Author: Joe D’Aquila
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Enjoying the Arts in Hammonton? Join the Club!
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The first rule of Art Club is you’re already in Art Club, even if you didn’t know it – or know what it is, or that it even existed. “We’ve…
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From Farm to Bottle at Nauti Spirits on the Jersey Cape
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The craigslist ad was pretty weird and a little vague. It posed the question – are you creative with recipes? But it didn’t say much more. Veronica Townsend, originally from…
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Arts Foundation to Bring Big Art Party Vibe to Atlantic City’s 48 Blocks
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The Atlantic City Arts Foundation is throwing the biggest party of the year for the AC arts community and everyone is invited! The festival, to be held all day, from…
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A Dream Come True at Woodstown’s Squirrel’s Nest Art Studio
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Like so many of the stories we’ve told in our first few issues of South Jersey Local, this one has its beginnings, at least in part, during the Covid-19 outbreak…
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Beloved Salem County Sandwich Shop Taken Over By New Mom and Pop
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Dorsey Maxwell grew up on Seagraves Sub Shops’ cheesesteaks and hoagies, and though he didn’t know it would be happening until very recently, he’s now been chosen to carry forward…
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Stockton University: An Anchor for South Jersey, A Beacon for Atlantic City
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For just over half a century, Stockton University has been providing South Jersey with ever-expanding educational opportunities in an idyllic setting nestled in the pines. The sprawling main campus in…
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SOUTH JERSEY EDUCATION COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Rowan University’s Carl Hausman
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This Education Community Spotlight is a personal one for me. When we decided we’d be using our latest print issue to take a look at education in South Jersey, and…
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South Jersey and Rowan U – Perfect Together
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Rowan University has gone through many changes over the years, but probably none has been as significant, or as rapid, as the developments that have taken place in just the…
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Collecting the Quirkiest Parts of our Past at Obnoxious Antiques
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When the Gillian’s Wonderland Pier amusement park on the boardwalk in Ocean City closed last year, Obnoxious Antiques found themselves all over the news.The Burlington County-based store specializes in odd…
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Using Photos to Tell the Stories of Fishing’s Past and Future
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Dave Zeuner was fed up with the corporate world. He didn’t want to wear a suit and tie everyday anymore. He was ready to retire – or so he thought.…