Author: Joe D’Aquila
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Blue Moon Theatre To Bring Local Playwright’s Vision to Life in Woodstown
When “Where the Lost Children Play” is performed at the Blue Moon Theatre this month, it will be the first time anyone in our area has ever seen the show,…
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Collingswood Farmers Market: Commerce, Community, Connection
The Collingswood Farmers Market has grown into one of the premier local market events since its creation in 2000. Held weekly on Saturdays, from May through Thanksgiving the (mostly) rain…
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A Taste of South America and the Caribbean on the Wildwood Boardwalk
When it comes to Latin food in South Jersey, Mexican restaurants still dominate the scene, but with our monthly Uncommon Dining feature, we like to take a look at offerings…
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Johnson’s Farm & Food Cottage: Cultural Connection and Stewardship of the Land
From the first time we heard of Johnson Farm & Food Cottage we knew we wanted to feature them in South Jersey Local and that our monthly Uncommon Garden feature…
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No Farms, No Food
Here at South Jersey Local we always try to keep a positive outlook and write about stories that celebrate life in South Jersey as a counter to the negative and…
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Author Shares her Family’s Connection to Vineland’s House of Depression
Robin R. Gross had always heard family tales about a distant relative with a strange life story. But when she first started digging deeper, she had no idea where her…
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Bosphorus Mediterranean: A Turkish Delight in Gloucester County
Our spotlight this month is on Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food, and specifically Turkish cuisine. Now you may be thinking that isn’t all that uncommon, but in our opinion, we won’t be…
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Specca Farms, Where you can Pick Your Own…Everything!
Most people who’ve spent any amount of time in South Jersey probably have at least a passing familiarity with pick-your-own farms and orchards. U-Pick Strawberries, peaches, apples and pumpkins have…
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Mystic Realms: A Whimsical Fantasy with a Powerful Philosophy
You never know what you might see when you head into the woods of South Jersey.Earlier this month we found ourselves driving through Medford, when suddenly we were transported to…
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Salem County Setting the Stage For Movie Productions with Launch of New Film Festival
You can skip the next Sundance and bid adieu to Cannes. If you’re looking to be a part of the hottest new festival to hit the filmmaking scene, you now…