Italian Festival brings food, music and culture to Historic Smithville
The Italian Festival returned to Historic Smithville on Sept. 19, bringing food, music, shopping and family activities to the Galloway Township destination. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the festival featured more than 80 craft vendors offering handmade goods....
Art in the Park celebrates creativity and community in Somers Point
Artists and community members gathered at John F. Kennedy Park in Somers Point for the 10th annual Art in the Park, a celebration of creativity. Organized by the Somers Point Arts Commission, the festival featured an exhibit and sale showcasing paintings and...
The history of dog breeding and a look at the sporting breeds
As early as the time of the Ancient Roman Empire, humans were classifying dogs into groups, based on what their jobs were. While dogs of modern times are primarily companions, early on they were domesticated to be of service to humans. Dogs were bred to perform a...
Understanding Medicare
Since we frequently see those nearing retirement get confused about Medicare, I thought it would be a good idea to cover what it is and isn’t. Medicare was created in 1965 for people age 65 and over. In the years that followed, new coverage was added for those with...
Long lost towns of the Pines
The Pine Barrens of New Jersey contain more ghost towns, some say, then the entire America west. The Pinelands of today with its pristine woodlands and unique plant and animal communities, is a very different place than the busy industrial center it once was hundreds...
