Pleasantville expansion gives Angels in Motion more room to serve
For Angels in Motion, a larger building means more than just extra square footage. It means more shelves for food. More racks for clothing. A room for yoga and breathwork. A lawn where families can gather to remember loved ones lost to the opioid epidemic. And,...
Local nonprofit Sole Scholars steps up for Pleasantville students
Nearly 30 minutes before the doors opened, the line outside the WinSan Center at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pleasantville already wrapped around the building. Families waited in the August heat, some armed with folding chairs, as the crowd continued to grow. But...
Atlantic County celebrates ‘Clear the Shelters’ Aug. 28-30
Looking for a fur-buddy companion as we move into fall? Your timing could not be better. Consider adopting a dog or cat from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter, August 28-30, when all adoption fees will be half price during the annual “Clear the Shelters” promotion....
Shore Fast Line once connected mainland towns with resort cities
For more than four decades, the Shore Fast Line carried passengers between Atlantic City and Ocean City, passing through the mainland communities of Pleasantville, Northfield, Linwood and Somers Point. Operated by the Atlantic City and Shore Railroad, the electric...
Planting roots: Raíz Wellness Collective brings affordable yoga to Pleasantville
For Bianca Valentin, opening a yoga studio was never part of the plan. A licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor, Valentin has spent more than a decade helping South Jersey residents navigate mental health challenges, substance...
