As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, many Americans will suffer from seasonal affective disorder on top of potential mental health consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
Health care workers and at-risk populations will be prioritized when New Jersey begins distributing doses of the coronavirus vaccine to members of the public.
The donation will allow for the construction of Rowan University's new osteopathic medicine facility, which will be located at RCSJ's Gloucester County campus and provide spaces for student instruction and medical care for community members.
Cape May County will utilize $552,513 in grant money from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC)-Enhancing Detection to expand testing capabilities for COVID-19 over six months.
The Camden County Freeholder Board is expanding the income limits of the Camden County Rental Assistance Program in order to provide more residents the ability to apply.
Anona Abdullah and Ja'syiah Reynolds may not even be 10 years old yet, but they made a difference in their community by collecting donations for breast cancer research.
Operation Take Back, a program that provides Gloucester County residents an opportunity to safely dispose of prescription drugs in an effort to prevent substance abuse and overdose, will take place on Saturday, October 24, at the Deptford Township Municipal Building, 1101 Cooper Street, Deptford from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Trick-or-treating will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Halloween, and community members are encouraged to take a number of coronavirus-related precautions like mask wearing and social distancing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many warnings regarding the safety of Trick-or-Treating this Halloween. While we all need to be mindful to protect ourselves and our neighbors from the spread of COVID-19, we also need to understand that the loss of a holiday can amplify the feelings of isolation, anxiety, helplessness, and depression that are already being experienced because of the pandemic.
Although community members will be asked to take coronavirus-related safety precautions, Halloween will, all things considered, look fairly normal this year.
The webinar, which will highlight the third phase of the NJEDA's third phase of funding for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21.
Governor Phil Murphy has signed an executive order extending a moratorium preventing New Jersey residents from having their utilities disconnected through at least March 15, 2021.
More than one million New Jerseyans have already voted in this year's election, and drop boxes are scattered across the state with less than three weeks remaining to cast your vote.
The state's website, which aims to provide guidance and resources for those hoping to start small businesses in New Jersey, is now available in Spanish.
Long gone are the days of students carrying heavy textbooks and roaming the hallways, and in are the days of Zoom meetings in pajamas. Since online classes have begun at Gateway Regional High School, both students and teachers have had to adapt to the world of virtual learning.
Six-year-old Caleb and 11-year-old Calvin Corley wrote a children's book called I Have A Lot To Say, which aims to emphasize the importance of a positive mindset.
The Household Special Waste Collection Day for Gloucester County residents will take place Saturday, October 17 at the Gloucester County Road Department at 1200 N. Delsea Drive, in Clayton.
Grants awarded will help schools make improvements to school security, water infrastructure, and Career and Technical Education in both Vo-Tech school districts and county colleges.
"Michelle's Law," named in memory of 38-year-old Hopewell Township resident Michelle Devita, would make it mandatory for private health insurers to cover the cost of mammograms for patients of all ages.
Science kits, art kits, introduction to Kindergarten kits, all were developed and packaged up for delivery. These have been unique offerings we were able to provide our students to offer a hands-on specialized learning experience.
When we don’t value our time we try to get things done here and there and force the critical things to suffer. Exercising and working out is one of them.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2) and challenger Amy Kennedy's debate featured discussion about a number of different topics ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to social justice issues.
Trick-or-treating will be allowed to take place from 4-7 p.m. on Halloween in Vineland, but residents are encouraged to take a number of coronavirus-related precautions this year.
Kevin Gold's "I Write To You" journaling challenge encourages community members to keep a log of their thoughts and feelings throughout the month of October.
Proper masking guidelines have proven essential to our safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding the right fit, however, can be challenging. Here are some tips to make the process easier – and effective.
Renters are at risk of losing their homes or facing an eviction threat due to lost employment or income caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can take advantage of a program launched by the Camden County Freeholder Board.
The proposed bill would create the New Jersey Black Cultural Heritage Commission and Black Heritage Trail, which will aim to promote and raise awareness for Black culture in the state.
The Cumberland County Women's Suffrage Centennial March and Rally will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 28 at the Bridgeton Zoo and end at the Pavilion in Morningside Park approximately 45 minutes later.
