Smithville Mayfest celebrates small businesses and community fun
From crocheted stuffed animals to homemade pickles and original artwork, Historic Smithville once again hosted another successful Mayfest. The two-day event, held Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, featured over 100 vendors, an international food court and a lineup of...
Rockabilly Uprising returns to Smithville June 7
Tune In, Turn On Rockabilly has always been one of this column’s favorite music genres. From the upbeat sound of bands ranging from The Stray Cats and Link Ray, to Robert Gordon, The Cramps and Flat Duo Jets, it’s always had a hipness and swagger we find appealing....
Stepping up to the plate: Scout’s project highlights spiritof community, inclusion at South Jersey Field of Dreams
By Madison Russ The South Jersey Field of Dreams is celebrating three new wheelchair-accessible picnic benches along the third baseline, thanks to the hard work of a local scout. JT Schenker, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 77 in Smithville, designed the benches to...
Historic Smithville represents artists in Artwalk
By Rebecca Oldham Despite Saturday morning’s rain, artists returned eager and ready to showcase their work this past Sunday, April 27, at Smithville’s bi-annual Artwalk. Hosted by Smithville’s own Underground storefront, the event welcomed a turnout of over forty...
Touring Smithville’s new senior living center
Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle Atlantic County’s newest senior living facility, Ridgewood Senior Living, recently opened its doors at 705 East Moss Mill Road in Galloway Township, directly across from the historic Smithville Inn. I had the opportunity to tour this...
