Bridgeton

New Jersey to Invest $10 Million in Preschool Improvement

Washington Township Students, Parents, and Teachers to Deliver 2,000 Cards, Snacks to Hospital Workers Today

Virtua Health Receives 3,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses, Begins Vaccinating Staff

Cumberland County Improvement Authority Adjusts Trash Collection Due to COVID-19

RCSJ-Gloucester, Atlantic City Convention Center Set to Serve as COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Mega-Sites’

Volunteer with CASA of CGS as an Advocate for Local Foster Youth

What’s Good — Century Bakery

City of Camden Unveils Open Space Plan for Parks

Applications Now Open for New Jersey’s ‘Addressing Student Learning Loss’ Grant

CamCo Freeholder Board Swears In Newest Member

Bridgeton Mayor Calls for Eviction Support, Relief in NJ.com Column

Cumberland County Library Closed Until Further Notice

First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in New Jersey, Gov. Murphy Expects ‘Much More Robust’ Distribution in Coming Weeks

Four Local Bridgeton Businesses to Support During the Holiday Season

Atlantic County and Atlantic Cape Community College Partner To Help Unemployed And Dislocated Workers

Jefferson New Jersey Physicians Bring Healthcare And Hope To Woman Battling Cancer

Student Story: Despite COVID Restrictions, High School Student Athletes Score A Season

What’s Good — Eastern Sky Candlelit Yoga

Bridgeton Public Schools Offers Multiple Learning Methods for Second Half of School Year

Gov. Murphy Expands Unemployment Eligibility in New Jersey

New Jersey Residents Who Receive COVID-19 Vaccine to be Enrolled in New Jersey Immunization Information System

Light Show At Camden’s Charter School Network Sparks Cheer And A Sense Of Community

Red Bank Battlefield Unveils New Mural At Butterfly And Children’s Garden

Several South Jersey DMVs Set to Reopen After Employees’ Positive COVID-19 Tests

During Unexpected Times, Hold Onto Kindness And Compassion

Camden County Library Offers Hotspot Lending Program

Healing Notes: Music Can Promote Mindfulness, Support Mental Health During Stresses of Pandemic

Living with Faith: Mother, Daughter Advocate for Those with Special Needs

Family Crisis Intervention Available To Help De-Escalate And Resolve Conflicts

Gloucester County Animal Shelter Offers Discounted Adoption Fees

Student Story: Today’s Teen Sense Of Fashion Is Becoming Odder, And That’s Good

Should You Use A Humidifier In The Winter Months?

In Memoriam: Steven Defelice 1954-2020

Bridgeton Public School District Provides More Than One Million Meals from March-October, Continues Food Distribution Through Holiday Season

New Cape May County VA Clinic to Open Tuesday

Gov. Murphy Plans for High School Sports Return in 2021, Remains Concerned About Hospital Capacity

Gov. Murphy Suspends Indoor High School Sports Until 2021, Tightens Gathering Limits

Virtua Health Gives 1,500 Thanksgiving Turkeys to Camden, Willingboro Residents

Gridiron Glory: Bridgeton High Football Alumni Reminisce on 1947 State Title

Camden County Freeholder Young Named NJAC Freeholder Of The Year

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Provides Winter Outdoor Dining Guidance

Jefferson Health – New Jersey To Hold ‘Tree of Lights’ Event To Honor Those Who Have Battled Cancer December 2

Executive Order Pushes Back Election Deadlines for Vote Counting, Audits

Cumberland County Confirms 2020 Election Results

Follow South Jersey Gives Thanks

Skipping Holiday Traditions This Year Is Something We Can Be Thankful About

New Legislation Requires New Jersey Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras

What’s Good — Coalition of Churches

Free COVID-19 Testing Available Throughout South Jersey

CASA of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties Raises Money to Provide Presents to Foster Youth for Giving Tuesday

Gov. Murphy Slams Rudy Giuliani for ‘Not Only Outrageous, but Racist’ Comments on Camden-Philly Voter Fraud