New Jersey SHARES and the Volunteers of America Delaware Valley will help residents in danger of eviction or foreclosure with their payments through a new grant program.
Applications are open until December 30 for families with incomes of up to $75,000 with children from the ages of 5-13 who are attending school remotely.
While many people are understandably hesitant to travel far during the COVID-19 pandemic, for sun-seekers, there are destinations available with a focus on keeping travelers safe, while offering a hearty dose of fun.
While the autumn season is upon us, there are still plenty of hot days in September. That mean an increased risk of dehydration, which can be very dangerous.
The Camden County Library System is beginning to reopen to the public, starting with limited services and hours at their larger branches. This week marked the first time indoor, in-person services have been available to library patrons since our facilities were ordered to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March.
The legislation requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to deny permits for new facilities that will have "disproportionately negative impacts" on overburdened communities.
“The support of these well-named CARES grants has been nothing short of critical. We have to show people that the work we do is valued by others who have a bigger stake in its survival even than we do."
"I just remember needing a button that I could press on my phone so that my loved ones knew that I was not okay and where to come find me immediately."
The Route 54/40 Community Shuttle is a free and convenient mode of transport that connects Atlantic County residents with job opportunities and essential services. It serves the community by giving transit-dependent individuals and families access to their weekly and daily needs.
Juneteenth will be celebrated on the third Friday of June after Gov. Murphy signed the legislation on Instagram live with critically acclaimed singer/rapper SZA.
President Keating feels confident and comfortable in RCSJ's fall semester plans due to the college's early decision and constant communication with students, faculty, and staff.
Atlantic County residents can take advantage of the Homeowners Firewood Program to obtain inexpensive firewood from designated county parks to supplement their own supplies beginning October 1.
With COVID-19 infections on the rise among teenagers and young adults, the Camden County Freeholder Board has unveiled a new public health campaign today urging younger residents to “protect your circle.”
"We are launching FollowSouthJersey.com to reconnect our communities as things start to reopen and to hopefully alleviate some of the fear and uncertainty through regular local updates."
Hyper-local journalism picks up the quieter voices of society while many larger publications focus on the loud. What impacts us most, what impacts us immediately, is what happens in our own backyards.
The three-week campaign, which culminates on the U.N. International Day of Peace, aims to inspire compassion and establish a habit of kindness across schools, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals alike.
President Stephen Sweeney, assembly deputy speaker John Burzichelli, and assembly deputy parliamentarian Adam Taliaferro have called on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to investigate the project due to a number of unfulfilled promises from Orsted.
This year's "Suit a Student" fashion show will take place via a Zoom webinar with live messages from RCSJ Presidnet Fred Keating and Dean of Business Studies Patricia Claghorn.
North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest will continue offering lifeguard services through September 27, and beaches in the City of Wildwood will be guarded daily through September 13.
As the summer season continues to wind down, students may have returned to or started their 2020-2021 academic year. Some students may be freshmen in college, such as myself, feeling the adrenaline of the prospect of the safe return to the physical campus or in a situation similar to the what the Class of 2020 experienced this past spring.
Families can receive 25 pounds of mixed produce while supplies last by walking or driving up to the front of Lakeside Middle School from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, September 11.
The Chamber needs volunteers to help control the number of people who enter Saturday's Mexican Independence Day celebration, which will begin at 1 p.m.
This year schools are faced with starting off entire programs and first days of school interfacing through a computer screen. How will we do what we do with our students? How will we create those magical moments? How will we make those special connections? How will we see the moment of understanding for our kids when the lightbulb goes on for them? How can we do all this through a little Zoom box on a computer screen?
State and local officials along with Touch NJ will distribute the boxes of food on Thursday, September 10 from 10:00 A.M.. to noon at 1101 N. Delaware St., Paulsboro.
To help keep residents safe and healthy this flu season, county officials have announced the 2020 Seasonal Flu Shot Schedule, beginning on Friday, October 2.
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoes by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain, and the Murphy administration has now distributed more than 86,000 free doses of the drug throughout the state.
In today’s musical world of heavy beats, looped sampling, distorted guitars, and pounding bass, local singer-songwriter Christopher Davis-Shannon offers an alternative to the alternative.
