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Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly won’t seek reelection, plans Gateway CAP retirement
Government

Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly won’t seek reelection, plans Gateway CAP retirement

Bridgeton’s first Black mayor is stepping away after 15 years, putting redevelopment, safety and neighborhood services at the center of a 2026 power shift.

Marcus Williams2m read
Landis Theater to close temporarily June 1 for repairs, not permanently
Business

Landis Theater to close temporarily June 1 for repairs, not permanently

Booked shows run through May, then the Landis Theater shuts June 1 for repairs, ending downtown foot traffic while Vineland fights rumors of a permanent closure.

Sarah Chen2m read
Sika opens new mortar plant in Upper Deerfield, adds 50 jobs
Business

Sika opens new mortar plant in Upper Deerfield, adds 50 jobs

Sika’s 250,000-square-foot Upper Deerfield plant is now running, bringing up to 50 jobs to Cumberland County and reshaping a key industrial corridor.

Sarah Chen2m read
Public Citizen names Inspira Vineland among New Jersey hospitals at risk
Healthcare

Public Citizen names Inspira Vineland among New Jersey hospitals at risk

Vineland’s Inspira Medical Center landed on a new at-risk list as Medicaid cuts raise fresh questions about emergency, maternity and surgery services in Cumberland County.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Toro powers Vineland past Cedar Creek with complete-game win, homer
Education

Toro powers Vineland past Cedar Creek with complete-game win, homer

Mario Toro threw a complete game, struck out nine and hit a two-run homer as Vineland beat Cedar Creek 3-1 and split the season series.

Marcus Williams2m read
Red Cross aids Bridgeton resident after Townsend Avenue home fire
Community

Red Cross aids Bridgeton resident after Townsend Avenue home fire

A Townsend Avenue fire sent one Bridgeton resident scrambling for shelter, and the Red Cross covered lodging, food and clothing in the first hours after the blaze.

Marcus Williams2m read
Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in Millville, adds new Route 47 bakery
Business

Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in Millville, adds new Route 47 bakery

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened in front of Cumberland Crossing on Route 47, a fresh sign that Millville’s retail corridor is still drawing national chains.

Sarah Chen2m read
RCSJ Cumberland bands to perform free spring concert in Vineland
Education

RCSJ Cumberland bands to perform free spring concert in Vineland

Free and open to the public, RCSJ Cumberland’s spring concert will pair wind symphony and jazz band setlists under Joseph Akinskas in Vineland.

Lisa Park2m read
Dirt bike rider killed in Cumberland County crash on North Main Road
Community

Dirt bike rider killed in Cumberland County crash on North Main Road

A 34-year-old dirt bike rider died after a crash with a vehicle on North Main Road, renewing concern about fatal two-wheel wrecks in Cumberland County.

Lisa Park1m read
Bridgeton’s Jeremiah Russell commits to Salem Community College football class
Education

Bridgeton’s Jeremiah Russell commits to Salem Community College football class

Bridgeton senior Jeremiah Russell joined Salem Community College’s first football class, giving the Mighty Oaks an in-state South Jersey recruit.

Sarah Chen2m read
Vineland gets first Bojangles, opens on South Delsea Drive
Business

Vineland gets first Bojangles, opens on South Delsea Drive

Bojangles opened its first Cumberland County spot on South Delsea Drive, while Chick-fil-A’s Blackwood debut shows South Jersey chains chasing traffic and spending.

Sarah Chen2m read
Wildfire Near West Deptford Refinery Burns 160 Acres, No Structures Lost
Community

Wildfire Near West Deptford Refinery Burns 160 Acres, No Structures Lost

A wildfire near West Deptford’s former Eagle Point Refinery scorched 160 acres before crews contained it. Smoke reached Philadelphia, but no structures were lost.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bridgeton Cinco de Mayo celebration returns to downtown riverfront Sunday
Community

Bridgeton Cinco de Mayo celebration returns to downtown riverfront Sunday

Bridgeton’s riverfront will host a full-day Cinco de Mayo festival May 3, with music, food, games and Miss Cinco de Mayo. City leaders see it as culture and downtown business fuel.

Sarah Chen2m read
Vineland Historical Society screens Seabrook Farms documentary at Landis Theater
Community

Vineland Historical Society screens Seabrook Farms documentary at Landis Theater

Seabrook Farms' history of wartime relocation and refugee labor drew neighbors to the Landis Theater Sunday, with a panel led by filmmaker Helga Merits.

Sarah Chen2m read
A New Inclusive Park for Vineland
Community

A New Inclusive Park for Vineland

A new park at Romano aims to make recreation more inclusive in Vineland

Ellie Harper3m read
College Programs Boost Skills, Jobs and Equity in Cumberland County
Education

College Programs Boost Skills, Jobs and Equity in Cumberland County

Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland campus offers a range of workforce aligned programs that are equipping residents with technical and creative skills, and connecting them to local employers through apprenticeships and certificate pathways. These efforts matter for Cumberland County because they strengthen economic opportunity, support local industry needs, and can reduce health related inequities tied to unemployment and underemployment.