The Importance Of Practicing Mindfulness And Self-Care During The Pandemic

Free Flu Shots Still Available For GloCo Residents

Free Virtual Screening Of “The S Word” Planned To Raise Suicide Prevention Awareness

Camden County Correctional Facility Unveils Completed Mural

Governor Murphy Continues To Tighten Restrictions Due To Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Student Story: Immigration Isn’t As Bad As People Portray It

Computer Training Hubs For Teachers To Be Create Through $800K State Grant

Construction To Begin At Cumberland County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Imposed Additional Restrictions of Non-Essential Businesses

Murphy Adding $60 Million In CARES Act Funding For Grants Under NJEDA Phase 3

National Adoption Month Reminds Us That We Can Help Our Most Vulnerable Children

Camden County Freeholder Director Recommends No Gatherings For Thanksgiving

Gov. Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Related Safety Measures

New Jersey Announces Proposed Recipients of Library Construction Bond Act

United Advocacy Group Now Offering Entrepreneurship Course for Youth

Camden County Opens Fifth COVID-19 Testing Site

Commentary: Field Trips In Quarantine Offer Challenges But Still Great Rewards

Stage Right: Walter A. Webster Wins NJACT Lifetime Achievement Perry Award for Theatre Contributions

Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Banning Single-Use Plastics in New Jersey

Wendy’s Donates $10,000 to RCSJ-Cumberland’s ‘School Counts!’ Scholarship Program

Gov. Murphy Appoints Three Officials to Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce to Host ‘K-9s and Wines’ Event to Support Police Dogs

New Jersey Announces Updated COVID-19 Safety Measures for Restaurants, Bars

Multi-County Commissions On The Status Of Women Holding Suffragist 100th Anniversary Event

Report: Judge Delays Prison Layoffs, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Closure of Cumberland County Jail

Student Story: Social Media Is Not Just For Selfies, But Change

What’s Good — 2020 Election Feedback

Camden County Freeholder Director Urges Residents To Return To ‘War-Like’ Approach To COVID-19 Pandemic

South Jersey Gas to Run First Responder Grant Program

South Jersey Election Results: How House, Freeholder Board Races Are Playing Out

Rep. Jeff Van Drew Wins Reelection in New Jersey Second Congressional District House Race

Travel Time: The Joy Of Jim Thorpe

Salem Community College Receives $15,000 Grant for Nursing Programs

RCSJ’s Online Human Resources Program Ranked No. 10 in Nation by ValueColleges.com

Rowan University to Receive More Than $600,000 in Federal Grant Money for Substance Abuse Research

What’s Good — Murphy’s Chicken N Potatoes

Woodbine Elementary School Raises Awareness for Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol During Red Ribbon Week

Rep. Jeff Van Drew Leads Amy Kennedy in Heated House Race, But No Major Calls Made Early Wednesday Morning

Despite No Calls from Major Outlets, Jeff Van Drew Declares Victory in Second Congressional District Race

Associated Press: New Jersey Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

What’s Good — Election Day 2020

Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Filing Deadline Extended

The Importance Of Getting Your Flu Shot During The Pandemic

Stockton University Poll: Van Drew, Kennedy’s Second Congressional District Race a ‘Dead Heat’

Amy Kennedy Cancels All Public Events, Quarantines After Contact with COVID-19 Positive Individual

What’s Good — ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ Podcast

GCIT/SSSD Announces Plans For Academy Of Applied Technology And Advanced Manufacturing

Travel Time: The Poconos Are Back In Business

Student Story: School Works On Ways To Continue Extracurricular Activities In A Virtual World

Katz Foundation Donates Laptop Computers To High School Students In College

Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Awards Ceremony as Drive-In Event

Mental Health Experts Discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder’s Links to COVID-19 Pandemic

