Author: Joe D’Aquila
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Cherry Hill’s Joe Matarese is Mining South Jersey for Comedy Gold
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When stand-up comedian Joe Matarese was asked about his fondest memory of growing up in South Jersey the answer came quickly, in full detail, and without any uncertainty. “My greatest…
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The Little Theater That Could Down at the End of the Road in Cape May
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If you find yourself down the shore this summer in the Cape May area and you feel you need something a little different to do – you can head on…
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Boatloads of Catfish Hauled in During Annual Tournament in Alloway
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The Lower Alloways Creek Boat Ramp was the site of the weigh-ins for the Alloway Catfish Tournament yesterday. The tournament, held each year on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends…
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Uncommon Garden: Local Farmer Growing Gourmet Mushrooms in Her Cape May County Garage
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If you’re looking for some premium mushrooms in South Jersey, you needn’t look any further than the Wood Song mushroom farm in Cape May County. Operated by Lin Conover out…
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Incoming Managing Couple Seeks to Breathe New Life into Richland’s Pickwickian Tavern
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Married couple Chelsea and Dave Aron have taken over as the new management team at the Pickwickian Tavern & Smokery in Richland. Their mission is to have the beloved eatery…
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Why We Do What We Do – SOUTH JERSEY DOESN’T SUCK!
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“South Jersey sucks!” That’s the unsolicited, oh-so-subtle and completely nuanced opinion of my son Ben, who is 14 years old and basing that assessment on his vast experience and wealth…
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New Coffee Shop Brings Taste of Sicily to Pennsville
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Opening the new Caffe Doppio coffee shop in Pennsville is a full-circle moment for business owner Michelle Padalino-Walsh. Born in Palermo, Sicily, Padalino-Walsh said she came to America at a…
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Striped Lion Distillery Celebrates Final May the 4th in Woodbury Location – Move in the Works
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May 4 has always been an important date for the folks at Striped Lion Distillery in Woodbury. Married couple Erin and Kevin Wright, owners of the local rum producer, are…
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Brewery Profile: Cape May County’s Whale Tale – Serving up Beers with a Side of Community Spirit
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Teddy Padussis and his family took over the former Coho Brewing a little over a year ago, and with that switch came a change in name and in direction. “We…
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Monster Factory – Evolution of Champions Event in Paulsboro Tonight!
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The World Famous Monster Factory is holding a professional wrestling show at their homebase in Paulsboro tonight (Saturday, May 3). It’s their Evolution of Champions event and tickets are on…