Lisa Park2m read
South Jersey voters head to June 3 primaries in key congressional race
Government

South Jersey voters head to June 3 primaries in key congressional race

Turnout in Vineland, Bridgeton and Millville could shape who survives the June 3 primary and challenges Jeff Van Drew in South Jersey's most watched House race.

James Thompson2m read
ICE Agents Smash Car Window to Arrest Man Outside Bridgeton Courthouse
Government

ICE Agents Smash Car Window to Arrest Man Outside Bridgeton Courthouse

Masked ICE agents smashed a car window with a baton to arrest Edgar Gomez outside Bridgeton's courthouse on Friday, as his wife livestreamed the chaotic scene and demanded a warrant.

Marcus Williams3m read
Jason Kessler Named Millville Public Schools Athletic Director, Health & PE Supervisor
Education

Jason Kessler Named Millville Public Schools Athletic Director, Health & PE Supervisor

Jason Kessler has been named Millville Public Schools athletic director and supervisor of Health & Physical Education, a role that shapes student sports, wellness and school culture.

Lisa Park3m read
New Jersey Motorsports Park fuels Millville tourism, local business traffic
Business

New Jersey Motorsports Park fuels Millville tourism, local business traffic

NJMP attracts motorsport fans and events to Millville, boosting hotels, dining and seasonal jobs. Residents should expect crowded local roads and busy hotels during major events.

Sarah Chen2m read
Two $200M projects and $21M broadband boost Cumberland County
Business

Two $200M projects and $21M broadband boost Cumberland County

Major manufacturing, golf, data center and broadband investments will add jobs and infrastructure across Cumberland County and expand local digital access.

Sarah Chen2m read
Potter's Tavern history spotlights Bridgeton roots, supports downtown revival
Community

Potter's Tavern history spotlights Bridgeton roots, supports downtown revival

Cumberland County has posted a local history of Potter's Tavern in Bridgeton on its website, highlighting the tavern's colonial and Revolutionary era role as a gathering place where early patriot minded publications circulated. The account matters to residents because it anchors more than two centuries of civic memory in Bridgeton's historic downtown, informs preservation stewardship that began in 1958 and 1996, and ties heritage assets to local economic and planning decisions.

Sarah Chen2m read
Cumberland County senior fair brings services, screenings to Bridgeton residents
Community

Cumberland County senior fair brings services, screenings to Bridgeton residents

At Bridgeton’s Cumberland Regional High School, seniors got tax, license and health help in one stop, cutting travel and paperwork barriers in a county where 16.1% are 65+.

Sarah Chen2m read
Two motorcyclists seriously injured in Vineland crash, flown to trauma centers
Healthcare

Two motorcyclists seriously injured in Vineland crash, flown to trauma centers

Two injured motorcyclists needed SouthStar and Cooper 1 after a severe Vineland crash at North Delsea Drive and West Weymouth Road.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
One Year After Bridgeton Man Vanished, Family Renews Plea for Leads
Community

One Year After Bridgeton Man Vanished, Family Renews Plea for Leads

Family marks one year since Bridgeton resident Kevin Collins Jr. vanished after leaving Inspira Medical Center; trail camera footage showed him near woods shortly before 5 p.m.

Sarah Chen3m read
Vineland raises trash and recycling fee to $28 monthly
Government

Vineland raises trash and recycling fee to $28 monthly

Vineland raised its trash and recycling fee from $24 to $28 per month to cover rising labor, insurance, maintenance and landfill tipping costs.

James Thompson2m read
Vineland Council President Threatens Lawsuit Over Data Center Kickback Question
Government

Vineland Council President Threatens Lawsuit Over Data Center Kickback Question

"I won't win the case, but you'll spend money," Vineland Council President Paul Spinelli told a resident who asked whether officials profited from a 300-megawatt AI data center project.

Ellie Harper3m read
Millville Man Frederic Acevedo, 42, Killed in Vineland Hit-and-Run
Community

Millville Man Frederic Acevedo, 42, Killed in Vineland Hit-and-Run

Frederic Acevedo, 42, of Millville died at Cooper University Hospital after being struck by a blue Ford Mustang near East Sherman and South Lincoln avenues in Vineland.

Marcus Williams1m read
Learning Experience's 144-Place, 10,000-Square-Foot Vineland Child Care Center Nears Approval
Education

Learning Experience's 144-Place, 10,000-Square-Foot Vineland Child Care Center Nears Approval

Vineland’s planning board approved a 10,000-square-foot, 144-place Learning Experience child care center at 997–1011 W. Sherman Ave., steps from Inspira Medical Center Vineland.

Sarah Chen3m read