Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey
By Mari D’Albora Dattolo Outside of Greenwich in Cumberland County, NJ is one of the oldest African American settlements on the eastern seaboard. Springtown came about after the Manumission Act of 1786 when Quakers sold small tracts of land to free Blacks who then...
Embrace your heart: Essential tips for a healthier you this heart health month
By Dr. LaToya Roberts February is the perfect time to remind readers that heart disease remains the single greatest cause of death in the United States. Here are some ways to help protect your heart. Eat for Your heart I can’t stress enough the importance of...
Events and Happenings
Multiday Events Princesses on Ice Friday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. Renault Winery 72 Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Come out to Renault Winery’s Vinter Wonderland and watch your favorite princesses perform on ice, presented by the Atlantic City Figure Skating...Early St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with McDermott’s Handy
The Ocean City Arts Center presents McDermott’s Handy in an early celebration for St. Patrick’s Day and recognizes a member of the duo, Kathy DeAngelo, as a recipient of the inaugural New Jersey Heritage Fellowship award. The event is Saturday, March 2 at 3 p.m. in...New Winter Warrior Festival offers some mid-February fun
The inaugural Winter Warrior Festival on Saturday in Ocean City will provide a great way to escape cabin fever. The event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk). The festival is free to attend, and will include...