Sky’s The Limit: Eastern Sky Cooperative Helps Bring Out the Best in People

Open Enrollment for New Jersey Health Insurance Marketplace to Open November 1

Patient First in Woodbury Now Provides Coronavirus Testing

FiveThirtyEight Slightly Favors Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey’s Second Congressional District House Race

Gov. Murphy Outlines New Jersey Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan

New Jersey Launches Website to Provide Transparency on COVID-19 Funding Allocation

RWJ Foundation Donates $1.68 Million to New Rowan SOM Facility

Grant Funding Expands COVID-19 Testing In Cape May County

Camden County Rental Assistance Program Expands Income Limits For Residents

What’s Good — Breast Cancer Hero Kids

Gloucester County To Participate In National Drug Take Back Day With Operation Take Back

Atlantic City Releases Halloween 2020 Plans

New Jersey to Allocate $14 Million in CARES Act Funding to Workforce Development Programs

CASA of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties to Host Virtual Q&A

Governor Murphy Nominates Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan As Commissioner Of The New Jersey Department Of Education

Commentary: This Halloween Look Fear Right In The Eye…From A Good Distance…And Wear A Mask

Salem Community College Partners with Woman’s Club of Penns Grove/Carneys Point to Beautify Campus Again

Cumberland County Municipalities Lay Out Halloween Plans

Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce Partners with Surrounding Chambers for Small Business Grant Webinar

Senator Cory Booker Holds Big Lead in U.S. Senate Race, Per Stockton University Poll

Albert Appel Posthumously Receives New Jersey Heartland Hero Award

Moratorium On Utilities Being Disconnected For New Jersey Residents Extended Into Next Year

What’s Good — Mail-In Ballots

New Jersey to Provide $60 Million in Coronavirus Relief Fund Money to Additional Counties, Local Governments

Cumberland Foundation Board Member Lilly Kejzman Donates $25,000 to RCSJ-Cumberland Scholarship Program

New Jersey Launches Fully-Translated Spanish Business Website

Student Story: Students And Teacher Alike Are Adapting To Necessary Uses Of Technology

Fall 2020 Bridal Guide: How to Get Married Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

What’s Good — I Have A Lot To Say

GloCo Household Special Waste Collection To Take Place October 17

Applications for School Improvement Grants Now Open Through ‘Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act’

Senator Michael Testa, Assemblymen to Introduce Bill to Support Fight Against Breast Cancer

Commentary: Making Distance Learning A Little Closer With “Box Kit” Deliveries

Fitness: Exercise Must Be Viewed As A Critical Use Of Our Time

M25 Initiative to Distribute $15,000 to Combat Food Insecurity in Cumberland County

Cumberland County Freeholders Vote to Transfer Jail Inmates to Atlantic, Burlington Counties

Cape May Receives $10,000 Grant for Environmental Protection, Open Space Preservation

Gov. Phil Murphy Announces Introduction of Reproductive Freedom Act

Cape May County Libraries Have Reopened with Coronavirus-Related Protocols in Place

Five Takeaways from Thursday’s Second Congressional District Debate

What’s Good — Tatiana Samaria

Vineland Releases Plans for Halloween 2020

Freeholder Jack Surrency Calls on Joseph Derella to Replace Emergency Prison Meeting with Public Hearing

The Annalisa Show — Gallery 50

Cape May County Releases Secure Drop Box Locations for 2020 Election

Rep. Andy Kim, Challenger David Richter Discuss Military Support in Third District Debate

Bunting Family Pharmacy Opens Drop Box for Disposal of Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Amy Kennedy Ahead in Second Congressional District Race, Per Monmouth University Poll

Millville High School Releases Athletic Protocols for 2020-21 Season

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Moves to Increase State’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

What’s Good — ‘I Write To You’ 30-Day Journaling Challenge

Cumberland County Releases Schedule of Eight Upcoming Flu Clinics

Voters Polled: Community Members Discuss Various Voting Options for 2020 Election

Jaws Youth Playbook Foundation Donates $10,000 to RCSJ Scholarship Program

The Annalisa Show — Eastern Sky Co-Op

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