Reinvention can be a marvelous thing! There comes a time when you must reinvent yourself in order to deal with the major changes that will come your way.
The Gloucester County Animal Shelter has put in place special discounts to help clear the shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic, and residents are taking advantage.
Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill which requires the county officials’ title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner” and all “boards of chosen freeholders” to be known as “boards of county commissioners.” The legislation will go into effect January 1, 2021.
The Atlantic County Board of Freeholders unanimously passed a resolution on August 18 supporting County Executive Dennis Levinson’s request for Governor Murphy to lift the current restrictions on indoor dining and entertainment that are having a devastating economic impact on Atlantic County businesses.
The 5th Annual Candlelight Vigil to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day will be held on Thursday, August 27, at James G. Atkinson Park beginning at dusk.
The educational profession dramatically changed last March as our students left physical schools and became virtual learners. Our teachers became virtual educators responsible for not only their children’s academic needs, but their social emotional and all of their other needs as well in the middle of a pandemic.
School districts that can't meet New Jersey's coronavirus-related health guidelines in time for the beginning of the school year will be allowed to deliver courses remotely.
Several Jefferson Health registered dietitians recently weighed in on the topic of truth regarding nutrition and immunity. Their answer is yes — the right foods can be beneficial to support immune health.
Though nothing is set in stone yet, Cumberland County's government is formulating a plan that would have prisoners in the county transferred to other correctional facilities in the region.
The district's 2020-21 academic year will begin with 100% remote instruction on September 8, it currently plans on transitioning to phase one of hybrid learning on Tuesday, October 13.
Grant amounts will be formulated based on the total number of missed rental payments and the number of COVID-19-impacted rental units serving low- and moderate-income tenants.
The Census Bureau estimates it'll need to visit approximately 56 million addresses to collect in-person responses thanks to the current self-response rate of 63.3%.
Children ranging from third to eighth graders got to participate in a number of different activities involving science, technology, and art at the Alms Center in Bridgeton.
The Rowan's Partnership Online program will allow an incoming student to get their associates and bachelor's degree from RCSJ and Rowan, respectively, for $36,000.
The Patient Notification Act, which requires medical professionals to discuss the potential for dependency when prescribing opioids, was signed into New Jersey's law in 2017.
The Stevenson family has provided free hot dogs and lemonade to community members throughout the summer, and they plan on continuing Joi's Lemonade Stand in the fall.
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter will conduct free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats. A canine clinic is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, and a feline clinic is scheduled for Sunday, August 30
Camden County residents who are seeking quality information on available employment and training programs, as well as how to access those opportunities and services can find what they are looking for virtually at the Camden County One-Stop.
The re-opening of schools has been on the minds of many New Jersey residents, the surrounding areas and, in fact, across the country. The coronavirus has been a topic of great concern since the March shutdown and teachers are worried that health and safety of school staff and students could be put in grave danger.
Now that we have had a moment to reflect, we are still puzzling over that experience as it sits in our very near rear view mirror. Conversations have begun in terms of the academic loss and how our children sit so far back in their curriculum and comparative scores on whatever measures exist out there compared to previous years.
"We would like nothing more than to return to our classrooms, busses, cafeterias, and offices to educate our students in a safe environment. However, it is clear that the science does not support reopening school buildings this fall."
Students and their parents can choose whether or not they attend in-person classes at school this year thanks to CARES Act funding from the state of New Jersey.
Although gyms and fitness centers in New Jersey are closed, community members can continue to stay active through a number of different online offerings.
If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning at night since the outbreak of COVID-19, you’re not alone. Heightened stress and anxiety, as well as changes to daily schedules, have caused many to lose some much-needed shut-eye.
The Camden County Youth Services Commission (CCYSC) and the Department of Corrections are asking for submissions of mural designs for the outside perimeter wall of the Camden County Correctional Facility that will reflect themes such as hope, support, peace, and community, among others, and their intersection with both the juvenile and adult criminal justice system.
SEWELL, N.J. -- The Volunteer Center of South Jersey has announced the winners of the 2020 Scholarship Award for Volunteer Excellence (SAVE). Thomas (TJ) Edmund, Jr. of National Park and DeAisha Johnson of Sicklerville have each been awarded $500 scholarships.
