Celebrating Local Authors: Literary Voices Shaping Our Community

In South Jersey, a lively community of local authors share their stories, each adding their unique voices and experiences to the literary world. Among them are Daniel Yulo, Bennett Carlton, Corina Jane Benedetti, and Heather James Miller, who have embraced the power of storytelling in their own ways. Their works, ranging from novels and poetry […]

Class of 2028: A New Home

By Nethiri Umashanger High school marks a transformative moment in a student’s life. For the freshmen of the Class of 2028 who have just taken their first steps into this new chapter, a blend of emotions fills the air. From entering as freshmen to graduating as seniors— high school is a period of transformation. And […]

Local entity suing Boro to reverse cannabis license approval

SWEDESBORO – A lawsuit was filed on Oct. 3 by The Greenhouse of Swedesboro, LLC and Jennifer Baus. They are asking to reverse the decision of the Swedesboro Borough Council’s award of the cannabis license to The Jersey Joint Dispensary Swedesboro LLC. The Borough Council approved the license to Jersey Joint Dispensary on Aug. 19, […]

East Greenwich Senior Citizen Club News

EAST GREENWICH — If you are over 55 and live in East Greenwich Township, please join us for our monthly meetings. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the East Greenwich Municipal building on Democrat Road. We welcome new members to help us rebuild our senior group into an active […]

November Library System Programs

All GCLS branch libraries are closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in observation of Veteran’s Day and Thursday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org. Glassboro Library 101 Rowan Blvd. 856-881-0011 Children’s Programs: Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers, babies, and their adults enjoy […]

Morandini guest speaker at SJ Baseball Old Timers Banquet, Nov. 13

GIBBSTOWN — The South Jersey Baseball Old Timers Club will celebrate their 56th annual banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at St. Michael’s Mutual Club, 406 Memorial Ave, Gibbstown, NJ. Formed in 1968 to honor the Hall of Fame induction of “Goose” Goslin of Salem County, the organization consists of many former ball players as well […]

November 2024

HIGGINSON — Regina Lee (Suchaverski) Higginson, age 73, of Swedesboro, passed away on Sept. 24. Regina “Jeannie” was born on June 5, 1951 to Leon and Regina (Haverty) Suchaverski in Philadelphia, PA. After Jeannie graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School, she went on to work at Bell Telephone before meeting her husband Robert (Bob) in […]

SMYTH HONORED

WOOLWICH TWP. — Longtime Woolwich resident, Jaime Smyth, was recently honored at the Philadelphia Union game as a Positive Playmaker for making a difference in the community where she is an elementary school principal. Smyth was a teacher in Kensington, PA for almost two decades before becoming a principal in the Marple Newtown School District. […]

SENIOR CITIZEN HARVEST GALA, NOV. 20

WOOLWICH TWP. — The Kingsway Education Foundation invites the senior citizens of South Harrison, Swedesboro, Woolwich, Logan, and East Greenwich to its Annual Harvest Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the Kingsway High School Cafeteria. Seating is limited to 200. The award-winning Kingsway Jazz Band will showcase tunes from Benny […]

November

AGED TO PERFECTION: If you are over 55 years of age and reside in Woolwich or Swedesboro, join our wait list to become a member. The group is capped at 100 members. We are an active senior group enjoying common interests, games and outings. Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month […]