University Hosts K-9 Explosives Detection Training; Chief Qualifies for National Trials

by Cindy | Mar 14, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, Hometown Hero, South Jersey

For the second consecutive year, police K-9 units from all over New Jersey gathered at Stockton University on March 12 to obtain certification in explosives detection. Stockton Police Chief Tracy Stuart completed the certification with her K-9 partner Freya. Officers...

Lines on the Pines: More than 80 authors, artists and artisans share their passion for the N.J. Pine Barrens at Stockton University

by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Galloway, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Andrea K. Hammer Driving up the long, forested road toward Stockton University in Galloway, an intriguing sign for a sustainable farm set the tone for the annual Lines on the Pines event in the large, light-filled Campus Center. High energy emanated from more than...

Noyes Gallery at Seaview features local artists’ work in magnificent setting

by Cindy | Mar 6, 2025 | Art, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Galloway, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Andrea K. Hammer With expansive vistas of Reeds Bay, the Seaview’s serene beauty repeatedly beckons visitors to explore the sprawling hotel and golf club. Located on more than 600 wooded acres that are part of the New Jersey Pinelands, the elegant and stately...

Stockton Hosts Two Events This Weekend Featuring Natural Beauty of the Pinelands

by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 4, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, South Jersey

Two events at Stockton University this weekend will give you a new appreciation for the beauty of the Pinelands National Reserve.  The 36th annual Pinelands Short Course, a daylong event co-sponsored by the university and the Pinelands Commission, will take place from...

Restaurateur’s evolution continues as Galloway eatery transforms into 279 Social Kitchen

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 27, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, Galloway, Scott Cronick, South Jersey

By Scott Cronick When you look at Drew Huggard’s resume, it’s pretty impressive … to say the least. The entrepreneur, restaurateur, chef and family man certainly has come a long way since he started working as a bus boy and delivery person for Rick Romanelli’s various...

Two South Jersey Students Win Poetry Out Loud Competition at Performing Arts Center

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 23, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, South Jersey

Two South Jersey high school students advanced to the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud competition finals after a regional competition Feb. 13 at Stockton University. Michaela Giuliani, of Vineland High School, and McKenzie Finn, of Cedar Creek, will compete March 12 in the...