New Jersey is now in the middle of PUSH Week, an incentive to drive participation in the 2020 Census count before census takers begin visiting homes in August.
Dwyer is an orthopedic surgeon who opened Premier Orthopaedic Associates -- a company that supports people with severe injuries from their initial evaluations to physical therapy.
Bumbray joined "What's Good" to discuss her new album and "Clumsy" -- a new single that talks about the humble beginnings of her relationship with her current husband.
Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will receive an additional $15 million in funding to support small businesses that are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Children and families have been impacted in a number of ways including loss of income, illness, and death on top isolation. The Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU) offers help to families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10-17 years old for whom they are responsible.
The Camden County Addiction Awareness Task Force, in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services will host Naloxone training sessions held virtually via Webex on the last Tuesday of each month. The next session will take place on Tuesday, July 28, from 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Handwritten newspapers that helped spur the American Revolution into motion were created at Potter's Tavern, which still stands in the heart of Bridgeton.
"It was about just gathering kids from all the cities that we can, different walks of life, different parts of the city to challenge people to come out of their comfort zone, so to speak.”
At this time, retail stores are allowed to operate at 50% capacity with a smattering of coronavirus-related restrictions like social distancing in place.
Mayor Albert B. Kelly recently announced that Sunset Lake is open for kayaking and canoeing, but he "can't say for certain" if swimming will be allowed in the lake this summer.
Camden County small businesses will soon be able to apply for federally funded grants totaling $20 million to help with losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many schools in New Jersey came into this pandemic unprepared. Technologically in terms of one to one computers for students, infrastructure behind the scenes, LMS learning platforms, staff development, and even students as digital natives were not ready to take the drastic step to a fully virtual education.
Back in mid-March, as per Executive Orders 104 and 107, Governor Phil Murphy called for the immediate closure of all public, private, and religious learning institutions across the state because of COVID-19. Ever since then, local schools have had to resort to virtual learning as an alternative to in-person instruction and now amid an unorthodox summer, many students are undoubtedly concerned about returning to live classes in the fall.
Do you have a few pounds to lose? Do you have high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol? Do you suffer with blood sugar issues? Have joint pain? Experience heartburn, bloating, gas, or constipation? Then you might be what I like to call “functionally ill.”
As of July 1, only 61.3% of Cumberland County residents have filled out the census, which helps the government determine how funds will be allocated within a certain community.
Hartman found that more than a third of the students she surveyed are concerned about how they'll finance their college educations, and 43% live in home environments that aren't conducive to studying.
“It has been a challenge readjusting, but I believe we have been able to overcome quite a few obstacles. I feel that our state is one of the few that is taking its time because there are a lot of other states that have opened up too quickly, where masks aren’t a requirement in some spaces."
The Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has been recognized for its innovative application of mapping and analytics technology, as well as thought leadership in the field of emergency management.
“As we continue to practice social distancing, many students are likely questioning the impact on their current education plans. Taking classes online may not be every student’s first choice; however, at this point in time, it is the safest,” RCSJ President Frederick Keating said.
The Camden County Freeholder Board has received and is allocating federal funding for towns which will be used to supplement unforeseen costs from COVID-19 related purchases such as personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitizer, and a variety of other tools for essential employees since the start of this public health crisis.
Henrietta Crawford, who lived much of her life on 123 Montrose Street, in Vineland, was a pastor, evangelist, suffragist, and feminist. This firebrand was a significant figure in the historical fight for human rights, yet her participation has, unfortunately, largely gone unnoticed.
Voting in the middle of the pandemic just got easier for residents of Cumberland County. Back on June 22, it was announced that voters have the option of dropping their ballots for the July 7 primary in drop boxes across the county.
Some people seek employment, some search for meals, and others are looking for sites where they can be tested for the coronavirus. Sensitive to this fact, community leaders and officials of Bridgeton have advised residents to be aware of various opportunities to take advantage of if impacted by the virus.
Decades ago, no one could have possibly imagined that the Class of 2020 would be one lived through with great trials and tribulations, fighting against an “invisible enemy” like COVID-19.
